What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Additional resources are posted to the classroom after the live session for learners interested in exploring the topic more.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
>>>PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING: 1. The live portion of this class is an hour-long, fast-paced, lecture-and-multimedia-slide presentation, with Q&A breaks as time permits -- you know your learner(s) best, so please consider if the session length and format is a good fit for them. 2. We will not actually be playing Minecraft together live in class. While individual students may choose to be on their games while attending class, this is NOT part of the class itself. Students are however encouraged to share in-game experiences on the classroom board before and after the live session!<<< *** In this installment of Minecraft Zoology, we will be checking out the NEW badger mob of Minecraft Legends. After meeting the cute cubey versions of these critters and reviewing their in-game stats and features, we will learn about their real-life inspiration, the European Badger (Meles meles), as well as learn a bit about how they are related to other animals commonly called "badgers" (spoiler alert: despite appearances, the American Badger, Taxidea taxus, is a rather distant cousin). This single session will consist primarily of slides and multimedia content (including YouTube video clips) accompanied by lecture, but there will be opportunities to ask questions as time permits, and the classroom board can also be utilized before and after class to engage in discussion about the topic. Additional resources will also be posted in the classroom after the live session ends to help further your understanding and study of both the species and concepts introduced in class! Also, just FYI: I like using my Cool Science Words and exposing children of all ages to proper scientific terminology and nomenclature. I believe it's never too early for children to hear us using our "grownup" vocabulary. (That being said, of course I define these words when they first come up, and will provide supplementary vocabulary sheets in classes with a lot of subject-specific terminology.)
Learning Goals
summary of in-game features of Minecraft badgers (spawning, behavior, breeding, trust, etc.); basic zoology of the European Badger (Meles meles)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All my zoology classes are open to discussing animal anatomy, including the reproductive system, and natural behaviors and bodily functions, including predation and mating.
Online resources: This class links to information on the official Minecraft website and wiki as well as curated video content on YouTube, and may also direct learners with questions to additional information on pre-screened topic-related pages (e.g., a news article or zoological database). No online account signups are required.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Lindenwood University
Master's Degree in Science from American Public University
I am a zoologist who enjoys sharing my love of the animal kingdom with lifelong learners of all ages. I've also been playing video games since the first gen when they all used to look this pixelated... ;)
I also have two decades experience as a home education facilitator ad advocate, including homeschooling my own children from preschool through high school. I am a big proponent of flexible learning, individualized education, and supporting fellow neurodiverse learners, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or requests for additional resources. We all learn in our own way and time, but everyone should have the chance to learn about how cool animals are!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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