What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
I am always being asked about where a snake or a bird poops from, what does cockroach poop look like or why does some animal poop smell worse than others. In this class we will learn about reptiles and birds that have a cloaca and use the efficiency of their digestive system to conserve body moisture. We will discuss the reason sloths only poop once a week and why anteater poop smells so bad, why some animals poop looks like seeds, why the largest land animal only digests 45% of the food they eat, meet an animal whose digestive system is 4 times the length of other animals its size and most importantly what is the importance of animal poop in nature. This class will be lecture style, but be very interactive, have some live animals to meet and most importantly have some laughs.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the various digestive systems in different animals and the importance of fecal matter in varied ecosystems.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that this class will be discussing animal feces and fecal matter.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
$11
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 189 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
1-10 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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