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Ancient Sea Monsters

In this ongoing class students will learn about creatures in the ocean that existed before humans arrived on earth.

Chidumebi Ikechi Njoku-Browne

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(847)

What's included

1 live meeting

35 mins in-class hours per week

Assessment

At the end of the class students will be asked what they learned about the animal in particular.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

This class is about the ancient animals of the sea, from the massive shark Megalodon, to the first ocean predator Anomalocaris, each class will look at a different animal, what made it efficient for the ocean, the time period it lived in and a quick peek at what the land was like and what made it become extinct. This class will be structured in order of: The animal itself, when it was discovered by humans, when it lived, facts about it.
I will teach in an interactive style via zoom through documentary and image presentations.
I will periodically pause the class to ask my students questions or let them ask me questions.
No prior knowledge required.
May 19-Mosasaurus, May 26-Liopleurodon, June 2-Plesiosaurus, June 9-Leedsicthys, June 16-Shonisaurus, June 23-Dunkleosteus. Will add more creatures as the weeks go on.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about a specific creature, its adaptation, what made it successful and what caused its extinction. The animals talked about will be as follows:
May 19-Mosasaurus, May 26-Liopleurodon, June 2-Plesiosaurus, June 9-Leedsicthys, June 16-Shonisaurus, June 23-Dunkleosteus. Will add more creatures as the weeks go on.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

This series talks about predator prey interactions

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Chidumebi Ikechi Njoku-Browne

Joined June, 2019

4.9

847reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

1)I teach Classical Western Civilization History. Pre-colonial West African history with more specifics on pre-colonial Nigerian history and mythology. I also teach prehistory. 
2)I am a volunteer at the Natural History Museum. A tax professional, a Master of Public Administration with several years in the finance and public sector. 
3)I value the experience of teaching, I just want to impart knowledge and make sure that people always leave a little more informed.
4)In the summers I join expeditions to dig for dinosaurs.
5) Member of the Myfossil organization for promoting paleontology education.
6) A professional voice actor.