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($9 value)
Class

Bird Nerds: Learn Bird Science & Watching From Around the World

Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Discover birds from all over the world and learn fun bird facts while developing birdwatching skills. This is a great class for young bird lovers!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(157 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
30 min

Overview

Live Group Class
Meet over live video meetings
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Join us on a global birding adventure! From Acorn woodpeckers to Zebra finches, every week we'll take a deep dive into a new bird family, exploring their unique traits, identification skills, amazing habitats, and fun facts from all around the world. 

This is a great beginner ornithology class! Perfect for bird watchers, nature lovers, and curious learners. This class is open to all students, regardless of previous experience or knowledge of birds. 

Students will learn what makes different families of birds unique, field identification tips, and stay up-to-date with the latest research and nature science about special species. 

Each class stands alone, so students can join at any time to explore their favorite bird groups or attend every session for a full global experience! Classes offer engaging lectures and multimedia presentations to spark your learner's curiosity and deepen their love for birds! 

Schedule for Classes:
Sep 14 - Sep 20	Hummingbirds II
Sep 21 - Sep 27	Turacos
Sep 28 - Oct 4	Bustards
Oct 5 - Oct 11	Cuckoos
Oct 12 - Oct 18	Mesites
Oct 19 - Oct 25	Sandgrouse
Oct 26 - Nov 1	Pigeons, Doves
Nov 2 - Nov 8	Finfoots
Nov 9 - Nov 15	Flufftails
Nov 16 - Nov 22	Rails, Crakes, Coots
Nov 23 - Nov 29	Trumpeters
Nov 30 - Dec 6	Cranes

More classes will be added as we go.

Learning Goals

Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity and beauty of birds, while learning how to contribute to real-world bird research.
Students will learn how habitats influence bird behavior, diet, and migration patterns.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class uses YouTube videos to see behaviors and listen to calls. Learners will view the videos in class within the presentation or embedded into the classroom page before class.
Supply List
Field guides are recommended, but not required for this class. 
Online field guides can be found at https://ebird.org/home and https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to several websites during the course including https://ebird.org/home https://www.allaboutbirds.org/ https://birdcast.info/

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
157reviews
Rising Star
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master’s Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
I have taught Ornithology for 10 years and have been an active bird watcher for most of my life. 

Reviews

14 total ratings, 10 with reviews

Parent-submitted images
Just wonderful, my daughters where thrilled with this class and came... 
Iluska B.on Jan 7, 2021
Ms. Aquino explained everything very well. My learner loved the way she... 
Saima H.on Dec 13, 2020
My daughter’s first Outschool class and she LOVED it! Very engaging. 
Diana V.on Dec 13, 2020
This was a really fun class.  Ms. Aquino worked at a great pace that... 
Molly B.on Aug 31, 2020
Love that this was just 30 minutes, so perfect for my busy 10 year old. ... 
Jennifer S.on Aug 21, 2020
 
R L.on Aug 14, 2020

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