This lesson is designed to be an introductory lesson that will cover the signs of a healthy animal, ways to detect unhealthiness and methods to improve animal health. It could be used as an intro unit to animal health in vet science or introductory animal science unit.

one class period

60 Minutes

Standards

California Academic Content Standards

• ELA.8.R.VCD.1.3 Use word meanings within the appropriate context and show ability to verify those meanings by definition, restatement, example, comparison, or contrast.
• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.5 Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis, evaluation, and elaboration.
• ELA.9-10.W.RT.1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary sources.

California's 2008 CTE Standards

• CTE.ANR.FS.5.3 Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems.
• CTE.ANR.FS.9.3 Understand how to organize and structure work individually and in teams for effective performance and attainment of goals.
• CTE.ANR.C.C9.1 Assess the appearance and behavior of a normal, healthy animal.
• CTE.ANR.C.C9.3 Understand the causes and control of common animal diseases.

Related Instructional Objectives (SWBAT...)

• Students to be able to identify the signs of a healthy animal
• Students to be able to assess symptoms and characteristics of unhealthy animals
• Easy methods to maintain good animal health