Introduction to Animal Science - Semester Long Class for 8th - 9th Grades

Handouts for the next class will be provided to add to interactive notebooks, and be ready to use during class. Necessary supplies for classes are broken down below:

week one - six: handout and discussion

week seven: 4 different colors of playdough, cookie sheet or surface for laying out playdough digestive systems for comparison

week eight: assortment of seed forms of corn, rye, clover, oats, wheat, bermuda grass, alfalfa grass, triticale grass or other grass found in your area (not all seed forms are required to obtain, but a minimum of 4 - many can be found at a grocery store or garden supply store), 4  6 small pots, potting soil, helpful but not necessary as they are expensive - grow light. A window with 6 + hours of sun will work too.

week nine - digestion lab: resealable (ziploc style) sandwich bag, sliced white bread, 1 small can of cola or small jar of orange juice, 1 3 oz. disposable cup, paper towels, paper for drawing on, markers, trash bag for disposing of finished project, ruminant digestive system handout. Show progress of feed stuff growth.

week ten: Discussion of who Temple Grandin is and the way she transformed animal care in modern day America. Students will need to watch the Temple Grandin movie (available to rent for $2.99 or buy on amazon prime for $9.99, or buy DVD through amazon for $14.99) on their own

week eleven - twelve: handouts and discussion; students will need to schedule a field trip with a local veterinarian during these weeks. If you need help contacting a local veterinarian, please send me a message and I will assist you. Handout will be provided for trip. Students will be quizzed on what they learn at the veterinarian shadow day during week thirteen. Their handout will allow them a space to record what they learn. 

week thirteen: veterinary demonstrations. Students will watch various demonstrations including: how to properly apply bandages, identifying the proper food to feed a sick animal such as a cat or dog and students will watch (not participate in) a demonstration of checking temperature, vital signs and discuss proper suture and shot technique, location and when they might be needed. We will also discuss possible times that these procedures may be necessary for the well being of the animal. This is a good time for students to ask lots of questions and take notes - as this week will help them with the remaining weeks lessons and final project.

week fourteen - eighteen:  handouts, rules for final project and field trip will be discussed in class. Students will need to write them down on their own.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
True Skin Suture Game
Feed Stuff ID quiz game
Kahoot
nearpod

we will be discussing animal agriculture, including but not limited to careers, husbandry, health, cultural significances and more. Please write me a message if you have questions or would like further details. The veterinary demonstrations will show what to expect when you go to the vet! Your child will watch demonstrations of various aspects of animal care, as well as discuss how to take care of a sick animal and what to feed it. If you would prefer your child not complete these activities, that is fine as they are optional, but they will gain the most knowledge and experience if allowed to complete the hands on portions of the class. You know your child best!