Paleontology

Course Description

Paleontology

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.

Major Concepts:

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

Requirements

Grade Level
9

Materials
None

Duration
1 Semester

Prerequisites

• None

Technology Skills

• Internet Navigation
• Word Processing
• Email Communication