In this class we will explore the life and contributions of Birute Galdikas, as well as learn about orangutans, and  the Trimates (Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey). We will also take a look at Birute Galdikas in the media. 

Some of the topics that we will be covering are: 

Week 1 – Her childhood; Meeting Dr. Leakey
Week 2 –  Establishing camp in Borneo
Week 3 –  Research and conservation efforts
Week 4 –  Explore the difference between chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans
Week 5 –  The "Trimates" - who were they and how their research helped Dr. Leakey
Week 6 –  What is an anthropologist, primatologist, conservationist, and ethologist?  
                What do they do?
Week 7 –  TV appearances; a brief look at her book “Reflections of Eden”
Week 8 –  OFI – Orangutan Foundation International; animal conservation today


Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) -

-I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page.  
-  Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. 
- In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. 
- Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom.  
-I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class.  
- Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. 
-Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions.  

For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view