Classroom Science: Animals

11/23/2025

State: NEW YORK

I enjoyed this course because it was very engaging for students and myself. The lessons were able to be adapted to be appropriate for first grade and my students enjoyed the lessons that I was able to bring into the classroom.

7/21/2025

State: NEW YORK

Great class!

7/16/2025

State: CONNECTICUT

This class was fantastic! It made me think about lesson planning in a different light. I loved that I got to see other learners' perspectives as well.

4/28/2025

State: OHIO

I loved the self-paced format of this class so that I could still be a full-time teacher, wife, & mom! The modules were easy to follow and helped broaden my understanding of the animal world. I would recommend this course to any of my colleagues.

2/7/2025

State: NEVADA

Great, I really enjoyed this topic and the format was spot on.

1/20/2025

State: CALIFORNIA

I would recommend this course to any biology teacher. There were so many wonderful ideas on how to teach students about the animal kingdom.

7/10/2024

State: CALIFORNIA

6/13/2024

State: NEW YORK

This was a fantastic course that was very useful and fun for myself and for my students. Looking forward to taking another course this summer.

5/30/2024

State:

What a wonderful course! I will be back for more. You have put together a great course to empower teachers to teach science more effectively. Thank you!

4/7/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This is one of the best educational experiences I have had as a graduate student. This course is interesting, reasonable, and, best of all, directly applicable and useable inside of the classroom. The collection of resources is fantastic and I am a better teacher because of it. I highly, highly, highly recommend this course to all Biology / Life Science teachers.

4/2/2024

State: MAINE

I highly recommend this course! It was applicable to various age levels and skill levels. It helped give fresh ideas to my Animal Studies elective as well as helped supplement a few activities in both my Biology and AP Biology courses! I enjoyed the process of trying new activities and allowing students the opportunity to try something different. I look forward to the next course!

1/29/2024

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Loved this class and so did my students. Prof. Jessup really laid the class out nicely so it was easy to implement this right into my lesson plans. I would highly recommend this class.

1/23/2024

State: NEW YORK

8/18/2023

State: NEW YORK

8/7/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

8/2/2023

State: NEW YORK

This course was great. It was well rounded and provided a plethora of materials and experiences.

7/17/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Fantastic!

7/12/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This course allowed me to find new ways to incorporate more science into my teaching!

7/3/2023

State: GEORGIA

5/23/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This class was perfect for my need for asynchronous work - and even gave me many new and exciting ideas for teaching different lessons!

4/17/2023

State: NEW YORK

Great ideas for labs. Professor is awesome! Sometimes the links are broken and you have to skip that assignment.

3/3/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Goes great with other Classroom Science course!

2/28/2023

State: CONNECTICUT

There were several ways in which the course SCI-903: Animals helped to further teaching and learning in my classes. Beyond this, the depth and breadth of my capacity as a science educator grew more than I had initially anticipated. By thinking through the planning required to make each resource work for my own students, it became a lesson for me to be as realistic as possible in what my students could and not handle- and how far they could be pushed to reach the full depth of the standard presented to them. A lot of what I learned was how to do something “better” rather than how to do something new. For example, my understanding of the CCC (cross-cutting concepts) in science became a lot better, to the point that I feel much more comfortable planning my own lessons in the future around these concepts. I have now come to assume it was intentional in the choice of materials for 903, but I was continuously pleasantly surprised/wondering throughout my preparation, delivery, and reflection whether the links provided were meant to align so closely with the SEP, DCI, and CCC all at once. I broke out of the siloed concept of simply teaching the same things I had taught year after year and began to contextualize student learning as part of their broader learning experience across the Common Core. For example, before this course I hadn’t realized the importance of mathematics in general and probability specifically in making connections from modern species to evolutionary antecedents in history. I also had not realized how much literacy was tackled by my own lessons already, in an embedded way through unstated supporting standards. Speaking on standards broadly, I actually was surprised how little I had known about the NGSS curriculum which I taught for three years. I found myself looking up the standards progression to the point of beginning to memorize it. It is easy to set oneself up as a teacher to teach the same thing, answer the same questions, and tell the same story or narrative from one lesson to the next- rather than allowing for students to direct that discussion, or even just to have additional inputs from professional developments, or coursework such as 903. I greatly appreciate all that Professor Harms and this course have done to help me better help my students, thank you!

2/27/2023

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Great Class.

12/30/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Love this class! It was great because I was teaching this in my classroom while taking this class. I was able to use it concurrently!

10/26/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Awesome class! This class had incredible activities and experiments to use in my classroom. I am looking forward to the next Science class!

10/21/2022

State: CALIFORNIA

I really enjoyed this course and the variety of lessons created by Marvin. Each one I can tell he put so much effort into and my students loved the activities. I liked that some were specific and gave me a lot to work with while others allowed me to use my own creative touch to make them fit my students needs and interests. I would recommend this course!

10/19/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

8/26/2022

State: NEW JERSEY

This course was great! Really enjoyed the lessons and all were able to be tailored to meet the needs of my youngest learners! Thank you again:)

8/20/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

7/19/2022

State: OHIO

Because of this course I have gained so many resources to teach science. Thank you

7/18/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Marvin responds quickly to the lessons, for each module. The responses are thoughtful and very much appreciated. He is one of the most supportive professors of the teachers. It is a pleasure to respond to his creative lessons.

6/29/2022

State: NORTH CAROLINA

Very informative and gave many creative ideas for experiments!

6/28/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Another great class. Mr. Harms responds to every post within 24 hours. The lessons/activities/experiments are adaptable and engaging for students. I have acquired a lot of new ideas to implement in my classroom. Thank you!

6/24/2022

State: MASSACHUSETTS

Another great experience with Mr. Harms. I always learn so much and create lessons and ideas I can use with my students. The ideas and the expectations are all realistic and achievable. I wish all of my courses were like this.

6/9/2022

State: Armed Forces AE

I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about specific topics of my choice. This class was fun and informative. It also gave me many resources I can use in my classroom going forward.

4/8/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Great class - learned a lot!

3/31/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Great course and wonderful experience.

3/28/2022

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Found a lot of great projects/assignments during this course! I can see myself using the resources found in this course for years to come, thank you!

11/11/2021

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This is a wonderful class. The materials and discussions are very helpful and are focused on total student engagement.

8/21/2021

State: OHIO

I was able to bring so much to my students from this course about animals. I will be able to use many of these experiments for years because they will always be relevant.

8/17/2021

State: ILLINOIS

The course was great and I really appreciate how it was all laid out in a logical and easy to follow format. The curriculum was in depth and very user friendly. I can't wait to use some of it in my classroom this fall.

7/27/2021

State: OHIO

The class was perfect for me and my schedule.

7/26/2021

State: PENNSYLVANIA

Overall great course with great resources.

7/5/2021

State: MISSOURI

I had a great experience and I learned so much that I will use my current teaching position!

3/2/2021

State: NEW JERSEY

2/25/2021

State: CALIFORNIA

This course met and exceeded my expectations, it has definitely enhanced my curriculum.

1/12/2021

State: NEW JERSEY

12/29/2020

State: MASSACHUSETTS

Very informational course which will enhance my teaching of zoology Marvin Harms is a wonderful professor- very positive and encouraging!

11/25/2020

State: OHIO

Great class!

9/17/2020

State: NEW JERSEY

I really enjoyed taking another class with Marvin Harms. He provides great lessons and feedback.

8/22/2020

State: PENNSYLVANIA

It was a good experience. It was nice to work at my own pace, especially with everything going on right now.

7/3/2020

State: CALIFORNIA

Loved the lessons, embedded websites, and videos

7/1/2020

State: CALIFORNIA

Science and teaching are ever evolving fields that need constant creativity, flexibility, and curiosity. This course has broadened all of these for me as a teacher and parent. I am grateful for this course and look forward to seeing my future students continue to grow in their discovery of our world.

6/11/2020

State: Armed Forces AA

I really enjoyed this class

5/20/2020

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This was another course that I loved to take through Fresno Pacific University. After reading the syllabus I was excited to take the course and the lessons lined up with what I expected. I was able to use the lessons given to meet the educational needs of my students in a fun and "outside of the book" manner.

3/25/2020

State: PENNSYLVANIA

2/27/2020

State: NEW JERSEY

11/26/2019

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This course had so many great activities for my students to be engaged in.

11/19/2019

State: PENNSYLVANIA

a very useful course, packed full of great ideas

5/5/2019

State: OHIO

Wonderful class!!! Great ideas and eye opening as to how I can incorporate it into my future classroom with younger children!

3/10/2019

State: CALIFORNIA

Professor Harms is extremely patient, kind, and helpful! My students enjoyed the lessons and I loved the content! Highly recommend this class!!!

3/1/2019

State: NEVADA

10/23/2018

State: CALIFORNIA

Lots of great ideas to use in the classroom with 7th graders. Many inexpensive projects which was great for my budget.

8/6/2018

State: ILLINOIS

7/7/2018

State: NEW JERSEY

SCI 903 Animals lessons are well design.easy to follow and implement. Mr. Harms is great.

6/2/2018

State: NEW JERSEY

5/29/2018

State: MICHIGAN

5/14/2018

State: NEVADA

This course has great activities to help teach students about animals.

7/31/2017

State: OHIO

wonderful class!!

5/22/2017

State: OHIO

4/28/2017

State: MARYLAND

Mr. Harms is very approachable and I love how flexible this course was. I was able to tailor it to meet the needs of my classes.

2/24/2017

State: NEVADA

Good class with a time schedule that allowed me to finish and do a good job.

1/30/2017

State: MASSACHUSETTS

7/22/2016

State: CALIFORNIA

7/17/2016

State: OHIO

12/26/2015

State: NEW YORK

I learned a lot through this course. I look forward to taking more courses with Marvin Harms in the future

12/14/2015

State: PENNSYLVANIA

10/1/2015

State: TEXAS

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Mr. Harms, my professor, was extremely helpful. I recommend this course to anyone teaching science, because it is full of beneficial information and many hands on activities.

8/13/2015

State: OHIO

7/31/2015

State: MISSOURI

6/22/2015

State: MISSOURI

6/22/2015

State: NEW JERSEY

This was a fantastic course. It kept my students focused during the last weeks of school.

2/13/2015

State: OHIO

I truly enjoyed the experiments and experiences for the Animals coursework and my students did too. I found Dr. Harms very easy to work with and he was very accessible when I had questions or concerns.

10/12/2014

State: TENNESSEE

This is the best class I have taken so far. It makes learning for the teacher and students fun. The instructor gives you several choices to choose from to complete your assignment (experiments, experiences, creating own assignments, and field trips). The instructor was quick to respond to questions. Great class.

7/25/2014

State: NEVADA

Awesome experience! Thank you so much. Greatly added to my unit on animals and their habitats!

7/20/2014

State: MASSACHUSETTS

6/27/2014

State: CALIFORNIA

What an abundance of information to use in my teaching! I am a better teacher because of it! I thoroughly enjoyed SCI 903. Thank you Fresno Pacific!

6/23/2014

State: OHIO

6/21/2014

State: OHIO

I learned a variety of techniques, a host of resources, and a wealth of content to enhance my science curriculum. I am so grateful for the opportunity. Next year will be an adventure in learning for me and my students! Thanks!

5/28/2014

State: OHIO

I really enjoy participating in Professor Harm's courses.

4/30/2014

State: OHIO

4/21/2014

State: OHIO

These courses were a wonderful way for me to make learning meaningful and hands-on for my first grade students. I enjoyed all of the experiments and activities that I did with the children. Thank-you! Jeanne Hines

3/14/2014

State: OHIO

3/4/2014

State: OHIO

2/17/2014

State: VIRGINIA

SCI 903 was a great class. The lessons available for classroom use were tremendously flexible and motivating. Highly recommended!

2/3/2014

State: NEW YORK

12/5/2013

State: ALABAMA

10/19/2013

State: PENNSYLVANIA

I gained a great deal of resources from taking this class

10/1/2013

State: PENNSYLVANIA

9/27/2013

State: PENNSYLVANIA

8/10/2013

State: OHIO

7/29/2013

State: WASHINGTON

Great course! Very applicable and user friendly. Mr. Harms was extremely helpful.

7/29/2013

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This was a wonderful class! The science experiments were fun and educational!

6/14/2013

State: NEVADA

6/11/2013

State: PENNSYLVANIA

4/24/2013

State: INDIANA

4/16/2013

State: OHIO

4/6/2013

State: PENNSYLVANIA

This was a very fun hands-on course which my students and I thoroughly enjoyed!

3/28/2013

State: CALIFORNIA

Excellent course. Great instructional ideas and lessons. Will take FPU courses again.

3/7/2013

State: NEVADA

3/7/2013

State: NEW YORK

8/26/2012

State: OHIO

7/25/2012

State: NEVADA