Fossils, Bones and Eggs From Dinosaurs...Oh My!
In this one time course, students will learn fun facts about dinosaurs and create their own replicas of dinosaur bones, fossils and eggs!
Patricia DiResta
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
First, we will read an informational children’s book about dinosaur fossils, bones and teeth. The book is called “Digging Up Dinosaurs” by Aliki. Then, we will work together to create different replicas of dinosaur bones, eggs, fossils and teeth out of salt dough. We will make the salt dough ourselves with 2 “household materials” as the main ingredients. Lastly, a parent or guardian will put them into the oven to “cook” (i.e. harden) for a few hours at a low temperature.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental supervision is required when handling the stove. In case of food allergies or sensitivities, we will use salt, flour and vegetable oil to make the salt dough.
Supply List
I will supply the book we’ll be reading during the class. I will also have all of the ingredients that are needed to make the salt dough so I can show them how to do the activity step by step. Here is a list of all the supplies that the kids will need for our project: 1) 2 baking sheets 2) bowl 3) salt 4) vegetable oil 5) flour 6) toy dinosaurs, leaves or plastic animals to create prints/stamps for fossils (optional) 7) measuring cups 8) measuring spoons 9) cooking spoon 10) water 11) a sheet of paper and a marker
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will do “picture walks” of non-fiction books about dinosaurs
Joined April, 2020
4.9
17reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Greetings!
I am so excited about joining the Outschool team! I have worked as a preschool teacher for the past seven years. I worked as an educator at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for four years. I also worked for a number of after school programs and summer camps at different private schools and nature centers around Atlanta. I have a BA in Elementary Education from Queen’s University of Charlotte. My favorite subjects to teach are science and social studies. I love children’s literacy so I’ll definitely be reading a book in most of my classes. I will definitely plan and facilitate different activities that encourage children to use their imaginations and expand their “creative brains”.
I believe that any sort of play is an important part of a child’s learning. I love creating different play based centers for my preschool students to put around our classroom. Going outside and being around nature is important as well. Kids can use their imaginations to create games and other activities while they are outdoors. I remember when I use to play in the creek near my childhood home with the other kids in my neighborhood. We loved to “play pretend”!
I also believe in using the “multiple intelligences theory” in my teaching because all children learn in different ways. I am not a huge fan of worksheets unless it’s absolutely necessary. I like using a variety of materials and resources whenever I teach. It’s important to learn about the children you work with and form relationships.
Here are some fun facts about me:
1) I have a twin sister
2) I love outdoor activities, especially zipling
3) I have traveled to 7 different countries overseas (Italy, England, Scotland, Ukraine, Poland, France and Ireland)
4) I’ve been a member of the Junior League of Atlanta for over 5 years
5) I love Clemson football 🏈 My grandfather attended Clemson University so I have always been a huge fanReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
1-9 learners per class
