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BioSnap! Do You Know What's in Your Backyard?
CURIO LABS
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(39)
What is biodiversity and why is it important for our survival? Students will explore and document the diversity of life through the lens of their mobile phone--there is more to life than meets the eye!
Class experience
Biodiversity is the abundance and variety of life on the planet---what happens to that diversity impacts our planet and our survival. This two part course gives students an introduction to biodiversity data and an opportunity to share images, field-notes, and receive feedback. Various resources/links will be provided to guide student learning.
In this course students will - -Define biodiversity and understand key threats to our biodiversity. -Learn why scientists collect and the importance of natural history collections. -Learn about digitization of our biodiversity in collections and in the field. -Learn the basics of macro photography using a mobile phone as well as various options for attachments. -Be introduced to citizen science and the collecting of data. -Engage in a virtual biodiversity citizen science project/contribute to our own iNaturalist Project page.
Resources, links, and instructions in accessing materials and learning modules will be provided at start of course. While most Smartphones have good zoom capabilities it is recommended that you also consider the many len attachments for Smartphones on the market. Prices can range from $15.00 and up. https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Macro-Magnification-Closeup-Pictures-Smartphone/dp/B00BQ3ECLS
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
CURIO LABS
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(39)
Teachers observe that as children get older they generally become less curious and inquisitive about their world. In fact research suggests that in many of our schools there is little time for curiosity as teachers teach to the test and deliver...
Group Class
$65
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-8 learners per class
