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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.

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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.
Ectoparasites - Fleas ticks and mites - Unit One
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Ectoparasites - Fleas ticks and mites - Unit One

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This resource is made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. A powerpoint to use to introduce the topic of ectoparasites, and give jumping off points for exploring each idea in more detail. with links to useful videos to gain information independently. Topic, Learning aim C: Understand the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of common parasites. Topic C.1 Ectoparasites, their symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Vaccinations and diseases
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Vaccinations and diseases

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This resource is made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. A powerpoint to use to introduce the topic of vaccinations, and give jumping off points for exploring each idea in more detail. with links to useful websites to gain information independently. Some of the links are in the notes attached to the powerpoint for teachers. They link to lesson 20 of Unit 1 Animal Health scheme of work produced by BTEC. Topic Learning aim B: Understand common diseases, their causes, transmission and treatment B.1 Animal diseases and modes of transmission.
Temperament and behaviour, normal and stressed
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Temperament and behaviour, normal and stressed

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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.
Assessing Health in the bearded Dragon
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Assessing Health in the bearded Dragon

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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.
Animal Care Unit One Section B Revision Questions
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Animal Care Unit One Section B Revision Questions

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This revision resource is made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. It links to section B of Unit 1 Animal Health specification produced by BTEC. The questions are a mixture of different types and cover the information in section B only. The resource is produced in word so you can cut out the sections you want to use or move them to power points etc.
Endoparasites - tapeworm and roundworm - Unit One
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Endoparasites - tapeworm and roundworm - Unit One

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This resource is made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. A workbook to use with my free powerpoint to introduce the topic of endoparasites, questions vary in style and cover this section of the specificiation. Topic, Learning aim C: Understand the signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of common parasites. Topic C.2 Endoparasites, their symptoms, prevention and treatment. Provided as a Word document so it can be easily adapted to other formats or altered to suit your audience needs.
Animal Transportation (Order) Legislation
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Animal Transportation (Order) Legislation

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This is a pair of lockdown friendly (printable) resources to support the teaching and learning of Animal Transport Orders. It is expected to be used as part of the BTEC First in Animal Care, Unit Three Animal Welfare, Section B on welfare legislation. There is a PowerPoint that outlines the regulations that cover animal transport, in a student friendly way. Then there is a page of questions which vary from simple recall of the presentation to long answer, ethical questions. A simple pair of resources to cover the detail of the specification, with a little more detail for more able learners including a list of useful references for later research or coursework writing. Additional information documents from a range of sources are also added for the teacher or more able learner who would like to expand their reading.
BTEC Animal Care Unit 3 C - Responsible ownership
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BTEC Animal Care Unit 3 C - Responsible ownership

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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.
Quick revision questions
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Quick revision questions

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For the BTEC Level 2 Animal Care exam. Revision Materials. Some last minute quick questions to warm students up before the exam. Quick table of information to cover ill health in species covered. They could also be used as a starter or a homework.
Rabbit Environments and Enrichment
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Rabbit Environments and Enrichment

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This little bundle allows students to observe and discuss enrichment of a rabbit environment. This work fits with Unit One A of BTEC first in Animal Care Level Two and Unit Five - enrichment. Could be used as a teaching or revision resource. There are several resource attached that could be used to expand the topic.
ringworm, salmonella and Myxomatosis
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ringworm, salmonella and Myxomatosis

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This resource is made for the BTEC First Level 2 in Animal Care. A powerpoint with tasks, and a few links to introduce the topic of ringworm, salmonella and myxomatosis. Unit One Topic B, Learning aim B: Topic B.2 Symptoms, treatment and prevention of common diseases in animals. Provided as a powerpoint document so it can be easily adapted or expanded or altered to suit your audience needs. Could be used as a teaching tool, a research tool or for revision.
Animal Welfare Act 2006
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Animal Welfare Act 2006

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This free resource allows students to learn about the Animal Welfare Act 2006. It is expected to be used as part of the BTEC First in Animal Care, Unit Three Animal Welfare, Section B on welfare legislation. There is a range of information sheets and worksheets, which can be used for independent study, review work or class teaching. It could also be used as lockdown work as it stands independently. The work is drawn from the RSPCA and The British Council resources, some of which have been amended to work in different settings.
BTEC Animal Care Unit 2 - handling goats
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BTEC Animal Care Unit 2 - handling goats

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A pair of resources which covers all the materials needed to teach Goat Handling and handling and restraint equipment in Unit 2, both section A and B There is a PowerPoint for delivery and question sheet which check knowledge and understanding in a range of ways. The teaching and learning materials will prepare students fully for the related coursework element The materials have been designed so they can be taught as a lesson or will work as independent study.