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K–12 Standards

Animal Science II-Small Animal

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Leadership Development in the Agricultural Education Program

  • 1.00

    Demonstrate leadership qualities through participation in the small animal care instructional program.

    1. 1.01

      Discuss leadership qualities desired by the small animal care industry.

    2. 1.02

      Use public speaking techniques to deliver a speech.

    3. 1.03

      Use Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct an orderly transaction of business.

  • 2.00

    Develop career objectives by implementing a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.

    1. 2.01

      Explore types of SAE programs.

    2. 2.02

      Use an appropriate SAE record system to substantiate SAE activities.

The Small Animal Care Industry.

  • 3.00

    Discuss the importance of the small animal care industry. 

    1. 3.01

      Discuss careers and skills needed for employment in the small animal care industry. 

    2. 3.02

      Discuss medical terminology used by those working in the veterinary phase of the small animal industry.

  • 4.00

    Explore social issues related to working with small animals. 

    1. 4.01

      Summarize animal rights and animal welfare.

    2. 4.02

      Demonstrate safe work habits and techniques used when working with animals.

Anatomy and Physiology

  • 5.00

    Discuss the role of major systems of small animals.

    1. 5.01

      Discuss the role of major body systems of small animals. 

    2. 5.02

      Discuss the ways that disease processes affect major body systems.

  • 6.00

    Examine the role of nutrition in the support of animal life. 

    1. 6.01

      Discuss the nutritional requirements of small animals including deficiency symptoms and functions. 

    2. 6.02

      Distinguish between feeding programs for small animals

Animal Breeds and Basic Management

  • 7.00

    Use information specific to each breed to select the best dog for a given use. 

    1. 7.01

      Discuss the major breeds of dogs.

    2. 7.02

      Use care techniques that improve the well-being of dogs.

  • 8.00

    Use information specific to each breed to select the best cat for a given use.

    1. 8.01

      Discuss the major breeds of cats. 

    2. 8.02

      Use care techniques that improve the well-being of cats.

  • 9.00

    Select the best pocket pet or bird for a given use. 

    1. 9.01

      Discuss the major breeds of pocket pets and birds. 

    2. 9.02

      Use care techniques that improve the well-being of pocket pets and birds. 

  • 10.00

    Select the best fish, amphibian, and reptile for a given use. 

    1. 10.01

      Discuss the major breeds of fish and types of amphibians and reptiles. 

    2. 10.02

      Use care techniques that improve the well-being of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

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Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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