Creature Feature: Salamanders (10-13)
In this one-time class, students will learn about the biology, taxonomy, and evolution of salamanders!
Oliver Dunn
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Colourful and often slimy, salamanders are an interesting group of amphibians found in some unusual places. Other names salamanders go by include olm, axolotl, spring lizard, water dog, mud puppy, hellbender, triton, and even... congo eel. With so many different names, it can be hard to keep track of whats what! So, let's learn about them. In this class, we will discuss: - How salamanders evolved - Where salamanders are found - What kind of salamanders there are - What adaptations salamanders have - What threats salamanders 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 salamanders.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All slides, photos, and videos will be used via screenshare only. Students will not be required to view these on their own.
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
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class
