$13

weekly
Class

Trees Around the World

Completed by 15 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Discover the amazing world of trees while developing and nurturing a love for the natural environment. Learn interesting facts as we explore a new tree each week!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(72 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-7 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Discover the world of trees and learn interesting facts about a new tree species each week in this ongoing class.  As we look at each tree we will discuss how it is classified, leaf and bark, details, how external forces and stresses affect it, geographic location and climate, response to light, and growth patterns. 

Our tree of the week is as follows: 

Week of April 22: Eucalyptus
Week of April 29: Red Maple
Week of May 6: African Juniper
Week of May 13: Giant Sequoia
Week of May 20: Eastern White Pine
Week of May 27: Birch
Week of June 3: Douglas Fir
Week of June 10: Bristlecone Pine
Week of June 17: Date Palm
Week of June 24: English Oak
Week of July 1: Weeping Willow
Week of July 8: Silver Birch
Week of July 15: Coconut
Week of July 22: Fig
Week of July 29: Red Maple
Week of August 5: Trembling Aspen
Week of August 12: Cacao 
Week of August 19: Southern Magnolia
Week of August 26: Olive
Week of September 2: Banyan
Week of September 9: Balsam Fir
Week of September 16: Northern Red Oak
Week of September 23: Camphor
Week of September 30: Pistacia Atlantica
Week of October 7: American Elm
Week of October 14: Yellow Birch
Week of October 21: Pacific Madrone
Week of October 28: American Beech
Week of November 4: Rainbow Eucalyptus
Week of November 11: Black Walnut
Week of November 18: Ginkgo Biloba
Week of November 25: off
Week of December 2: off
Week of December 9: Siberian Elm
Week of December 16: White Poplar
Week of December 23: Monkey Puzzle
Week of December 30: Magnolia
Week of January 6, 2025: Sycamore Maple
Week of January 13, 2025: Eastern Redbud
Week of January 20, 2025: Ponderosa Pine
Week of January 27,2025: Chokecherry
Week of February 3, 2025: Rocky Mountain Ponderosa Pine
Week of February 10, 2025: Utah Juniper
Week of February 17, 2025: Avocado 
Week of February 24, 2025: Nutmeg
Week of March 3, 2025: Apricot
Week of March 10, 2025: European Larch
Week of March 17, 2025: Giant Ash 
Week of March 24, 2025: Soap Bark 
Week of March 31, 2025:  Turnipwood 
Week of April 7, 2025: Peach
Week of April 14, 2025: Quercus Havardii
Week of April 21, 2025: English Walnut
Week of April 28, 2025:  Rubber Fig 
Week of May 5, 2025: Desert Willow
Week of May 12, 2025: Apple
Week of May 19, 2025: Papaya
Week of May 26, 2025: Hazelnut

Please note this list is subject to change based on learner interest. As we progress in the class I will add more to the list and learners are allowed to make requests for their favorites. Note that I use Nearpod for this class. However, I will screen share so that parents do not have to create an account.

Reach out if you have any questions. I look forward to having your learner in class!

Other Details

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Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2021
5.0
72reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of West Georgia
NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!!! 

New classes starting in September 2024...

Hello and welcome! My name is Judy and I am excited to meet you and share my love of learning with your children.

My educational background includes a B.S. in Geology with a concentration in Engineering-so extra heavy on the sciences and upper level math. I've worked in both the public and private sectors and as a field geologist and project manager and I currently have my own business. Some of my work includes regulatory compliance of Underground Storage Tanks, Environmental Site Assessments and reports, groundwater monitoring, Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plans, Spill Prevention Plans for aboveground tanks, and monitoring contaminants in soil. Of course, that is not an exhaustive list but it is a good representation of the broad field work I have done in my career. 

I have conducted field research as a Geologist and have presented my findings at several Geological Society of America conferences. Further, I am a member of several professional organizations to continue my own education in this field.

ESL is also a passion of mine. I enjoy teaching English to others and helping them to succeed at their goals. It has really allowed me to meet a lot of fun and interesting people around the world. I am TEFOL certified and have taught ESL learners of all ages for the last 6 years.

I am a homeschooling mom of two and we are beginning our 4th year. I am really passionate about making sure that my children (and yours) have all of the tools they need to succeed in life. My children were both born prematurely and we have had quite the educational journey from physical and occupational therapy to ADHD.  I enjoy teaching children who think outside the box and love to explore their surroundings. Outschool is the perfect platform for that. I have had the very best students to work with here and you can rest assured that your child is learning the same material I would teach my own. It is important to me to show children their abilities and their positive attributes and build on that. 

You'll find a variety of different classes here-mostly science- but I do teach some math, reading, and an occasional elective class, as well as ESL. I enjoy working with students of all ages and feel very comfortable in this environment. If you are a parent looking for a little bit of enrichment for your child to cement what they are learning in school or if you are a homeschool parent, I can help take the load off and I will do everything I can to make your child feel important and valued in my classes. 

In our free time, my family enjoys all things outdoors such as horseback riding, hiking, rock and mineral collecting, or just playing in a big field. We love nature and all of its wonders. 

If you have any questions about classes or scheduling please reach out to me. I am always willing to work with you on setting up a class that works for you. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see your child in some of my classes!

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