Trail Cam Tracking: Winter Wildlife
In this club style class, nature lovers will observe winter trail camera footage, discuss the findings, play animal identification games, and more.
Rosie
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(235)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Trail Cam Tracking is back with a winter wildlife twist! In this club style class, learners will help to document winter wildlife behavior using trail camera footage and gain skills in tracking signs of animal life such as footprints, scat, and more. Participants will get the chance to see what has been caught on Rosie's Upstate New York trail camera during the winter months. They will then discuss the findings with a group of other young nature lovers. The trail camera footage and discussion prompts will change monthly, and repeats are more than welcome! Time will be given at the end for any group member to share age appropriate trail camera or wildlife footage, and tracking or sightings stories. After each session learners will be prompted to complete an entry to add to their Wildlife Log Book. After enrolling families will receive a printable cover page, for their first day, and entry forms. This page can be reprinted and used on your own or for future sessions. Club members will need one entry form for each week they attend, a sharpened pencil, and their favorite coloring supplies.
Learning Goals
Students will observe and document wildlife in their natural habitat.
Students will gain a basic understanding of wildlife tracking and monitoring.
Students will be challenged to apply onscreen topics to outdoor experiences.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will discuss tracking topics that mention animal excrement. The teacher and students may use terminology such as scat, droppings, feces, or poop. These conversations will be started with a reminder that we are using these terms scientifically, not for jokes or rude conversation.
Supply List
Helpful in Class Supplies
* Weekly Log Sheet
* Wildlife Tracking Coloring Guide
* Sharpened Pencil with Eraser
* Favorite Coloring Supplies
Optional at Home Experience Supplies (None of these supplies will be required to complete a task, just make it more fun!)
Outdoor Adventures Backpack
* Warm winter clothing and good boots
* Wildlife Tracking Coloring Guide
* Clipboard / DIY Version
* Sharpened Pencil with Eraser
* Favorite Coloring Supplies
* Ruler / Tape Measure
* Binoculars / Magnifying Glass
* Local Wildlife Field Guide
(Can be found at your local library, bookstore, or online)
Trail Camera Kit
* Trail Camera & Mounting Strap
(Recommended: Campark Mini Trail Camera- found on Amazon)
* Batteries & Memory Card
(Ask Rosie for recommendation or help picking our your trail camera set up)
* Compass
(cellphone application or hand held options available) 2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Miami University of Ohio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Bonaventure University
I have been tracking wildlife using trail camera footage, both personally and for my local nature center, for the past 5 years. I also often incorporate my trail cameras into the youth programs that I host in person, and am excited to bring my knowledge to Outschool!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-9 learners per class
