In this ongoing course, students will explore adult and baby animals in their habitats and learn amazing animal facts. We will cover basic information regarding animal classification, habitats, diet, and their roles in their ecosystems. We will also introduce some amazing and fun facts for each animal. Class meetings will be a mix of a brief introduction before moving into an activity to reinforce facts about the animal of the week. Students will learn through creating lapbooks, art, maps, and discussion. 

We will travel from our own backyards all the way around the world to check out animals that live in various countries. Students will learn about the animals and biomes while being able to visually see where in the world they live.

I strongly believe that children learn best when they get to be involved in the process. This course is learner directed and I am happy to take suggestions on animals that students are interested in learning more about.

Students will need the following supplies for class:
1. Their favorite art supplies (pens, markers, etc.) 
2. Glue sticks
3. A journal for sketching
Any other supplies for specific class periods for projects that enrolled students suggest will be posted in the classroom at least a week prior to needing them.



Content will be presented via Nearpod. I will screen share so that parents and students do not need to create a separate account.

A sample course outline is listed below for your convenience:

Animals of the United States:
Week of May 23: Black Bear/Alabama/ Louisiana/ New Mexico/ West Virginia
Week of May 30: Moose/ Alaska/ Maine
Week of June 6: Ringtail/Arizona
Week of June 13: White-tailed Deer/Arkansas/ Michigan/ Mississippi/ Nebraska/ New Hampshire/ Ohio/ Pennsylvania/ South Carolina
Week of June 20: Grizzly Bear/ California/ Montana
Week of June 27: Rocky Mt. Bighorn Sheep/ Colorado
Week of July 4: Sperm Whale/Connecticutt
Week of July 11: Gray Fox/ Delaware
Week of July 18: Dolphin/ Florida
Week of July 25: Right whale/ Georgia
Week of August 1: Humpback Whale/Hawaii
Week of August 8: Appaloosa/ Idaho
Week of August 15: Northern Cardinal/ Indiana
Week of August 22: Eastern Goldfinch/ Iowa
Week of August 29: American Buffalo/ Kansas
Week of September 5: Gray Squirrel/ Kentucky/ North Carolina
Week of September 12: Thoroughbred/Maryland
Week of September 19: Boston Terrier/ Massachussetts
Week of September 26: Common Loon/ Minnesota
Week of October 3: Missouri Mule/ Missouri
Week of October 10: Desert Bighorn Sheep/ Nevada
Week of October 17: Horse/ New Jersey
Week of October 24: Beaver/ New York/ Oregon
Week of October 31: Nokota Horse/ North Dakota
Week of November 7: Buffalo/ Oklahoma/ Wyoming
Week of November 14: Rhode Island Red/ Rhode Island
Week of November 21: Coyote/ South Dakota
Week of November 28: Raccoon/ Tennessee
Week of December 5: Nine-banded Armadillo/ Texas
Week of December 12: Rocky Mountain Elk/ Utah
Week of December 19: Morgan Horse/ Vermont
Week of December 26: American Fox Hound/ Virginia
Week of January 2: Orca Whale/ Washington
Week of January 9: Badger/ Wisconsin

Animals on the Farm: 
Week of January 16: Cow
Week of January 23: Pig
Week of January 30: Donkey
Week of February 6: Goat
Week of February 13: Llama
Week of February 20: Sheep
Week of February 27: Turkey
Week of March 6: Chicken
Week of March 13: Duck
Week of March 20: Rabbit
Week of March 27: Guinea Pig
Week of April 3: Ostrich
Week of April 10: Peacock

Animals of Canada: 
Week of April 17: Caribou
Week of April 24: Arctic Hare
Week of May 8: Little Brown Bat
Week of May 15: Mountain Lion
Week of May 22: Bison

Animals of Mexico: 
Week of May 29: Spider Monkey
Week of June 5: Axolotl
Week of June 12: Mexican Prairie Dog
Week of June 19: Mexican Grey Wolf

Animals of Brazil: 
Week of June 26: Toco Toucan
Week of July 3: Jaguar
Week of July 10: Giant Anteater
Week of July 17: Three-toed Sloth
Week of July 24: Piranha
Week of July 31: Poison Dart Frog
Week of August 7: Tapir
Week of August 14: Pink Dolphin
Week of August 21: Howler Monkey
Week of August 28: Giant Otter
Week of September 4: Macaws

The schedule will continue to be updated. 

Remember, that you can jump in and jump out as needed since this is an ongoing course. I am looking forward to a great class.