Creatures of Biosomnium: A Speculative Evolution Project (Ages 11-15)
Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop
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Join with learners from around the world to blend science and science fiction and apply every aspect of biology, zoology, ecology, genetics and evolution to adapt organisms to the environments of the fictional world of Biosomnium.
Class experience
Welcome to Creatures of Biosomnium, a captivating and immersive online speculative evolution club available through Outschool. Prepare to embark on a journey that combines scientific inquiry with boundless creativity as we delve into the realm of building scientifically plausible speculative creatures and exploring their unique worlds. Speculative evolution is an academic and artistic endeavor that involves in-depth examination, contemplation, and modification of existing organisms to...
This class is taught in English.
Teacher Ben has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Oglethorpe University and and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science Education from Georgia State University. He has been teaching sciences to inclusion classes for 16 years to grades 7-12, and has certifications from the states of Georgia and California. He is deeply knowledgeable on the structure of the Next Generation Science Standards and best practices of science instruction. Teacher Nathaly has an MA in illustration, DA in archaeological illustration and has completed several accredited university and museum courses that specialize in natural science and scientific illustration. She is passionate about blending artistic creativity with scientific exploration.
1 file available upon enrollmentDigital drawing app such as Procreate or Sketchbook, or any other preferred drawing and sketching tools
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All classes are based on the accepted consensus of the secular scientific community, and may include discussions of evolution by natural selection, the cellular and hormonal mechanics of sexual and asexual reproduction, and other aspects of studying living systems. Procreate and Sketchbook are digital drawing apps that can be downloaded for use on a tablet and are only for personal use for the learner. They do not require user accounts, and are not required for the class. Google Drive links are used to a share pdf file each week, containing all of the Creatures of Biosomnium and updates on new creatures added and story elements that have been developed. Learners will not use a login or navigate to a website to access this guide. The guide is not to be shared outside of learners enrolled in Biosomnium.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(4,469)
We are the Creative Curriculum Coop, a group of educators passionate about making learning exciting and engaging. Our classes explore dynamic ecosystems, investigate lost civilizations, and build mythologies. We believe that the world is full of...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 242 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-14 learners per class
