Bird Explorers Camp
Learn about birdwatching and the characteristics of birds while listening to bird calls and meeting a live chicken! Play games, create art, start a species checklist, look at pictures, and learn to identify interesting birds of the world.
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,107)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Find out what makes raptors different than other birds, learn to identify common North American songbirds, listen to bird calls, and look at pictures of birds from around the world! Meet a live chicken while learning about the features of a bird. Check out a feather collection, bird bones, nests, and eggs from the science shelf. Find out how to create a bird habitat in your backyard and a species checklist in your nature journal. Learn cool facts about eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons while creating an optional raptor mobile craft or recycled binoculars. Students will learn the features of a bird and gain an introduction to birdwatching while having the opportunity to ask questions and share observations. Day 1: Songbirds Day 2: Raptors Day 3: Water Birds Day 4: Unusual Birds of the World The following Nature Explorers classroom program animals may make an appearance in class: Cluck-Cluck: the Chicken Scaly: the Corn Snake Slimy: the Tiger Salamander Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko
Learning Goals
Students will learn the characteristics of birds, how to identify common North American birdcalls and what makes raptors different than other birds, plus learn interesting facts about birds from around the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors are needed for the recommended optional craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
Supply List
Optional craft projects will be provided for before, during, or after class. Learners may choose the project that is the right fit for them depending on interest and available supplies. Please check the classroom for detailed instructions about each project. Print-outs will be attached to classroom posts. Recycled Binoculars Materials: ~two toilet paper tubes ~packing tape, duct tape, or masking tape, or a stapler ~yarn ~hole punch Optional: sticker, paint, or markers Raptor Mobile Materials: ~one or two strong sticks ~yarn ~hole punch ~scissors ~coloring utensils ~white glue ~printed pdf (preferably on cardstock) Bird Stick Puppets Materials: ~printed sheet of birds, or draw your own birds ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~popsicle sticks or real sticks ~glue (alternative: tape)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
1107reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am teaching this class because I am enthusiastic about sharing my passion for birding with students! I researched bird calls, tracks, and bird characteristics extensively while writing the bird section and species checklist for my book, "Ohio Wildlife: A Coloring Field Guide." I have a master's degree in Ecological Leadership and Education, and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies and have taught classes about birds at nature centers, Raptor Festivals, schools, homeschool groups, and art centers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-8 learners per class
