$9
weekly
World of Birds: Fun Birdwatching & Science for Young Explorers
Completed by 93 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(143 reviews)
Rising Star
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
30 min
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Join us on a global birding adventure! From Acorn woodpeckers to Zebra finches, every week we'll take a deep dive into a new bird family, exploring their unique traits, habitats, amazing adaptations, and fun facts from all around the world. Perfect for bird watchers and curious learners eager to explore the diversity of bird families. This class is open to all students, regardless of previous experience or knowledge of birds. Students will learn what makes different families of birds unique, field identification tips, and stay up-to-date with the latest research and news about special species. Each class stands alone, so students can join at any time to explore their favorite bird groups or attend every session for a full global experience! Whether your learner is a budding birdwatcher or a seasoned nature enthusiast, this class offers engaging lectures and multimedia presentations to spark your learner's curiosity and deepen their love for birds! Schedule for Classes: Jan 12 - Jan 18 Cardinals & Relatives Jan 19 - Jan 25 Cardinals II Jan 26 - Feb 1 Cardinals III Feb 2 - Feb 8 Tanagers & Relatives Feb 9 - Feb 15 Mitrospingid Tanagers Feb 16 - Feb 22 Ostriches Feb 23 - Mar 1 Rheas Mar 2 - Mar 8 Kiwis Mar 9 - Mar 15 Cassowaries & Emu Mar 16 - Mar 22 Tinamous Mar 23 - Mar 29 Screamers Mar 30 - Apr 5 Magpie Goose More classes will be added as we go.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity and beauty of birds, while learning how to contribute to real-world bird research.Students will learn how habitats influence bird behavior, diet, and migration patterns.Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses YouTube videos to see behaviors and listen to calls. Learners will view the videos in class within the presentation or embedded into the classroom page before class.
Supply List
Field guides are recommended, but not required for this class. Online field guides can be found at https://ebird.org/home and https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to several websites during the course including
https://ebird.org/home
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/
https://birdcast.info/
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
I have taught Ornithology for 10 years and have been an active bird watcher for most of my life. Reviews
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