What's That Bird?
In this class, we will be learning about basic birdwatching, including how to identify (by sight and sound) eight common birds.
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Have you ever wondered "Who's making that sound?" Have you ever seen a brightly colored bird hopping around and wished you knew who he was? Now's your chance to learn! This class will cover Birding Basics - How to use binoculars, how to find birds in the wild, parts of a bird, how to use a bird guide and so much more! We will also learn to identify by sight (and sound) eight common birds for the United States. These are birds you see every day! Learn how to attract them to your yard, what they like to eat, where they like to live and some cool facts to share with your family and friends! Classes are 30 minutes long and meet for four weeks. Class 1 will include... Welcome and Introductions Basic Birding concepts Binocular Use Bird Body Parts Class 2 will include... Chickadees, Robins, and Sparrows Learn how to ID these common birds through activities, photos, and real bird calls. Learn what they like, how to attract them, and why they're an important part of the ecosystem. Class 3 will include... Jays, woodpeckers and Crows Learn how to ID these common birds through activities, photos, and real bird calls. Learn what they like, how to attract them, and why they're an important part of the ecosystem. Class 4 will include... Hawks and Owls Learn how to ID these common birds through activities, photos, and real bird calls. Learn what they like, how to attract them, and why they're an important part of the ecosystem. Basic Birding review and questions!
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to identify eight common US birds by sound and sight, how to use binoculars, how to attract birds to their yard, how to spot birds with special eye tricks, how to walk silently to get closer to birds in the wild, and lots of fun facts about the most commonly seen animals in the forest.
Other Details
Supply List
Binoculars. These are great! - Look for something lightweight and small, but not child specific, as those are usually low quality and hard to find birds with. Anything you already have will be fine. https://www.amazon.com/Aurosports-Folding-Binoculars-Watching-Concerts/dp/B06XT7M6P5/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=light+binoculars&qid=1601012393&sr=8-5 I will provide coloring pages and a one page info guide for each bird.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be using information from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
This site is great for ID help, photos, information, and all things bird related.
Joined September, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi!
My name is Michelle and I'm a Naturalist, nature educator and former Park Ranger. I've worked with State Parks, National Parks, The US Forest Service, local parks and community organizations all across the country. I'm passionate about connecting kids to nature through fun hands-on activities, games, stories, songs and adventures.
I'm excited to bring my nature-based learning to Outschool! I'm going to be teaching classes on mammals, birds, local wildlife (I'm living in Oregon) as well as how to create a better habitat and support the wildlife in your own backyard! I also have a degree in art, so I'll be doing the occasional nature crafting as well.
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Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
4-9 learners per class
