Discover Dinosaurs: Theropods
Learn about six amazing theropod dinosaurs in this fun, engaging class! Each week we will profile a different dinosaur and fill out our very own book page. Featured dinos will include Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Spinosaurus, and more!
Lisa Greenhut
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(409)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Calling all junior paleontologists! We are going to explore the fascinating world of the theropods in this six week class. Each week we will spotlight a different family of theropods, using famous species to explore each group's features, looking at fossils and artists' representations to find out how these awesome creatures lived, ate, and protected themselves. As we explore each group of dinosaurs, learners will make a portrait of the creature by coloring it in or drawing their own, and adding it to their very own book. By the end of this class, you will have a completed booklet that displays your knowledge of the theropod group and its many awesome creatures! Week 1: Raptors - Deinonychus, Utahraptor, Velociraptor Week 2: Tyrannosaurs - T. rex, Albertosaurus, Dilong Week 3: Oviraptors - Citipati, Microvenator, Heyuannia Week 4: Troodontids - Gobivenator, Jinfengopteryx Week 5: Carnosauria - Carcharodontosaurus, Giganotosaurus Week 6: Avian dinosaurs - Modern and extinct birds - Confuciusornis and Archaeopteryx We will also discuss additional examples of each family beyond the featured species. Learners are welcome to bring in any dinosaur toys, books, or other items that they would like to share relating to each week's topic.
Learning Goals
Students will identify dinosaurs of the theropod group of dinosaurs.
Students will distinguish between some of the many sub-families of theropods, such as tyrannosaurs, oviraptors, dromeosaurs, carnosaurs, troodontids, and avian dinosaurs.
Students will examine features of organisms, such as teeth, to infer how they ate.
Students will discuss adaptations that enable creatures to defend themselves from predators, or to be successful predators.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be looking at fossils and reconstructions of extinct animals, including skulls, teeth, and other fossil evidence. Carnivorous behavior and extinction will be discussed in an age appropriate manner.
Supply List
Learners will use coloring supplies, such as markers or crayons, to complete their theropod book. All printouts will be provided by the instructor. If you can't print out the pictures, your learner can use them as reference while making their own drawing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
409reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History and am excited to share the love of dinosaurs with your learner!Reviews
Live Group Class
$54
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
3-9 learners per class
