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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the transmission of diseases from exotic pets to humans. They research different aspects of particular zoonotic diseases from the perspectives of the animal vector, the parasite, the infected human, and the carrier human. Full Review »
From Maize to Milk: A Barnyard Full of Activities! Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the cultural, historical, and social implications of domesticating animals as pets. They create informative posters of various animals, illustrating their histories as pets. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the dangers of owning and breeding aggressive dogs. They debate whether aggressive dogs should be kept as pets. They write an essay from their point of view about agressive dogs as pets. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe the role of hand washing in prevention of disease transmission, explore various careers in the health field, and describe a health career that is of interest to them, and explain why. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students examine role of the community in managing the problem of pet overpopulation, draw conclusions based on statistical information in the US and NC, and construct their own 'letter to the editor' about the problem and possible solutions. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine the benefits of pet adoption. They explore the responsibilities associated with pet ownership and how to make a good match between pets and potential owners. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a video about the Food and Drug Administration. They research its history and functions. They examine problems facing society today. They compare and contrast these issues with those faced during the Progressive Era. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students compare and contrast veterinarians and doctors. Children observe tools a doctor and a veterinarian may use when examining a patient. They discuss techniques for conducting an initial examination. In groups, students role play a visit to the doctor and to a veterinarian's office. They draw pictures of a pets visiting a veterinarian's office and people in a doctor's office. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students look at owl migration and its impact on the environment and the food chain after reading an article from The New York Times. Students then apply this information to and research different food chain situations for other species of animals. Full Review »
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