Introduction to Animal Science: Economic Impact, Welfare & Reproduction

This class offers a 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 exploration of animal science, covering topics such as the 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 of the animal industry, current trends, 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, and behavior. 

Designed for those interested in understanding the multifaceted 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 in our world, it provides foundational knowledge applicable to various fields, including 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, and 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬.

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Weekly Breakdown:

Week of January 6: Economic Impact of the Animal Science Industry
Week of January 13: Current Trends in the Animal Science Industry
Week of January 20: Animal Welfare and Benefits of Healthy Animals
Week of January 27: Animal Terminology and Classification

Week of February 3: Industry Standards in Animal Selection
Week of February 10: Evaluating and Placing Animals Based on Traits
Week of February 17: Reproductive Systems of Mammals
Week of February 24: Reproductive Systems of Avian Species

Week of March 3: Comparing Ruminant, Monogastric, and Avian Digestive Systems
Week of March 10: Nutritional Components of Animal Feeds
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24: Understanding Animal Behavior
Week of March 31: Understanding Animal Handling Systems

Week of April 7: Economic Impact of the Animal Science Industry
Week of April 14: Current Trends in the Animal Science Industry
Week of April 21: Animal Welfare and Benefits of Healthy Animals
Week of April 28: Animal Terminology and Classification

Week of May 5: Industry Standards in Animal Selection
Week of May 12: Evaluating and Placing Animals Based on Traits
Week of May 19: Reproductive Systems of Mammals
Week of May 26: Reproductive Systems of Avian Species

Week of June 2: Comparing Ruminant, Monogastric, and Avian Digestive Systems
Week of June 9: Nutritional Components of Animal Feeds
Week of June 16: Understanding Animal Behavior

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This class follows a loop schedule, allowing learners to join at any point and seamlessly continue through the material. Each lesson stands alone, so learners will never feel behind or miss critical content. It is the parent/learner's responsibility to track lessons completed. Refunds will not be provided if a lesson is repeated, but many learners enjoy revisiting topics for review and reinforcement!
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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.