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K–12 Standards

Small Animal Care 1 (8083)

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Small Animal Care 1 (8083)SAC1

  • A

    Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities SAC1.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate creativity and innovation.SAC1.1.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.SAC1.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.SAC1.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate integrity.SAC1.1.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate work ethic.SAC1.1.5

  • B

    Demonstrating Interpersonal SkillsSAC1.2

    1. 6

      Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.SAC1.2.6

    2. 7

      Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.SAC1.2.7

    3. 8

      Demonstrate respect for diversity.SAC1.2.8

    4. 9

      Demonstrate customer service skills.SAC1.2.9

    5. 10

      Collaborate with team members.SAC1.2.10

  • C

    Demonstrating Professional CompetenciesSAC1.3

    1. 11

      Demonstrate big-picture thinking.SAC1.3.11

    2. 12

      Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.SAC1.3.12

    3. 13

      Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.SAC1.3.13

    4. 14

      Manage time and resources.SAC1.3.14

    5. 15

      Demonstrate information-literacy skills.SAC1.3.15

    6. 16

      Demonstrate an understanding of information security.SAC1.3.16

    7. 17

      Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.SAC1.3.17

    8. 18

      Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.SAC1.3.18

    9. 19

      Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.SAC1.3.19

    10. 20

      Demonstrate professionalism.SAC1.3.20

    11. 21

      Demonstrate reading and writing skills.SAC1.3.21

    12. 22

      Demonstrate workplace safety.SAC1.3.22

  • D

    Examining All Aspects of an IndustrySAC1.4

    1. 23

      Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.SAC1.4.23

    2. 24

      Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.SAC1.4.24

    3. 25

      Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.SAC1.4.25

    4. 26

      Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.SAC1.4.26

    5. 27

      Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.SAC1.4.27

    6. 28

      Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.SAC1.4.28

    7. 29

      Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.SAC1.4.29

    8. 30

      Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.SAC1.4.30

  • E

    Addressing Elements of Student Life SAC1.5

    1. 31

      Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.SAC1.5.31

    2. 32

      Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.SAC1.5.32

    3. 33

      Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.SAC1.5.33

    4. 34

      Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.SAC1.5.34

  • F

    Exploring Work-Based LearningSAC1.6

    1. 35

      Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.SAC1.6.35

    2. 36

      Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.SAC1.6.36

    3. 37

      Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.SAC1.6.37

    4. 38

      Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.SAC1.6.38

  • G

    Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFASAC1.7

    1. 39

      Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.SAC1.7.39

    2. 40

      Participate in an SAE.SAC1.7.40

    3. 41

      Identify the benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.SAC1.7.41

    4. 42

      Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.SAC1.7.42

    5. 43

      Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.SAC1.7.43

  • H

    Practicing Leadership SkillsSAC1.8

    1. 44

      Use parliamentary procedure.SAC1.8.44

    2. 45

      Deliver a speech or presentation.SAC1.8.45

    3. 46

      Participate in a committee meeting.SAC1.8.46

    4. 47

      Participate in an FFA community service project.SAC1.8.47

  • I

    Exploring the Small Animal Care IndustrySAC1.9

    1. 48

      Examine the roles of pets throughout history.SAC1.9.48

    2. 49

      Describe career opportunities in the small animal care industry.SAC1.9.49

    3. 50

      Distinguish between animal welfare and animal rights.SAC1.9.50

  • J

    Exploring Safety and Handling in the Small Animal IndustrySAC1.10

    1. 51

      Identify animal handling and restraint hazards related to working in the small animal care industry.SAC1.10.51

    2. 52

      Follow safety procedures in the small animal care industry.SAC1.10.52

    3. 53

      Explain how to safely approach and interact with an animal.SAC1.10.53

    4. 54

      Demonstrate respect for and safe treatment of animals.SAC1.10.54

  • K

    Caring for and Managing CatsSAC1.11

    1. 55

      Identify the characteristics of cats.SAC1.11.55

    2. 56

      Identify common breeds of cats.SAC1.11.56

    3. 57

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a cat.SAC1.11.57

    4. 58

      Describe the nutritional requirements of cats.SAC1.11.58

    5. 59

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of cats.SAC1.11.59

    6. 60

      Care for a cat.SAC1.11.60

    7. 61

      Explain the feline reproductive system.SAC1.11.61

    8. 62

      Identify the developmental stages of a cat’s life cycle.SAC1.11.62

    9. 63

      Describe the care of a litter.SAC1.11.63

    10. 64

      Explain how to maintain a healthy cat.SAC1.11.64

  • L

    Caring for and Managing DogsSAC1.12

    1. 65

      Identify the characteristics of dogs.SAC1.12.65

    2. 66

      Identify common breeds of dogs.SAC1.12.66

    3. 67

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a dog.SAC1.12.67

    4. 68

      Describe the nutritional requirements of dogs.SAC1.12.68

    5. 69

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of dogs.SAC1.12.69

    6. 70

      Care for a dog.SAC1.12.70

    7. 71

      Explain canine reproduction.SAC1.12.71

    8. 72

      Identify the developmental stages of a dog’s life cycle.SAC1.12.72

    9. 73

      Describe the care of a litter.SAC1.12.73

    10. 74

      Explain how to maintain a healthy dog.SAC1.12.74

  • M

    Caring for and Managing RabbitsSAC1.13

    1. 75

      Identify the characteristics of rabbits.SAC1.13.75

    2. 76

      Identify common breeds of rabbits.SAC1.13.76

    3. 77

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a rabbit.SAC1.13.77

    4. 78

      Describe management practices and breeds of rabbits used for meat production.SAC1.13.78

    5. 79

      Describe the nutritional requirements of rabbits.SAC1.13.79

    6. 80

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of rabbits.SAC1.13.80

    7. 81

      Care for a rabbit.SAC1.13.81

    8. 82

      Explain leporine reproduction.SAC1.13.82

    9. 83

      Identify the developmental stages of a rabbit’s life cycle.SAC1.13.83

    10. 84

      Describe the care of a litter.SAC1.13.84

    11. 85

      Explain how to maintain a healthy rabbit.SAC1.13.85

  • N

    Caring for and Managing RodentsSAC1.14

    1. 86

      Identify the characteristics of common pet rodents.SAC1.14.86

    2. 87

      Identify breeds/varieties of common pet rodents.SAC1.14.87

    3. 88

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a rodent.SAC1.14.88

    4. 89

      Describe the nutritional requirements of rodents.SAC1.14.89

    5. 90

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of rodents.SAC1.14.90

    6. 91

      Care for a rodent.SAC1.14.91

    7. 92

      Explain rodent reproduction.SAC1.14.92

    8. 93

      Identify the growth stages of rodents.SAC1.14.93

    9. 94

      Describe the care of a litter.SAC1.14.94

    10. 95

      Explain how to maintain a healthy pet rodent.SAC1.14.95

  • O

    Caring for and Managing BirdsSAC1.15

    1. 96

      Identify the characteristics of common pet birds.SAC1.15.96

    2. 97

      Identify common species of pet birds.SAC1.15.97

    3. 98

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a bird.SAC1.15.98

    4. 99

      Describe the nutritional requirements of birds.SAC1.15.99

    5. 100

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of birds.SAC1.15.100

    6. 101

      Care for a bird.SAC1.15.101

    7. 102

      Explain avian reproduction.SAC1.15.102

    8. 103

      Identify the growth stages of a bird.SAC1.15.103

    9. 104

      Describe the care of nestlings.SAC1.15.104

    10. 105

      Explain how to maintain a healthy pet bird.SAC1.15.105

  • P

    Caring for and Managing FishSAC1.16

    1. 106

      Identify fish suitable for home aquaria.SAC1.16.106

    2. 107

      Identify common species of pet fish.SAC1.16.107

    3. 108

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a fish.SAC1.16.108

    4. 109

      Describe the nutritional requirements of fish.SAC1.16.109

    5. 110

      Explain the habitat and equipment requirements of fish.SAC1.16.110

    6. 111

      Care for a fish.SAC1.16.111

    7. 112

      Explain piscine reproduction.SAC1.16.112

    8. 113

      Identify the growth stages of a fish.SAC1.16.113

    9. 114

      Describe the care of fry and fingerlings.SAC1.16.114

    10. 115

      Explain how to maintain a healthy aquarium.SAC1.16.115

  • Q

    Caring for and Managing Reptiles and AmphibiansSAC1.17

    1. 116

      Identify the characteristics of common pet reptiles and amphibians.SAC1.17.116

    2. 117

      Identify common species of pet reptiles and amphibians.SAC1.17.117

    3. 118

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a pet reptile or amphibian.SAC1.17.118

    4. 119

      Describe the nutritional requirements of reptiles and amphibians.SAC1.17.119

    5. 120

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of reptiles and amphibians.SAC1.17.120

    6. 121

      Care for a reptile or amphibian.SAC1.17.121

    7. 122

      Explain how reptiles and amphibians reproduce.SAC1.17.122

    8. 123

      Identify the growth stages of reptiles and amphibians.SAC1.17.123

    9. 124

      Describe the care of a clutch or hatchlings.SAC1.17.124

    10. 125

      Explain how to maintain a healthy terrarium.SAC1.17.125

  • R

    Caring for and Managing Specialty and Exotic AnimalsSAC1.18

    1. 126

      Identify the characteristics of specialty/exotic pets.SAC1.18.126

    2. 127

      Identify common breeds/species of specialty/exotic animals.SAC1.18.127

    3. 128

      Explain the considerations involved in selecting a specialty/exotic animal.SAC1.18.128

    4. 129

      Describe the nutritional requirements of various specialty/exotic animals.SAC1.18.129

    5. 130

      Explain the housing and equipment requirements of various specialty/exotic animals.SAC1.18.130

    6. 131

      Care for a specialty/exotic animal.SAC1.18.131

    7. 132

      Explain how various specialty/exotic animals reproduce.SAC1.18.132

    8. 133

      Identify the growth stages of various specialty/exotic animals.SAC1.18.133

    9. 134

      Describe the care of offspring of various specialty/exotic animals.SAC1.18.134

    10. 135

      Explain how to maintain a healthy specialty/exotic animal.SAC1.18.135

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
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