鳥類學：高中鳥類生物學 - 進行中

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
Dec 22 - Dec 28	Songs & Calls: How and why birds sing
Dec 29 - Jan 4	Songs & Calls II
Jan 5 - Jan 11 	Songs & Calls III
Jan 12 - Jan 18	Courtship Displays
Jan 19 - Jan 25	Bird Nests - The different kinds of nest architecture
Jan 26 - Feb 1	Bird Nests II
Feb 2 - Feb 8	        Dispersal - Where and why birds go after they leave the nest
Feb 9 - Feb 15	Threats & Conservation - The role of birds with humans.
Feb 16 - Feb 22	Conservation Successes
Feb 23 - Mar 1	Origin of Birds & Evolution - A look into the fossil record of birds.
Mar 2 - Mar 8	Characteristics & Classification - What makes a bird a bird and its scientific classification.

More topics will be added as we go.