SMA Scope & Sequence

Scope and Sequence for 20___-20___ School Year Instructor: Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Course Name: Small Animal Management (1/2 to 1 Credit) Course Requirements: The course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12 Course Description: To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested small animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats. Resources: Small Animal Care and Management (3rd edition), Dean M. Warren Animal Care Technology Training, Denton, TX. complete Veterinarian Assistant Training Series #4042 Rabbit Production Handbook, Instructional Materials Service, Texas A&M University (http://www.myimsservices.com) REACH OUT! Educating the Public about People and Animals in Biomedical Research / Public Outreach Training: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science REACH OUT! Educating the Public about People and Animals in Biomedical Research /Secondary Class Presentation American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Restraint of Animals: Leahy & Barrow; Cornell University Infovets Week Topic/Unit Title Number TEKS Taught 130.4c7A The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 1 The student will plan, propose, conduct, and evaluate entrepreneurship; placement; exploratory; research, either experimental or analytical; improvement; supplementary; laboratory-based; or other SAE as an experiential learning activity. 130.4c7A The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 2 The student will continue to plan their SAE and make the final arrangements to get started on their SAE project. 130.4c7B,C The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 3 The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to a supervised experience and will design and use a customized record-keeping system for the individual supervised experience. 130.4c7B,C The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 4 The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to a supervised experience and will design and use a customized record-keeping system for the individual supervised experience. 130.4c7D The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 5 The student will participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well-rounded experience program in agriculture. 130.4c7E The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 6 The student will produce a challenging approach for a local program of activities in agriculture. Week TEKS Taught Topic/Unit Title Number 130.4c1A The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership: The student will explain the domestication and use of small animals Week 7

130.4c1A The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership: The student will continue to identify the use of small animals as well as the Week 8 domestication of small animals.

130.4c1B The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership: The student will identify the influence of small animals on society. Week 9

130.4c1C The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership: Week 10 The student will describe the importance of the small animal industry.

130.4c1D The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership: The student will describe the obligations and benefits of small animal ownership. Week 11

130.4c1E The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership: The student will discuss the use and services provided by small animals. Week 12 Week TEKS Taught Topic/Unit Title Number

130.4c4A,B The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 13 The student will discuss the physical characteristics for each species studied and list the breeds or types of each species studied as appropriate.

130.4c4C The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 14 The student will discuss the habitat, housing, and equipment needs for each species studied.

130.4c4D The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 15 The student will compare and contrast nutritional requirements for each species studied. 130.4c4E The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 16 The student will explain health maintenance in each species studied, including the prevention and control of diseases and parasites.

130.4c4F The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 17 The student will describe and practice common methods of handling each species studied. 130.4c4G The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 18 The student will use available laboratory equipment to perform procedures such as fecal test, blood testing, and basic grooming procedures. Week Number TEKS Taught Topic/Unit Title 130.4c5A The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 19 The student will identify, describe, and compare career opportunities in small animal care and management. 130.4c5B The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals: Week 20 The student will describe the nature of the work, salaries, and educational requirements for careers in small animal care. 130.4c6A The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee: The student will identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in Week 21 the field of specialty agricultural enterprises.

130.4c6B The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee: The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal Week 22 skills, and systems of operation in specialty agricultural enterprises.

130.4c6C The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee: The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal and mechanical safety and Week 23 health practices in the workplace.

130.4c6D The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee: The student will identify employers’ expectations, including appropriate work habits, Week 24 ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, and good citizenship skills. Week TEKS Taught Topic/Unit Title Number

130.4c2A The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry: The student will explain the importance of safe practices when working with small Week 25 animals.

130.4c2B The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry: Week 26 The students will identify diseases that can be transmitted from small animals to humans.

130.4c2C The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry: The students will describe methods of preventing the spread of disease. Week 27

130.4c2D,E The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry: The student will follow guidelines for safety when handling dangerous chemicals and when working with small animals and demonstrate the proper use of laboratory Week 28 equipment.

130.4c2D,E The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry: The student will continue to use safety guidelines when handling dangerous chemicals Week 29 and when working with small animals in a laboratory setting and demonstrate the proper use of laboratory equipment.

130.4c2D,E The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry: The student will continue to use safety guidelines when handling dangerous chemicals Week 30 and when working with small animals in a laboratory setting and demonstrate the proper use of laboratory equipment. Week TEKS Taught Topic/Unit Title Number 130.4c3A The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare: The student will compare and contrast animal rights and animal welfare. Week 31

130.4c3B The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare: The student will research important persons, organizations, and groups involved in Week 32 the animal rights movement.

130.4c3B The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare: The student will continue to research persons, organizations, and groups involved in Week 33 the animal rights movement.

130.4c3C The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare: The student will create a timeline of dates and acts of legislation related to animal Week 34 welfare.

130.4c3D The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare: The student will analyze current issues in animal rights and animal welfare. Week 35

130.4c3D The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare: The student will continue to analyze current issues in animal rights and animal Week 36 welfare.