Junior Wildlife Biologists Club
Discover wildlife from around the world! Through crafts, games, science experiments, and pictures, learn about major animal groups and habitats. Meet live animals, and learn to identify bones, tracks, scat, and bird calls.
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,109)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Discover the exciting field of wildlife biology through engaging presentations, games, crafts, photo slideshows, puppets, science experiments, and discussions! Wildlife biologists are scientists that observe and study the behavior of animals in their natural habitat. Learn interesting facts about the life-cycle, habitat, diet, and identification of animal groups and their food webs. Depending on the weeks joined, find out how to identify species through track and scat replicas, bones, feathers, turtle shells, and frog and bird calls. Live program animals will be introduced often and an optional craft or science activity will be provided for each class. Learners will be introduced to field research methods for animal observation, nature journaling activities, vertebrate classification, and the characteristics of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Naturalist terms will be used that describe animal behavior (eg: carnivore, nocturnal), as well as animal classification terms (eg: invertebrate, amphibian, etc.). Listen to animal vocalizations, identify natural objects, and create artwork while exploring the many fascinating animals of the world together! The beginning of each class will be an opportunity for introductions, sharing, and guided discussion. Students may bring items to class to share related to environmental science such as natural items, books, animal toys or stuffed animals, pictures, artwork, etc. Ms. Amalia has traveled to every continent except Antarctica to search for wild animals in person and will be sharing pictures and stories from her experiences! Weekly themes for 2024: September 18: Invertebrates September 25: Amphibians October 2: Reptiles October 9: Fish October 16: Sharks October 23: Songbirds October 30: Raptors November 6: Hoofed Mammals November 13: Rodents, Rabbits, & Bats November 20: Wild Cats November 27: Bears and Wolves December 4: Mustelids December 11: Marsupials and Monotremes December 18: Primates The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: 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 about the characteristics and habitats of unique animals while gaining an introduction to the classification of living things and the basic principles of wildlife ecology.
Other Details
Supply List
Supply lists for optional in class crafts and science experiments will be provided in the classroom.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
1109reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am teaching this class because I am enthusiastic about sharing my life long passion for wildlife with students. I am experienced at connecting children to the natural world and enthusiastic about integrating art, science, and games into environmental education. I have written a book about Michigan wildlife and have experience volunteering with animals around the world. I have a Master of Science in Ecological Leadership and Education and a bachelor's in Environmental Studies. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 114 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
5-8 learners per class
