Animal Brain Series (6-9): Let’s Learn About Dolphins (Part 1)

Completed by 135 learners

Ages 6-9

Live One-Time Class

Join us on an exciting adventure as we learn about one of the smartest ocean animals, the dolphin.

Dr. Gail Pinto, PhD

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(897 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-10 learners per class

40 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on earth. Let's learn about all the wonderful things they can do! 

In Part 1 of this series on dolphins, children will learn about the brains of dolphins and their anatomy. We will learn about many kinds of dolphins and learn how to identify them. We will explore ways we as humans can keep dolphins safe and thriving in the wild. 

The goal of the class is to encourage curiosity and to have fun learning about the lovable and intelligent dolphin. The class will be part instruction and part guided discussion. I will be using a few powerpoint slides, media clips, and other resources to illustrate the concepts. The class will be interactive. Students will be encouraged to participate verbally. but can stay silent if they wish. The goal is to have fun while learning about the earths' magnificent creatures!

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External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Dr. Gail Pinto, PhD

Joined November, 2019

4.8

897reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a neuroscientist and educator. I enjoy teaching children about science - in particular, how science connects the world around us in ways we don't often think about. I try to encourage children to get excited about learning new concepts and to apply them in different situations. I teach classes on neuroscience, animal cognition, public health, and biology. I also enjoy hosting classes on Star Wars, and special topics of interest, mostly as requested by my own students!
I do animal research in the fields of neuroscience and psychiatry. I have 3 Master degrees - Clinical Psychology, Biopsychology, and Neuroscience. I completed my Masters (MS) and doctorate (Ph.D.) in Neuropharmacology from Texas Christian University and University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC). I then did two postdoctoral fellowships in Neuropsychopharmacology at Harvard Medical School. I was a university professor before joining a global pharmaceutical company. 
My teaching philosophy is simple - I try to encourage children to be independent thinkers and to find connections in life about them. This will help them stay excited about learning and be life-long learners.