Vet Careers Club (Self-Paced)
This class introduces your child to the various fields of veterinary medicine. Children will learn what a vet's life is like through the stories " I Want to be a Vet by Laura Driscoll" and " I Can Be an Animal Doctor" by Kathryn Lumley.
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
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US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
This class introduces students to veterinary science. Children will learn what the life of a vet is like through the story " I Want to be a Veterinarian by Laura Driscoll". It can be purchased if they desire to. However, it isn't required for this class. After a short reading, we observe and discuss what the veterinarian does at work. I use a story of the life of a vet to explain what being a vet entails. I will cover office personnel, clinic facilities, instruments, and procedures needed to make the animal comfortable when coming to the office. I teach using PPT slides and instructor videos. I also use YouTube videos for specific information and demonstrations. I enjoy teaching children using charts, diagrams, and worksheets. Students may also orally learn parts of various animals by repetition. Students can contact me via Outschool email to communicate any inquiries. Students should have craft tools and coloring utensils for each class session.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the different types of veterinarians.Students will learn vocabulary used by veterinarians.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Domestic and Farm Animal Veterinarians
A visit to a veterinary clinic. What does an initial visit entail for a veterinarian?
What does a farm animal vet do? 3 assignments
Lesson 2:
Farm Animal Vet
Students will learn what it takes to be a farm animal vet. Dealing with farm animals is gratifying and yet smelly, too. 3 assignments
Lesson 3:
Aquatic and Wildlife Veterinarians
What does an aquatic vet do? What does a wildlife vet do? 4 assignments
Lesson 4:
Lab and Professor Veterinarians and Vet Career Day
What does a lab vet do? What does a professor vet do?
What can a child do to become a vet? Students will select which vet they would like to become.
Students may request a certificate of completion! 4 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I may refer to a 2-3 minute video.
Some videos are rather graphic. For ex., the farm vet will show how he has to go through the backend of a cow to examine it if it is pregnant. The vet is accompanied by children on the farm which exemplifies how important this examination is to their livelihood.
I may show images of preserved animals. These may be sensitive issues for young children who may be easily frightened.
Scissors may be used on a worksheet provided. Supervision may be required.
Pre-Requisites
A young child should need some assistance if they are a non-reader. Also, they may need someone to help print the materials. Although activities are optional, I do encourage them to do them.
Supply List
Students need a paper or a sketch pad. They should have craft and coloring tools available.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I Want to be a Veterinarian by Laura Driscoll will be the book I will use to guide the course.
Joined October, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
My degree is in Biology. I have taught 4H Vet Science and Vet Pet Summer Camps at a local private school. My joy is educating children.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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