What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Growing up, I was around a lot of birds, however I really did not know anything about them or appreciate them. Now I am an avid bird watcher and photographer. I want to share my love of birds with children. We will talk about the birds, where they live, what they eat, and many other interesting facts. Each week we will focus on a different bird/ bird family. The students will also learn how to use birding identification guides and clues on how to identify birds. This section focuses on both Birds that don't fly. Each week we will look at pictures of the bird that we are studying. We will also talk about birds that are very similar, and what makes this bird unique and how to identify it from other similar birds. Students will be encouraged to share any information that they know about the bird and if they have any pictures, they can share them. The habitat will be discussed and what they eat. We will learn what sounds the bird makes. Students can ask questions about the birds that they are curious about. This class would be appropriate for 5-11 year olds that are interested in birds, it is not a Share/social class. Most of the time is spent looking at the resources, and is teacher directed. We do a bird game at the end of each class to help learn the bird sounds. I also give the students a lot of links to further their study. I am a nature photographer, as well as avid birder. No prior knowledge is needed. The actual dates will be shown in the classroom as there are multiple sections of the class, (check this sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xK4Rhfdyh0XgMUDE3m77XGvkelMp7-UUXLcL7wPV0D0/edit?usp=sharing) This shows the order of the birds studied, and more may be added. Feb 1st Adelie Penquin Feb 8th Macaroni Penquins Feb 15th Kakapo Feb 22nd Takahe Feb 20th Cassowary March 1st Steamer Ducks March 8th Emperor and King Penquins March 15th Greater and Lesser Reahs March 22nd Emus March 29th Ostrich April 5th Kiwi April 12th TBD April 19th TBD April 24th TBD May 3rd TBD May 10th TBD May 17th TBD TBD TBD TBD Others may be added Other classes will include classes on North American owls, North American birds of prey, backyard birds, waterfowl, and South American birds, European Owls, European Birds of Prey.
Learning Goals
Students will recognize flightless birds and learn about their habitat, song, and other information
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will look at birding websites to learn how to access information, parents will receive a copy of the links directly to parents, and a spreadsheet of birding links will be shared with parents.
Supply List
I will share a list of recommended bird identification books for young children to the classroom, as well as websites. They will not be required. I will send a note taking sheet to the classroom and link to a coloring page to parents.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been an avid birder for years, and enjoy taking pictures of nature, especially birds. I enjoy studying the birds and learning more about them.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-6 learners per class