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Zookeeper Chat-Real Life Keeper Situations
Kim Anicito
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(127)
Flex course discussing real life keeper dilemmas
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This ongoing class will discuss problems or situations that might happen at a zoo. Each week we will cover different keeper dilemmas through prerecorded videos, pictures, detailed manuals through the AZA website, handouts, class discussion and participation. Week 1-AZA vs ZAA facilities Week 2-Animal Introductions Week 3-Animal Escapes Week 4-Conservation vs Exploitation Although there no live classes planned-I will be available for questions, comments and anything related to class almost...
Students will gain a better understanding about how different zoos are managed and how the populations of species in zoos are being managed.
Homework Offered
Learners will work individually and as a team to solve problems in a zoo. There will be some required reading and videos and it is expected that learners will try to resolve dilemmas using professional resources and not just opinion based reasons. Learners will be encouraged to work together on some projects and will be expected to comment on each other's findings. There will be a mid-week check in on progress and each section will have a quiz to check on progress and the examine the main points of each section. Reading assignments will vary from 1 page to extensive manuals that can be skimmed for information.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessments based on quizzes, participation in classroom comments, participation in mid-week progress and overall development of projects as the class progresses.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
AZA, AAZK and other zoological links
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(127)
I am a former zookeeper and educator for over 10 years. I have taught all grade levels, scouts, adults, homeschool and other special interest groups. I currently teach mostly bug-based classes as Kim’s Critter Classes for homeschool and scout...
Flex Class
$13
weekly or $50 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
