Animal Brain Series (Ages 6-9): Cats
We'll learn about the amazing intelligence of cats and how to understand their behavior.
Dr. Gail Pinto, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(896)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Cats are exceptional animals, both in the wild and as household pets. In this class, we will discover their intelligence, way of communication, and behavior. Students may be surprised at how much there is to learn about this interesting animal. The goal is to encourage curiosity and to have fun learning about the domesticated and wild animals. I will be using a few powerpoint slides, media clips, and other resources to illustrate the concepts. This is a highly interactive class. To ensure that the interaction and discussion proceeds smoothly I do require that students turn on their cameras for the entire class. Students will be encouraged to participate verbally. but can stay silent if they wish. They may also wish to participate via chat.
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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 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-10 learners per class
