Birdwatching Explorers Club
Learn about birdwatching techniques and the characteristics of birds while listening to bird calls! Play games, create art, start a species checklist and bird journal, 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
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
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 their own bird observations. Each week will feature a different group of birds. Accompanying supplemental art projects and nature exploration activities will be provided. Each week will be independent of each other, and learners may join at any time. No prerequisite classes are required. The weekly themes are below for the next new session, which will be held September through December, 2023 September 19: Birdwatching Techniques September 26: Songbirds October 3: Raptors October 10: Water Birds October 17: Ground Birds October 24: Flightless Birds PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on October 31: November 7: Tropical Birds and Hummingbirds November 14: Woodpeckers and Backyard Birds November 21: Penguins, Puffins, and Ocean Birds The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: Cluck-Cluck: the Chicken Scaly: the Corn Snake Slimy: the Tiger Salamander Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the characteristics of birds, how to identify common 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. Week of January 10: 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 Week of January 17 Bird Stick Puppets Materials: ~printed sheet of birds, or draw your own birds ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~popsicle sticks or real sticks ~glue (alternative: tape) Week of January 24 Raptor Mobile Materials: ~one or two strong sticks ~yarn ~hole punch ~scissors ~coloring utensils ~white glue ~printed pdf (preferably on cardstock)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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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
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
5-8 learners per class
