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Wildlife Warriors: 5-Week Conservation Biology for Middle School Students

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 11-14
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Join this exciting 5-week middle school course in conservation biology! Explore biodiversity, threats to ecosystems, and inspiring success stories through hands-on, interactive activities. Perfect for young wildlife enthusiasts!
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 5 weeks
5-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the class
Grading
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Intermediate Level
🌎In 9 weeks, you will learn how to be Wildlife Warriors, Global Guardians, and Environmental Stewards! 

🦊Conservation biology is a scientific field that focuses on preserving the Earth's biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Students will learn about biodiversity and its importance, threats to biodiversity, strategies used in conserving the environment, and conservation success stories.

🦉We all have the potential to make a difference in the world. Understanding and appreciating the natural world will inspire students to become passionate advocates for the environment. This course is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills needed to preserve biodiversity and tackle environmental issues. 

Student Outcomes:
✅Develop a passion for the environment
-Discussions will encourage students to share their thoughts
✅Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-Apply scientific practices to conservation challenges
-Ask and answer questions related to conservation and environment
✅Gain hands-on skills and knowledge
-Use interactive activities, videos, and discussions to encourage students to apply knowledge to real-world problems

Learning Goals

Students will understand biodiversity, ecosystem interactions, and various threats to the natural world.
Students will evaluate conservation success stories and analyze environmental issues.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
What is Conservation Biology?
 Overview of the field, its importance, and key concepts. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Biodiversity and Its Importance
 Understanding biodiversity and why it matters. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Habitat Destruction
 Causes and effects of habitat loss and fragmentation. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Climate Change and Its Impact on Biodiversity
 How climate change affects ecosystems and species. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course will cover important but sometimes difficult topics such as species extinction, habitat destruction, and other environmental challenges.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Becky Padgett
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jenn Riale
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Karen Lemons
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Makenna Spry
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Ali Marie
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Karen Lemons
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Becky Padgett
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Kimberly Parinisi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Jenn Riale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Kristen Freeman
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Makenna Spry
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Ali Marie
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Blake Dahlmeyer
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Brian Smyth
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Kendra Mancuso
Mrs. Mortimore has a degree in Biology, a teaching certificate, and a master's in curriculum and instruction. She has taught middle school for over seven years. She has also taught life science, biology, and conservation biology at two different zoo education departments.

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