Creature Feature: Crocodilians (14-18)
In this one-time class, students will learn about the biology, taxonomy, and evolution of crocodiles, alligators, and more!
Oliver Dunn
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Cold-blooded and thick-skinned, the ancient order of crocodilians strikes terror in the hearts of many and respect in others—or perhaps a bit of both. The fact is, crocodilians — alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gharials—are a misunderstood group of animals, most of which face serious threats to their habitat as well as being hunted for their skin by humans. In this class, we will discuss: - How crocodilians evolved - Where crocodilians are found - What kind of crocodilians there are - What adaptations crocodilians have - What threats crocodilians face Learners will be introduced to these topics within herpetology via an interactive lecture featuring slides, photos, and videos.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the biology, taxonomy, and evolution of crocodilians including alligators, crocodiles, caiman, and more.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2021
5.0
33reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from University of Texas at Arlington
Master's Degree in Science from University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Central Arkansas
Oliver Dunn is a zoologist who focuses on conservation through education by working in the zoo and aquarium field. A lifelong animal conservationist, Oliver has helped with projects around the world from rehabilitating injured seabirds in South Africa to tracking tigers in central India. Their involvement in the zoological community has so far spanned 15 years and has included such positions as Keeper Aide at the Memphis Zoo to Migratory Bird Researcher at the Smithsonian. When not conducting research or at work, Oliver does creative forms of science communication through Twitter, YouTube, and even in person at scientific gatherings such as EarthX.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$5
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
