Creature Feature: Frogs (14-18)
In this one-time class, students will learn about the biology, taxonomy, and evolution of frogs!
Oliver Dunn
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Frogs are amphibians that are known for their jumping abilities, croaking sounds, bulging eyes and slimy skin. But... did you know they have some of the most amazing abilities of the animal kingdom? Some can secrete poison while others grow their babies IN THEIR BACKS! And, that's not all they have up their sleeves. In this class, we will discuss: - How frogs evolved - Where frogs are found - What kind of frogs there are - What adaptations frogs have - What threats frogs 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 frogs.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
