動物科學 1：跨物種的健康、照護和獸醫原則

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: "𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞?" 

Without the right knowledge and tools, they might feel stuck or unsure where to start. This class meets them where they are, building their confidence through veterinary basics like animal handling, grooming, and nutrition. With each lesson, learners gain the skills to step into the role of caretaker, advocate, and future expert.

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟏: 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬—it’s a space where their love for animals becomes something real. From decoding veterinary terms to exploring nutrition and disease prevention, learners grow their knowledge in ways that make them proud. They’ll leave this class with a deeper connection to animals and the confidence to take their passion further, whether it’s toward a career or simply becoming the hero their pets deserve.

This structured course offers a unique opportunity to 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. All lessons are designed by 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, ensuring a professional, 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 learning experience.

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Weekly Breakdown

Week of January 6: Inside the Vet Lab: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency
Week of January 13: Animal Handling and Restraint: Skills for Safety and Calm
Week of January 20: Veterinary Terminology: Understanding the Language of Care
Week of January 27: Prescription Dosages: Calculating for Animal Health

Week of February 3: Animal Anatomy: Exploring Structure and Function
Week of February 10: Systems in Sync: How Body Systems Work Together
Weeks of February 17 & February 24: Identifying Dog Breeds: Traits and Characteristics

Week of March 3: Grooming Essentials: Maintaining Canine Health
Week of March 10: Canine Nutrition: Understanding Dietary Needs
Week of March 17: OFF
Week of March 24: Identifying Cat Breeds: Traits and Unique Features

Week of April 7: Grooming Essentials: Caring for Cats’ Health
Week of April 14: Feline Nutrition: Dietary Needs and Health
Week of April 21: Common Feline Diseases and Parasites
Week of April 28: Caring for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Research Animals

Week of May 5: Nutrition for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Small Animals
Week of May 12: Common Diseases and Parasites in Small Animals
Week of May 19: Caring for Aquatic Pets and Reptiles
Week of May 26: Nutrition for Aquatic Pets and Reptiles

Week of June 2: Common Diseases and Parasites in Aquatic Pets and Reptiles
Week of June 9: Caring for Birds: Traits and Housing Needs
Week of June 16: Bird Nutrition: Supporting Health and Vitality
Week of June 23: Common Diseases and Parasites in Birds
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This class follows a loop schedule, allowing learners to join at any point and seamlessly continue through the material. Each lesson stands alone, so learners will never feel behind or miss critical content. It is the parent/learner's responsibility to track lessons completed. Refunds will not be provided if a lesson is repeated, but many learners enjoy revisiting topics for review and reinforcement!

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.