In this ongoing zoology class, we will learn about a different animal each week, followed by group discussion. Topics range from animal classification to narwhals to tigers! At the end of each class, we will expand on and reinforce what we learn with music, movement, and art.

This class runs 1 day a week, for 30 minutes a day. I run small groups of 6 so we can get the most out of our interactions and discussions. Please note that I do not mute students upon entry, as I frequently give them opportunities to interact. Feel free to mute if you wish.

Please note: ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION will occur once every 4-5 weeks. It will act as a refresher on the animal groups we will be discussing.

Dates and themes for each week:
FEBRUARY
Week of 6-10: ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION (Vertebrates - Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Amphibians, Birds; Invertebrates - Insects, Crustaceans, Echinoderms, Jellyfish)
Week of 13-17: FARM ANIMALS
Week of 20-24: PERCHING BIRDS
MARCH
Week of Feb 27-Mar3: JELLYFISH and ECHINODERMS (Star Fish, Sea Stars, Sea Urchins)
Week of 6-10: CROCODILES, ALLIGATORS, CAIMAN
Week of 13-17: ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Week of 20-24: SAVANNA ANIMALS (Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe, Rhinoceros)
Week of 27-31: PRIMATES (Monkeys, Apes, Gorillas)
APRIL
Week of 3-7: SNAKES and LIZARDS
Week of 10-14: SHARKS, RAYS, SKATES
Week of 17-21: ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Week of 24-28: FRESHWATER FISH (Sturgeon, Eel, Goldfish, Beta Fish, Catfish, Bass)
MAY
Week of 1-5: TROPICAL BIRDS (Toucans, Parrots, Parakeets, Love Birds, Cockatiel)
Week of 8-12: CRUSTACEANS (Crab, Lobster, Barnacles, Shrimp, Crayfish)
Week of 15-19: BIRDS OF PREY (Falcon, Owl, Eagle, Osprey, Hawk, Buzzard)
Week of 22-26: INSECTS (Stick/Leaf Bugs, Flies, Beetles, Ants, Bees, Butterflies, Grasshoppers)

Ongoing Zoology Curriculum:
- Hello / Theme Introduction
- Animal Topic
- Music, Movement, or Art Activity
- Group Discussion/Questions
- Goodbye