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Preview
Discover the wonder of birds — and the fingerprints of the Creator — in every feather, flight, and song with this 16-week homeschool science elective.
Inside, your middle school student will learn how to observe birds in the wild, understand the biology and behaviors behind what they see, and connect it all to the creative brilliance of God’s design.Â
Through video lessons, simple hands-on activities, and field-based exploration, they’ll learn how to ask questions, make discoveries, and fall in love with science.
This preview includes all of Lesson 1, so you and your student can experience the fun for yourselves!
Lesson 1: What Makes a Bird… a Bird?
What do a penguin, a hummingbird, and an owl all have in common? In this lesson, we explore what separates birds from every other creature on Earth — how feathers, bones, beaks, and eggs make them a class all their own. We’ll also introduce key observation skills and show your student how to start identifying birds in their own backyard.
Exploration Activities
Throughout the course, your student will engage in low-prep activities designed to get your student outside, observing, and interacting with the world around them. Whether they’re examining the structure of a feather, identifying birds by their calls, or charting migratory routes, they’ll explore the world of birds through interactive learning that deepens understanding.
Step-by-step activity guide them through every exploration — so you can step back, and let discovery unfold.
Lesson 1 Exploration Activity
Launch Your Birdwatching Journal
Throughout this course, your student will learn how to examine and identify birds using key characteristics including their call, color, foot shape, and behavior and record it all in their birdwatching journal. In Lesson 1, they’ll begin developing their keen bird observation skills, so they can see what others miss and begin thinking like a scientist from day one.
Comprehension Quizzes
Each lesson includes a quick quiz that’s auto-graded and designed to build retention without pressure. Your student will get instant feedback and can revisit anything they missed with confidence.
Check out the full course info page here for all the details.
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World of Birds
(Level B)- 16 weeks (≈one semester) of engaging video lessons
- Explorer's Handbook with weekly activities, fill-in-the-blank outlines, and study guides*
- Weekly comprehension quizzes
- 2 Graded-for-you exams
- At-a-Glance Parent Guide
- Start anytime and get 6 months of access
- Payment plans now available!
- Generous multi-student discounts available! (for families with level B students taking the same course in the same year)
*The Exploration Handbook is provided as a PDF download with the purchase of the course.
This second-semester course will be ready to begin anytime after January 1, 2026. Enroll now to save 15%.
Ready to bring wonder back to your homeschool?
Click to explore the full course details on the Backyard Birds info page here.
