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Fantastic Felines! Felidae - Big Cats and Other Members of the Cat Family

Does your learner love zoology, biology, or cats? In this course, we will discover and learn about each of the species that we call a feline. A new species’ natural history and ecology will be explored in each week so feel free to join in!
Greg Korczak B.S.
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Occurring on five of the seven continents (not found natively in Antartica and Australia) and plenty within our own homes, the Family Felidae is widespread and biologically diverse with over 30 unique wild species and most definitely some domestic ones as well. Many of the larger species were once far more widespread within numerous continents such as Cheetah, Lion, Leopard, and Mountain Lion. The Felidae family has some of the most interesting and breathtaking animals within the mammals!

Felids or "Felines" are species such as leopard, tiger, caracal, and more. The majority of species are small-medium sized and actually highly carnivorous. Many of these animals have incredible adaptations and tracking abilities to aid in their pursuit of prey. Often times these animals are magnificently agile creatures such as the cheetah (fastest land animal) or mountain lions/ leopards capable of leaping tens of feet in a single bound. 
Carnivores like tigers, jaguars, lions, and leopards are known as keystone species. These animals are responsible for the lives of many other organisms, simply by the way they live their own. Many big cats and other felids are affected by our human impact and their populations are in need of our help and conservation. 

This is a lecture style, interactive class with plenty of time to ask questions. Each week within this course, we will have a lesson and slide prepared about a member of the Family Felidae. The natural history of the animal will be shared as well as other information about it’s biology, ecology, and conservation. 

*See 2024 sections below*


Topics: 
*2024*
June 25- Week 1: Bobcat or Red Lynx
July 2- Week 2: Canada Lynx
July 9- Week 3: Jaguar
July 16- Week 4: Jaguarundi
July 23- Week 5: Margay
July 30- Week 6: Mountain Lion
August 6- Week 7:  Ocelot
August 20- Week 8: Oncilla
September 3- Week 9: Cheetah
September 10p-Week 10: African Golden Cat
September 17- Week 11: Caracal
September 24-Week 12:  Jungle Cat
October 1- Week 13: Sand Cat
October 8-Week 14:  Black-footed Cat
October 15-Week 15: European Wild cat
October 22-Week 16:  Pampas Cat
October 29-Week 17: Geoffrey's Cat
November 5-Week 18: Guiña/ Guigna/ KodKod
November 12- Week 19: Andean Cat
November 19-Week 20: Serval
November 26- Week 21: Eurasian Lynx
December 3- Week 22:  Iberian Lynx
December 10- Week 23: Clouded Leopard (Sunda and Mainland)
December 17- Week 24: Pallas's Cat
January 7- Week 25: African and Asiatic Lion
*2025*
January 14- Week 26: Leopard
January 21- Week 27: Tiger
January 28- Week 28: Snow Leopard
February 4- Week 29: Borneo Bay Cat
February 11- Week 30: Marbled Cat
February 18- Week 31: Asiatic Golden Cat
February 25- Week 32: Leopard Cat
March 4- Week 33: Flat-headed Cat
March 11- Week 34: Rusty-spotted Cat
March 18- Week 35: Fishing Cat
March 25- Week 36: African Wild Cat
April 1-Week 37:Domestic Cat
April 8-Week 38: Prehistoric Cats

No prior knowledge is needed in order to take this course. Feel free to jump in to whichever week as each is a new lesson!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about members of the Family Felidae. An understanding of the animal’s biology, ecology, natural history, and conservation will be obtained.
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Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Pennsylvania State University
Hello prospective parents and guardians! My name is Greg or "Mr. G" and I'm an educator from New Jersey, U.S.A..
For over two decades I’ve had a fascination for all there is to do with the natural world and the creatures that call it home. I have worked with and cared for a multitude of species (dogs, frogs, cats, birds, rodents, lizards, snakes, turtles, hedgehogs, fish, various other wildlife, and much more!) throughout the entirety of my life as I tend to my own mini animal sanctuary, love, and work conserving/ researching animals from around the world. I have been teaching learners from over 50 countries here on Outschool since early 2021!  :D 
I graduated from The Pennsylvania State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences! My coursework in university focused on veterinary sciences, biological/natural sciences, and wildlife (Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, Conservation, and Management). I spent time as a veterinary assistant, have participated in university studies and ongoing research regarding plants and animals (invertebrates, reptiles, various flora), have worked as a fauna and flora surveyor through college and beyond. My continued research of the world around us and outreach is one of my greatest missions. I love hearing about my students' interests and knowledge and look forward to imparting my own to them as well!
My focus as an educator is fostering a love for learning, animals, and what the world has to offer past, present, and future. My teaching style is inclusive, interactive, and hands-on. I believe learning should be fun, enjoyable, and thrilling for both student and teacher. I have a variety of animals that can be incorporated in class to help get learners engaged and excited about nature and the world we live in. We need to get our next generation connected to nature and the organisms that live alongside us to pass the torch and save all that we can!
My passions apart from animals are cooking, art, conservation of the planet, and outdoor activities such as hiking and animal surveying. 
I absolutely adore what I do and I'm so excited to meet and teach your learner! Thanks for stopping by and remember... never stop learning!

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Have a wonderful day :)

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Ages: 8-13
1-18 learners per class

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