Before the Dinosaurs: The Pelycosaurs
In this class students will learn about the group of reptiles that led to mammals, the pelycosaurs.
Chidumebi Ikechi Njoku-Browne
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(853)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn about the family of mammal-like reptiles, the pelycosaurs. The topics covered will be 1) The first pelycosaurs in the early permian 2) Early mammalian traits 3) Middle Permian pelycosaurs and body temperature control 4)Late permian pelycosaurs-the theraspids 5) The Permian mass extinction 6)Cynodonts &Dicynodonts, the pelycosaur descendants 7)Triassic cynodonts and loss to archosaurs My class will be structured along the evolution of the pelycosaur tree I will teach using a mixture of video clips, slides and engagement My teaching style can be described as interactive. Learners will get to interact with me though video clips, slides and discussion No required knowledge needed
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the group of reptiles that spawned the mammals, the therapsids
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class covers predator-prey interactions
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2019
4.9
853reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an educator at the Deep Time Hall of the Smithsonian. I studied paleobiology at the University of Alberta.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-9 learners per class
