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Animals 101: Vertebrate Zoology (Ongoing)

Completed by 6 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Does your learner love biology, animals, and vertebrate zoology? Each week in this course, we will explore a division of amazing animals with backbones while using critical thinking to uncover and learn all about these wonderful critters!
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(1,096 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
At the end of each class, students will be reminded of the next weeks topic. They will have the opportunity to bring facts about species or questions related to that group.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
This course will cover a division of Vertebrate Zoology each week. Vertebrate Zoology is the study of animals with backbones. These creatures come very large and quite tiny as well, yet they make up only around 5% of the species diversity on our planet and are absolutely magnificent. Animals within Vertebrate Zoology are the most recognizable species often times, as they are the ones most visible to us as humans.
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish  are all apart of this study. Each week we will spend time uncovering knowledge on one of these groups!

Topics will cycle through Mammalogy, Herpetology, Ornithology, and Ichthyology. Learners will have the opportunity drive individual topics within the respective study for class as well. Learners do not have to be present each week to follow along with class as a new lesson will occur each class.

We will learn about the biology of these different groups of animals within each division, as well as individual species throughout class. 
Students will be asked to answer questions and to participate in class dialogue. 
Students will also learn about the conservation and concerns for these animals in the wild. There are many vertebrates in danger of extinction and EDUCATION is the first step in the conservation of these awesome creatures.

This is a lecture style, interactive class with many opportunities to ask and answer questions from myself or other students. I will also share screen for pictures/ slides.
No prior knowledge or experience is needed to take this course. A love for animals is most definitely appreciated :)
Come prepared to have fun and learn!!

Learning Goals

To explore and learn all about vertebrate zoology. To gain a understanding on the studies of Mammalogy, Herpetology, Ornithology, and Ichthyology.

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

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2021
5.0
1096reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Pennsylvania State University
Hello prospective parents and guardians! My name is Greg or "Mr. G" and I'm an educator from New Jersey, U.S.A..
For over two decades I’ve had a fascination for all there is to do with the natural world and the creatures that call it home. I have worked with and cared for a multitude of species (dogs, frogs, cats, birds, rodents, lizards, snakes, turtles, hedgehogs, fish, various other wildlife, and much more!) throughout the entirety of my life as I tend to my own mini animal sanctuary, love, and work conserving/ researching animals from around the world. I have been teaching learners from over 50 countries here on Outschool since early 2021!  :D 
I graduated from The Pennsylvania State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences! My coursework in university focused on veterinary sciences, biological/natural sciences, and wildlife (Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, Conservation, and Management). I spent time as a veterinary assistant, have participated in university studies and ongoing research regarding plants and animals (invertebrates, reptiles, various flora), have worked as a fauna and flora surveyor through college and beyond. My continued research of the world around us and outreach is one of my greatest missions. I love hearing about my students' interests and knowledge and look forward to imparting my own to them as well!
My focus as an educator is fostering a love for learning, animals, and what the world has to offer past, present, and future. My teaching style is inclusive, interactive, and hands-on. I believe learning should be fun, enjoyable, and thrilling for both student and teacher. I have a variety of animals that can be incorporated in class to help get learners engaged and excited about nature and the world we live in. We need to get our next generation connected to nature and the organisms that live alongside us to pass the torch and save all that we can!
My passions apart from animals are cooking, art, conservation of the planet, and outdoor activities such as hiking and animal surveying. 
I absolutely adore what I do and I'm so excited to meet and teach your learner! Thanks for stopping by and remember... never stop learning!

For specific scheduling requests/ class times, please send me a message!
*Recordings not shared*
*Class is available at the time you are signed up for*
*Message me prior to class such that appropriate action (transfers, etc.) can be taken to get things sorted for you and your learner*
Have a wonderful day :)

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