What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass 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 Aug 4 - Aug 10 Courtship Displays Aug 11 - Aug 17 Bird Nests - The different kinds of nest architecture Aug 18 - Aug 24 Bird Nests II Aug 25 - Aug 31 Dispersal - Where and why birds go after they leave the nest Sep 1 - Sep 7 Migration - The mechanisms behind mass seasonal movements Sep 8 - Sep 14 Migration II 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:
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-10 learners per class