Let's Talk Paleontology
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Students will learn about various aspects of paleontology, from individual paleontologists, how to dig for fossils, sharing fossils or prehistoric animals. The topics covered will be the historical aspects of paleontology, digging techniques, sites to dig, various prehistoric animals and virtual museum tours. My class will be structured in a discussion based format based on the subject of the week, giving the students the choice of topic for the day. I will be teaching using a mixture of...
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn about the different aspects of paleontology, not just dinosaurs. They can learn how to dig for fossils, how fossils are dated, some classes will be on what places to dig for fossils and what you can commonly find there.
I studied paleontology at the university of Alberta. I worked in the education department of the deep time hall at the Smithsonian Natural History museum. I have been on several dinosaur digs and have found fossils of my own.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
1)I teach Classical Western Civilization History. Pre-colonial West African history with more specifics on pre-colonial Nigerian history and mythology. I also teach prehistory. 2)I am a volunteer at the Natural History Museum. A tax professional,...
Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 214 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-18 learners per class