Apex Predators at the Top of the Food Chain!

This ongoing nature class will delve into the details of some very interesting animals: the top predators. Each week we will focus on a specific animal and find out why it is at the top. We will learn about their taxonomy, prey, habitat, life cycle, distinctive traits, and special abilities. Students will learn about important related science concepts and vocabulary. Each class is packed with photos, videos, and facts. Students are encouraged to share and discuss!

Predators repeat after 64 weeks.

Schedule:

Week of October 14: Barracuda
Week of October 21: Sea Snake
Week of October 28: Coyote
Week of November 4: Caracal
Week of November 11: Grizzly Bear
Week of November 18: Eagle
Week of November 25: Giant Otter
Week of December 2: Orca
Week of December 9: Wolf
Week of December 16: Leopard Seal
Week of December 23: African Wolf Dog
Week of December 30: Wolverine

2025
Week of January 6: Peregrine Falcon
Week of January 13: Komodo Dragon
Week of January 20: Saltwater Crocodile
Week of January 27: Green Anaconda
Week of February 3: Dingo
Week of February 10: Tasmanian Devil
Week of February 17: King Cobra
Week of February 24: Tiger
Week of March 3: Owls
Week of March 10: Cougar
Week of March 17: Great White Shark
Week of March 24: Fossa
Week of March 31: Burmese Python
Week of April 7: Polar Bear
Week of April 14: Alligator
Week of April 21: Tiger Shark
Week of April 28: Jaguar
Week of May 5: Giant Petrel
Week of May 12: Snow Leopard
Week of May 19: Praying Mantis
Week of May 26: Arapaima
Week of June 2: Electric Eel
Week of June 9: Bull Shark
Week of June 16: River Dolphin
Week of June 23: Anhinga
Week of June 30: Black Caiman 
Week of July 7: Sperm Whale
Week of July 14: Lion
Week of July 21: Narwhal
Week of July 28: Clouded Leopard 
Week of August 4: Spider
Week of August 11: Skua
Week of August 18: Torpedo Ray
Week of August 25: Hawk
Week of September 1: Nile Crocodile
Week of September 8: Cheetah
Week of September 15: Dragonfly
Week of September 22: Black Bear
Week of September 29: Ocelot
Week of October 6: Gar
Week of October 13: Moray Eel
Week of October 20: Gharial Crocodile
Week of October 27: Hammerhead Shark
Week of November 3: Leopard
Week of November 10: Asian Water Monitor
Week of November 17: Spotted Hyena
Week of November 24: Eurasian Lynx
Week of December 1: Badger







The classes do not build on each other so students can jump in at any time without the need to catch up.

A printable worksheet for students to make notes for each animal is available after signing up, but it is completely optional!