(Ongoing) Advanced Animal Anatomy: Cats and Dogs Veterinarian Biology (10-15Yo)

The first of its kind on the Outschool platform, it is the most in-depth look at cat & dog anatomy and physiology currently available to kids. 

⭐ 🥇 Awarded both the Star Teacher and Popular Teacher badges in 2024, the course curriculum teacher and designed custom created this curriculum to draw in the attention and curiosity of children with vet school aspirations. 

Although it is created for students of all pet-knowledge levels, it will be too advanced for some. I will be teaching the names of actual muscles, bones, nerves, tendons, veins, and other body parts. Some of these words are much more difficult words than students are accustomed to and thus it may be overwhelming for some learners. 

In an effort to simplify and digest, subduing information overload, classes are short. Please do not be mistaken, these classes are are info-packed.

⚫ This course is not progressive although students who stay for the duration of the course will complete the entirety of the dog and cat, exempting reproductive tracks. 
⚫ Students can jump into learning at any time and stay as many weeks as desired! Classes will comprise of a course lecture (filled with images on lecture slides) and retention activities to help learners remember the material.
⚫ Color sheets are provided most weeks (3 classes may not have color sheets) as course review, though if students wish to color in class they may.
❌ This course is not a reproductive education course. Quetsions will be answered anatomically correctly, but we don't go into detail for this course.

I also teach an advanced anatomy equine/horse/pony class as well: https://outschool.com/classes/ongoing-horses-equine-science-advanced-vet-anatomy-and-biology-11-15yo-1vXAmUWm#usSwirNx6I


🟪 My mission for this class: 🟪 

It is important children understand how their actions affect pets. At the core of this understanding, students begin to understand how body parts affect one another, how the physical body affects behavior and movement, how injuries occur and how to prevent them, and how seemingly unrelated body parts affect and hinder others.


Week of January 5th, 2025: How do Cats and Dogs Breathe
Week of January 12th, 2025: The Respiratory System
Week of January 19th, 2025: How Do Cats and Dogs Eat
Week of January 26th, 2025: The Digestive System
Week of February 2nd, 2025: Body Condition Scoring and Dorsal Muscles
Week of February 9th, 2025: The Cranial Nerves
Week of February 16th, 2025: Eyes
Week of February 23rd, 2025:  Ears 
Week of March 2nd, 2025: Inside the Skull
Week of March 9th, 2025: Brain
Week of March 16th, 2025: Nervous System and Spine
Week of March 23rd, 2025:  The Thoracic Leg 
Week of March 30th, 2025: Hind Legs
Week of April 6th, 2025: Paws, Claws, and Injuries
Week of April 13th, 2025: Important Blood Vessels
Week of April 20th, 2025: Major Muscles
Week of April 27th, 2025: Minor Muscles
Week of May 4th, 2025: Internal Organs
Week of May 11th, 2025: Vasculature and Heart Conditions
Week of May 18th, 2025: Importance of the Liver
Week of May 25th, 2025: Kidneys and Urinary Systems
Week of June 1st, 2025:  Musculature in the Head
Week of June 8th, 2025: Comparing the Shape Bones of the Skull
Week of June 15th, 2025: Comparing Smaller Bones of the Skull of the Cat and Dog
Week of June 22nd, 2025: Teeth & Diet






** In this class we will not be diagnosing or treating any animals.
** When we get to the end of the book, we will cycle back through again. 
** Ongoing courses may need to end at some point for additional days and times to open. Many students stay and take the course over again.