Introduction to Birding Bootcamp!
So you like birds? Perfect! This is a short course to jumpstart becoming a birder and where you can learn useful skills such as bird identification, bird anatomy, and more.
Mrs. Victoria Laird, M.S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(25)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Students will record their bird sightings in their notebook over the course of our sessions.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion when finished.Class Experience
Structure of the Class: Each live session comes equipped with a set of slides and activity guidelines, readily accessible for students during and post-class. Plus, I've got a slew of videos and resources at the ready to shed light on those trickier concepts and deepen your background knowledge. Student Requirements: Students will be required to keep their cameras turned on during class. This allows me to better interact with students and helps them to interact with their peers. My Teaching Style: My mission is to ignite a spark of scientific curiosity in my students, fostering lifelong learners who are scientifically savvy. I pour my energy into crafting lessons that aren't just informative, but also a whole lot of fun, ensuring students genuinely relish the learning journey. I'm a firm believer in connecting classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, encouraging students to view their surroundings through an exploratory lens. Prior Knowledge: Students will not be required to have any prior knowledge of life science to participate in this course.
Learning Goals
I can identify common North American bird species.I can explain how different bird adaptations allow them to be successful in their environment.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to Birding
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Bird Anatomy & Behavior
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Bird Identification
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
1 pencil with an eraser 1 notebook, lined 1 pack of colored pencils, colored pens, markers, or crayons Access to a Gmail account (many of our assignments are in Google Docs and Slides)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using resources from Cornell Lab of Ornithology, E-Bird, and the National Audubon Society. If you would like to explore these resources see the links below.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
https://www.audubon.org/bird-guide
https://ebird.org/home
Joined November, 2023
5.0
25reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I have a masters in Earth Science science and I have taught integrated science at the middle school level as well as high school Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Zoology.
During the last two years, I have worked as a Science Specialist for a large school district in Utah, supporting teachers and administration in science education. Reviews
Live Group Course
$40
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class
