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Wildlife Tour of the World | (Zoology and Global Ecology)
Allie Wilson, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(306)
In this self-paced six-lesson course, students will explore six continents, their major biodiversity hotspots, and the animals who survive and thrive there.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
*Note: This Flex class is a compilation of six of my one-time classes under the Wildlife Tour series. You can view these in my profile if your learner prefers live classes. In the next six weeks, we will travel to six of the seven continents and explore the vast diversity of wildlife across the globe. Through our study of the ecosystems and their wildlife, we will also gain a deeper understanding of threats to their existence and the conservation required to help these wild places thrive for...
6 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Northern Great PlainsIn this lesson, students will be introduced to the geography and threats to the Northern Great Plains before learning about the wildlife of the plains including bison, black-tailed prairie dogs, sage grouse, and more.Week 2Lesson 2MadagascarIn this lesson, students will learn about the world's 4th largest island and its amazing diversity. We will learn about fantastic wildlife from tiny chameleons to fossas to lemurs.Week 3Lesson 3Lake Baikal, RussiaStudents will learn about Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world. The lake is full of fabulous wildlife from Nerpa seals to sponges to Eurasian wolves.Week 4Lesson 4Amazon RainforestStudents will discover the spectacular diversity of the Amazon Rainforest by studying its unique animals like giant otters, Southern tamanduas, vampire bats, and tapir.Week 5Lesson 5IcelandIn this lesson, we will explore the breathtaking landscape of Iceland, its ecosystems including tundras, fjords, highlands, and lava fields, and its geological activity. Wildlife includes puffins, Greenland sharks, Icelandic horses, harbour seals, and more.Week 6Lesson 6Great Barrier ReefStudents will see the dazzling scenery of Australia's Great Barrier Reef as they learn about the reef's features and magnificent creatures like parrotfish, dugongs, giant clams, blanket octopuses, and more!
- After six weeks, students will be able to describe these six ecosystems, major characteristics of the area, and thoroughly describe several animals in each location. Students will gain a more comprehensive view of global ecology and what it takes to conserve our world.
I have my bachelor's degree in biology (wildlife ecology) and my Master's in science education. I am a high school biology, environmental science, and zoology teacher and have experience working with many animals, including from sloths to poisonous frogs to sea anemones. Animals are my favorite thing to teach!
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Each week, there will be a lesson and a short quiz for students to complete to test their knowledge. Additional tasks and supplemental materials will be shared in the classroom for students to read, watch, and complete, as desired.Assessment
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: While feedback is provided throughout the class, please contact me (preferably before the course begins) if you would like any formal assessments or grades.Grading
Frequency: available upon requestDetails:
There are no other supplies needed, but students may choose to use Google suite (documents, slides, etc) for notes or activities. Students may also choose to use art supplies for some projects but are not required to use any of these materials. Students may want to print out class materials, but again, not required.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Any discussions of climate change are based on the widely accepted knowledge of the secular scientific community.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
306reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Science
Scroll down for class information, policies, and tuition assistance if you are unable to afford my classes. 🦎ABOUT ME🦑 Hi! I'm Allie. I'm a science teacher turned conservationist from Arkansas and I LOVE animals, zoology, and biology. I teach at...
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