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Jonathan Burig, Elementary Science Ed, TESOL

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(624)

In this popular wild animal science class, kids will learn facts and vocabulary about the habitat, physical traits, and conservation status of Humpback Whales. Great as a science class for afterschool and homeschool students.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5

In this popular science class, students will learn facts about the Humpback Whale, found in all primary oceans and seas on Earth. We will explore and compare the habitat, characteristics, diet, family group and conservation status of Humpback Whales. I will be using a presentation created using photo slides and asking interactive questions that will also integrate elements of geography, math and vocabulary into an animal science lesson designed to motivate natural curiosity. I will also...

1. Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of the Humpback Whale such as size, diet, habitat and characteristics. 
2. Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify a species like the Humpback Whale. 
3. Students will learn why conservation of whales is so important and what is being done to prevent the extinction of all whales. 
4. Students will learn new vocabulary words related to the study of the Humpback Whale and the ocean habitat.

Homework Offered
 Your child may be interested in learning more facts about Humpback Whales. This is a great science enrichment class for independent or homeschooled learners. A certificate and a Humpback Whale fact, activity and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class. 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There is not a formal assessment for this class, but students will be learning concepts of science along with the opportunity to develop additional math, geography, vocabulary and creative thinking while learning about Humpback Whales. A certificate and a Humpback Whale fact and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class. 
Grades Offered

  1 file available upon enrollmentLearner Supply List:
1. Paper (loose paper, sketchpad or notebook)
2. Pencils, markers or crayons 
3. Print Pack: (attached to the welcome message in the classroom and visible if you are logged in as the LEARNER) Contains templates to help students label the physical characteristics of a Humpback Whale.

Note: A certificate and a Humpback Whale fact, activity and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class.

No third-party tools will be used in the classroom.

Monterey Bay Aquarium resource page for Humpback Whales
Oceana's resource page for Humpback Whales
Smithsonian Ocean's resource page for whales

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Jonathan Burig, Elementary Science Ed, TESOL

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(624)

Welcome to my classroom! My name is Jonathan. Here, you will find science classes that are both fun and engaging for your curious learner. All my classes were designed using standards-based elementary level concepts of science in order to help...