Science & Nature
Fossil Locations: Djadochta Formation
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Completed by 14 learners
In this one time class, students will learn about the dinosaurs and other animals of the Djadochta formation in China
Chidumebi Ikechi Njoku-Browne
Average rating: 4.9Number of reviews: (805)
8-13
year old learners
3rd-6th
US Grade Level
1-9
learners per class
$12
Charged upfront
Meets once
55 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Students will learn about what dinosaurs and other animals can be found in the Djadochta formation in China from little Velociraptor, to Tarbosaurus. The topics covered will focus on the environment of Djadochta 70 million years ago, the smaller fauna, its climate, before moving on to the larger animals and then dinosaurs. The class will be structured along the rising food web of this ancient environment. I will be teaching using a mixture of slides, images, documentary clips and discussion...
Students will learn what fossils can be found in this specific area of China.
I studied Paleontology under Prof. Philip Currie and Paleontologist Paul Sereno. I have been on several dinosaur digs in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. I have also worked in the deep time education department at the Smithsonian Natural History museum.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
This class will also cover the famous interaction between Velociraptor and Protoceratops, which involves predator-prey interaction.
Meet the teacher
Chidumebi Ikechi Njoku-Browne
Average rating: 4.9Number of reviews: (805)
1)I teach Classical Western Civilization History. Pre-colonial West African history with more specifics on pre-colonial Nigerian history and mythology. I also teach prehistory. 2)I am a volunteer at the Natural History Museum. A tax professional,...
