Adventures in Paleontology
*This course is intended for lower elementary students
Class Schedule
Thursdays 5:00-5:50 pm PST
April 3, April 10, (No Class April 17), April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Course Overview
How do we know what we know about dinosaurs, the giant sloth, or the ichthyosaurus? How did we, as humans, piece together puzzles like fossils and the continental drift, and discover extinct species?
Join us as we venture through the history of the field of paleontology. Each week we’ll explore a monumental discovery that changed how we view the prehistoric past of our planet. We’ll learn about scientists that brought big ideas and fresh data to explain the puzzles of the past. Students will have the opportunity to explore significant paleontology discoveries and learn about the stories of the scientists who helped to solve the puzzles of our ancient past!
Student Outcomes:
- Investigate the major discoveries in paleontology and how they shaped our understanding of prehistoric life.
- Analyze how scientific methods, evidence, and big ideas have helped uncover Earth's ancient history.
- Develop critical thinking skills by examining how scientists use fossils and geological evidence to reconstruct the past.
Student Experience
Pattern Seeker
Researcher
Scientist
Your Teacher: Lindsey Roberts
Lindsey Roberts has worked as a teacher in California for over 8 years. She has a Bachelor’s in Zoology from Colorado State University, a background in marine biology, and a Masters of Arts in Education from the University of San Francisco. Her experience spans from working with animals, conducting scientific research, and classroom teaching at a public charter school in grades k-8. She has a passion for science, math, and fostering curiosity. She has taught a wide range of ability levels including gifted students. Lindsey enjoys creating project based learning units connecting multiple subject matters in a way for students to better understand. In addition to working at Cresconova, she currently operates Rooted in STEM Education, (rootedinstemeducation.com) a private tutoring business. Her clients are both international and domestic and many of her current students identify as gifted. They respond to her high level of engagement and deep content knowledge. She is thrilled to share her passions of animals, science, and math with Cresconova students!
