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Weird Science: Nature’s Superheroes!
John PhD
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Unleash the marvels of the animal kingdom in this one-time class! Discover how animals wield their incredible adaptations, akin to the superpowers of comic book heroes, from bone claws to wall-climbing abilities.
Class experience
Science can be beautiful, miraculous, and sometimes downright weird! Nature is brimming with its very own superheroes! Dive into this one-time class to unravel the extraordinary adaptations of animals that seem straight out of comic book tales. Discover how the hairy frog channels its inner Wolverine with bone claws, geckos defy gravity with Spiderman-like wall-climbing using Van der Waals forces, and the lesser boatman echoes the sonic intensity of Banshee. Let’s dissect the science...
Young scientists will gain insights into the mind-blowing adaptations of animals, understanding how these superpowers contribute to their survival and ecological roles.
Select References: Blackburn et al. (2008). Concealed weapons: erectile claws in African frogs. Biology Letters Sagi et al. (2019). Burrowing detritivores regulate nutrient cycling in a desert ecosystem. Proceedings of the Royal Society Biological Science McNeill (2006). A new sense for muddy water. Journal of Experimental Biology
Hello, Outschoolers! My name is John and I have been a scientist and educator for over 15 years. I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honors in Biology), Master of Applied Sciences, and a Ph.D. in biology. Over my BSc, MSc and PhD I have designed and...
Group Class
$21
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-10 learners per class
