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SuperPower Pack <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Vets Count! SuperPower Pack<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Intro Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>SuperPower Packs are self-guided, educational experiences for kids lacking access to in-person veterinary role models. <\/strong>Each SuperPower Pack contains an activity to help kids engage in veterinary careers by taking on the persona of a veterinary superhero. The Vets Count! SuperPower pack was developed by two principals Amy Wackerly and Ann Mennonno, a veterinarian, Dr. Sandy San Miguel, and a teacher, Michelle Overman, as a fun way to practice veterinary math superpowers. There are all different kinds of veterinarians! Veterinarians work in hospitals, on farms, in laboratories, at universities, in the military, in industry, for the government, and more. Veterinarians help keep people and many other animals healthy! One thing that all veterinarians have in common is math! In this game, children get to practice some of the ways that veterinarians use their math superpowers to help people and their animals. It even comes with an official VetaHumanz calculator, a superhero pencil, and a cape (of course). The game is designed for K-4 children with basic and advanced sets of math problems. The featured superheroes are Founding Dean KPossible!, Dr. Kimberly Braxton, and Anesthesiologist Captain Anesthesia, Dr. Tomohito Inoue. 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Academics&#8217; Choice Awards\u2122 bring recognition to the best thinking-based products in the industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">Read more at Academics Choice &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Unboxing Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#eee&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2em|2em|2em|2em|true|true&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0\">The Unboxing<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/VTPsmNKPTJg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Game Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 1em 0\">About Vets Count!<\/h2>\n<p>Vets Count! is a game where kids can explore careers in veterinary medicine by solving math problems to help people and their animals!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em|1em|1em|1em|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"game-stats flex\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-regular fa-clock fa-2x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> \u00a015+ min<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-users fa-2x\"><\/i> \u00a01+<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cake-candles fa-2x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> \u00a06+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 1em 0;margin-top: 2em\">How to Play Vets Count!<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Academic Standards Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Vets Count! 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survival needs (e.g., &#8220;weight,&#8221; &#8220;growth,&#8221; &#8220;health&#8221;) is covered in questions about animal care and nutrition, such as those involving the feeding of animals (e.g., &#8220;Cows eat about 20 pounds of food a day&#8221; or &#8220;Petunia the pig is gaining 2 pounds a day&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>K-ESS2-1: Earth&#8217;s Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Local weather observations, patterns over time<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Observation, weather, patterns, time, temperature\n<ul>\n<li>Weather-related vocabulary and observational skills align with the performance expectation that involves analyzing weather conditions and patterns, found in examples such as tracking the milk production of cows and other livestock (e.g., &#8220;Cows drink 50 gallons of water every day&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>K-ESS3-1: Earth and Human Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Needs of different plants and animals, habitats<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Environment, plants, animals, habitats, needs\n<ul>\n<li>Questions like &#8220;How many geese are in the pond now?&#8221; or &#8220;How many piglets are there?&#8221; explore animals&#8217; interactions with their environments, which ties into the standard of understanding how living things fit into ecosystems and depend on their environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>K-ESS3-3: Earth and Human Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Impact on the environment, humans reducing impact<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Reduction, impact, environment, land, air, water\n<ul>\n<li>The vocabulary related to the environment and human impacts on it, such as in the context of reducing the environmental effects on animals (e.g., &#8220;solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>1-PS4-1: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Vibration, sound, material interaction<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Vibration, sound, vibrating materials, transfer of energy.\n<ul>\n<li>Although not directly covered in many animal-related questions, the concept of sound and vibration could be tied to investigations involving communication methods in animals (e.g., animal sounds, heartbeats, or vocalizations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>1-LS1-1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: External parts helping survival<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Anatomy, external parts, survival, structures.\n<ul>\n<li>Questions on animal anatomy (e.g., counting ribs in dogs or comparing giraffes&#8217; neck bones) align with the vocabulary regarding the external parts of animals and how these parts help animals survive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>1-LS3-1: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Inheritance, traits<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Traits, offspring, inheritance.\n<ul>\n<li>Concepts of inheritance and variations of traits are covered with questions that explore comparing animals or tracking growth over time (e.g., &#8220;Karlin the cat needs 3 pills a day,&#8221; &#8220;Billy the dachshund weighs 6 pounds&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2-PS1-1: Matter and Its Interactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Material properties, observations<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Materials, properties, classification\n<ul>\n<li>The investigation of material properties (e.g., &#8220;Syringe,&#8221; &#8220;medicine,&#8221; or other similar materials used for animals&#8217; health) relates to how materials are classified by their observable properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2-ESS1-1: Earth&#8217;s Place in the Universe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Patterns of the sun, moon, and stars<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Observation, patterns, sun, moon, stars\n<ul>\n<li>This standard could relate to understanding cycles or patterns that occur in the natural world, which is reflected in questions tracking animal behavior over time or events like migration patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2-LS2-1: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Sunlight and water needed for plant growth<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Growth, sunlight, water, energy\n<ul>\n<li>The concepts of plant and animal growth depending on their environments (e.g., feeding habits and weight gain) are observed in the questions regarding how animals and plants need specific resources to survive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2-LS4-1: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Key Concepts: Comparing the diversity of life<\/li>\n<li>Covered Vocabulary: Diversity, habitats, comparison\n<ul>\n<li>Questions comparing animal traits or populations (e.g., &#8220;How many lions are in the pride now?&#8221; or comparing animal weights) support this standard by examining biodiversity and variations in animal populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Common Core Standards-English Language Arts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Reading: Literature (K\u20135)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>K.RL.1 \u2013 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Understanding details, Observation (e.g., &#8220;What did Dr. Samir see under the barrier?&#8221; or &#8220;How many cubs were added to the pride?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>1.RL.2 \u2013 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Story Retelling, Observation (e.g., &#8220;The giraffe&#8217;s radiograph is shown; how many neck bones?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>2.RL.2 \u2013 Recount stories, including fables and folktales, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Central Message (e.g., &#8220;How many times did the hamster visit Dr. Julio?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>3.RL.3 \u2013 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings).<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Character Traits (e.g., describing animals based on their characteristics or health).<\/li>\n<li>4.RL.2 \u2013 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Theme (e.g., &#8220;How are these animals interacting with each other?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>5.RL.3 \u2013 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Comparison (e.g., &#8220;How many pigs and horses did Farmer Carl have?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Reading: Informational Text (K\u20135)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>K.RI.2 \u2013 With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Key Details (e.g., animals&#8217; behaviors or activities like weight, food intake)<\/li>\n<li>1.RI.3 \u2013 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Connections (e.g., how pet care and animal health are connected)<\/li>\n<li>2.RI.4 \u2013 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Vocabulary (e.g., health-related words like &#8220;growth,&#8221; &#8220;weight,&#8221; &#8220;hydration&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>3.RI.6 \u2013 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Perspective (e.g., comparing animals&#8217; behaviors and different needs)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Common Core Standards-Mathematics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Operations &amp; Algebraic Thinking (K\u20135)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>K.OA.A.1 \u2013 Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Addition, Subtraction, Comparison (e.g., &#8220;How many more times does Ruby need her medicine?&#8221; and &#8220;How many more gallons of milk did Buttercup make than Daisy?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>1.OA.A.1 \u2013 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Addition, Subtraction, Comparison (e.g., &#8220;How many more pounds does Muffin weigh?&#8221; and &#8220;How many more hamsters visited Dr. Julio on Monday?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>2.OA.A.1 \u2013 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Addition, Subtraction, Problem-solving (e.g., &#8220;How many piglets can you treat with this syringe?&#8221; and &#8220;How many animals did Dr. Jessica take care of today?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>3.OA.A.1 \u2013 Interpret and solve problems involving multiplication and division.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Multiplication, Division, Comparison (e.g., &#8220;How many kittens are in Pedro\u2019s yard?&#8221; and &#8220;How many fish will fit in the tank?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>4.OA.A.2 \u2013 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving equal groups, arrays, and area.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Multiplication, Division, Equal Groups (e.g., &#8220;How many pairs of ribs do cats have?&#8221; and &#8220;How many piglets did they have in all?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>5.OA.A.1 \u2013 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions and evaluate expressions with these symbols.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Expressions, Order of Operations (while not directly related, some questions involve multi-step calculations like &#8220;How much will Sam earn?&#8221; and &#8220;How many more eggs did Dana the duck lay?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Number &amp; Operations in Base Ten (K\u20135)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>K.NBT.A.1 \u2013 Understand that the numbers 11\u201319 are composed of ten ones and some ones.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Number Composition (e.g., &#8220;How many eggs did Claire the chicken lay?&#8221; and &#8220;How many piglets were there in total?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>1.NBT.A.1 \u2013 Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract within 100.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Addition, Subtraction, Place Value (e.g., &#8220;How many total gallons of water does Sunshine get in a day?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>2.NBT.B.5 \u2013 Mentally add and subtract within 100.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Mental Math, Addition, Subtraction (e.g., &#8220;How many piglets did they have in total?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>3.NBT.A.2 \u2013 Multiply one-digit numbers by two-digit numbers.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Multiplication (e.g., &#8220;How many fish can fit in the tank?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>4.NBT.B.4 \u2013 Use place value understanding to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Estimation, Rounding (e.g., &#8220;How much will Oliver the pig weigh in 3 more days?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Measurement &amp; Data (K\u20135)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>K.MD.A.1 \u2013 Compare lengths of objects using direct comparison.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Measurement, Comparison (e.g., &#8220;How many inches of fish fit in the tank?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>1.MD.A.1 \u2013 Tell and write time to the nearest hour and half-hour.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Time, Measurement (e.g., &#8220;What time does Percy get his medicine?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>2.MD.A.1 \u2013 Measure the length of an object using a ruler.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Measurement (e.g., &#8220;How much saliva will Ruby make in two days?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>3.MD.A.2 \u2013 Solve problems involving the perimeter of polygons.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Measurement (e.g., measuring total distances, like &#8220;Raylan the wolf travels 25 miles in one day&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>4.MD.A.2 \u2013 Use the four operations to solve problems involving time and measurement.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Time, Measurement, Calculation (e.g., &#8220;How many breaths will Billy the goat take in 60 seconds?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Geometry (K\u20135)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>K.G.A.1 \u2013 Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Shapes, Spatial Awareness (e.g., &#8220;How many ribs do dogs have?&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>1.G.A.2 \u2013 Compose two-dimensional shapes or three-dimensional shapes to form larger shapes.<br \/>\u2003o Covered Concepts: Shapes, Composition (e.g., forming larger units of animals)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>National Health Education Standards<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Understanding basic health needs and practices (e.g., feeding animals, providing medicine, recognizing healthy growth).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Medicine and Treatment: &#8220;How many more times does Ruby need her medicine?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Animal Health: &#8220;How much will Petunia the pig weigh tomorrow?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Growth and Health: &#8220;How many pounds does Muffin weigh?&#8221; and &#8220;How many more pounds does Muffin weigh than Charlie the Chihuahua?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Building on basic health knowledge with more complex concepts such as disease prevention, the importance of hydration, and recognizing symptoms of illness.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health of Animals: &#8220;How many piglets did they have in all?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Hydration and Health: &#8220;How many total gallons of water does Sunshine the horse get in a day?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Animal Growth: &#8220;How much will Oliver the pig weigh in 3 more days?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Recognizing the importance of family and caregivers in promoting health behaviors.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Influences of Caretakers: &#8220;How many more hamsters visited Dr. Julio on Monday?&#8221; (family care)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Animal Habits &amp; Care: &#8220;How many kittens are in Pedro\u2019s yard?&#8221; (comparisons with peer caretakers)<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Recognizing how peers and technology may affect personal choices about health, safety, and environmental awareness.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health Promotion: &#8220;How many ducks hatched from the eggs?&#8221; (health behaviors in caretaking)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Care for Animals and Humans: &#8220;How many kittens did you see at the vet?&#8221; (peer health awareness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Learning to identify sources of health information such as adults, caregivers, and trusted figures.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Accessing Information: &#8220;What did Dr. Samir the zoo vet see under the wooden barrier?&#8221; (access to health information through experts)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Understanding Health Resources: &#8220;What should be on the missing bucket label?&#8221; (recognizing trusted information)<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Gathering health-related information from reliable resources such as medical professionals, books, or educational tools.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health Services Access: &#8220;How many animals did Dr. Jessica take care of today?&#8221; (learning how to access medical services for animals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Communicating needs and concerns with adults and caregivers about health.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Communication in Health: &#8220;How many eggs did Claire the chicken lay?&#8221; (communicating about health behaviors and counting)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Interpersonal Communication: &#8220;How many breaths did Billy the goat take in 60 seconds?&#8221; (engaging with others about animal health)<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Using communication skills to express health needs to others and seek advice or support.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health Communication: &#8220;How many piglets are in the syringe?&#8221; (interpersonal communication about animals&#8217; health)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health Awareness: &#8220;How many more piglets did the sows have in total?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Making simple decisions regarding healthy behaviors (e.g., feeding animals, providing medicine).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Decision Making: &#8220;How many times did Dr. Julio see hamsters on Monday?&#8221; (deciding on frequency of health-related actions)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health Decisions: &#8220;How many more piglets are in the field?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Making informed choices based on health-related data (e.g., deciding when to provide medicine, how much food to give animals).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Informed Decision-Making: &#8220;How many more fish can fit in the tank?&#8221; (deciding the capacity for healthy environments for animals)<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Health Choices: &#8220;How much will Sam earn for walking the puppy?&#8221; (making decisions on health-related work)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Setting simple goals for daily health habits and self-care (e.g., drinking enough water, getting enough sleep).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Goal Setting for Health: &#8220;How many times should the bedding be cleaned in a hamster\u2019s cage?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Healthy Practices: &#8220;How much food will Petunia the pig get today?&#8221; (goals for animal care)<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Setting personal and health-related goals based on regular habits (e.g., weight gain, medicine dosage).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Goal Setting: &#8220;How many piglets will the sows have in total?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Setting Health Goals: &#8220;How much will Oliver the pig weigh in 3 days?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Practicing positive health habits and avoiding risky behaviors (e.g., feeding animals, ensuring proper hydration).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Practicing Health: &#8220;How many kittens does Pedro have in his yard?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Avoiding Health Risks: &#8220;How many geese are in the pond now?&#8221; (ensuring proper care for the environment)<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Practicing safety and health behaviors in various contexts (e.g., reducing risks to health through proper animal care or managing personal health).<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Practicing Safe Health Habits: &#8220;How many ducks hatched from eggs?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Avoiding Health Risks: &#8220;How many piglets did the sows have?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>K\u20132 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Learning to advocate for their own health and wellness and understanding the roles of others in health promotion.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Advocating for Health: &#8220;How many animals did you see at the veterinarian\u2019s office today?&#8221;<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Promoting Health: &#8220;What should be the number on the missing bucket?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>3\u20135 Concepts:<br \/>\u2003o Advocating for health within their communities by sharing healthy practices and promoting wellness.<br \/>\u2003o Key Concepts Covered:<br \/>\u2003\u2003\u25aa Community Health: &#8220;How many geese are in the pond?&#8221; 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