Please Note: This class is also offered in a FLEX setting and can be found at the link below:
https://outschool.com/classes/exploring-the-galapagos-islands-47aPJjRZ#usDHdU5dX8

The incredible and pristine Galapagos Islands are without a doubt, one of the most amazing places in the world. Having traveled there myself, I can attest to this! In this multi-day class, learners will learn about much of the wildlife that call the Galapagos Islands home – some of which can’t be found anywhere else in the world.  

Some of the wildlife we’ll learn about include:

1) Blue Footed Boobies 
2) Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks
3) Marine Iguanas  
4) Galapagos Tortoises
5) Sally Lightfoot Crabs

In addition, we will touch on Darwin’s voyage around these islands including his research and findings with evolution and natural selection.

Classes At-A-Glance:

Class One
-Introduction to the Galapagos Islands
-Three Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands

Class Two
-Darwin and Natural Selection
-Three Aquatic/Semi-Aquatic Animals 

Class Three
-Ecosystems on the Galapagos 
-Four Birds of the Galapagos Islands

Class Four
-What affects ecosystems?
-What people are doing to help the Galapagos Islands
-Student presentations (optional)

There is no mandatory homework, but students are encouraged to write about their favourite learned species in the form of a paragraph or poster. If learners decide to do this option, I will provide an outline for the task and would be happy to look at the finished product and assess it if the parent (or learner) would like. 

Optional handouts and follow up questions to promote information retention will also be provided for each class.

This class will be more of a lecture style (yet interactive) class with a PowerPoint, photos, videos, and fascinating facts. We will have conversations about these creatures (including where they live, what they eat, and different behaviours) and students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss (although are also welcome to just absorb the information if they prefer).

Having been to the islands, I will be providing a lot of my own videos, photos, and stories!


Class Photo by Magdalena Kula Manchee on Unsplash  | (Zoology) (Biology) (Wildlife) (Science)