4 Day Camp - DINOSAURS - Geology, Fossils, Palaeontology, Evolution, Extinction
4 consecutive days "All About Dinosaurs" from the first days to the last days when the asteroid caused a 75% mass exctinction. We learn how fossils are made in sedimentary rocks and look at famous palaeontological sites and dinosaur finds.
Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Welcome to my 4 Day Summer Boot Camp "All About Dinosaurs" Here we spend 4 consecutive days revealing the secrets of Dinosaurs. From what they evolved from all the way to their last hour before the asteroid struck that caused a 75% extinction. We study how fossils are made in sedimentary rocks and how this gives us a window into the the lives and habits of dinosaurs. We look at palaeontological techniques used at famous dinosaur fossil sites and explore the most famous dinosaur finds. Classes will be in a lecture style using multi-media PowerPoint slides with opportunities for questions. We will cover the following topics: 1) Sedimentary rocks and fossils. 2) Evolution of dinosaurs. 3) Dinosaur extinctions: volcano or asteroid? 4) The last hour of the dinosaurs. Please contact me if you have any further questions or need any other information.
Learning Goals
After the classes the student will have a good understanding of the secret life of dinosaurs by looking at fossils that record their first days to their last hour.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety
Mixed media slides for different learning styles
Engaging topics keeps attention
Slides can be seen before class
Parental Guidance
Some classes talk about Global Warming and Climate Change causing more frequent natural disasters. It also talks about mass extinctions including the possibility of humans causing one now (including ourselves) and has some drawn images of animals dying to become fossils. It is delivered in a upbeat manner with positive solutions (eg: switching to renewable energy), but the more sensitive students may find these topics distressing.
Pre-Requisites
None, but this is not a basic class, so younger kids may find it challenging unless they are already keen on the subject.
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from University of Nottingham
Master's Degree in Science from Imperial College London
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Bristol
I have a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geophysics (and a PhD in Philosophy) and have chosen the most interesting and exciting subjects to teach to get young minds fascinated by Earth Sciences.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-18 learners per class
