Paleontology

Paleontology course teaches students about the fascinating creatures both large and small that roamed the earth before modern man.

Grade:

9

Duration:

1 Semester

Prerequisites:

None

Credit:

0.5

Materials:

None

Description

From Godzilla to Jurassic Park, dinosaurs continue to captivate us. In this course, students will learn about the fascinating creatures, both large and small, that roamed the earth before modern man. Watch interesting videos from experts at The Royal Tyrrell Museum, a leading paleontology research facility, and discover how the field of paleontology continues to provide amazing insight into early life on earth.

Outline

The Foundation in Geology
Life and Adaptation
Natural Selection and Evolution
Extinction and Fossils
Taxonomy
The Dinosaurs
Prehistoric Creatures
Paleontology: Past, Present, and Future.

 

Modules 1-6
Course Syllabus