Wildlife Tour: Animals of the Eastern Himalayas | (Biology, Zoology, Ecology)
The enchanting Eastern Himalayas are home to diverse wildlife and beautiful scenery. In this exploration, we will learn about several endemic species and conservation issues in the Himalayan mountain range.
Allie Wilson, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(309)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
The beautiful area of Shangri-La stretches from northeast India to northern Myanmar and is the habitat of some iconic species Topics covered include (minor changes may occur based on student interest): 1) The ecology and characteristics of the Himalayan mountain biome 2) The idea of "charismatic megafauna" and why we love big animals like elephants and leopards 3) Case studies of several endemic species including snow leopards, Asian elephants, Ganges river dolphin, red pandas, the greater one-horned rhino, the Bengal tiger and more 4) Major conservation issues in the area, including illegal animal trade/poaching This class will be an interactive lecture using slides, photos, and videos, as well as discussions throughout the class. I'm a high energy teacher and I'm an absolute nut about animals. I think my enthusiasm is usually infectious! No prior knowledge needed. If your child is an avid animal-ologist, please evaluate the class description to ensure there will be new material for your student to learn. Message me with any questions!
Learning Goals
Students will increase their knowledge of zoology and ecology of the Eastern Himalayas by learning about the history and diversity of wildlife in this mountain range. Students will gain awareness of conservation issues threatening some Himalayan species species. As a side effect, students may become highly enthusiastic about learning science!
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
309reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Science
I got my bachelor's degree in biology (wildlife ecology) and my Master's in science education. I am a high school (former middle school) biology, environmental science and zoology teacher and have experience working with many animals. Animals are my favorite thing to teach!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class
