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Secrets of the Dinosaurs

Bring your dino replicas, drawings, fossilized teeth, or bones to share in this one-time, creative, interactive, scientific lesson about the mysterious creatures of the dinosaur kingdom.

Debra Dugger

Average rating:

4.6

Number of reviews:

(13)

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This student-centered lesson will begin with a brief introduction, then a mini-lesson on four dinosaurs: Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and Trachodon.  A 5-10 minute discussion and quick review will transition learners to a fast-paced online game based on the facts presented in the class. The students will be encouraged to create a "dinosaur mashup".  For example: Perhaps your "new dinosaur" will have the head of a Triceratops and the body of a Brachiosaurus.  Of course, your imagined mixed-up creature will need a unique name. Time will be given to share the invented dinosaurs with the other learners in class.

Learning Goals

Physical and other identifying characteristics of four well-known dinosaurs.
Unique behavioral features of the dinosaurs
Imaginative application of presented information 
Sharing of unique ideas with others

Other Details

Supply List

Students are not required, but MAY BRING items specific to the topic to share during introduction.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Debra Dugger

Joined April, 2020

4.6

13reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials


Hello!  My name is Debra Dugger.  I have been an educator in the public school system for over 20 years.  I originally set my focus on music education, but eventually used my creativity in a different way - language arts. Most recently, I've been a fourth grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies teacher at a Texas public school, and a part-time music teacher for 12-14 year-old students.
 
My family and I have always been advocates of the arts, either through teaching or performing.  We are a family of teachers, opera singers, instrumentalists, and writers. 
I believe that knowledge is more easily retained when presented alongside imagination, creativity, and fun. My recent decision to retire from public school (May, 2021), opens a window to share the artistry and joy of education with new clarity, new worldviews, with new learners on Outschool.