Zoology-Animals of the Desert Featuring Live Animals
In this class students will meet a uromastyx, plated lizard, tortoise and bearded dragon and learn about the special adaptations desert animals have that allow them to survive in places that have little to no water.
Cindi Cavallini Animal Specialist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,163)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In this class students will learn about the animals that live in the driest places of the world. Water and food is scarce, so how do they survive? We will talk about the different foods that they eat, ways to keep cool and especially how they conserve water. Different animals have different special abilities to aid in survival and we will meet some of these special desert inhabitants. Students will meet a uromastyx, plated lizard, tortoise and bearded dragon and learn about the special adaptations these desert animals have that allow them to survive in the places that have little to no water. There will also be discussion on water conservation and what students can do to conserve water. Class is taught in a lecture style with student interaction with the teacher as well as discussion with other students. Students are encouraged to ask questions and interact.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the harshest place on earth, the desert and learn about water conservation and its importance.
Other Details
Supply List
Have your student bring their enthusiasm and excitement to learn.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
1163reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello,
My name is Cindi Cavallini and I have been a zookeeper for more than 35 years and have been doing wildlife presentations for almost 25 years. I have my own wildlife outreach organization called All About Animals in Dallas, TX and my own animals that come with me to in person presentations. I am a graduate of the Exotic Animal Training and Wildlife Management (EATM) Program at Moorpark College. I am also a professional member of ZAA-Zoological Association of America and AAZK-American Association of Zoo Keepers. I was a zoo manager for 16 years while doing wildlife education and then decided to start my own organization. I have a variety of animals that help to get children excited and wanting to learn more about science and nature and the world around them. My classes vary in topics from the rain forest to reptiles, animal body coverings, Animals of Africa, and even silly classes like The Real Scoop on Animal Poop and Animal Superheroes! I believe that meeting and understanding more about animals helps children to learn to appreciate and respect them as well as teaching them empathy towards other living creatures and the natural world. Most of my business has become virtual so instead of traveling with me, like in the past, my animals mostly just come to my educational studio now where I teach online classes. When I am not teaching for Outschool I can be found teaching in person with my animals around the Dallas/Fort Worth area with my company All About Animals and caring for and playing with the more than 60 animals that join me in my classes.
Fun fact about me......my favorite animal is the pangolin, yet I have never seen one in real life.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
1-12 learners per class
