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Wonderful World of Insects! (FLEX)

Completed by 18 learners
Ages 7-12
Self-Paced Course
Let's enter the wonderful world of insects! In this 4-week flex course, students will discover a multitude of interesting insects while learning about the biology and life cycle of insects!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(952 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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Homework
1-2 hours per week. This is a flexible schedule class with no live meetings, so the students will be completing their work in whatever schedule works for them.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Let's enter the wonderful world of insects! In this 4-week flex course, students will discover a multitude of interesting insects while learning about the biology and life cycle of insects! Each week, students will be taught all about what classifies an insect, insect biology, and life cycle of insects, then they will be introduced to 5 interesting insects (and facts about them). I will be utilizing Edpuzzle to make each video (taught by me) interactive with questions popping up through the video (I have a non interactive video alternative upon request). The presentation is full of information and clear, interesting pictures. There will be postings during the week with discussions and activities that the students can respond to throughout the week at their convenience. Each week, there will be a Quizlet game posted in the classroom that students will have the option of completing to remember facts and vocabulary that they are learning in each class. Students will have the option of completing a project where they research their own insect and share their research to the class or to the teacher. They students will be able to be creative in the way that they would like to create their project, whether it be a poster, a flyer, PowerPoint, video, etc. I do consider this project to be optional and up to the parents to decide if it is right for the student's current schedule. 

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Learning Goals

They students will be able to...
-define an insect.
-understand the life cycle of insects and the biology of insects. 
-learn about 20 different fascinating insects.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Lesson 1
 In this lesson, we will be defining what an insect is and learning their 3 main body parts. We will also review some interesting facts about insects. The 5 insects that we will be learning about are: Hercules Beetle (Rhinoceros Beetle), Locusts, Madagascar Sunset Moth, Giant Leaf Insect and Titan Beetle. 
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
 In this lesson, we will be learning about the life cycle of an insect. We will also explore the topics of molting and defining invertebrates. The specific insects that we will be learning about are Spotted Lanternfly, Walking Stick Insects, Praying Mantis, Dragonfly, and Monarch Butterfly. 
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
 In this lesson, we will start off by learning about the eyes of an insect (compound eyes vs Ocelli eyes). Then we will learn about the Mayfly (Shadfly), Dung Beetle, Easter Cicada Killer, Cicada, and Giraffe Weevel. 
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
 In this lesson, we will begin by exploring insect colonies and how members of such colonies have certain jobs and responsibilities. Then we will learn about Termites, Fire Ants, Honeybees, Asian Giant Hornets, and Yellowjackets. 

Other Details

Supply List
They will be creating their own project about an insect, but the way they want to go about this will be flexible with what materials that they want to use. They could create it totally online with a PowerPoint or they could create a poster, drawing, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Edpuzzle
  • Quizlet
  • YouTube

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
4.9
952reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
I will be bringing experience from being a certified teacher and a science curriculum builder. I also have a big passion for nature and animals and have been studying this field for many years. 

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