Visual Paleontology: Draw Your Way Through Prehistoric Animals (Ages 12-16)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Paleoart is an exciting fusion of scientific knowledge and creative imagination. Join our class on Outschool to delve into the captivating realm of ancient life through the lens of art. With over 97% of all past life on Earth now extinct, the fossil record holds a treasure trove of clues about the appearance and behaviors of prehistoric creatures like dinosaurs, sea scorpions, mammoths, and placoderms. In this engaging club, nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and science fans come together every week to explore the wonders of ancient life. Each session begins with an overview of a fascinating ancient animal, including intriguing facts about its discovery, anatomy, and ecology. Using various artistic techniques and media, learners embark on the thrilling task of reconstructing these creatures with scientific accuracy. Guided by feedback from both their peers and the instructor, as well as references such as fossil images and skeletal reconstructions, students refine their artwork to bring these long-lost beings to life. The classroom provides a supportive environment where learners can share their projects and progress on a dedicated weekly thread, exclusive to club members. By participating in this class, you'll not only enhance your artistic skills but also deepen your appreciation for the natural world and the science behind it. Subjects are chosen each week based on those organisms that have appeared in recent news or research, and based on learner recommendations. Whether you're a paleontology enthusiast, a lover of nature, or a fan of science, this class is a perfect opportunity to develop your natural art skills and unlock the wonders of ancient life. Join us on this incredible journey of creativity and discovery!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All classes are based on the accepted consensus of the secular scientific community, and may include discussions of evolution by natural selection, the cellular and hormonal mechanics of sexual and asexual reproduction, and other aspects of studying living systems.
Procreate and Sketchbook are digital drawing apps that can be downloaded for use on a tablet and are only for personal use for the learner. They do not require user accounts, and are not required for the class.
Supply List
All classes are based on the accepted consensus of the secular scientific community, and may include discussions of evolution by natural selection, the cellular and hormonal mechanics of sexual and asexual reproduction, and other aspects of studying living systems. Procreate and Sketchbook are digital drawing apps that can be downloaded for use on a tablet and are only for personal use for the learner. They do not require user accounts, and are not required for the class.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College and State University
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia State University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Georgia
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Vassar College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from UNCP
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oglethorpe University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Hampshire College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Georgia State University
Ben has a Bachelor degree in Biology from Oglethorpe University and and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science Education from Georgia State University. He has been teaching sciences to inclusion classes for 16 years to grades 7-12, and have certifications from the states of Georgia and California. He is deeply knowledgeable on the structure of the Next Generation Science Standards and best practices of science instruction.
Nathaly has an MA in illustration, DA in archaeological illustration and has completed several accredited university and museum courses that specialize in natural science and scientific illustration. She been teaching art and scientific illustration to learners of all ages for years.
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 192 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-14 learners per class