$18
weeklyor $216 for 12 classes
Dinosaurs, Fossils & Paleontology for Kids! (Afterschool/Homeschool)
New class
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
5-13 learners per class
50 min
What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework Review Handouts will be provided after each class session to reinforce learning. Completion is optional.Certificate of Completion
Students may request a Certificate of Completion from the instructor at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Does your learner love dinosaurs and Earth's prehistory? In this course, we'll learn all about a wide variety of dinosaurs and explore the field of paleontology! Paleontology is the study of ancient life and the science of Earth's development. Over 12 sessions, we'll explore a wide variety of topics including the geological timescale, types of fossils, the role of paleontologists, timeline of life on earth, and dinosaurs from the Cambrian, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous and other periods. Below is a week-by-week outline for this course: Class 1: Different types of fossils Class 2: The Cambrian to Silurian period dinosaurs Class 3: The history and timeline of life on Earth Class 4: The Permian period dinosaurs Class 5: Five extinction periods of Earth's past Class 6: The Triassic period of dinosaurs Class 7: The early Jurassic dinosaurs Class 8: The middle period Jurassic dinosaurs Class 9: The late period Jurassic dinosaurs Class 10: The Cretaceous period dinosaurs Class 11: The Paleogene period dinosaurs Class 12: The Miocene period dinosaurs and new recent discoveries This course was developed by Prof. Mark Baraket in partnership with staff at the renowned American Museum of Natural History in New York City. This course includes fossils and paleontology educational materials from the extensive collection of the American Museum of Natural History.
Learning Goals
Learning goals include exploring the timeline of life on earth, the role of paleontologists, types of fossils, how fossils are dated and a wide variety of dinosaurs from the Cambrian to Miocene periods.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Class 1
Different types of fossils
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Class 2
The Cambrian to Silurian period dinosaurs
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Class 3
The history and timeline of life on Earth
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Class 4
The Permian period dinosaurs
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This course is developed in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and utilizes materials from their fossil displays and paleontology educational offerings.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Quantum Physics for Kids is dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of physics, invention & science research! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool.
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