Komodo Dragons: Gross Facts & Ancient History
The gross, the weird, and the mythical, learn all about Komodo dragons from a teacher who has actually seen them in the wild! Intriguing facts and ancient folklore will accompany a slideshow from her photos in the Komodo islands.
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,107)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
The largest lizard in the world is ten feet long with deadly saliva and only lives on a few small islands in Indonesia. How did they get there? How long have they been there? Where did they come from? Who first discovered them? How do they interact with people? These questions and more will be answered as we look back at the fossil record of the ancestors of Komodo dragons. Miss Amalia has always been fascinated with reptiles, and when she was living in Indonesia a few years ago, she went on a five day boat ride to the islands where Komodo dragons live in the wild. Through her wildlife photography, students will learn about how Komodo dragons live, what their closest relatives are, and the legend of the Dragon Princess. A live lizard (Lizzie the leopard gecko) will make an appearance to compare similarities and help identify lizard characteristics.
Learning Goals
Students will learn natural history information and local folklore about Komodo dragons.
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Joined April, 2020
4.9
1107reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am offering this class because I love sharing my photographs and experiences with wild animals as a method to teaching students about interesting species such as the Komodo dragon. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 62 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-10 learners per class
