A Hands-On Journey into the Insect World

Give your child the opportunity to step into the fascinating world of insects through a class that is highly interactive, engaging, and full of discovery. This class is designed to move far beyond textbooks.

This year-long course (32 weeks) is broken-up into two 16-week semesters with classes 1-hour per week. Students will learn through hands-on activities, movement-based learning, and real-world exploration, making each class both memorable and meaningful. Instead of simply hearing about insects, students will observe, build, experiment, and interact with them.

Throughout the year, students will have the unique opportunity to work with live insects as well as carefully selected real specimens, allowing them to see details and behaviors that most children never experience. From watching life cycles unfold to observing insect structures up close, each lesson is designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.

The class is thoughtfully structured to cover insect biology in a clear and age-appropriate way, with separate groups for younger (TK–2nd) and older (3rd–5th) students. Each lesson is tailored to match the developmental level of the students, ensuring that every child is both challenged and successful.

Over the course of 32 classes, students will explore topics such as:

• What makes an insect an insect
• Insect body structure and life cycles
• Habitats, behavior, and survival strategies
• Pollination, ecosystems, and the role insects play in our world
• Aquatic insects and real field observation

The goal of this class is not just to teach facts, but to cultivate curiosity, observation, and a sense of wonder about the natural world. Students will leave with a deeper appreciation for insects and a stronger understanding of how they fit into the environment around us.

This class is ideal for students who enjoy being active, curious, and engaged in learning that involves both mind and movement.

If you’re looking for a class that combines science, hands-on discovery, and genuine excitement, this will be a unique and rewarding experience for your child. I look forward to exploring, discovering, and learning with your students.

I will provide a class for younger kids, older elementary, and a third option for a combined TK-5th grade class that may be divided into smaller groups based on age and developmental level.

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3 Courses taught: TK-2nd grade students, a Course for 3rd-5th grade students, and a Course for TK-5th grade. (During select activities, the TK–5 age group may be divided into smaller groups based on age and developmental level.)

In-Person Course: TK – 2nd GRADE

Day and Time: 

F26 M5 – Mondays at 2:00 pm

F26 T4 – Tuesdays at 12:50 pm

In-Person Course: TK – 5th GRADE

Day and Time: 

F26 T5 – Tuesdays at 2:00 pm

In-person Course: 3rd – 5th GRADE

Day and Time: 

F26 M4 – Mondays at 12:50 pm

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Contact info: Bill Burkhardt, text or call 760 290-9896, or email me at: bill@learningwithbillb.com

Materials: Bring a composition book and a magnifying glass.

Charter Schools: Getting approval from PCA, SoCal, and open to other charters upon request.

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PAYMENT: Payments can be made in 4 monthly installments.

$350.00/16-week course that includes material fee per SEMESTER.

This course can be taken all year long (both fall and spring, 16-week course) and can be paid with charter funds or cash in full or cash payments over 4 months at $87.50 per month due by the 1st of each month. (Fall course – Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, and Spring course – Feb, Mar, Apr, May)

Payment:  Cost: $350.00 (16 weeks)

Acceptable payment options: 

Venmo: @BillBurkhardt58

PayPal: BillBurkhardt58

Personal Check or Cash

Courses offered at San Marcos – Meadowlark Community Church (1918 Redwing St. San Marcos, CA 92078) Please contact me for my schedule.

Email me from the CONTACT page on this website or call me at 760) 290-9896.