2. Veterinary Science Student Reference Unit By Lynn Woolever

3. Background My B.S. is from U of A in Veterinary Science I have worked as a Veterinary Technician I teach at Dobson High School in Mesa I teach a Veterinary Science course Two other schools in my district offer Veterinary Science courses

4. Introduction Prepare students to do one of three things: –Enter the U of A Veterinary Science Department –Go to work directly from high school as a Veterinary Technician –Attend a Veterinary Technician trade school

5. Literature Review Student Interest There is a need for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians Jobs are available in these areas There is not one Complete Source for teachers covering the Veterinary Science curriculum

6. Conceptual Framework School To Work Employment Opportunities Community NeedsStudent Interests DemographicsCurriculum Veterinary Science Student Reference Unit Arizona State Standards

7. Methods Talk with Dr. Riggs from the University of Arizona Veterinary Science Department Talk with several Veterinarians in the greater Phoenix Metro Area Choose topics for the curriculum Correlate topics to state standards Write the curriculum

8. Methods Format the curriculum to match the other U of A Student Reference Units Have a committee review the curriculum Check the curriculum for grammar, spelling, and ease of reading Have Agriculture Teachers test pilot parts of the curriculum Allow teachers to start using the curriculum in the classroom

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