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Bird Nerds: An Ornithology Social Club 11-14
Judy Harrison M.Ed Birds+Art+Poetry
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(451)
Share what you know about popular birds, ornithology, & zoology with other animal lovers (future ornithologists?). Tweens share STEM facts in this student-directed club that is perfect for ALL including gifted & neurodiverse learners.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Each forty-minute class includes a Google Slide presentation that helps guide a conversation about the week's bird-concept-of-the-week. This club will be very interactive and student-led with bird lovers sharing pets, photos, sketches, and facts about birds they would like to introduce to the group. A virtual "talking stick" will be passed around the "Zoom Room" so each learner will have time to talk and share if they wish. We will make observations about birds that live in our homes, in...
This class is taught in English.
- Students will learn new scientific vocabulary. Students will share stimulating conversations on the topic of birds with fellow bird enthusiasts. Students will have a chance to share their knowledge of birds.
The teacher has been teaching animal-related classes on Outschool since March of 2020. She was a kindergarten-4th grade public school teacher for thirty years and currently teaches STEM workshops for PBS Kids. She comes from a family full of bird nerds! 🦚
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: This class will be very interactive with students sharing their pets, photos, and facts about birds they would like to introduce to everyone else. Teacher-created worksheets and coloring sheets are optional.
Optional: Teacher provided worksheets Pencil, crayons, and paper or journal to write down notes or make quick sketches Bring drawings, toys, books, and stuffed animals that relate to our topic-of-the-day
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
5.0
451reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley College
Greetings! Thank you for taking a moment to look at my educator profile. I have been teaching on Outschool since March 2020 and reaching learners in a virtual classroom is my new passion. Central Michigan University is where I earned an...
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Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-11 learners per class
