Animals 101: The Evolution of Reptiles!
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
The Evolution of Reptiles is an absolutely fascinating component of our Earth’s natural history. In this class, we will travel through time in order to uncover the history of the reptiles all the way to present day. Although it may seem irrelevant to humans, the evolution of reptiles ultimately leads to the dawn of the Mammals. In this class, we will cover a whole bunch of extinct animals and why they may have not survived to present day. There are also many reptiles in danger of extinction today and EDUCATION is the first step in the conservation of these awesome and often misunderstood creatures. We can learn so much about conservation and how to help animals by uncovering their evolution and life history! This is a lecture style, interactive class with many opportunities to ask and answer questions from myself or other students. I will also share screen for pictures/ slides. No prior knowledge or experience is needed to take this course. A love for animals is most definitely appreciated :) Come prepared to have fun and learn!! If you are scared of snakes, crocodiles, or any reptiles/ perhaps may just view them in a negative light, I hope through this course and some education, I can change your mind about these vital and wonderful creatures! Respect is a very crucial part in understanding/ appreciating any animal! *Animal friends are ALWAYS welcome*
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the life history and evolutionary biology of reptiles. We will explore the timeline of Reptile evolution making stops all along the way to current day.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Book%3A_Introductory_Biology_(CK-12)/12%3A_Vertebrates/12.19%3A_Reptile_Evolution#Summary
https://evolution-outreach.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s12052-009-0139-y
https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-biology-advanced-concepts/section/16.29/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Pennsylvania State University
Hello prospective parents and guardians! My name is Greg or "Mr. G" and I'm an educator from New Jersey, U.S.A..
For over two decades I’ve had a fascination for all there is to do with the natural world and the creatures that call it home. I have worked with and cared for a multitude of species (dogs, frogs, cats, birds, rodents, lizards, snakes, turtles, hedgehogs, fish, various other wildlife, and much more!) throughout the entirety of my life as I tend to my own mini animal sanctuary, love, and work conserving/ researching animals from around the world. I have been teaching learners from over 50 countries here on Outschool since early 2021! :D
I graduated from The Pennsylvania State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences! My coursework in university focused on veterinary sciences, biological/natural sciences, and wildlife (Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, Conservation, and Management). I spent time as a veterinary assistant, have participated in university studies and ongoing research regarding plants and animals (invertebrates, reptiles, various flora), have worked as a fauna and flora surveyor through college and beyond. My continued research of the world around us and outreach is one of my greatest missions. I love hearing about my students' interests and knowledge and look forward to imparting my own to them as well!
My focus as an educator is fostering a love for learning, animals, and what the world has to offer past, present, and future. My teaching style is inclusive, interactive, and hands-on. I believe learning should be fun, enjoyable, and thrilling for both student and teacher. I have a variety of animals that can be incorporated in class to help get learners engaged and excited about nature and the world we live in. We need to get our next generation connected to nature and the organisms that live alongside us to pass the torch and save all that we can!
My passions apart from animals are cooking, art, conservation of the planet, and outdoor activities such as hiking and animal surveying.
I absolutely adore what I do and I'm so excited to meet and teach your learner! Thanks for stopping by and remember... never stop learning!
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Have a wonderful day :)
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-12 learners per class