Why study mammals? You are one...but so are bats, pangolins, cheetahs, manatees, and dogs!

In this course, students will jump right into the world of mammals (like the golden lion tamarin pictured above) through an introductory exploration of the field of mammalogy. This course is meant to be a challenging but approachable introduction to the study of mammals. I will be there right beside your student (figuratively!) to help them learn. This is a great opportunity to expose your student to some more advanced topics, especially if they are interested in studying zoology, biology, wildlife conservation, or ecology in college. 

Lesson 1: Introduction to Mammalogy
Lesson 2: Mammalian Taxonomy (Major categories of mammals from aardvarks to bats to chimpanzees)
Lesson 3 3: Feeding and Foraging Strategies
Lesson 4: Adaptations (Morphology, Locomotion, and Anatomy)
Lesson 5: Competition, Migration, and Home Ranges
Lesson 6: Social Behavior (Parental care)
Lesson 7: Social Behavior Pt. 2 (Mating systems and communication)
Lesson 8: Extinct animals, review, and test

Each lesson includes a 15-30 minute video lesson with slides. Supplemental videos, articles, and homework assignments will be shared in the classroom. Students will also be prompted to answer discussion questions. There will be a short quiz each week and a test at the end of the unit. I will provide feedback to all submitted work and can provide a numerical grade if desired.

This course is fun, fascinating, and foundational to college zoology classes but is accessible to all teens. My goal is to expose students to advanced topics in a supportive and individualized environment.

(This course was previously titled "Mammalogy: The Ecology of Mammals".)