I am Mechelle Jacques, A secondary teacher with over 25 years experience of both science and animals. I am well known in the canine world for my curly coated retrievers and bracco italiano. I teach a lot of science and a little animal care and was the sole teacher of the BTEC Land Based Student of the Year 2017. In my spare time I work with dogs and their owners on training and behaviour problems as well as running a national breed rescue organisation.
I am Mechelle Jacques, A secondary teacher with over 25 years experience of both science and animals. I am well known in the canine world for my curly coated retrievers and bracco italiano. I teach a lot of science and a little animal care and was the sole teacher of the BTEC Land Based Student of the Year 2017. In my spare time I work with dogs and their owners on training and behaviour problems as well as running a national breed rescue organisation.
This is a powerpoint presentation on the signs of health and ill health in the bearded dragon. Pupils watch the presentation and then complete a simple question sheet. They may need to have access to the powerpoint again to complete the sheet. This work fits with Unit One A of BTEC first in Animal Care Level Two. Could be used as a teaching or revision resource.
These 5 resources are made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. They cover much the basics in understanding the information that can be gained from reading and observing temperature, breathing rate, pulse and body mass with some links to useful websites to gain information independently, and also to use the specification to help. They link to lessons 14 to 16 of Unit 1 Animal Health scheme of work produced by BTEC. Topic A2 Quantitative Checks
A power-point and worksheet to review the symptoms of ill health compared to health in hens. Written for BTEC Level 2 First in Animal Care.
Slides discuss signs of health and ill health for all body points and some extra information on combs and croups for more able.
Worksheet reviews the information in the power-point
These two resources are made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. They cover all the basics in understanding the information that can be gained from visually observing both urine and faeces, with links to useful websites to gain information independently, and also to use the specification to help. They link to lesson 5 and 6 of Unit 1 Animal Health scheme of work produced by BTEC. Topic A1 Monitoring signs of good and ill health.
Worksheets, with internet links to support the BTEC First level 2 in Animal Care. These sheets should help students understand the difference between temperament and behaviour. They can research via the links, what normal behaviour looks like and behaviour changes when the animal is under stress. Encourages independent study. Links directly to Unit One Animal health, BTEC Scheme of Work- lesson 2,3 and 4. Topic A1 Monitoring signs of good and ill health in animals.
A bundle of resources which covers all the materials needed to teach responsible ownership for BTEC First Animal Care Unit 3 Section B. Includes a section on costs of keeping an animal, meeting the needs of an animal and lots of scenario questions to explore.
THe resource contains PowerPoints and question sheets which check knowledge and understanding.
The teaching, learning will prepare students fully for the related coursework element. The materials have been designed so they can be taught as lessons or will work as independent study.
A bundle of resources which covers all the materials needed to teach the roles of Animals in Society for BTEC First Animal Care Unit 3 Section A. THere is materials on the many roles of animals in society and a separate section on the different types of animal welfare organisations.
Each resource contains PowerPoint or reference materials and question sheet which check knowledge and understanding.
The teaching, learning and reference materials will prepare students fully for the related coursework element. The materials have been designed so they can be taught as lessons or will work as independent study.
This huge bank of resources covers all the main sections of the Animal Welfare Act 2018 Amendments. It is expected to be used as part of the BTEC First in Animal Care, Unit Three Animal Welfare, Section B on Welfare Legislation. The Amendments are broken down into 5 learning sections, hiring or horses, selling pets, animal exhibition, breeding dogs & animal boarding establishments. Each section has a PowerPoint with all the major points covered and then a worksheet, with a range of questions in both style and ability so differentiation is easy to provide. Each section is enough work for an hour’s worth of learning. The work is all provided both as PDF and Word documents so you can either use as they are or adapt to your own needs. There is a PowerPoint of all the slides together which could be used for revision or as a research aid. Finally, there is also an assessment which covers all 5 sections and can give a check of understanding before coursework is started.
A wide range of questions to prepare students for the Animal Care level 2 Unit One exam. Multichoice, true-false, closed paragraphs, short and long answer questions as well as a few diagrams. Some scenario questions are also included. Written in word so that it can be adapted to your needs easily, whether adding to powerpoint or making a quick homework or giving to students as a revision pack.
A large bundle of resources which covers all the materials needed to teach Animal Welfare Law for BTEC First Animal Care Unit 3 Section B. Legislation including Animal Welfare Act 2006, & Amendments 2018, Dangerous Dogs Act, Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act and Animal Transport Orders.
Each resource contains PowerPoints or reference materials and question sheets which check knowledge and understanding. In total there is about 9 hours worth of learning in this bundle plus a 50 minute / 50 mark assessment
The teaching, learning and reference materials will prepare students fully for the related coursework element. The materials have been designed so they can be taught as lessons or will work as independent study.
A bundle of resources which covers all the materials needed to teach Animal HAndling for BTEC First Animal Care Unit 2 Section A and B. There is materials on handling Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Goats, Hens and Bearded Dragons.
Each resource contains PowerPoint or reference materials and a question sheet which check knowledge and understanding using a range of styles, except hens where they prepare their own PowerPoint presentation from the support materials. They can be taught in any order and there is some differentiation between Pass, Merit and Distinction grades.
The teaching, learning and reference materials will prepare students fully for the related coursework element. The materials have been designed so they can be taught as lessons or will work as independent study.
A large bundle of resources which covers all the materials needed to teach BTEC First Animal Care Unit 3 . There is materials on the many roles of animals in society and a separate section on the different types of animal welfare organisations. A range of materials on all of the relevant laws for section B and materials for responsible ownership for section C
Each resource contains PowerPoint or reference materials and question sheet which check knowledge and understanding.
The teaching, learning and reference materials will prepare students fully for the related coursework element. The materials have been designed so they can be taught as lessons or will work as independent study.
A very large bundle of resources which will support the delivery of the whole Animal Health Unit One and also prepare the students for the external exam.
There is a mix of individual lesson materials and independent study work for the student to do.
Covers all of the sections of Unit one with easy to access resources which can be amended to your own needs. Suitable for a range of abilities and some materials provide challenge for the more able.
You could use these materials as a scheme of work or as lock-down materials or homeworks.
