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Sharkology 102: Sharks Through Time

This class will focus on the evolutionary development of one of the oldest dinosaurs on the planet--SHARKS!
Alexis Kincaid
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5.0
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Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginning our class with introductions and an affirmation to set the tone for our learning environment. We then will move onto introducing our learning objectives and key points of the lesson. In this class we will focus on the anthropology related discovers centering sharks evolutionary changes through time. Through a guided discussion and brief topic related videos, we will explore a variety of topics like; shark anatomy , fossils and fossil discovery, different shark species, as well some of the anthropologists & scientists that made evolutionary discovers related to sharks. In our discussion learners will have the opportunity to not only gain new knowledge on fossils and sharks  but also share their thoughts and opinions around the subject. To recap all that has been learned, a PDF file of the lesson with follow up questions that reinforced the learning objectives for learners to share what they learned in their own words.

Learning Goals

Gain basic knowledge and understanding of shark evolution through time, fossils and fossil identification, anthropology related discovers in relation to shark, and shark anatomy. 
Introduction into anthropology studies
Learn and define vocabulary relevant to sharks and anthropogony
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This lesson will discuss topics of animal evolution and shark anatomy. All topics have been researched heavily and will be transcribed into an age appropriate manner.
Supply List
An optional PDF will be provided for completion during/after the class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Youtube
Sources
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/shark-evolution-a-450-million-year-timeline.html https://www.sharktrust.org/shark-evolution https://www.sharksider.com/timeline-shark-evolution/ https://welovesharks.club/a-brief-history-of-sharks/ https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/sharks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ1lhvyUtGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGNqFdaD34
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold 2 degrees. One in Africana/Black Studies and one in Social Sciences. I am currently enrolled in a masters program for African Studies with a minor in Education. I also homeschool my own children and create all of their history/social studies content.

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$15

per class
Meets once
60 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class

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