$15
weeklyDiscovering Zoology: Animal Biology & Wildlife Science
Completed by 115 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
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 weekClass 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
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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