Animal Brain Series (6-9): The Octopus (Part 1)
Join me on an exciting adventure to learn about an amazingly intelligent animal in the deep ocean.
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 we will learn about the ocean's most intelligent creatures with an interesting brain structure - the octopus. Students will learn about the amazing capabilities of the octopus and how much scientists have learned from and about them. We will cover the different types of octopuses and the habitats in which they live. This is a special class in honor of Earth Day on April 22. The goal of the class is to encourage curiosity and to have fun learning about the widely misunderstood octopus. The class will be very interactive and students will be included in guided discussions. I will be using a few powerpoint slides, media clips, and other resources to illustrate the concepts. Students will be encouraged to participate to whatever degree they feel comfortable. The aim is to have fun while learning about the earths' magnificent creatures!
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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 87 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-10 learners per class
