$15
weeklyOrnithology: The Biology of Birds for Highschool
Completed by 66 learners
Ages 13-17
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 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
We see birds foraging on our lawns and hear them singing in our backyards, but are birds important to us? Absolutely! Beyond being lovely to look at and hear, learning about birds helps us to better understand the requirements of healthy ecosystems that support all life on earth. Ornithology is the study of birds. The goal of this class is to give students an understanding of the science of birds. Students will learn about bird evolution, characteristics, behaviors, adaptations, conservation efforts, and more. This class is ongoing, so students can join at any time. Each class is presented independently, so learners can drop in without feeling lost. This class is lecture-based and presented in slides, pictures, and video clips. Class Schedule Feb 16 - Feb 22 Dispersal - Where and why birds go after they leave the nest Feb 23 - Mar 1 Navigation - How birds orient themselves and know where to go Mar 2 - Mar 8 Migration - The mechanisms behind mass seasonal movements Mar 9 - Mar 15 Migration II Mar 16 - Mar 22 Migration III Mar 23 - Mar 29 Threats & Conservation - The role of birds with humans. Mar 30 - Apr 5 Conservation Successes Apr 6 - Apr 12 Origin of Birds & Evolution - A look into the fossil record of birds. Apr 13 - Apr 19 Characteristics & Classification - What makes a bird a bird and its scientific classification. Apr 20 - Apr 26 Anatomy - The internal and external morphology of birds. Apr 27 - May 3 Physiology - How anatomy works to allow respiration, digestion, and circulation with the energy demands of flight. May 4 - May 10 Physiology II More topics will be added as we go.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses videos and multimedia to show behaviors and listen to calls/birdsong. YouTube videos will be viewed directly in the presentation or embedded in the classroom page.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
I have a Master's in Science with a teaching background in Ornithology.
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