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Ornithology: The Biology of Birds for Highschool - Ongoing

Join any time to learn about why birds sing, how they migrate, what importance they have in wild communities, and so much more!
Krystal Smith
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(142)
Rising Star
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
We see birds foraging on our lawns and hear them singing in our backyards, but are birds important to us? Absolutely! Beyond being lovely to look at and hear, learning about birds helps us to better understand the requirements of healthy ecosystems that support all life on earth.

Ornithology is the study of birds. The goal of this class is to give students an understanding of the science of birds. Students will learn about bird evolution, characteristics, behaviors, adaptations, conservation efforts, and more. This class is ongoing, so students can join at any time. Each class is presented independently, so learners can drop in without feeling lost. This class is lecture-based and presented in slides, pictures, and video clips. 

Class Schedule
Dec 22 - Dec 28	Songs & Calls: How and why birds sing
Dec 29 - Jan 4	Songs & Calls II
Jan 5 - Jan 11 	Songs & Calls III
Jan 12 - Jan 18	Courtship Displays
Jan 19 - Jan 25	Bird Nests - The different kinds of nest architecture
Jan 26 - Feb 1	Bird Nests II
Feb 2 - Feb 8	        Dispersal - Where and why birds go after they leave the nest
Feb 9 - Feb 15	Threats & Conservation - The role of birds with humans.
Feb 16 - Feb 22	Conservation Successes
Feb 23 - Mar 1	Origin of Birds & Evolution - A look into the fossil record of birds.
Mar 2 - Mar 8	Characteristics & Classification - What makes a bird a bird and its scientific classification.

More topics will be added as we go.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class uses videos and multimedia to show behaviors and listen to calls/birdsong. YouTube videos will be viewed directly in the presentation or embedded in the classroom page.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Youtube
Joined June, 2020
4.9
142reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
I have a Master's in Science with a teaching background in Ornithology.

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weekly

1x per week
55 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-10 learners per class

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