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Discovering Zoology: Animal Biology & Wildlife Science

Completed by 115 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
Discover how animals live, adapt, and survive! Students will explore different animal groups—like coral, birds, or mammals—to uncover their unique biology and behaviors.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(143 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-10 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Calling all wildlife lovers! 

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of the animal kingdom. We'll explore the diversity of life, emphasizing the characteristics, behaviors, and classification of animals, from the significance of zoology and its foundational principles to animal anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Students will learn the principles of classification and taxonomy, and understand the relationships between diverse animal groups. Ecology and animal interactions within ecosystems are explored, along with the ethical considerations and conservation efforts necessary for preserving biodiversity.

This class will be lecture and presentation-based. Each week a new topic or animal phyla will be introduced. This is an ongoing class so students can take all of the classes or drop in for a particular topic or animal group. This class is great for students with a scientific background but is appropriate for all high school students regardless of experience or knowledge. 

Class Schedule
Feb 16 - Feb 22		Fish: Ray-finned fishes
Feb 23 - Mar 1		Fish: Lobe-finned fishes
Mar 2 - Mar 8		Amphibians: Introduction
Mar 9 - Mar 15		Amphibians: Caecilians
Mar 16 - Mar 22		Amphibians: Salamanders
Mar 23 - Mar 29		Amphibians: Frogs I
Mar 30 - Apr 5		Amphibians: Frogs II
Apr 6 - Apr 12		Reptiles: Introduction
Apr 13 - Apr 19		Reptiles: Turtles
Apr 20 - Apr 26		Reptiles: Turtles II
Apr 27 - May 3		Reptiles: Lizards
May 4 - May 10		Reptiles: Snakes, Worm Lizards
May 11 - May 17		Reptiles: Tuataras
May 18 - May 24		Reptiles: Crocodiles
May 25 - May 31		Birds: Introduction
Jun 1 - Jun 7	        	Birds: Songs & Calls
Jun 8 - Jun 14		Birds: Migration & Dispersal
Jun 15 - Jun 21		Birds: Conservation
Jun 22 - Jun 28		Bird Classification I
Jun 29 - Jul 5	        	Bird Classification II
Jul 6 - Jul 12	        	Mammals: Introduction
Jul 13 - Jul 19	        	Mammals: Feeding and Food Specializations
Jul 20 - Jul 26		Mammals: Migration, Flight & Echolocation
Jul 27 - Aug 2	        	Mammals: Populations & Conservation
Aug 3 - Aug 9		Mammal Classification I
Aug 10 - Aug 16		Mammal Classification II
Aug 17 - Aug 23		Mammal Classification III
Aug 24 - Aug 30		Mammal Classification IV

Please message me if you need more details on the class topics. Classes will be updated and added as we go.

Learning Goals

Principles of classification and taxonomy
Animal anatomy and physiology

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class uses video content from YouTube. All videos will be embedded into the presentation or in Outschool's classroom page.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Animal DIversity by Hickman, Roberts, Keen, Larson, and Eisenhour This book is not required

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
143reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
I have a Master's Degree in Science with a background in Wildlife Biology. I have been teaching wildlife classes for 5 years.

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