Zoology: Vertebrates and Invertebrates - Semester Course
What's included
24 live meetings
22 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this semester course, we will learn about Zoology: Vertebrates and Invertebrates. What are the Earth's most diverse vertebrates? What are the interactions amongst species? What are some of the most fascinating invertebrates on Earth? Which are some of the most interesting animal adaptations? How do animals behave and why? What does marine and terrestrial conservation do to protect our oceans and planet? Find the answers to these questions and many more in "Zoology: Vertebrates and Invertebrates". We will engage in a zoology project: create our own vertebrate or invertebrate. During the course, each student will create their own vertebrate or invertebrate based on what they learn, covering habitat, behavior, interactions, food webs, marine and terrestrial conservation and their own imagination. They will get to present their species in class. My classes offer a unique opportunity to participate asking or answering questions and discussing different topics that we will see in each class. Participation is optional and students can use the chat too. We are going to meet twice a week for 12 weeks. My classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. There are no prerequisites for this class. Students are allowed to use pencils, markers, crayons, and color pencils. Students should use a blank piece of paper or a journal. Class 1 – Introduction to Zoology: Vertebrates: Classification, form and function. Class 2 – Introduction to Marine Vertebrates: Classification, form and function. Class 3 – Sharks:Class Chondrichthyes Class 4 – Rays:Class Chondrichthyes Class 5 – Bony fish: Class Osteichthyes: Gars and common fishes Class 6 – Amphibians: Order Anura: Frogs and Toads Class 7 – Amphibians: Order Urodela: Newts and Salamanders Class 8 – Amphibians: Order Gymnophiona: Caecilians Class 9 – Reptiles: Order Squamata: iguanas and snakes Class 10 – Reptiles: Order Crocodilia: crocodiles and caimans Class 11 – Reptiles: Order Testudines: tortoises, terrapins. Class 12– Reptiles: Order Rhynchocephalia: Tuatara Class 13– Birds: Infraclass Paleognathae: Ostrich, Emu and Tinamou Class 14- Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: Flamingos, cuckoos, turacos and cranes. Class 15– Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: vultures, hawks, falcons and owls Class 16- Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: Tropic Birds, Parrots, quetzals and passerines Class 17- Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: Hornbills, kingfishers, cranes and woodpeckers Class 18- Mammals: Rodents and Chiropters Class 19- Mammals: Shrews, moles, hedgehogs and moonrats. Class 20- Mammals: Primates and Carnivores Class 21- Mammals: Ungulates and marsupials Class 22- Mammals: Hares, rabbits, pikas and armadillos Class 23- Mammals: Anteaters, sloths, platypus and echidna. Class 24- Mammals: Elephants and wild cats
Learning Goals
Learning goals:
1) Vertebrates and their habitats
2) Invertebrates and their habitats
3) Behavioral Adaptations to the Environment
4) Marine and terrestrial conservation
Other Details
Supply List
paper, pencil, colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a marine biologist and I have a Master's in Marine Sciences. I am a Scuba Diving Instructor and I have seen most of the creatures I will be sharing my knowledge and passion of with the students. I operate a non-profit that promotes marine conservation and education based in Costa Rica.
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Live Group Class
$345
for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-15 learners per class