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Zoology Full Curriculum Animal Science - Ecology, Behavior, Adaptations & More

Is your child a future vet or wildlife biologist? Join me for twelve weeks of fascinating science for animal lovers. This full semester course incorporates hands-on learning throughout. Homeschool or after school, all abilities are welcome!
Mrs. Scott Licensed Teacher Bachelor's of Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(40)
Class

What's included

12 live meetings
5 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Optional activities and information are posted in the classroom to supplement the lesson
Assessment
A opportunity for project-based demonstrated understanding of concepts is provided to all students during the 11th week of class.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Students will learn a comprehensive zoology curriculum in this twelve week, full semester course. My lessons are full of discussion, visual examples, and include short games and challenges. This class is far more than just a lecture. Students receive hands-on learning opportunities including learning how to monitor animal populations and model structural adaptations.
 
Supplemental activities and information may be posted to the class page following the lesson to help students further investigate the topic of the week. I provide many tactile learning activities to reinforce vocabulary and understanding (matching, sorting, cut & paste, and other activities). 

The schedule for weekly lessons is as follows:
week 1: biotic vs. abiotic and characteristics of life
week 2: organization of living things
week 3: food chains and food webs
week 4: symbiotic relationships
week 5: batesian mimicry, aposematic coloration, and cryptic coloration
week 6: physiological adaptations
week 7: structural adaptations
week 8: behavioral adaptations
week 9: animal intelligence
week 10: speciation
week 11: life history strategies
week 12: recently extinct species


If you feel your child would do better in a small group setting with a workbook to follow along with, my small group zoology class covers a different animal each week and utilizes a Thinking Tree funschooling journal which provides fabulous structure for children with alternative learning needs. See it here: https://outschool.com/classes/zoology-small-group-animal-science-multi-curriculum-with-math-language-arts-CCnybyTK?refuid=3WvkBSLr

Activities and additional information added to the classroom outside of class hours are completely optional but will help students build a well-rounded full-curriculum experience with this class. I encourage students to keep a journal or notebook in which they will maintain a list of new vocabulary words they have learned in class. I look forward to working with your family!

Learning Goals

Students will gain an understanding of fundamental zoology concepts and learn to apply knowledge to count populations, compare and contrast concepts, graph life history strategies, and more.
learning goal

Syllabus

12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
biotic vs. abiotic and characteristics of life
 Biotic
Abiotic
Cells
Responsiveness
Metabolism
Respiration
Homeostasis 
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
organization of living things
 organism
population
community
ecosystem
biome
mark & recapture population counting
distribution patterns 
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
food chains and food webs
 keystone species
energy flow
producers
primary, secondary, & tertiary consumers 
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
symbiotic relationships
 mutualism
commensalism
parasitism 
25 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
4.9
40reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Before I became a teacher I worked with wildlife, in a microbiology lab, and also in animal welfare. I have always been called to work with children and have volunteered at girl scout camps, zoo camps, and children's hospitals. As a teacher on Outschool, I am committed to bringing visual and tangible content to the classroom. I believe teaching is more than just a lecture. My students learn best by seeing examples of concepts, and by breaking new content down into manageable pieces. I am always available for questions and support!

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$12

weekly or $144 for 12 classes
1x per week, 12 weeks
25 min

Completed by 73 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-9 learners per class

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