When I Grow Up... I Want To Be A Veterinarian

When I Grow Up... I Want To Be A Veterinarian Teacher s Guide 1

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When I Grow Up... I Want To Be A Veterinarian Teacher s Guide Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Summary of the Video... 1 Teacher Preparation... 2 Instructional Notes... 3 Pre-Test... 4 Student Preparation... 4 Introducing the Video... 4 Student Objectives... 5 View the Video... 5 FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES Discussion Questions... 6 Blackline Masters Activities... 8 Extended Learning Activities... 9 Answer Key... 10 Script of Narration... This video is closed captioned The purchase of this video program entitles the user to the right to reproduce or duplicate, in whole or in part, this teacher's guide and the blackline master handouts that accompany it for the purpose of teaching in conjunction with this video, When I Grow Up... I Want To Be A Veterinarian. This right is restricted only for use with this video program. Any reproduction or duplication in whole or in part of this guide and the blackline master handouts for any purpose other than for use with this video program is prohibited. 4

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When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Veterinarian Grades 1-4 Viewing Time: 14 minutes INTRODUCTION Teaching young children about specific careers benefits them in several ways. First, it unravels the mystery of what adults do during the day. Second, it increases their awareness of how communities function. Third, perhaps most importantly, it helps them make the connection between what they are studying in school and their dreams for the future. The ultimate purpose of this program is to help motivate children to do well in school, to make the connection between present actions and future results, and to illustrate how the members of a community work together to create a productive society. SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Veterinarian goes beyond the waiting room of an animal hospital to inside the cages of a zoo and under the water of an aquarium in order to show and tell what skills are needed by veterinarians. Through narration, interviews, and dramatization, students get an inside look at the careers of veterinarians and quickly find out not only what it takes to keep our family pets healthy, but also what makes it possible for us to see our favorite animals, like lions, tigers, and whales, up close. This program begins with a brief definition of what a veterinarian is and discusses some of the different skills they use on the job every day, including teamwork, math, and writing. The importance of children caring about animals, nature, and the environment is also stressed. A veterinarian then discusses how she feels about her job; similarities are shown between differ- 6

ent tools veterinarians use to make and keep animals healthy. Some of these tools are a lot like those a family doctor uses to keep and make us healthy. By assisting Dr. Gia Gallegos, D.V.M., with his dog, Rocky s, six-month wellness exam, eight-year-old Matthew experiences firsthand what skills and knowledge are necessary to become a veterinarian. Along with Dr. Gia, other veterinarians show and tell about the importance of science in determining what s wrong with an animal, why good math skills are necessary to help animals get better, and the role good writing skills play in keeping animals healthy. Throughout the video, veterinarians also talk about teamwork, the responsibility of taking care of pets, and why it s so important to wash your hands after you touch an animal. Terms including environment, germ, and anatomy are also defined. While discussing the necessary steps to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Gia and Matthew are interrupted with an emergency situation - a dog having trouble breathing. Matthew s teamwork and communication skills are put to the test. After helping save the dog s life, all of the skills in being and becoming a veterinarian are recapped as Matthew explains to Dr. Gia what skills it takes to become a veterinarian. By the end of the day, Matthew has a good headstart to becoming a veterinarian when he grows up! TEACHER PREPARATION View the videotape and review this teacher s guide and blackline masters. Duplicate in sufficient quantities the blackline masters you intend to use. The presentation and activities are intended to inspire discussion about different skills needed to become a 7

veterinarian, as well as teach basic health and safety practices around animals. The environment of your facility will impact how you choose to present the program; feel free to tailor any part of it to the needs and perspective of your students. Even though this program concentrates on the different skills and requirements necessary to being and becoming a veterinarian, all animal hospitals are unique. You may want to take the time and familiarize yourself with your community animal hospitals and ask their opinions about what skills and requirements are needed to become veterinarians. This is also the opportune time to ask them for additional information concerning pet care and health issues, targeting the age group of your students. INSTRUCTIONAL NOTES Before presenting this lesson to your students, we suggest that you preview the video and review this guide and the accompanying blackline master activities in order to familiarize yourself with the content. As you review the materials presented in this guide, you may find it necessary to make some changes, additions, or deletions to meet the specific needs of your class. We encourage you to do so, for only by tailoring this program to your class will they obtain the maximum benefits afforded by the materials. It is also suggested that the video presentation take place before the entire group under your supervision. The lesson activities grow out of the context of the video; therefore, the presentation should be a common experience for all students. 8

PRE-TEST Prior to students viewing the video, distribute Blackline Master #1: Pre-Test. After the pre-test is complete, correct the test in class to assess what the students know about the career of veterinarians. The results of this assessment tool may be contrasted with those of Blackline Master #6: Post-Test, to be administered after the lesson is complete, in order to gauge student comprehension of the objectives. STUDENT PREPARATION Ask the class to show, with a raise of hands, who has ever taken a pet to see the veterinarian. What is the job of a veterinarian? Where do they work? How do we know who they are? What do they wear? Explain to the class that not only do veterinarians make and help keep animals healthy, but they also make it possible for us to see some of our favorite animals up close at the zoo or aquarium. Ask the children what skills a veterinarian might need to make and keep animals healthy. Do they need good math skills to figure out how much an animal should eat? How could science skills be important to veterinarians? How do you think they use writing skills? Do you think teamwork is important? Why would it be important for veterinarians to wash their hands before and after they touch an animal? Tell the class they are about to watch a program that will help them answer all of these questions. INTRODUCING THE VIDEO Ask students, Who thinks he or she would like to be a veterinarian someday? Do you think there are some things you can do right now to start preparing to become a veterinarian? Then tell the students that you 9

are about to watch a video that is going to show and tell them how they can start preparing to become a veterinarian when they grow up. STUDENT OBJECTIVES After viewing the video and participating in the follow-up activities, students should be able to: * Describe a veterinarian s job. * Explain what makes up the environment. * Define anatomy. * Discuss how an animal s anatomy is like our own. * List different skills a person needs to become a veterinarian. * Define germ. * Discuss why math skills are so important to a veterinarian. * Explain why it s important for veterinarians to have good science skills. * Give examples of some skills they are learning in school that veterinarians use in their jobs everyday. * Describe what they should do after they play with a pet an animal. * Explain why the Humane Society or animal shelter is a good place to get a pet. * List examples of what they can do now to start preparing for a career as a veterinarian. VIEW THE VIDEO Viewing time: 14 minutes 10

FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Use the following discussion questions to prompt further examination after viewing the video presentation. 1. What are some skills you are learning in school that veterinarians use in their career everyday? (Skills include reading, writing, math, science, communication, preparation, and teamwork.) 2. Why are writing skills so important? (So veterinarians can keep track of the health of the animal. If another veterinarian works with the same animal, he or she will be able to read and understand what the records say about the animal.) 3. Can you give examples of how veterinarians use reading, writing, math, and science skills on the job? (Reading: Veterinarians read charts to learn about an animal s health. Reading also helps veterinarians learn about different animals, what they eat and how big they are, and where they live. Writing: Veterinarians write down the information gained from examining an animal. If an animal is sick, a veterinarian will write out what medication to give so the animal will get healthy. Math: Veterinarians have to figure out how much to feed an animal. They use scales to find how much an animal weighs and then calculate how much medicine to give them based on their body weight. Science: Veterinarians use science skills to help figure out what s wrong with an animal. Science helps veterinarians figure out what medications to use to help an animal get well.) 4. What are some different things you can do to keep your pet healthy? 11

(Feed him or her at the same time everyday. Use the same amount of food. Make sure the pet gets plenty of exercise. Get regular care from your veterinarian.) 5. What is environment? (The environment is everything that makes up our surroundings and affects our ability to live on earth, such as the air we breathe, the water that makes up most of the earth s surface, and the plants and animals around us.) 6. What are some examples of veterinarians using teamwork in their jobs, and you using teamwork in your classroom? (Veterinarians: Working together feeding the whales, helping an animal stay still during an examination, cleaning the animals and their cages, and examining an animal. Students: Not talking while someone else is talking, sharing school supplies, paying attention, playing team sports, and being nice to each other.) 7. Why is it important to wash your hands after you play with or pet and animal? (After you play with an animal, your hands have germs on them and germs can make you sick. Washing your hands helps gets rid of germs.) 8. What is anatomy? (Anatomy is the body of a person, plant, or animal.) 9. How is the anatomy of many animals like our own anatomy? (Just like us, many animals have a brain, spinal cord, lungs, a heart, legs, feet, eyes, etc.) 10. What are some things you can do right now to start preparing to become a veterinarian? 12

(A student can prepare by working hard at reading, writing, math, and science; by taking good care of their own pets; by going to the library and learning about different animals; by researching veterinarians at the library and on the Internet; by being respectful/ nice to other people; and by always trying their hardest.) BLACKLINE MASTER ACTIVITIES 1. Distribute Blackline Master #2: The Environment and Blackline Master #3: Matching Game. In Blackline Master #2, students will choose the best answer to describe the environment. Blackline Master #3 asks students draw a line from the word description to the matching picture. 2. Distribute Blackline Master #4: Veterinarians Skills. Students are asked to circle four or more skills that veterinarians use in their jobs. This exercise will help reinforce the fundamental skills mentioned though out the video. Discuss the findings with students and ask for them to give an example of how they use these same skills in school everyday. 3. Distribute Blackline Master #5: The Anatomy. Students will first choose the best words to complete the definition of anatomy. Then, from the list provided, students are asked to circle all of the words that are part of the animals anatomy. And, finally, students should fill in the missing letters to complete each part of the anatomy. This can be done as an individual exercise or as a group. This exercise will emphasize what anatomy means and will emphasize the likeness between an animals anatomy and our own anatomy. 13

4. Distribute Blackline Master #6: Post-Test. The posttest is comprised of questions from the pre-test, the follow up discussion questions, and the blackline master activities. The results of the assessment tool may be contrasted with the results of Blackline Master #1: Pre-Test to gauge student comprehension of the objectives before and after the administration of the lesson. EXTENDED LEARNING ACTIVITIES The following activities extend the objectives beyond the bare essentials. 1. Arrange a field trip to a local animal hospital, zoo, or aquarium. Call your local animal hospital, zoo, or aquarium and ask to speak to one of the veterinarians or public relations people about giving your students a tour of the facility. 2. Invite a veterinarian to come to the classroom and share his or her experiences. Ask him or her to emphasize what he or she studied in school, and how subjects like math and science affect his or her daily job duties. 3. Ask students to write a short story describing their favorite pet and how that pet lives, what it eats, and how to take care of it. 4. Have students work individually or in small groups. Contact your local humane society or animal shelter to find out about the different types of animals available for pet adoption. Have the students write out a list of the types of animals, the procedures that are necessary to adopt a pet, phone numbers and the name of a contact person, and addresses of where the animals are located. Post the list on the bulletin board in your homeroom and around your school. 14

ANSWER KEY Blackline Master #1: Pre-Test 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. F 10. T Blackline Master #2: The Environment F. surroundings C. earth E. air A. water B. plants D. animals Blackline Master #3: Matching Game 1. E 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B Blackline Master #4: Veterinarians Skills 1. Science 2. Communication 3. Writing 4. Math 5. Teamwork Blackline Master #5: The Anatomy 1. A. person B. plant C. animal 15

2. A. leg C. brain D. heart and lungs E. spinal cord G. feet 2. brain 1. spinal cord 5. heart and lungs Blackline Master #6: Post-Test 1. math, science, writing, reading, teamwork 2. The environment is everything that makes up our b. surroundings and affects our ability to live on earth. Such as the air we breathe, the water that covers most of the earth s surface, and the plants and animals around us. 3. True; Math skills are very important to veterinarians. 4. False; Veterinarians need to have good science skills. 5. True; The animal shelter or humane society is a great place to get a pet. 6. True; Anatomy is the body of a person, plant, or animal. 7. It is important to always wash your hands after you pet or play with an animal to get rid of any germs, because germs can make people sick. 8. Veterinarians work as a team when they feed the animals, examine animals, and work on an animal to make it well again. 9. It is important for veterinarians to have good writing skills so they can keep records on the health of an animal, as other veterinarians need to be able to read the reports about an animal, and because veterinarians have to communicate with other people about the health of the animals. 10. I can start preparing now by trying my hardest in all of my subjects, especially math and science, by going to the library and learning about different animals and their environments, by working well with other people, and by taking good care of my pet(s) at home. 16 3. leg 4. feet

WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A VETERINARIAN Script of Narration Dr. Annelisa Kilbourn: My job here as a veterinarian at the aquarium is to make sure all the animals are healthy and well taken care of. That includes treating them if they re sick and making sure they eat right. Dr. Tom Meehan: A veterinarian is someone who practices medicine that is does the medical care of animals. In the zoo, we work on birds. We work on reptiles, mammals. We work on fish. Dr. Annelisa Kilbourn: You have to actually be able to look at the animals and determine what s going on because they can t tell you what s wrong with them. Dr. Tom Meehan: I think what most important is that we care for the animals, but we should care about the animals too. It s very important that children from the earliest of age, develop caring attitudes about animals and nature. The environment that all of us live in. Narration: Do you know what environment means? The environment is something you are very familiar with. It s everything that makes up our surroundings and affects our ability to live on earth such as the air we breath, the water that covers most of the earth s surface, and the plants and animals around us. Since some animals environments are very different from our own, like a shark, turtle, or a whale, veterinarians have to use special equipment so they can breath and stay warm in this environment. Dr. Annelisa Kilbourn: To do anything here with any of the animals we need a good team. Some of the whales weigh several thousand pounds, so to be able to even look in their mouth and make sure their teeth are healthy or anything like that we need a team of people. Narration: Besides teamwork, another important skill veterinarian s use when working with animals is math. Dr. Annelisa Kilbourn: Math skills are extremely important in my job. we use them everyday. We need to know how much medicine to give to an animal if it isn t feeling good. We need to know how much they need to eat. Dr. Tom Meehan: Writing skills are very important. We have to write medical records. We have to write reports. We have to communicate with a vari- 17

ety of people about the care of our animals Narration: Veterinarians work with all kinds on animals and in many different environments. Some work with animals at the aquarium, in zoos, or even from this building the animal hospital. Have you ever wondered what it s like to be a veterinarian? Dr. Gia Gallegos: I love my job. I have the best job in the world as far as I m concerned. I love going to work everyday, working with animals, working with my staff, it s a wonderful job. Narration: A lot of the same equipment doctors use to keep us healthy, veterinarians use to make our pets healthy. This one takes pictures of the inside of your pet. This machine monitors your pet s heart rate. And veterinarians use this special machine to look inside of a mother whale to check on the health of her baby. And just like doctors, veterinarians have many patients. Matthew: Hi. My name is Matthew and I m eight and this is my dog Rocky he s three. The reason I m here today is for Rocky s wellness exam. And to learn how to become a veterinarian when I grow up. Dr. Gia Gallegos: What I thought we would do here today Matthew, is do Rocky s wellness exam. And you can assist me. And while we re doing this you can ask me any questions. How does that sound? Matthew: OK. Dr. Gia Gallegos: Great, do you have any questions before we start? Matthew: How old were you when you wanted to become a veterinarian? Dr. Gia Gallegos: Oh gosh, wow. I wanted to be a veterinarian since the time I was a very little girl. Since I can remember since I could say Blue, my first cat s name. Matthew, are you studying animals in school right now? Matthew: Yes, in science class. Dr. Gia Gallegos: That s great. That s how I got started learning about animals is in science class in school. And when I wasn t learning about animals in science class, I was at the library learning about them from books. I wanted to learn as much about all the different birds, fish, and mammals as I could. What they ate, what environments they lived in, and how big they were. 18

Narration: Science, is another very important subject for veterinarians to know. Veterinarians use science to figure out what s wrong with their patients and to determine what medications to use to make their patients feel better. Many of the same tools that you have in your classroom to help you learn about science like microscopes and scales veterinarians use to help their patients stay healthy. Matthew, who takes care of Rocky the most? Matthew: I do. That s great. What kind of dog is Rocky? Matthew: He s a Corgie. Gia: Wow. He s a beautiful dog. Where did you get Rocky? Matthew: We adopted him from a pound. My mom believes that adopting a dog from the pound is a great way to have a pet. Gia: I agree. There are so many homeless animals that need homes. I think getting your dog from the pound is a great way to get a pet. When does Rocky get fed? Matthew: In the morning and at night. That s perfect. That s just right. How much exercise does Rocky get? Matthew: Well I walk him in the morning. My brother walks him when he gets home for lunch. And I walk him when I get home from school. That s very good. Dogs need exercise just like people. Just like you and I. Well, it sounds like you re doing a real good job with Rocky. The next thing we re going to do is we re going to give Rocky his physical exam. We re going to check his eyes, ears, nose, mouth and his whole body. But before we do that, we re going to wash our hands so they re as germ-free as possible. Narration: Do you know what a germ is? A germ is something very tiny that 19

causes a disease. Germs are so tiny that you can t see them without the use of a very powerful microscope. Germs exist in several shapes and are sometimes the cause of many diseases. And germs can make people and animals sick. That s why it always important to wash you hands, because the fewer germs you have on them, the less chance you have of getting sick or making someone around you sick. Dr. Tom Meehan: There are diseases that can be shared between humans and animals. Sometimes we see the apes here get colds from us. Those types of illnesses, exist in a lot of different animals. So it s important to wash your hands between contacting animals and after petting any animal. Go ahead and put these two parts in your ears. And hold onto this part. And go ahead and put your stethoscope right here so you can listen to Rocky s heart. Matthew, put your stethoscope right here. Narration: A stethoscope makes it easier for the veterinarian to hear your pet s heartbeat. You may recognize it from a visit to your family doctor. A good healthy beat like this (pause) tells the veterinarian that Rocky s heart is fine. Sounds like a nice strong heart. OK, great. And if you can hand me my chart over there, Matthew, we ll write down that Rocky has a nice strong heart. Now we re going to check Rocky s eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Matthew: What are we looking for? Gia: We re looking for anything abnormal. Any redness any swelling anything that might be a sign that Rocky isn t well, and we have to do that for Rocky s entire anatomy. Narration: Do you know what anatomy means? Anatomy is the body of a person, plant or animal. The anatomy of many animals, is a lot like our own anatomy. Just like us, many animals have a brain a spinal cord lungs and a heart. When a veterinarian gives an animal a physical exam, it s very important that he or she knows a lot about that animal s anatomy. Rocky s ears look great. We want to look at the teeth and make sure they re white and shiny and it doesn t look like we have any cavities. And we re going to check his eyes to make sure his 20

eyes are nice and clear great. We re going to check his legs. Look at his paws. Make sure his nails aren t to long. Very good. Narration: Besides dogs, veterinarians have many different kinds of patients including tigers, giraffes, turtles, orangutans, polar bears, elephants, fish, and just about every other animal known. Well, it looks like Rocky is in great shape. I m just going to make a few notes on his record here about the things that we saw today. Did you have any other questions? Matthew: How did you become a veterinarian? Dr. Gia Well, it s like I was saying earlier. It starts in school. You really always have to try your hardest. Especially in grade school. I really first started trying to become a veterinarian there learning about science and math and reading and writing. Narration: Once you complete grade school, the next step in becoming a veterinarian is high school. After you graduate high school, you have four years of college. And finally, to become a doctor of veterinarian medicine, you have to go to a special college for another four years. So all together, Matthew, it s eight years of college to become a veterinarian. It s really a lot of hard work, but it s really worth it. Shannon: Excuse me Dr. Gia. Gia: Yes Shannon. * Mr. Sam Shepard just called and his dog Barney is having tremendous difficult breathing. So I told him to come right over. This is the information he gave me and his chart. OK, very, very good. Thank you Shannon. Let s get ready. Matthew, would you like to prep with us? Matthew: Sure. OK, let s go. Good boy, Barney, good boy. Let s see, what do we got going on over here. OK, I think we re going to need to look in his mouth. I ve got the laryngoscope. Shannon can you open. Matthew, keep him from wiggling. Oh gosh, I think I see the problem here. Matthew, can you come over here and hand me those forceps. Thank you. OK, here s the trouble! Oh, OK, wow, look at that! No 21

wonder you couldn t breath so well Barney. Oh my goodness. Let s take a look at you, are you OK? Oh you re breathing a lot better. Young Girl: Barney! When I get to send an animal home who came in sick and is now feeling better, it s the best feeling in the world. It s the most wonderful part of my job. Boy it seems like Barney is feeling a lot better now. Young Girl: So why was it so hard for Barney to breath? Well it looked like Barney chewed up one of his toys a little too small and got it stuck in his throat. I m going to give you a toy that s a little bit harder to chew, a little more indestructible. Young Girl: Thanks. You re welcome. So Matthew, after giving Rocky his wellness exam and saving another dog s life today what do you think it takes to become a veterinarian? Matthew: Well, science is really important. And you have to know about all different kinds of animals and their environment. Math is really important because it helps you determine if an animal s healthy. Matthew: Math also comes in handy to figure out how much medicine to give a patient. It s also important to have really good reading and writing skills so you can learn about your patients and tell other people about them. And most importantly, it s never to early to begin to prepare. Well that s right. You re off to a really good start, Matthew, and remember, one of the best places to start is with taking care of your own pet. Learning how to feed him. Walk him. Taking care of him. Knowing if he s sick or well. And asking your mom to call me if there s any problems. That s really important. Narration: What are some things you can do right now to start preparing to become a veterinarian? 22

Matthew: Come on Rocky, let s go home. Narration: Are there skills that you re learning in school, that veterinarians use in their job everyday? Matthew: Thanks for all of your help, Dr. Gia. It was my pleasure, Matthew. Narration: Veterinarians are very important people in our community. Not only do they make it possible for us to see some of our favorite animals up close, but they keep and make our family pets healthy as well. What do you want to be, when you grow up? 23

1 Name When I Grow Up...I want to be a Veterinarian catalog # 1889 PRE-TEST Directions: Mark each statement true or false. 1. A veterinarian is someone who keeps animals healthy. 2. Veterinarians do not use science skills. 3. Teamwork is a big part of being a veterinarian. 4. Only fish live in the environment. 5. I m to young to start preparing to become a veterinarian. 6. It s important for veterinarians to have good writing skills. 7. Math skills are very important to veterinarians. 8. The environment is everything around us. 9. Whales are too big for veterinarians to keep healthy. 10. Anatomy is the body of a person, plant, or animal. 2000 Wishing Well Productions, Inc. Distributed by AGC/United Learning All rights to print materials cleared for classroom duplication and distribution.. 1560 Sherman Av., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 www.agcunitedlearning.com 1-800-323-9084

2 Name When I Grow Up...I want to be a Veterinarian catalog # 1889 The Environment Directions: From the list of words below, fill in the blanks to describe environment. The environment is everything that makes up our and affects or ability to live on, such as the we breathe, the that covers most of the earth s surface, and the and around us. c. earth f. surroundings b. plants a. water e. air d. animals 2000 Wishing Well Productions, Inc. Distributed by AGC/United Learning All rights to print materials cleared for classroom duplication and distribution. 1560 Sherman Av., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 www.agcunitedlearning.com 1-800-323-9084

3 Name When I Grow Up...I want to be a Veterinarian catalog # 1889 Matching Game Directions: Draw a line from the word description to the matching picture. 1. Veterinarian A. 2. Anatomy B. 3. Germ C. 4. Heartbeat D. 5. Environment E. 2000 Wishing Well Productions, Inc. Distributed by AGC/United Learning All rights to print materials cleared for classroom duplication and distribution.. 1560 Sherman Av., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 www.agcunitedlearning.com 1-800-323-9084

4 Name When I Grow Up...I want to be a Veterinarian catalog # 1889 Veterinarians Skills Directions: from the following list, circle four skills veterinarians use on the job. 1. Science 2. Knitting 3. Communication 4. Writing 5. Golfing 6. Dancing 7. Math 8. Wood carving 9. Juggling 10. Teamwork 2000 Wishing Well Productions, Inc. Distributed by AGC/United Learning All rights to print materials cleared for classroom duplication and distribution. 1560 Sherman Av., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 www.agcunitedlearning.com 1-800-323-9084

5 Name The Anatomy When I Grow Up...I want to be a Veterinarian catalog # 1889 Directions: Complete the definition of anatomy. Anatomy is the body of a,, or. A. person B. football C. plant D. animal Directions: Circle all of the words that are part of the animals anatomy. Then fill in the blanks with the words you have chosen next to the correct part of the animals anatomy. A. leg B. pizza 2. a 1. s _ c _ C. brain D. heart and lungs E. spinal cord F. boat G. feet 3. g 4. e _ 5. _ and _ 2000 Wishing Well Productions, Inc. Distributed by AGC/United Learning All rights to print materials cleared for classroom duplication and distribution.. 1560 Sherman Av., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 www.agcunitedlearning.com 1-800-323-9084

6 Name When I Grow Up...I want to be a Veterinarian catalog # 1889 POST-TEST 1. List three subjects that you are learning in school right now that veterinarians use in their jobs. 1. 2. 3. 2. Directions: From the list of words, complete the definition of environment. The environment is everything that makes up our and affects are ability to live on, such as the we breathe, the that covers most of the earth s surface, and the and animals around us. a. plants b. surroundings c. sea plane d. animals e. water f. air g. moon h. earth Directions: For numbers 3 through 6, mark each statement true or false. 3. Good math skills are very important for veterinarians to have. 4. Veterinarians do not need to have good science skills. 5. An animal shelter or the humane society is a great place to get a pet. 6. Anatomy is the body of a person, plant, or animal. Directions: In the space provided answer each of the following questions. 7. Why is it important to always wash your hands after you pet or play with an animal? 8. Give one example of how veterinarians work as a team. 9. Why is it important for veterinarians to have good writing skills? 10. What are some things you can do right now to start preparing to become a veterinarian? 2000 Wishing Well Productions, Inc. Distributed by AGC/United Learning All rights to print materials cleared for classroom duplication and distribution. 1560 Sherman Av., Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 www.agcunitedlearning.com 1-800-323-9084