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Reptile Camp 2: Research & Discuss Reptiles From Around the World! Ages 9-12

In this 4-week camp, learners will research and discuss different reptiles from around the world.
Dr. Lopez
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(461)
Class

What's included

8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
Optional - Learner can review their research conducted during class.

Class Experience

No previous knowledge or experience in Herpetology is required.

This is Part 2 of the Reptile Camp Series. Learners will research and discuss different reptiles.

Some of the information that learners will research and learn on each reptile include:
What is its scientific classification?
Where is it currently found/distribution?
What does it eat?
How long does it live?
What is its conservation status?

The instructor will provide questions for each reptile via a Google Document. Learners will research and answer these questions working on a Google document. The discussion will be based on what the learners find in their research during class. 

By the end of the camp, the learners will have a Google Document with the research questions for each of the reptiles that they researched. Learners can download the Google Document used in class to start a mini encyclopedia on reptiles.
Learning Goals
Learners will practice their research and discussion skills.
learning goal

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Research and discussion Central African Rock Python
 Research and Discussion 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Continue research and discussion Central African Rock Python
 Continue Research and Discussion 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Research and discussion Chinese Pond Turtle/suggestion
 Research and Discussion 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Continue research and discussion Chinese Pond Turtle/suggestion
 Continue Research and Discussion 
40 mins online live lesson

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Joined March, 2020
4.8
461reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rice University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dr. Lopez has been teaching science-related courses on Outschool since March 2020. Some of the general topics she has taught include Microbiology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Botany, Herpetology, environmental science with research and presentation components.

She previously taught undergraduate non-science and science major courses in Ecology, Tropical Biology, and Life Sciences at University of California, Irvine. Furthermore, she lead undergraduate field and lab courses in Ornithology, Ecology, and Biodiversity at Rice University. 

EDUCATION
Dr. Lopez earned a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University in Houston, TX and earned a B.S. in Biology from University California, Los Angeles.
Research Experience

Dr. Lopez has conducted research in various ecosystems including mudflats and salt marshes (marine ecosystems), freshwater wetlands, and coastal and riparian terrestrial habitats. Her research has focused on species interactions (herbivore- plant, and plant-plant, predator- prey) and how climate change, water pollution, Nitrogen deposition, and invasive species affect these interactions at the species and community level. 

GOALS
Dr. Lopez enjoys motivating and inspiring learners via her teaching to increase interest in science fields. In her courses, Dr. Lopez focuses on transferable skills that learners can use and apply to different areas and career paths. Furthermore, she provides the information necessary so that learners are equipped to make decisions as informed citizens of society in the future about the future of science and current environmental issues.  

COURSE POLICIES
1.	The courses follow the ‘Limited’ refund model. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund. Within this timeframe, parents may request a transfer to a new section no less than 72 hours before class is scheduled to start.
2.	If your learner has not joined the meeting 10 minutes after the scheduled class start time, the meeting will be cancelled. This is considered a missed meeting and you are not entitled to a refund.
3.	If your learner misses 3 consecutive class meetings without previous communication with Dr. Lopez, you forfeit the class fee (no refunds), and any remaining sessions of the class will be cancelled. 
4.	In the event that a learner misses a class, recordings are privately made available in each classroom upon request if at least one learner is in attendance for that session. However, a recording is not available for sessions in which there is only one learner enrolled. 
5.	Learners must be respectful at all times of Dr. Lopez and ALL other learners in the class with no exception.
6.	Make-up sessions will be provided if there is a problem and Dr. Lopez cannot attend class due to an unforeseen emergency.

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$86

weekly or $344 for 8 classes
2x per week, 4 weeks
40 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-3 learners per class

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