Creature Feature: Turtles (10-13)
In this one-time class, students will learn about the biology, taxonomy, and evolution of turtles, terrapins, and tortoises!
Oliver Dunn
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
There are about 320 species of turtles throughout the world, inhabiting a great variety of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems on every continent except Antarctica. Their strong shells provide them much needed protection from the elements. But, that isn't the only amazing adaptation they have! In this class, we will discuss: - How turtles, terrapins, and turtles evolved - Where turtles, terrapins, and turtles are found - What kind of turtles, terrapins, and turtles there are - What adaptations turtles, terrapins, and turtles have - What threats turtles, terrapins, and turtles 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 turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.
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
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class
