Vertebrate Zoology: Session 2
This is part 2 of 2 in the full year (29 weeks) Vertebrate Zoology series.
Vertebrate Zoology Session 1 is a pre-requisite for this class.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This is the second session of our full year of Vertebrate Zoology. We'll be focusing on reptiles, birds, and mammals in this session, with an optional dissection of a member of each vertebrate group. At the end of the year we will have a 5 day hands-on field trip in the rainforests of Panama to get up close and personal with all of the vertebrate groups we've studied this year!
CLASS FORMAT
No live classes- view lessons on YOUR schedule. In general, expect 1.5-2.5 hours to work through the lesson plan each week, and an additional 2-5 hours working on assignments (it really depends what assignment your child chooses to do and how they manage their time). For classes with two levels, the material is the same for both- the depth of the assignments differs. Younger students should usually be placed in Level 1. Older students, or younger students who want more of a challenge, should be placed in Level 2. Each lesson consists of a fully narrated PowerPoint presentation with images and videos to enhance the topics. Students will have access to our learning management system, Canvas, for viewing their lesson, printing worksheets, taking quizzes, viewing/submitting assignments, participating in discussions, and viewing grades/feedback. Read more details about class format.
Week 15: The Mechanics of Ectothermy- The Science of Being “Cold Blooded”
Week 16: Reptiles Part 1: Turtles
Week 17: Reptiles Part 2: Lizards and Snakes
Week 18: Reptiles Part 3: Crocodylians
Week 19: Age of the Dinosaurs
Week 20: The Mechanics of Endothermy- The Science of Being “Warm Blooded”
Week 21: Avians Part 1: Evolution of Birds
Week 22: Avians Part 2: Modern Birds
Week 23: Avians Part 3: Species Profiles of Interesting Birds
Week 24: How the Cenozoic Era Shaped Vertebrate Evolution
Week 25: Mammals Part 1: Evolution of Mammals
Week 26: Mammals Part 2: Modern Mammals
Week 27: Mammals Part 3: Species Profiles of Interesting Mammals
Week 28: Mammals Part 4: Primate Evolution
Week 29: Mammals Part 5: Species Profiles of Interesting Primates
Doing labs in-person is OPTIONAL. All labs are on video so students can see the lab and complete their assessment without having to directly participate. However, as with most things, doing is better than just observing!
For all dissections, you will need gloves, goggles, strong dissecting scissors, tweezers/forceps, a scalpel, and an adult!
Week 16: Turtle Specimen
Week 17: Snake Specimen
Week 22: Bird Specimen
Week 26: Rat Specimen
Next Level Homeschool is a firm believer that not all learning should happen from behind a screen! That's why we give students the freedom to submit their assignments in the way THEY want to! We don't want regurgitation learning here. By allowing students to use their own talents, skills, and passions to complete assignments, they become even more engaged and retain the information. Why? Because now it's literally in their hands! We receive thousands of projects every year from our students- written reports, videos, models, posters, Scratch, minecraft, songs, poems, skits, drawings, sculptures, crafts- we've seen it ALL! And WE LOVE IT!!
Click here to view just a few projects we've received from students who have taken this class, and see what YOUR kid could be learning with Next Level Homeschool!
Course Features
- Schedule Jan 7 - Apr 29
- Activities NEW Classes
- Lessons 15
- Suggested Ages 12-17 Two Levels
