Junior Paleontologists: Discovering Dinosaurs (Plus Intro to Fossils) FLEX
In this flexible STEM course, young learners will travel back in time to explore the exciting prehistoric world of dinosaurs through short lessons, stories, movement activities, songs and rhymes, hands-on activities, sharing, and more.
Shiny Happy Kids: STEM DINOS ART MYTHOLOGY & More!
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1 hour per week. Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis, but will be optional. Assignments will be used as a way to reinforce lesson material and to allow students to explore the topics in greater detail based on their own interests. Research, drawing, and fact-finding will be incorporated into these assignments, which will be shared and discussed via the "classroom" wall (posts, videos, photos, text replies and comments).Assessment
No formal assessment but teacher feedback will be provided on all submitted work. If you need personal feedback for your learner regarding their class progress, please message me at any time to discuss via text or a 1:1 private meeting.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
One of our BEST SELLING dinosaur courses--now available to take at your own pace! This class is perfect for kids who have recently fallen in love with Dino Dan or Dino Dana, Dinosaur Train, Dino Ranch, or just love to collect dinosaur toys and learn about all things PREHISTORIC. In this course, students will learn through a variety of approaches, such as read aloud stories, informative slides and graphics, drawing, building and sculpting, movement activities, video clips, games, discussion, repetition and more. Students will learn about a variety of dinosaurs and their corresponding prehistoric periods. Math and science are interwoven into lessons. Vocabulary words such as paleontologist, herbivore, carnivore, timeline, extinction, bi-pedal, quadrupedal, theropod, sauropod, Mesozoic, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and more will be introduced and used during these interactive, engaging lessons. This is an introductory course specially created for PreK, Kindergarten and early elementary students. The subject matter will be adapted to suit their educational and developmental level. The general weekly course topics will be: Week 1 --Intro to Paleontology Week 2 -- Prehistoric Carnivores Week 3 -- Prehistoric Herbivores Week 4 -- Dinosaur Timeline: The Mesozoic Age and Dinosaurs of the Triassic Period Week 5 -- Dinosaurs of the Jurassic Period Week 6 -- Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period Each week will include some of the following elements: Lesson material presented in slides, a short video clip, a movement activity related to the weekly theme, a read-aloud from a related book, class discussion (you can answer in the classroom via video or text responses), 1-2 drawing/building/sculpting activities per lesson, and sharing. Some learning games may also be included. Optional homework/extension activities will be provided between classes and students may share their projects via photos and videos in the classroom. Students will also be encouraged to post replies to teacher-led questions between classes, as well as commenting on other students' answers and projects. If you would prefer a LIVE version of this class or other LIVE dinosaur-themed classes, here are a few links to my other listings: Discovering Dinosaurs 5-week LIVE class: https://outschool.com/classes/junior-paleontologists-discovering-dinosaurs-WxJ2pzta#us7ZOYiLMn Discovering Dinosaurs 5-Day LIVE CAMP (5 consecutive classes) : https://outschool.com/classes/camp-for-junior-paleontologists-discovering-dinosaurs-9V3bMu7h#us7ZOYiLMn Other popular classes in this Junior Paleontology series are (Be sure to "heart" them for scheduling updates and new sections! These classes can be taken in any order.) : (LIVE, 4-weeks) Dinosaur Friends: Creeping, Climbing, Swimming, Flying https://outschool.com/classes/junior-paleontologists-creeping-climbing-swimming-flying-jTtyyUgB#us7ZOYiLMn (LIVE, weekly, ongoing) Dinosaur Collectors' Club https://outschool.com/classes/junior-paleontologists-dinosaur-collectors-club-FriSxPAU#us7ZOYiLMn (LIVE, one-time) Let's Build, Draw and Sculpt DINOSAURS! https://outschool.com/classes/lets-draw-build-and-sculpt-dinosaurs-fc0V5POT#us7ZOYiLMn
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Students will learn about what paleontologists do and practice building their skills of observation as they look at real fossils and practice measuring, collecting data, and sharing information. Students will be able to identify popular dinosaurs from each period of the Mesozoic Era, and will observe and recreate them in hands-on activities. Students will learn about timelines and will practice creating their own. Students will learn new vocabulary words related to the topic as well as interesting new facts, and engage in guided discussion about their favorite dinosaurs and what they have learned.
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Parental Guidance
Some projects may require cutting with scissors or other basic construction. Adult supervision or assistance may be required at the discretion of the parent, based on the individual student's capabilities and limitations. All creative projects will be age-appropriate in their nature and difficulty.
Allergy Note: Playdough may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease. I am happy to provide a recipe for gluten-free playdough upon request, or suggest alternative supplies.
Supply List
Students should provide their own paper, pencil, coloring supplies (crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc), playdough or sculpting clay, building blocks such as snap-together-style building bricks, magnetic blocks, or wooden blocks. Dinosaur toys or models are helpful but not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I'm so excited to share my love of dinosaurs with you! I've been teaching STEAM topics like dinosaurs to preschool through middle school for 8 years through an independent STEAM education company, and I'm really looking forward to connecting with new students here on Outschool. Not only will we be learning about dinosaurs, but we'll sneak in some colors, numbers and math, comparing and contrasting, observation, movement and more--all things that pre-K, kindergartners and 1st graders love to learn and practice!Reviews
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