Animal Brain Series (Ages 6-9): Tiger Shark
As a neuroscientist, I help children understand the brain and behavior of animals like the tiger shark.
Dr. Gail Pinto, PhD
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(896)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This is an interactive class. I believe that children should feel heard and their views respected. I spend a few minutes asking children to share knowledge of sharks. Please note that this is planned and I incorporate it in all my classes. We also engage in discussion through the class as it is science-based. This is not a straight lecture-only class. The tiger shark is easy to spot by their distinctive markings, but this shark is more complex than is usually thought of. In this class, we will learn everything about the tiger shark, how they navigate their habitat, their role in the ecosystem, the threat to their numbers and efforts to preserve them. (This class content does not overlap with my Animal Brain Series on Sharks. The material covered in this class is new, and specific to the tiger shark). 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. 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! Image credit: Albert Kok, Creative Commons
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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
45 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-10 learners per class
