What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this one time class students will learn about the evolution of flight. We will discuss what animals fly, why and how they fly, and when they started flying. Students will discover how flight evolved at least 4 separate times over the past 400 million years with insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. We will examine the differences between these flying animals and how they first took to the air. This class will involve questions from myself and between learners throughout the class, and discussion about class material. No prior knowledge or experience is required, but an interest in paleontology is encouraged. This class covers much of the same material as my High Flyers: The Evolution of Flight (Ages 8-12) class, but is more in depth and is geared toward an older age group.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the four separate groups of animals to evolve flight, as well as the when, why, and how these animals started flying.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Acadia University
I have both a Bachelor's of science and Master's degree in Earth Science with a focus on paleontology, and have previously worked at a UNESCO fossil world heritage site.
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Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class