Wildlife Scientist: African Cheetahs (Ages 8-13)
This wildlife science class explores in-depth knowledge of the characteristics, habitat, and conservation future of the African Cheetah. Great fit for learners needing a self-paced schedule, with activities that are both academic and fun.
Kimberly Cowan, Wild Animal Science, BA Elem Ed
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Science lessons include activity worksheets that help students to process and apply the content of the lesson for learning goals reinforcement and enrichment.Assessment
I created an assessment quiz using Kahoot and it is posted as an optional link that opens up right on the classroom page. Please contact me if you would like to have the quiz in a worksheet form.Certificate of Completion
A certificate of completion will be posted in the classroom along with the posted activity options.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
WELCOME to Wildlife Scientist, the African Cheetah Self-Paced Edition! OUR CLASS 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 African Cheetahs. Learning Activities: Examples include: a creature labeling and classification activity, matching and identifying creature concepts, writing vocabulary words and conservation brainstorming worksheets designed to support science, writing and math concepts. I'll also include templates or art prompts for creative enrichment. Available Assessment: I created an assessment quiz using Kahoot and it is posted as an optional link that opens up right on the classroom page. Please contact me if you would like to have the quiz in a worksheet form. This is optional and no account is necessary to take the quiz. Questions and Feedback: I am available for lesson feedback or questions, please message me through the classroom. VIDEO LESSONS were created and recorded by me, made available to be viewed through a link via YouTube. The video is an embedded link and so the lesson displays right ON the classroom page. No account is necessary to access the lesson, and you do not have to go to YouTube. REAL SCIENCE LESSONS: Lessons are made available on the classroom page, posted as video links and will include worksheet activity packs. I will also post a video of myself going over the worksheet activities onscreen, connecting it back to the learning in the video lesson. I am available for lesson feedback or questions, please message me through the classroom.
Learning Goals
Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of Cheetahs such as size, features, diet and habitat.Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify a species like the Cheetah.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
African Cheetahs: Habitat, Physical Characteristics and Survival skills.
In this lesson, students will learn important facts about the habitat, physical characteristics and specialized survival skills of the African Cheetah. Lesson 2:
African Cheetahs: Social behavior and Family life
In this lesson, students will learn about the social behavior, communication and family life of the African Cheetah. Lesson 3:
African Cheetahs: Conservation status, challenges and future conservation goals.
In this lesson, students will learn about the current conservation status, challenges and future goals behind keeping this important wild cat species alive. Other Details
Parental Guidance
NO scary or violent content here, just scientific facts presented in a positive way to encourage learning and scientific discovery.
Video lessons were created and recorded by me, made available to be viewed through a link via YouTube. The video is an embedded link and so the lesson displays on the classroom page. No account is necessary to access the lesson and you do not have to go to YouTube.
Optional Assessment Quiz on Kahoot:
I created an assessment quiz using Kahoot and it is posted as an optional link that opens up right on the classroom page. Please contact me if you would like to have the quiz in a worksheet form. This is optional and no account is necessary to take the quiz.
Supply List
Learner Supply List: 1. Activity sheets are posted for download in the classroom. They can be printed or opened up on a computer or tablet to view while working in a notebook or on paper. 2. Pencils for writing/drawing or crayons/markers can be used for completing labeling, matching, writing, drawing or coloring activities. 3. Notebook: If you are not printing the activity sheets, you will probably want to have a notebook for writing, taking notes, labeling or drawing activities.
Sources
Here are the science resources I used as SOURCE MATERIAL to develop the science lesson for this class. They are NOT used as third-party teaching tools:
African Wildlife Foundation
Cheetah Conservation Fund
San Diego Zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo
Joined July, 2020
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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
Self-Paced Course
$14
for all content3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 8 learners
Ages: 8-13
