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North American Wildlife Biology for Middle School

Are you ready to jump into Wildlife Biology? We will cover ecosystems, adaptations, wildlife management, conservation, populations, extinction, biodiversity, adaptations, and more! Come and satisfy your curiosity.
Mrs. Victoria Laird, M.S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(30)
Class

What's included

12 live meetings
9 in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Students may required to complete 20-30 min of homework, reading, activities, etc. per each live lesson (totaling about 1 hour per week). These will be assigned before the end of each live class if needed.
Assessment
Assessments will be given as an indication of how well as student is learning the content and skills for the class and to help me continuously develop better curriculum. Students will be assigned a number on a proficiency scale* that lets the student, parent, and teacher know how the student is doing. Each assignment will have a rubric attached to it letting the student, parent, and teacher know the expectations for the assessment. Assessments may be multiple choice, free response, modeling, or many other types. Most assessments will be taken in class, but some may be at-home projects. Assessment retakes and/or revisions will be provided and encouraged. *See Grading Policy for our Proficiency Scale
Grading
Grades will be provided by default to all learners. If students do not want their students graded or to not have access to their grades, please let me know. Grades allow students, parents, and myself to understand where the student is at in their learning. Proficiency Grading Scale 4 - Above Proficiency 3 - Proficient 2- Approaching Proficient 1 - Beginning Proficiency 0 - No Evidence of Proficiency

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Structure of the Class: 
In my dynamic classroom, students dive into a myriad of learning experiences, from live debates and hands-on projects to intriguing educational escape rooms and enlightening lab sessions. But it doesn't stop there - we also incorporate games and direct instruction to ensure a well-rounded education.

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 pre-recorded videos 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

- Explore various wildlife careers in North America.
- Create a wildlife management plan for urbanization of coyotes in North America.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
History of Wildlife Management
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Ecology of Wildlife (Part 1)
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Ecology of Wildlife (Part 2)
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Carnivores & Omnivores
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
We will be covering the basics of evolution changes in species over time and climate change. See descriptions below for more information on each topic. Evolution - In this course we will be covering changes in species over time and evidence for evolution including embryology, genetic comparisons, fossil record, etc. We do mention human evolution, but only concerning evidence from the fossil record. Climate Change and use of Natural Resources - We will be talking about how human action has changed the global climate. *If you would like your student to skip certain weeks due to concern over the topic of the week, please message me and reach out with any questions.
Supply List
1 pencil with an eraser
1 notebook, lined
1 pack of colored pencils, colored pens, markers, or crayons
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using various sources such as federal websites, state/territory websites, research articles, etc.
Joined November, 2023
5.0
30reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Science from University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I have taught middle and high school science for the last 7 years in addition to 5 years of tutoring middle and high school students in several different courses. I have taught this content in particular for over three years and it is one of my favorites!

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$15

weekly
1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min

Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class

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