Wildlife Science: Humpback Whales
This wild animal science class explores facts about the characteristics, habitat, and conservation of Humpback Whales. Great for homeschool or afterschool learners, with activity downloads and an after class Kahoot quiz.
Kimberly Cowan, Wild Animal Science, BA Elem Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(760)
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I offer optional educational materials available in the classroom after class as a learning extension. It is optional, but learners can post it in the classroom to share if they are interested. Let me know if you would like to receive a grade for your work. You can post it or email it to me via the classroom.Assessment
After class, a link to a fun, simple test-your-knowledge Kahoot quiz will be posted in the classroom. This is optional and NOT a part of the live class experience. Younger learners might need help with reading and answering. It is a private link, no account necessary.Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion will be posted in the classroom after class.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Welcome to Wildlife Science: Humpback Whale edition! OBJECTIVE: In this wildlife science class, students will learn important facts about the characteristics, habitat, diet, family life, and the ongoing field work behind the conservation status of the Humpback Whale. DURING CLASS: For the lesson, I will be using an onscreen presentation that I created with photos and informational text. In addition, I expand the educational content by integrating elements of math, geography and vocabulary. As I present the content of the lesson, I will be asking students guided questions about the material. I will answer student questions after every 3-4 slides. Students can raise their hands with questions about the lesson so far. CLASS ACTIVITY: After the lesson presentation, we will identify (by labeling, matching or coloring) the physical characteristics of a Humpback Whale. An activity worksheet will be available for download in the classroom, and I will display it onscreen during the activity. If you can't print, students can bring paper to draw their own, or just follow along onscreen. MUTING: These classes can have up to 5 learners, so students will need to know how to locate and use the MUTE control on their device as we will be muted during the lesson to control audio static, echo and personal background distractions for the group. QUESTIONS: I will stop to check for questions about the current material every 3 to 4 slides, so students can raise their hands and then unmute when called on for their question. Students can also use the CHAT feature to type in questions or comments or answers to questions. PARTICIPATION: Students can use the chat feature for questions or comments that are not questions during the lesson presentation. I will be giving students chances to participate by raising hands for teacher directed questions every 3 to 4 slides. This is so we can stay on-topic and dive into the material.
Learning Goals
Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of Humpback Whales such as size, features, diet and habitat.Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify Humpback whales.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
NO scary or violent content here, just scientific facts presented in a positive way to encourage learning and scientific discovery.
AFTER CLASS optional Kahoot:
A link to a fun, simple test-your-knowledge Kahoot quiz will be shared in the comment section on the classroom page after class. This is optional and NOT a part of the live class experience. Younger learners might need help with reading and answering. Private link, no account necessary.
Supply List
Learner Supply List: 1. Class activity worksheet: (attached to the welcome message in the classroom and visible if you are logged in as the LEARNER) If you can't print, students can bring paper and draw their own, or just follow along onscreen. 2. Pencils or Crayons or Markers 3. Paper, if you can't print the activity (example: notebook, sketchbook or loose paper)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.9
760reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Governors University (no expiration date)
I have a BA in Elementary Education and my credentials are uploaded to Outschool. I taught classroom science, art and language arts to both preschool and elementary aged students for almost twenty years before coming to the Outschool online platform. As a child, I first developed a strong love of nature and animals through books and hands-on experiences. As a teacher, I'm constantly reading, researching and learning everything I can about wild animal conservation and the natural world.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 243 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-5 learners per class
