My son (9 years old) just did a virtual class on tracking orcas with Killer Whale Tales and I am soooo impressed. This was recommended to us by a homeschooling family friend and I knew nothing about it before hand.
My son is pretty passionate for endangered animals but has said to me that he just doesn't know what he can do to help endangered species - especially when he's never seen many (if any). This class really helped bridge a knowledge gap about how scientists collect information about different species to monitor their well-being.
The class was well paced, the presenter referred to the kids by name and included them in the discussion. There was a hands on graphing/charting/mapping activity with a worksheet provided prior to the class. A few little videos were used to give some context and background..... Very productive use on an hour!!
I have since signed my kids up for a few more similar classes and can't wait to learn more about this great organization. read more