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Biology - Intro To Horses / Equine Science (8-13)

Completed by 279 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
This is an introduction to horse science for those who ride, own, are considering a career with these amazing animals! We will discuss a variety of topics such as the history, understanding, care & management of horses & ponies.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(1,527 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-10 learners per class
50 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Carefully chosen videos will be posted in the online classroom for additional learning on the topic of the lesson. They are not required, but recommended. Optional projects will also be added for learners to do outside of class time.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is an introduction to equine science that will include topics such as evolution, anatomy, nutrition and horse health. We will learn common terminology and breeds, markings and more! Learners will have some optional assignments to help to reinforce the learning from that week's topic.  The syllabus can be viewed for specific lesson topics.

Learning Goals

Learners will begin to develop an understanding of some of the important topics in equine science, including terminology and anatomy topics.
During class discussion learners will use their critical thinking skills to discuss what the information learned helps to create the best equine care protocols that we have.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
History and Evolution
 How did horses change through time? What jobs have they been used for since we have domesticated them? 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Terminology
 Learn terms that are commonly used when discussing horses and medical terms often used by the veterinarian that horse owners should know. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Breeds, Colors and Markings
 Students will learn about a variety of breeds, their common uses and how to recognize them based on what they look like. Colors and markings will also be covered. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Anatomy/ Parts of the Horse
 Understanding equine anatomy is important and in this class students will have s chance to learn pony parts and also to create an equine pasta skeleton! 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
.Week 8: Videos and photos may be difficult to watch if students are sensitive to blood or other signs of illness or injury
Supply List
Some optional projects will require supplies. These will be discussed the wee prior, but will be items from around the house, or can be substituted.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doreen Rose
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doreen Rose
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doreen Rose
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Doreen Rose
Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Dowling College
Doreen Rose
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Denise Champagne CVT, M.Ed, MVEd
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
Denise Champagne CVT, M.Ed, MVEd
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University
Amy Rovtar Payne
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Arizona State University
Doreen Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Arizona State University
Doreen Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Charter Oak State College
Denise Champagne CVT, M.Ed, MVEd
At Future Vet and Animal Science Academy we pride ourselves in bringing you courses taught by experienced horsemen/horsewomen who 
love teaching others about horses! Our interest in horses began when we were young and we love  to encourage those who have an interest to learn as much as they can about these amazing creatures! 

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