Little Paleontologists: All About Dinosaurs (Self-Paced)
In this class, Paleontologist’s will learn and identify dinosaurs, as well as, flying and swimming reptiles (pterosaur/ichthyosaurus/plesiosaur). Each Paleontologist will craft dinosaurs, plus complete weekly hands-on activities!
Mrs. Jessica (MEd in Elementary Education)
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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to the contentClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
👋 Welcome Paleontologist’s!!
🦕 Are you ready to go on an adventure through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods? 🦖
In this Self-Paced class, students will learn all about dinosaurs, flying and swimming reptiles, as well as, complete crafts and hands-on activities.
🧠 There are MANY lessons students will watch that include various dinosaur and reptile facts! Students will identify and learn about three dinosaurs a week, with a coloring page provided; including an assortment of objects that have a relation to said dinosaur.
🧠 Students will complete a step by step craft of a dinosaur discussed that week, in which Teacher Jessica will provide a video to complete.
🧠 Students will participate in a hands-on activity (such as...volcano slime, dino fossils, skeletons and fizzy dino eggs).
Students will cover information such as the structure of each dinosaur (physical abilities and features), what they eat (carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore), behavior and actions (personality), and more!
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🥩 Week 1: All about Carnivores 🥩
Monday - Velociraptor (coloring page)
Tuesday - Tyrannosaurus rex Craft
Wednesday - Spinosaurus (coloring page)
Thursday - Fizzing Volcano Slime (science experiment)
Friday - Tyrannosaurus rex (coloring page)
🌿 Week 2: All about Herbivores 🌿
Monday - Stegosaurus (coloring page)
Tuesday - Stegosaurus Name
Wednesday - Brachiosaurus (coloring page)
Thursday - Herbivore Bones
Friday - Triceratops (coloring page)
🥩 🌿 Week 3: All about Omnivores 🌿 🥩
Monday - Troodon (coloring page)
Tuesday - Omnivore Craft
Wednesday - Gallimimus (coloring page)
Thursday - Dinosaur Fossils
Friday - Oviraptor (coloring page)
🐟 Week 4: All about Flying/Swimming Reptiles 💧
Monday - Pterodactyl (coloring page)
Tuesday - Plesiosaur Craft
Wednesday - Elasmosaurus (coloring page)
Thursday - Fizzy Dino Eggs (science experiment)
Friday - Pteranodon (coloring page)
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⭐️ As learners discover new dinosaurs weekly, and complete various activities, learners will build a peer to teacher relationship by attaching short videos or photos of their creations daily!
⭐️⭐️ During our craft and hands-on activities completed on, learners can either post a video talking about their favorite part, colors used, favorite dinosaur, and more! This is encourage but not necessary!
I cannot wait to "see" your little paleontologist in the making!
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Please check the 'supply list' below for materials needed for each week.Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
🥩 All about Carnivores 🥩
Students will learn about three carnivores: the Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. We will add in art and science related aspects to tie in creativity and hands-on learning!
Tyrannosaurus rex (coloring page)
T-Rex Claws Craft
Spinosaurus (coloring page)
Fizzing Volcano Slime (science experiment)
Velociraptor (coloring page) 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
🌿 All about Herbivores 🌿
Students will learn about three herbivores: the Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and Triceratops. We will add in art and science related aspects to tie in creativity and hands-on learning!
Stegosaurus (coloring page)
Stegosaurus Name Craft
Brachiosaurus (coloring page)
Herbivore Bones Craft
Triceratops (coloring page) 21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
🥩 🌿 All about Omnivores 🌿 🥩
Students will learn about three omnivores: the Troodon, Gallimimus, and Oviraptor. We will add in art and science related aspects to tie in creativity and hands-on learning!
Troodon (coloring page)
Omnivore Craft
Gallimimus (coloring page)
Dinosaur Fossils
Oviraptor (coloring page) 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
🐟 All about Flying/Swimming Reptiles 💧
Students will learn about three flying/swimming reptiles: the Pterodactyl, Elasmosaurus, and Pteranodon. We will add in art and science related aspects to tie in creativity and hands-on learning!
Pterodactyl (coloring page)
Plesiosaur Craft
Elasmosaurus (coloring page)
Fizzy Dino Eggs (science experiment)
Pteranodon (coloring page) 14 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance will include the use of scissors for crafting dinosaurs. It is encouraged for parents to assist their learner through every step on their paleontology journey and discovery of dinosaurs!
Supply List
Everyone will be provided coloring pages that will be found as attachments for each lesson. The coloring pages provided will go along with each dinosaur or reptile we discover! Please keep in mind that the breakdown below of materials needed is for the entire week...not necessarily for one day. Materials needed: Week 1: paper plate, t-rex template (provided by teacher), paint/markers/crayons, glue, scissors, colored construction paper, 1/2 cup of white Elmers glue, saline solution, baking soda, white vinegar, yellow and red food coloring, small container, small cup, stirring stick, and tray. Week 2: paper plate, stegosaurus template (provided by teacher), paint/markers/crayons, glue, scissors, colored construction paper, black construction paper (multiple pieces), template of herbivore dinosaurs (provided by teacher), q-tips, glue, and scissors. Week 3: paper plate, oviraptor template (provided by teacher), paint/markers/crayons, glue, scissors, colored construction paper, one cup salt, one cup flour, 1/2 warm water, and small plastic dinosaurs. Week 4: paper plate, plesiosaur template (provided by teacher), paint/markers/crayons, glue, scissors, colored construction paper, baking soda, white vinegar, plastic wrap, food coloring, small plastic dinosaurs, eyedropper/pipette.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Phoenix
Associate's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
- Albert Einstein
Welcome! My name is Jessica (Teacher Jessica). I have my Master's in Elementary Education (multiple subjects)! I have taught in the 6th grade classroom, and as of the last four years I have been teaching here on Outschool!
My teaching experience has given me the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure all students can thrive inside and outside of the classroom. Being an elementary school teacher, I enjoy and have fun teaching in all areas; as you may notice with my class listings I enjoy doing a little bit of everything!
I love to enhance learning development, and to watch each student grow individually. I look forward to meeting your child!
Aside from work life, I have a husband and three little ones! Outside of teaching, we love to be outside in nature, reading is life, and family time is everything!Reviews
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