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Junior Paleontologists Club (Fossils, Dinosaurs, and Ancient Sharks)
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Learners will play fossil guessing games to identify specimens, conduct simple science experiments, make clay fossils, and watch educational slideshows, depending on the week(s) joined. This is an ongoing class and each class will be an independent lesson. A learner may join in at any week without any previous knowledge required. Discover how fossils are formed and what the five main types of fossils are. Investigate examples of trace, cast, mold, and true-form fossils while the teacher...
Learn about paleontology including how fossils form, the types of fossils, the classification of dinosaurs, and the facts about ancient sea creatures, ice age mammals, and extinct birds.
I am offering this class because I am passionate about paleontology and have experience volunteering with paleontologists excavating dinosaur bones in Madagascar.
A variety of optional craft projects will be provided for before, during, or after class. Learners may choose the project that is the right fit for them depending on interest and available supplies. Please check the classroom for detailed instructions about each project. Print-outs will be attached to classroom posts. MOLD AND TRACE FOSSILS Materials: ~Air dry clay, modeling clay, or make your own sand or salt dough ~Small plastic dinosaurs or animals Optional addition: Plaster of Paris or white glue FOSSIL WORKSHEET Materials: ~printed pdf "Types of Fossils Worksheet" ~scissors ~glue-stick ~coloring utensils DINOSAUR STICK PUPPETS Materials: ~printed pdf of multiple dinosaurs ~scissors ~coloring utensils ~popsicle sticks (alternative: straws, chopsticks, plastic spoons) ~white glue or glue gun DINOSAUR BOOK Materials: ~printed dinosaur sheets ~stapler ~construction paper DINOSAUR POSTER Materials: ~printed dinosaur sheets of your choice ~large construction paper or poster-board (alternative: recycled cereal box). ~coloring utensils ~glue-stick ~scissors ANCIENT SEA CREATURE MAGNET FISHING GAME Materials: ~Yarn or some sort of string ~A magnet (the stronger, the better) ~Paper-clips (alternative: key ring, safety pin) ~A stick ~Printed pdf. "Ancient Sea Creature Fishing Game," or cut your own out of craft foam, poster board, or cereal box cardboard . ~Markers Optional: googly eyes, sequins, glitter, etc. ANCIENT SEA CREATURE BINGO ~Printed Bingo card and somethin to mark your spaces (small stones, pennies, checkers, paperclips, etc.) OR generate a card at this link: https://bingobaker.com#ec776110ee704b29 PLEISTOCENE POSTER Materials: ~large construction paper (alternative: poster board, recycled cardboard, eg: cereal box) ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~glue-stick ~printed pdf. "Ice Age Mammals Poster" Optional: stapler EXTINCT MAMMALS AND BIRDS BOOK Materials: ~printed pdf. "Extinct Mammals and Birds Book" ~coloring utensils ~stapler or brads (paper fasteners) Optional: construction paper
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Scissors are needed for the recommended optional craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
As an international environmental educator, I have spent the last 25 years teaching kids around the world about nature. Through art projects, science experiments, games, and live animal interactions, I will guide learners to explore and discuss a...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 76 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
5-10 learners per class