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Paleontology in a Nutshell
Chidumebi Ikechi Njoku-Browne
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(837)
A quick guide to paleontology, what it is, what they do, and what a fossil is.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This will be a zoom session with students. I will have models and slides on display of fossils. Students can ask me questions. 1st 5 minutes will explain what a Paleontologist is 15 minutes will focus on what a fossil is and how a fossil is made and plate tectonics and what type of rocks to search for fossils in. 10 minutes will be a quick look at the history of Paleontology, including famous Paleontologists like Mary Anning. 10 minutes will focus on modern paleontology The remaining minutes...
- What paleontology is, its history, how to recognize a fossil. Geology and how to become a paleontologist for those who aspire.
I learned Paleontology at the University of Alberta and teach Paleontology at the Smithsonian. I have also been on several fossil digs.
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will not need to purchase materials. I will be providing links on how to join digs for those parents and children interested. https://www.myfossil.org/resources/field-opportunities/ https://lifehacker.com/dig-up-dinosaurs-at-these-family-friendly-paleontology-1826011403
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
None needed.
Joined June, 2019
4.9
837reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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,...
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Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 130 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-10 learners per class
