Zoology Camp - Intensive 5x Week 2 Weeks Animal Camp for Gifted & Curious Kids
Sculpt adaptations with clay, build a food chain, and try a population count lab. This condensed intensive zoology course incorporates hands-on learning covering ecology, behavior, adaptations, and more. - Animal Science - Wildlife - Nature
Mrs. Scott Licensed Teacher Bachelor's of Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(49)
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. A opportunity for project-based demonstrated understanding of concepts is provided to all students during the 9th class meeting.Assessment
A opportunity for project-based demonstrated understanding of concepts is provided to all students during the 9th class meeting.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Use code SCOTTFORFEES5 to save $5 and offset enrollment fees! Students will learn a condensed intensive zoology curriculum in this two week camp. I've picked my favorite ten lessons to share with the class. Lessons are full of discussion, visual examples, and include short games and challenges. This class is far more than just a lecture. Students receive hands-on learning opportunities including learning how to monitor animal populations and model structural adaptations. Our last day of class students meet my prehensile-tailed skink. Supplemental activities and information may be posted to the class page following the lesson to help students further investigate a topic. I provide many tactile learning activities to reinforce vocabulary and understanding (matching, sorting, cut & paste, and other activities). Activities and additional information added to the classroom outside of class hours are completely optional but will help students build a well-rounded full-curriculum experience with this class. I encourage students to keep a journal or notebook in which they will maintain a list of new vocabulary words they have learned in class. I look forward to working with your family! If you feel your child would do better in a small group setting with a workbook to follow along with, my small group zoology class covers a different animal each week and utilizes a Thinking Tree funschooling journal which provides fabulous structure for children with alternative learning needs. See it here: https://outschool.com/classes/zoology-small-group-animal-science-multi-curriculum-with-math-language-arts-CCnybyTK?refuid=3WvkBSLr
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of fundamental zoology concepts and learn to apply knowledge to count populations, compare and contrast concepts, graph life history strategies, and more.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
biotic vs. abiotic
students will analyze what it means to be living and learn the meaning of biotic & abiotic ecosystem components 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
organization of living things
organism
population
community
ecosystem
biome
mark & recapture population counting
distribution patterns 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
food chains & food webs
keystone species
energy flow
producers
primary, secondary, & tertiary consumers 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
symbiotic relationships
mutualism
commensalism
parasitism 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, pencil, clay/play doh optional (can draw instead), optional lab that uses dried white beans (can use cut squares of paper instead)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2023
4.9
49reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Before I became a teacher I worked with wildlife, in a microbiology lab, and also in animal welfare. I have always been called to work with children and have volunteered at girl scout camps, zoo camps, and children's hospitals. As a teacher on Outschool, I am committed to bringing visual and tangible content to the classroom. I believe teaching is more than just a lecture. My students learn best by seeing examples of concepts, and by breaking new content down into manageable pieces. I am always available for questions and support!Reviews
Live Group Course
$120
for 10 classes5x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
4-8 learners per class
