Animal Science II: It's raining cats and dogs!
Course Overview:
Students in this class want to expand their knowledge of animals from Animal Science I. This class specializes in careers, nutrition, breeding, and care of pocket pets, reptiles, amphibians, dogs, and cats. This class is set up like a business where students will create an entrepreneurship with their classmates. Projects included in the entrepreneurship include a weekly Breed ID (225 animals), at least one field trip, multiple career-related guest speakers, a 30-hour out-of-class SAE, and a model to look like their "ideal" entrepreneurship.
Students in this class want to expand their knowledge of animals from Animal Science I. This class specializes in careers, nutrition, breeding, and care of pocket pets, reptiles, amphibians, dogs, and cats. This class is set up like a business where students will create an entrepreneurship with their classmates. Projects included in the entrepreneurship include a weekly Breed ID (225 animals), at least one field trip, multiple career-related guest speakers, a 30-hour out-of-class SAE, and a model to look like their "ideal" entrepreneurship.
Animal Shout-out!
Meet Nut, was born April 5, 2016. It has taken some time, but Nut has become a loveable little fella. He'll make cute noises for food and when he gets his back scratched.
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Meet Tater Tot aka "Tot. Born December 24, 2017 and given to our class early February 2018. He is still coming out of his shell but so far is very friendly and sweet.
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Meet Nibbles, given to us early 2015 he's become apart of our family. Shy, but cute, he loves to take raisins out of your hand and "nibble on them".
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Meet Bucky, sister to Pepper. She was born in April 2015. Very moody and feisty at times she can still be a loving rabbit.
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Meet Pepper, brother to Bucky. He was born in April 2015, they are brother and sister. Pepper is the sweetest guy you'll ever meet.
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R.I.P.
Pugsly was the class pet from 2015-2018. He was a sweet and sociable guinea pig that everyone loved.
Animal Science II Course Announcements:
EDMODO: Non-Honors (axbg5i); Honors (ktgjn2)
Breed ID:
Each week students will investigate small animal breeds. They will learn the common and scientific name, and identify characteristics of each breed. Every third Monday they are tested on small animal breeds. Each of the quizzes will be cumulative. Students are allowed to use their breed ID notes on all but the last quiz.
Portfolios:
A compilation of 3-weeks worth of work. Due dates are as follows: 2/16, 3/9, 3/29, 4/27, & 5/18.
Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE):
SAE is a major component of the class. As a class we will discuss, in detail, the components of the project, but you need to familiarize yourself with the weekly requirements. Due dates are as follows: 2/23, 3/16, & 5/25.
Field Trips:
Each semester we will take at least one field trip. In addition, you will need to have their field trip form filled out by your parents and teachers in order to attend. Field trip forms are due Wednesday, 1/31.
Where: Carolina Tiger Rescue (https://carolinatigerrescue.org/)
When: Thursday, 3/22 (All Day!)
Cost: $30/person
Lunch: Will stop on the way back (bring $$ for that)
Guest Speaker(s):
A variety of guest speakers will speak to the class on topics pertaining to small animals and the curriculum they will learn throughout the semester.
Breed ID:
Each week students will investigate small animal breeds. They will learn the common and scientific name, and identify characteristics of each breed. Every third Monday they are tested on small animal breeds. Each of the quizzes will be cumulative. Students are allowed to use their breed ID notes on all but the last quiz.
Portfolios:
A compilation of 3-weeks worth of work. Due dates are as follows: 2/16, 3/9, 3/29, 4/27, & 5/18.
Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE):
SAE is a major component of the class. As a class we will discuss, in detail, the components of the project, but you need to familiarize yourself with the weekly requirements. Due dates are as follows: 2/23, 3/16, & 5/25.
Field Trips:
Each semester we will take at least one field trip. In addition, you will need to have their field trip form filled out by your parents and teachers in order to attend. Field trip forms are due Wednesday, 1/31.
Where: Carolina Tiger Rescue (https://carolinatigerrescue.org/)
When: Thursday, 3/22 (All Day!)
Cost: $30/person
Lunch: Will stop on the way back (bring $$ for that)
Guest Speaker(s):
A variety of guest speakers will speak to the class on topics pertaining to small animals and the curriculum they will learn throughout the semester.
Class Syllabus
| Animal Science II Syllabus |
SAE Project
| Level 2 SAE Project |
| SAE - More than one class |
Agricultural Symposium
| ag_symposium_information.doc |
Vet Assisting Class - Application
| Class Application |
Honors Projects
Small Animal Care Facility Paper AND Presentation - Wednesday, 3/14
Advanced Animal Research - Wednesday, 5/16
- Hours - Wednesday, 3/7
Advanced Animal Research - Wednesday, 5/16
- Selection - Wednesday, 4/18
- Outline - Wednesday, 5/2
- Rough Draft - Wednesday, 5/9
| Small Animal Care Facility Paper |
| Newspaper Article |
| Advanced Animal Research |