Classroom Science: Animals
Explore animal life available on your school site with this Online course. Topics of this class include insects, birds, pets, mammals, spiders, etc. You will receive easy-to-follow directions to help make an ant farm or insect collection. Participate in a planned series of experiments/experiences with your students. This 'hands-on' activity-based curriculum aligns with the California State Science Framework for grades K-12.
This course is applicable towards the Life Science Teaching Certificate.
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Sam Jessup
Instructor
Education is a crucial part of helping others develop lifelong, critical thinking and learning skills. Students, no matter their age, are best served by becoming self-directed learners with their natural curiosities engaged. In my roles as an instructor, I have placed myself in the role as an encouraging lynchpin for positive learning and exploration. I have found the most success using the simple method of engaging those I am teaching with material they are eager to learn, showing them how it can be directly applicable and useful. Following the philosophy of actively demonstrating, then having the student demonstrate understanding. It is deeply satisfying, and I have been applying these principles for the last 18 years.