Standards Curriculum Map

Standards Curriculum Map Bourbon County Schools

Level: High School Grade and/or Course: 10th – 12th grade, Small Animal Tech Updated: May 2012 e.g. = Example only

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 1 - Everyday AA 001 Read and process information and follow 88 classwork and instructions. Lab Setting AA 002 Read material and describe concepts. AA 004 Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. AA 005 Write with accuracy, brevity, and clarity. AA 008 Demonstrate understanding of basic interpersonal communication (listening, written, oral, etc.) AA 016 Demonstrate basic leadership skills. EA 001 Demonstrate consistently punctual arrival. EA 002 Document regular attendance. EA 003 Demonstrate enthusiasm and confidence about work and learning new tasks. EA 004 Demonstrate appropriate dress and hygiene for successful employment EA 005 Demonstrate the ability to act in a polite and respectful way towards co-workers. EA 006 Demonstrate the ability to complete tasks on time and accurately. EA 011 Follow directions and procedures. EA 012 Accept constructive criticism. EA 013 Work with minimal supervision. ED 001 Organize materials with a logical flow. ED 002 Interpret and clarify directions prepared by others. ED 003 Communicate with customers. ED 004 Understand team concepts. OL 003 Use appropriate agricultural terminology. OL 004 Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock. OL 005 Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds. Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 1 - Orientation and AA 001 Read and process information and follow *PowerPoint *Describe the Animalia 5 Introduction to instructions. importance of the small Binomial Small Animal AA 002 Read material and describe concepts. animal industry to the nomenclature Care US society. Invertebrate *Utilize activities of FFA Mammalia as an integral Placental mammals component of course Taxonomy content and leadership Vertebrate development.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 6 - Small Animal P-OJ-006 *Guest Speaker from *Determine how Intermediate host 10 Care and Safety Assume responsibility for the personal safety of self Humane Society animals became Intradermal and others. domesticated. Intramuscular *Explain the process of Parasites classifying animals. *Explain the importance of safety when working with animals. *List 10 diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. *Describe and demonstrate proper restraint procedures when working with small animals. *Demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster. *Describe the care, handling, sheltering, and grooming of small animals.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 11 Small Animals AA 001 *PowerPoint *List the questions a Allergies - 15 as Pets Read and process information and follow *Handout person should ask Euthanasia instructions. before buying a pet. Neutered AA 002 *Describe responsible Spayed Read material and describe concepts. pet ownership. *Describe the benefits pets can have on children and the elderly. *Define euthanasia. *Describe the care, handling, sheltering, and grooming of small animals. *Maintain records on a supervised agricultural experience program and be able to summarize and analyze results in making financial decisions.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 16 Exploring P-AA-007 *Power Point Presentation *Compare and contrast Animal rights - 20 Animal Rights Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. highlighting various animal rights and Animal welfare and Animal P-AA-014 groups involved in Animal animal welfare. Confinement Welfare Issues Organize and deliver a persuasive oral Rights and Welfare *Identify important systems presentation. persons in the animal Ecoterrorism P-AA-015 rights movement. Factory farming Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation *Identify important acts Humanize characteristics. of legislation associated Unethical P-OC-004 with animal welfare. Maintain awareness of current trends in production *Relate small animal agriculture through industry associations, trade technology to current journals, and internet resources. world trends. P-EB-003 *Apply science, math, Identify good ethical characteristics and behaviors. and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 21 Animal P-AC-003 *Compare and Contrast *Describe and compare Gestation - 25 Reproduction Understand the reproductive processes of plants animal reproduction in the process of Parturition and animals. small animal species reproduction of small Estrus P-OA-004 animal species. Estrous Cycle Understand principles of reproductive physiology *Apply science, math, Placental Mammal and utilization of appropriate technology and communication (synchronization, artificial insemination, embryo skills within the transfer). technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 26 Animal Nutrition P-AC-004 *Formulate a meal plan for *List the six basic Absorption - 30 and Digestion Analyze the process of plant and animal growth an animal nutrient groups. Digestion and development. *Discuss the importance Hormones P-OA-001 of the various nutrients Macrominerals Apply principles of livestock nutrition. in the diets of animals. Microminerals P-OF-004 *Analyze the nutritional Nonruminant Formulate and evaluate rations. requirements of small animals and specialty animal Nutrient species. Nutrition *Apply science, math, Ruminant animals and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 31 Health P-OA-002 *Develop a health *Analyze the nutritional Ruminant - 35 Maintenance Apply principles of health management. maintenance schedule for requirements of small Nonruminant Schedules P-OD-001 a pet and specialty animal Macronutrients Apply effective record keeping skills including *Guest speaker species. Micronutrients financial records. *Describe the care, Deficiency P-OH-003 handling, sheltering, Apply appropriate prevention techniques and and grooming of small treatments of plant and animal diseases. animals. P-OH-004 *Investigate diseases Utilize understanding of plant and animal nutrition and plan a health in the management and prevention of diseases. maintenance schedule in small animals. *Apply science, math, and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 36 Exploring the P-AA-007 *Students may bring in *Compare and Contrast Colostrum - 46 Dog Industry Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. their dog and present the 7 major groups of Conformation P-AA-014 information regarding their dogs. Estrus Organize and deliver a persuasive oral pet to the class *Research a dog breed Gestation presentation. *Each student will choose from the list of popular Heat period P-AA-015 a dog breed and present it dogs. Pedigree Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation to the class using Power *Develop and present a Placental membrane characteristics. Point power point Proestrus P-AC-001 *Identification of External presentation to the Styptic Understand scientific plant and animal and Internal Parts class about the breed of classification. dog they researched. P-AC-002 *Describe the Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing distinguishing characteristics of plants and animals. characteristics of the P-OH-002 different breeds of small Recognize common plant and animal diseases. and specialty animal P-OH-005 species. Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the *Describe and compare management and prevention of diseases the physiology and anatomy of small animal species. *Investigate diseases and plan a health maintenance schedule in small animals. *Apply science, math, and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 47 Exploring the P-AA-007 *Students may bring in *Identify the major Conjunctivitis - 57 Cat Industry Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. their cat and present groups and breeds of Keratitis P-AA-014 information regarding their cats. Nictitating Organize and deliver a persuasive oral pet to the class *Discuss the proper membrane presentation. *Each student will choose methods of feeding Points P-AA-015 a cat breed and present it cats, based on their Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation to the class using Power size, breed, and age. characteristics. Point *Discuss the general P-AC-001 *Identification of External grooming and health Understand scientific plant and animal and Internal Parts care of cats. classification. *Describe the P-AC-002 distinguishing Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing characteristics of the characteristics of plants and animals. different breeds of small P-OH-002 and specialty animal Recognize common plant and animal diseases. species. P-OH-005 *Describe and compare Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the the physiology and management and prevention of diseases anatomy of small animal species. *Investigate diseases and plan a health maintenance schedule in small animals. *Apply science, math, and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 58 Exploring the P-AA-007 *Students may bring in *Describe the Dewlap - 62 Rabbit Industry Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. their rabbit and present distinguishing Kindling P-AA-014 information regarding their characteristics of the Malocclusion Organize and deliver a persuasive oral pet to the class different breeds of small Sore hocks presentation. *Discuss the three uses of and specialty animal Roll-back fur P-AA-015 rabbits species. Fly-back fur Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation *Each student will choose *Describe and compare characteristics. a rabbit breed and present the physiology and P-AC-001 it to the class using Power anatomy of small animal Understand scientific plant and animal Point species. classification. *Identification of External *Investigate diseases P-AC-002 and Internal Parts and plan a health Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing maintenance schedule characteristics of plants and animals. in small animals. P-OH-002 *Apply science, math, Recognize common plant and animal diseases. and communication P-OH-005 skills within the Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the technical content. management and prevention of diseases

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 63 Amphibians P-AA-007 *Handout *Describe the Amphibian - 67 Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. characteristics of Metamorphosis P-AA-014 amphibians. Newt Organize and deliver a persuasive oral *Compare and contrast Osmosis presentation. an aquatic, semiaquatic, Spermatophore P-AA-015 and land habitat Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation aquarium. characteristics. *Describe the methods P-AC-001 used in feeding and Understand scientific plant and animal handling amphibians. classification. *Describe the P-AC-002 distinguishing Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing characteristics of the characteristics of plants and animals. different breeds of small P-OH-002 and specialty animal Recognize common plant and animal diseases. species. P-OH-005 *Describe and compare Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the the physiology and management and prevention of diseases anatomy of small animal species. *Investigate diseases and plan a health maintenance schedule in small animals. *Apply science, math, and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 68 Reptiles P-AA-007 *Small group presentation *Describe the Dimorphism - 72 Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. characteristics of Terrapin P-AA-014 reptiles. Terrarium Organize and deliver a persuasive oral *Compare the four Vivarium presentation. orders of reptiles. P-AA-015 *Describe the methods Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation used in handling and characteristics. feeding reptiles. P-AC-001 *Describe the housing Understand scientific plant and animal and equipment needs of classification. reptiles in captivity. P-AC-002 *Describe the Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing distinguishing characteristics of plants and animals. characteristics of the P-OH-002 different breeds of small Recognize common plant and animal diseases. and specialty animal P-OH-005 species. Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the *Describe and compare management and prevention of diseases the physiology and anatomy of small animal species. *Investigate diseases and plan a health maintenance schedule in small animals. *Apply science, math, and communication skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 73 Ferrets P-AA-007 *Small group presentation *Detail the history of the Ferreting - 77 Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. domestic ferret. Hobs P-AA-014 *Describe the Jills Organize and deliver a persuasive oral distinguishing Kits presentation. characteristics of the Mitt P-AA-015 different breeds of small Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation and specialty animal characteristics. species. P-AC-001 *Describe and compare Understand scientific plant and animal the physiology and classification. anatomy of small animal P-AC-002 species. Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing *Investigate diseases characteristics of plants and animals. and plan a health P-OH-002 maintenance schedule Recognize common plant and animal diseases. in small animals. P-OH-005 *Apply science, math, Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the and communication management and prevention of diseases skills within the technical content.

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 78 Aquaculture P-AA-007 *PowerPoint *Describe the Anal fin - 82 Possess basic computer keyboarding skills. *Handout distinguishing Anterior P-AA-014 *3-D fish replica characteristics of the Barbells Organize and deliver a persuasive oral different breeds of small Caudal fin presentation. and specialty animal Dorsal fin P-AA-015 species. Pectoral fin Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation *Describe and compare Pelvic fins characteristics. the physiology and Spawning P-AC-001 anatomy of small animal Aquarium Understand scientific plant and animal species. classification. *Investigate diseases P-AC-002 and plan a health Compare the anatomical parts and distinguishing maintenance schedule characteristics of plants and animals. in small animals. P-OH-002 *Apply science, math, Recognize common plant and animal diseases. and communication P-OH-005 skills within the Utilize understanding of varieties and breeds in the technical content. management and prevention of diseases

Days Unit/Topic Standards Activities Learning Targets (“I Vocabulary Can” Statements) Days 83 Careers in P-EA-007 *Guest Speakers from a *Compare opportunities Animal trainers - 88 Small Animal Demonstrate the ability to make career decisions. variety of small animal in small animal care and Biologists Care fields management. Geneticists *Describe the nature of Lab technician the work, salaries, and Nutritionists requirements necessary Pathologists for obtaining a job in Pet groomer small animal care. Veterinarian *Demonstrate Vet tech employability and social Zoologists skills relative to the career cluster. *Evaluate the management and marketing of small animal services and products.