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In this class, we will virtually travel our planet learning about incredible endangered species of animal in need of our help! Each week, we will discover a new and captivating creature in need of conservation. Connecting to them through creativity, making a "creature card" and having a lesson dedicated to the animal and their natural history. We will spend class time learning about the animals, as well as drawing them, and writing key facts about their biology. 

General knowledge of the species as well as some more in-depth concepts will be shared too! Each of these animals have intricate and complex interactions with people and their native ecosystems. Many of these animals bring numerous benefits to where they are found, as well the loss of them would have adverse effects. Exploration of these topics is crucial in conservation and gaining an understanding of how humans alter their lives, as well how we can help fight these impacts.
Awareness and education are major sources of fuel for helping the wild world around us. These allow us to be more informed to make responsible and actionable everyday decisions, gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of life on our planet, as well how to conserve it now and for future generations.

We will learn about the habitats/biomes, ecology, adaptations, and other important information on these different animals in order to create a comprehensive representation of the species. A major goal is to inspire and foster a love of learning and a sense of wonder, curiosity and empathy. There's a massive world out there with so much to love, explore, and conserve.

Students will be asked to answer questions and to participate in class dialogue as well in the creation of a creature card. All levels of ability are welcome :D 

Students will learn about conservation and the concerns these animals face in the wild. There are many animals in danger of extinction and EDUCATION is the first step in the conservation of these awesome creatures.
Learners do not need to be present the week before as each class is individual in nature.

Topics will go as followed:
September 15 - Week 1: African Wild Donkey
September 22- Week 2: Northern Muriqui
September 29- Week 3: Pygmy Hog
October 6- Week 4: Three- spine Horseshoe Crab
October 13- Week 5: Kaluga
October 20- Week 6: Saker Falcon
October 27- Week 7: Juliana's Golden Mole
November 17- Week 8: Basking Shark 
November 24- Week 9: Fan Mussel
December 1- Week 10: Blue-throated Macaw
December 8- Week 11: Indian Vulture 
December 15- Week 12: Burrowe's Giant Glass Frog
January 5- Week 13: Pygmy Hippopotamus 
January 8- Week 14: European Ground Squirrel
January 12- Week 15: Chinese Alligator
January 19- Week 16: Golden-rumped Sengi or "Elephant Shrew"
January 26- Week 17: Swan Goose
February 2- Week 18: Patagonian Huemel
February 9-Week 19: Dwarf Ibis
February 16- Week 20: Giant Bronze Gecko 
February 23- Week 21: Mountain Chicken
March 2- Week 22: Sociable Lapwing
March 9- Week 23: Yunnan Box Turtle
March 16- Week 24: Addax
March 23- Week 25: Chinese Giant Salamander
March 30-Week 26: Galápagos Pink Land Iguana
April 6- Week 27: Golden Viscacha Rat
April 13- Week 28: Arakan Forest Turtle
April 20- Week 29: Spiny Giant Frog
April 27-Week 30: Chaco Side-necked Turtle
May 4- Week 31: Giant Carp
May 11- Week 32: Wild Water Buffalo
May 18- Week 33: Sifaka Lemurs
May 25- Week 34: Chinese Crested Tern
Week 35: Javan Rhinoceros
Week 36: Peacock Tarantula
Week 37: Pygmy Raccoon
Week 38: Hooded Grebe
Week 39: Pancake Tortoise
Week 40: Makaya's Breastspot frog
Week 41: Aye- aye
Week 42: Akohekohe
Week 43: Wild Bactrian Camel
Week 44: Bog Turtle
Week 45: Hainan Gibbon
Week 46: Cherry-throated Tanager
Week 47: Indri
Week 48: European Mink
Week 49: Melon Giant Catfish
Week 50: Tamaraw
Week 51: Hirola
Week 52: California Confor

This is a lecture style, interactive class with many opportunities to ask and answer questions from myself or other students. I will also share screen for reference pictures/ slides.

No prior knowledge or experience is needed to take this course. A love for animals is most definitely appreciated :)
Come prepared with your materials, to have fun, and learn!!