Ancient Jaws, the Evolution of Sharks (Ages 8-12)
In this one time course we will learn about sharks through history and how they evolved to sharks today.
Max Chipman
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(521)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this 30 minute one-time class we will delve back in time to discover the origins and evolution of one of the deadliest animals to ever swim our oceans: the shark. This class will start at the very beginning and make our way through time to the present, and we will discuss the sharks of each time period from Stethacanthus, to Helicoprion, to the biggest of them all: Megalodon. Combining both up to date paleontology with recent reconstructions of these sharks, we will explore the different species, habitats, diets, and weird body plans of these boneless fish. This class will involve questions from myself and between learners throughout the class, and discussion about class material. No prior knowledge or experience is required, but a love of sharks or paleontology is encouraged.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about different species of sharks throughout the history of the oceans, when they lived, their size and shape, their diet, and how they changed over many millions of years.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2022
5.0
521reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Acadia University
I have both a Bachelor's of science and Master's degree in Earth Science, with a focus in paleontology, and have previously worked at a UNESCO fossil world heritage site.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 69 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
