Science & Nature
Zoo Camp: Explore the World of Zoo Animals and Their Wild Families!
Learn about animals (primates, big cats, reptiles, birds, marsupials, pandas, and elephants) and what it takes to take care of them from a former Zoo Keeper and Animal Educator!
Jordan Ashley MSN, RN, BSc
34 total reviews for this teacher
3 reviews for this class
Completed by 13 learners
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8-11
year olds
2-9
learners per class
$60
Charged upfront
$12 per class
Meets 5x per week
Over 1 week
55 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Students will learn about various primates, big cats, birds, other mammals, and reptiles from all over the world. They will learn about them in the context of in a zoo and in the wild. Students will learn the basics of what it takes to care for animals in the zoo and the importance of zoos for wild animals and the environment.
I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology where I studied zoology, ecology, and animal behavior, among other things. I have worked as a zoo keeper with animals including elephants, lions, giraffes, flamingos, siamangs, lemurs, tortoises, snakes, monkeys, orangutans, amur leopards, and red pandas. I have been a zoo camp instructor as well as an animal, science, and environment educator at Walt Disney World.
There will be two optional take home assignments that may be started at the end of class (depending on active the students are in class discussions and activities) and then discussed at the beginning of the next class. They will be fun assignments that are not required but encouraged to check comprehension and extend what we learned that day. I will provide the worksheet for each assignment. The activities/assignments will take as long as the learner wants to spend on them (one is creative, and one is observation based).
3 files available upon enrollmentI will provide 3 worksheets (Day 1, 2, and 4) that can be printed at home or the student can use there own piece of paper and something to write and/or color with. For Day 4 we will need a cup, small items found around the house (small enough to fit several in the cup), tape, Joey worksheet (provided for download and print), and at least 3 peanuts or jelly beans.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Slides
I will assess how each student is progressing with discussion, games, activities, and optional assignments. These assessments will also help me gauge interest/knowledge level in different areas and therefore help me adapt the class to suite the learners needs.
4 hours 35 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
We will discuss family groups, the life cycle of a kangaroo, mother baby relationships, and how some animals attract each other. Also we will discuss animal's diet, some of which hunt or eat dead animals. We will also touch on endangered animals from with perspective that there are not many left in the wild. We will also touch on on conservation in a way that empowers younger learners to do things that they would be able to do at home rather than focusing on big world issues. All of these topics will be taught in a way that has been approved for zoo education for this age range.
Teacher
Jordan Ashley MSN, RN, BScNursing Professor, former Zoo Keeper/Educator, and Pop Culture Enthusiast!
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Lives in the
United States34 total reviews
32 completed classes
About Me
Hello Outschool learners and families! I have three major topics that I am both passionate about and have experience teaching, and I can't wait for you to join me on the adventure! Number 1: animals, science, and the environment. I have my...
