From Airedales to Zebras

Veterinary Science Content StandardsLevel 1: From Airedales to ZebrasGrades 3-5*Project Area Skill refers to the subject matter based skill which youth demonstratein relation to the correlating content standard.*Objectives:Language Arts-1. Reading and Listening for Comprehension: students will apply strategiesand skills to comprehend information that is read, heard, and viewed.Benchmarks: K-4: A,B,C,D; 5-8: A,B,C,DProject Area Skill: The youth will read information and applyit while participating in activities in veterinary science. Theywill learn and utilize new vocabulary as it pertains to the vetindustry and monitor their comprehension of each activity byanswering questions listed at the end of each activity.2. Writing and Speaking for Expression: students will communicateeffectively through speaking and writing.Benchmarks: K-4: A; 5-8: CProject Area Skill: The youth will communicate their findingsin the activity by writing down answers to comprehensivequestions listed at the end of each activity. The youth willutilize communication skills by interviewing a localveterinarian using questions they formulated from the text inthe workbook.3. Literature and Media: students will use literature and media to developan understanding of people, societies and self.Benchmarks: K-4: A; 5-8: AProject Area Skill: The youth will read a book or watch amovie about a veterinarian. They will write down the keypoints of the book or movie they have observed, identify themain animal and person and determine the relationshipbetween them.