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Welcome to our captivating Zoology course, a dynamic exploration of the fundamental principles of zoology with a focus on the high school level curriculum. This hands-on and discussion-based journey is crafted to enable learners to complete a full year of high school zoology, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Throughout the course, students will actively participate in live lessons, sharing ideas and posing questions to enhance their learning experience. Engage in up to eight hands-on project activities, where theoretical knowledge meets practical application. Complementing the interactive sessions are useful and demonstrative videos, helpful practice problems, and live demonstration scientist videos, providing a well-rounded and immersive learning environment.

In our ongoing course, "Zoology: Exploring Land and Ocean Animals," students will delve into the fascinating world of Earth's most diverse vertebrates. Explore the intricate interactions among species, discover captivating invertebrates, unravel the secrets of animal adaptations, and delve into the behavior of various species. Additionally, explore the critical role of marine and terrestrial conservation in protecting our oceans and planet. Get ready to find answers to these questions and many more in "Zoology: Exploring Land and Ocean Animals."

Each stand-alone session in this course focuses on a different and interesting topic within biology, allowing learners the flexibility to choose specific classes based on their interests or attend them all for a comprehensive exploration.

Participation in discussions is optional, but our classes offer a unique opportunity for students to ask or answer questions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Utilize the chat for interactive discussions and embrace the opportunity to follow your curiosity in a class designed to encourage student engagement. There are no prerequisites for this course, and students are encouraged to express themselves using pencils, markers, crayons, and color pencils on a blank piece of paper or journal. Get ready for an enriching journey into the world of zoology!

Particularly, students will delve into broad aspects of Zoology.


Classes for Winter/Spring 2024
Week of Jan 22: Introduction to Zoology: Vertebrates: Classification, Form and Function
Week of Jan 29: Sharks: Class Chondrichthyes 
Week of Feb 5: Rays: Class Chondrichthyes
Week of Feb 12: Bony fish: Gars and Common Fishes
Week of Feb 19: Project: Fish
Week of Feb 26: Amphibians: Frogs and Toads
Week of Mar 4: Amphibians: Newts and Salamanders
Week of Mar 11: Amphibians: Caecilians
Week of Mar 18: Project: Amphibians
Week of Mar 25: Reptiles: Iguanas and Snakes
Week of Apr 1: Reptiles: Crocodiles and Caimans
Week of Apr 8: Reptiles: Tortoises, Terrapins and Tuatara
Week of Apr 15: Project: Reptiles
Week of Apr 22: Birds: Ostrich, Emu and Tinamou
Week of Apr 29: Birds: Vultures, Hawks, Falcons and Owls
Week of May 6: Birds: Tropic Birds, Parrots, Quetzals and Passerines
Week of May 13: Birds: Hornbills, Kingfishers, Cranes and Woodpeckers
Week of May 20: Project: Birds
Week of May 27: Mammals: Rodents, Hedgehogs and Chiropters
Week of June 3: Mammals: Primates and Carnivores
Week of June 10: Mammals: Ungulates and Marsupials

Classes for Fall/Winter 2024
Week of Sep 9: Mammals: Hares, Rabbits, Pikas and Armadillos
Week of Sep 16: Mammals: Anteaters, Sloths, Platypus and Echidna.
Week of Sep 23: Mammals: Elephants and Wild Cats
Week of Oct 1: Project: Mammals
Week of Oct 7:  Introduction to Zoology: Invertebrates
Week of Oct 14: Sponges and marine worms
Week of Oct 21: True jellyfish and Portuguese Man O’War
Week of Oct 28: Sea Anemones, Hard and Soft Corals.
Week of Nov 4: Project: Creating a coral reef
Week of Nov 11: Sea Stars and Brittle Stars
Week of Nov 18:  Sea snails
Week of Dec 2: Squids and Cuttlefish
Week of Dec 9: Octopus and Nautilus
Week of Dec 16: Insects
Week of Dec 30: Project: Design your invertebrate