1. ANIMAL CARE

3. CAGE CARDS WHAT ARE THEY? Cards that are placed visibly on a specific enclosure that contains essential care information to those who are providing care

4. CAGE CARDS Blank cards containing only handwritten scribbles convey a haphazard, unprofessional appearance. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD CAGE CARD Professional Uniform Simple yet Attractive Enough Room for Vital Information No Handwritten scribbles: haphazard

5. ACTIVITY: WHY, HOW Directions: 1. Grab 2 Post It Notes 2. Write an answer to the questions Why do we need enclosure cards? How are they useful?

6. ACTIVITY: WHY, HOW DEBRIEF Share and Record

7. ACTIVITY: WHAT IS ON THEM? Directions:Count off by 5 Students go to station and wait for instruction Compile a list of information that is on your specific enclosure card, write the answers on the flip chart ( 3 minute rotation) What is on it? Good Characteristics for our arrangement Could be utilized better for our lab

8. CREATE YOUR OWN CAGE CARD & CARE CHECKLIST

9. CAGE CARD REQUIREMENTS Animal Name Owner Name Animal Sex Identification Number Weight Species Breed Color and Markings Feeding Instructions Care Instructions: Daily and Weekly Bar Code to Records/ More Detail