Animal Brain Series (6-9): The Magnificent Blue Whale
As a neuroscientist, I help children understand the brain and behavior of animals such as the magnificent blue whale.
Dr. Gail Pinto, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(896)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, children will learn about the blue whale, which is the largest animal on earth. We will learn about their intelligence, communication, and behavior. In addition, we will understand the best way to care for blue whales and preserve their numbers in their natural habitat. The goal of the class is to encourage curiosity and to have fun learning about the oceans' vast marine life . 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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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2019
4.8
896reviews
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.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 111 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-9 learners per class
