All About Birds | Introduction to North American Birding
So you like birds, huh? Well you have come to the right place! In this course we will be covering bird anatomy, behavior, and of course, birding!
Mrs. Victoria Laird, M.S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(30)
What's included
34 live meetings
25 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have minimal homework for this class, but will be regularly required to go outside and record the birds that they see.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion with a detailed report of their accomplishments throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Structure of the Class: Each live session comes equipped with a set of slides and activity guidelines, readily accessible for students during and post-class. Plus, I've got a slew of videos and resources at the ready to shed light on those trickier parts of birding and to deepen your background knowledge. Student Requirements: Students will be required to keep their cameras turned on during class. This allows me to better interact with students and helps them to interact with their peers. My Teaching Style: My mission is to ignite a spark of scientific curiosity in my students, fostering lifelong learners who are scientifically savvy. I pour my energy into crafting lessons that aren't just informative, but also a whole lot of fun, ensuring students genuinely relish the learning journey. I'm a firm believer in connecting classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, encouraging students to view their surroundings through an exploratory lens. Prior Knowledge: Students will not be required to have any prior knowledge of life science to participate in this course.
Learning Goals
I can identify the major bird groups.I can describe bird adaptations and explain how they help the bird to survive in their specific environment.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)34 Lessons
over 17 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Birding
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Bird Habitats
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Bird Anatomy
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Bird Behavior
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
1 pencil with an eraser 1 notebook, lined 1 pack of colored pencils, colored pens, markers, or crayons Access to a Gmail account (many of our assignments are in Google Docs and Slides)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using resources from Cornell Lab of Ornithology, E-Bird, and the National Audubon Society. If you would like to explore these resources see the links below.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
https://www.audubon.org/bird-guide
https://ebird.org/home
Joined November, 2023
5.0
30reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I have a masters in Earth Science science and I have taught integrated science at the middle school level as well as high school Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Zoology.
During the last two years, I have worked as a Science Specialist for a large school district in Utah, supporting teachers and administration in science education. Reviews
Live Group Course
$27
weekly2x per week, 17 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-6 learners per class
