Scope and Sequence for 20___-20___ School Year
Instructor:
Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Course Name: Small Animal Management (1/2 to 1 Credit)
Course Requirements: The course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12
Course Description:
To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills,
acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career
opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to
learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested small animals which may
be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs,
and cats.
Resources:
Small Animal Care and Management (3rd edition), Dean M. Warren
Animal Care Technology Training, Denton, TX. complete Veterinarian Assistant Training Series
#4042 Rabbit Production Handbook, Instructional Materials Service, Texas A&M University (http://www.myimsservices.com)
REACH OUT! Educating the Public about People and Animals in Biomedical Research / Public Outreach Training: American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
REACH OUT! Educating the Public about People and Animals in Biomedical Research /Secondary Class Presentation American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Restraint of Animals: Leahy & Barrow; Cornell University
Infovets
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.4c7A
Week 1
130.4c7A
Week 2
130.4c7B,C
Week 3
130.4c7B,C
Week 4
130.4c7D
Week 5
130.4c7E
Week 6
Topic/Unit Title
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to
agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will plan, propose, conduct, and evaluate entrepreneurship; placement;
exploratory; research, either experimental or analytical; improvement; supplementary;
laboratory-based; or other SAE as an experiential learning activity.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to
agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will continue to plan their SAE and make the final arrangements to get
started on their SAE project.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to
agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to a supervised
experience and will design and use a customized record-keeping system for the
individual supervised experience.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to
agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to a supervised
experience and will design and use a customized record-keeping system for the
individual supervised experience.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to
agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well-rounded
experience program in agriculture.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to
agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will produce a challenging approach for a local program of activities in
agriculture.
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
Topic/Unit Title
130.4c1A
The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will explain the domestication and use of small animals
130.4c1A
The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will continue to identify the use of small animals as well as the
domestication of small animals.
130.4c1B
The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will identify the influence of small animals on society.
130.4c1C
The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will describe the importance of the small animal industry.
130.4c1D
The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will describe the obligations and benefits of small animal ownership.
130.4c1E
The student describes the importance of responsible small animal ownership:
The student will discuss the use and services provided by small animals.
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.4c4A,B
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will discuss the physical characteristics for each species studied and list
the breeds or types of each species studied as appropriate.
130.4c4C
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will discuss the habitat, housing, and equipment needs for each species
studied.
130.4c4D
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will compare and contrast nutritional requirements for each species
studied.
130.4c4E
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will explain health maintenance in each species studied, including the
prevention and control of diseases and parasites.
130.4c4F
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will describe and practice common methods of handling each species
studied.
130.4c4G
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will use available laboratory equipment to perform procedures such as
fecal test, blood testing, and basic grooming procedures.
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
Topic/Unit Title
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
130.4c5A
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will identify, describe, and compare career opportunities in small animal
care and management.
130.4c5B
The student knows the care and management requirements for a variety of small
animals:
The student will describe the nature of the work, salaries, and educational
requirements for careers in small animal care.
130.4c6A
The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in
the field of specialty agricultural enterprises.
130.4c6B
The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal
skills, and systems of operation in specialty agricultural enterprises.
130.4c6C
The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal and mechanical safety and
health practices in the workplace.
130.4c6D
The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful employee:
The student will identify employers’ expectations, including appropriate work habits,
ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, and good citizenship skills.
Week 19
Week 20
Week 21
Week 22
Week 23
Week 24
Topic/Unit Title
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
Topic/Unit Title
130.4c2A
The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The student will explain the importance of safe practices when working with small
animals.
130.4c2B
The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The students will identify diseases that can be transmitted from small animals to
humans.
130.4c2C
The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The students will describe methods of preventing the spread of disease.
130.4c2D,E
The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The student will follow guidelines for safety when handling dangerous chemicals and
when working with small animals and demonstrate the proper use of laboratory
equipment.
130.4c2D,E
The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The student will continue to use safety guidelines when handling dangerous chemicals
and when working with small animals in a laboratory setting and demonstrate the
proper use of laboratory equipment.
130.4c2D,E
The student learns the hazards associated with working in the small animal industry:
The student will continue to use safety guidelines when handling dangerous chemicals
and when working with small animals in a laboratory setting and demonstrate the
proper use of laboratory equipment.
Week 25
Week 26
Week 27
Week 28
Week 29
Week 30
Week
Number
TEKS Taught
Topic/Unit Title
130.4c3A
The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will compare and contrast animal rights and animal welfare.
130.4c3B
The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will research important persons, organizations, and groups involved in
the animal rights movement.
130.4c3B
The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will continue to research persons, organizations, and groups involved in
the animal rights movement.
130.4c3C
The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will create a timeline of dates and acts of legislation related to animal
welfare.
130.4c3D
The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will analyze current issues in animal rights and animal welfare.
130.4c3D
The student evaluates current topics in animal rights and animal welfare:
The student will continue to analyze current issues in animal rights and animal
welfare.
Week 31
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Week 33
Week 34
Week 35
Week 36
Revised by: Sarah Danek, Texas A&M University. Copyright © 2013 Texas Education Agency