Zoology Study-Venomous or Poisonous, Featuring Live Animals
This class focuses on the differences between animals with venom and poison while meeting some live animals. We will also learn how scientists are using animal venom in various ways to help humans and meet an animal immune to many toxins.
Cindi Cavallini Animal Specialist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,165)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this one time class students will meet a variety of live animals and we will discuss if they are venomous or poisonous, or neither. There are many animals that are venomous that we may encounter in our daily lives. Did you know that your average garter snake is dangerous? But, is it venomous or poisonous? That is something we will talk about in this class, how toxins are delivered makes it either venomous or poisonous. I will also introduce you to an animal that has scientists very excited since it has the ability to fight off many toxins it encounters in the wild. Students will gain knowledge of the difference between venom and poison. This class will be presented with a mixture of PowerPoint and live animals. Questions are encouraged from students since this is a subject that many students will have questions about.
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge of the difference between venom and poison. They will also gain a better understanding about many animals deemed "dangerous" because they are venomous.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
1165reviews
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 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-10 learners per class
