Vet Emergencies Enrichment Live Group
In this ongoing enrichment class, learners will have the opportunity to explore various vet emergency scenarios up close through discussions, sketches, handouts, and videos.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional. It is suggested to help the learning experience.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
This is an ongoing Veterinary Emergency class that covers various emergency scenarios that can happen to animals. The ongoing 30 lessons will run from September to January. Stay for the duration or jump in at any time. We will learn through scientific observation, art, videos, writing, listening, and discussions. The teacher will provide optional weekly extension activities and extra practice resources including virtual field trips, art activities, sketching, and worksheets. *Please note the dates. We will take off for certain holidays. Day 1 Fractured Students will look at a dog's X-rays. Students will learn what bones are made of. Students will get to color the bones of a dog. Day 2 A Headache That Won't Quit Students will observe a real cat skull up close. Students will learn the anatomy of the cat's skull. Day 3 An Alligator with a Taste for Hot Dogs Students will learn what makes an animal a reptile. Students will learn about reptile care. Day 4 A Moneymaking Iguana Students will learn about reptile care. Students will learn why people keep iguanas as pets. Day 5 A Troublesome Tumor Students will learn what a tumor is. Students will learn what it takes to be a zoo vet. For a complete itinerary, please request though OS email.
Learning Goals
The goal is for students to learn what is required to be a veterinarian and want to pursue that career. Knowing what is involved in emergency cases can help them think through situations they may have to encounter with their own pets.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that there are scenes where the vet is performing surgery. For ex. removal of a leg, preserved skeletons of a cat and rat skull.
Supply List
Students will need drawing pencils and a pad for various sketches. A supply of ink and paper to print off worksheets that will help them learn the parts of the animals we will be studying. There is no need to purchase the book but if the students would like one here are the links. Animal Planet Vet Emergencies 24/7 ISBN 978-0-696-23810-9 https://www.amazon.com/Vet-Emergencies-24-Animal-Planet/dp/0696238101
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
My degree is in Biology. I have taught 4H Vet Science and also done Vet Pet Summer Camps at a local private school. My joy is educating children who are interested in the field of veterinary science.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
