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30 minutos horas presencialesExperiencia de clase
There are about 320 species of turtles throughout the world, inhabiting a great variety of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems on every continent except Antarctica. Their strong shells provide them much needed protection from the elements. But, that isn't the only amazing adaptation they have! In this class, we will discuss: - How turtles, terrapins, and turtles evolved - Where turtles, terrapins, and turtles are found - What kind of turtles, terrapins, and turtles there are - What adaptations turtles, terrapins, and turtles have - What threats turtles, terrapins, and turtles face Learners will be introduced to these topics within herpetology via an interactive lecture featuring slides, photos, and videos.
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will learn about the biology, taxonomy, and evolution of turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.
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Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
3 Grado
Doctorado en Ciencia desde University of Texas at Arlington
Maestría en Ciencia desde University of Central Arkansas
Licenciatura en Ciencia desde University of Central Arkansas
Oliver Dunn is a zoologist who focuses on conservation through education by working in the zoo and aquarium field. A lifelong animal conservationist, Oliver has helped with projects around the world from rehabilitating injured seabirds in South Africa to tracking tigers in central India. Their involvement in the zoological community has so far spanned 15 years and has included such positions as Keeper Aide at the Memphis Zoo to Migratory Bird Researcher at the Smithsonian. When not conducting research or at work, Oliver does creative forms of science communication through Twitter, YouTube, and even in person at scientific gatherings such as EarthX.
Reseñas
Clase única en vivo
5 US$
por claseSe reúne una vez
30 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 14-18
1-6 alumnos por clase