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 (
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
Number / TEKS Taught / Topic/Unit Title
Week 1 / 130.4c7A / The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will plan, propose, conduct, and evaluate entrepreneurship; placement; exploratory; research, either experimental or analytical; improvement; supplementary; laboratory-based; or otherSAE as an experiential learning activity.
Week 2 / 130.4c7A / The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will continue to plan their SAE and make the final arrangements to get started on their SAE project.
Week 3 / 130.4c7B,C / The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
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.
Week 4 / 130.4c7B,C / The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
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.
Week 5 / 130.4c7D / The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well-rounded experience program in agriculture.
Week 6 / 130.4c7E / The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will produce a challenging approach for a local program of activities in agriculture.
Week
Number / TEKS Taught / Topic/Unit Title
Week 7 / 130.4c1A / The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will explain the domestication and use of small animals
Week 8 / 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 domestication of small animals.
Week 9 / 130.4c1B / The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will identify the influence of small animals on society.
Week 10 / 130.4c1C / The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will describe the importance of the small animal industry.
Week 11 / 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 12 / 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
Number / TEKS Taught / Topic/Unit Title
Week 13 / 130.4c4A,B / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will discuss the physical characteristics for each species studied and list the breeds or types of each species studied as appropriate.
Week 14 / 130.4c4C / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will discuss the habitat, housing, and equipment needs for each species studied.
Week 15 / 130.4c4D / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will compare and contrast nutritional requirements for each species studied.
Week 16 / 130.4c4E / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will explain health maintenance in each species studied, including the prevention and control of diseases and parasites.
Week 17 / 130.4c4F / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will describe and practice common methods of handling each species studied.
Week 18 / 130.4c4G / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
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
Week 19 / 130.4c5A / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will identify, describe, and compare career opportunities in small animal care and management.
Week 20 / 130.4c5B / The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small animals:
The student will describe the nature of the work, salaries, and educational requirements for careers in small animal care.
Week 21 / 130.4c6A / The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of specialty agricultural enterprises.
Week 22 / 130.4c6B / The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation in specialty agricultural enterprises.
Week 23 / 130.4c6C / The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal and mechanical safety and health practices in the workplace.
Week 24 / 130.4c6D / The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will identify employers’ expectations, including appropriate work habits, ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, and good citizenship skills.
Week
Number / TEKS Taught / Topic/Unit Title
Week 25 / 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 animals.
Week 26 / 130.4c2B / The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The students will identify diseases that can be transmitted from small animals to humans.
Week 27 / 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 28 / 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 equipment.
Week 29 / 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 and when working with small animals in a laboratory setting and demonstrate the proper use of laboratory equipment.
Week 30 / 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 and when working with small animals in a laboratory setting and demonstrate the proper use of laboratory equipment.
Week
Number / TEKS Taught / Topic/Unit Title
Week 31 / 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 32 / 130.4c3B / The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will research important persons, organizations, and groups involved in the animal rights movement.
Week 33 / 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 the animal rights movement.
Week 34 / 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 welfare.
Week 35 / 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 36 / 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 welfare.