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Ornithology: The Biology of Birds for Highschool

Completed by 66 learners
Ages 13-17
Live Group Class
Join any time to learn about why birds sing, how they migrate, what importance they have in wild communities, and so much more!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(142 reviews)
Rising Star

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 week

Class 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
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Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
142reviews
Rising Star
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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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