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1 Name: clementaged.weebly.com Period: Weeks: Dates: 3/2 3/20 Unit: Parasitology Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 O 3 E *Vocabulary *Intro to Parasitology *Types of Parasites 4 O 5 E *Current Events *Worm Quiz 1, 2, 3 *Gross Exam and Direct Smear Lab 6 O *UC Davis Vet. Sci Contest *Clement Gone 9 E Flex Day *Common External Parasites Notes *Lyme Disease Research 16 O 17 E *Finish Packets *Study for Quiz 10 O 11 E *Sedimentation Technique 18 O 19 E *Current Events *Packet Due *Unit Quiz 12 O 13 E *Ectoparasite Challenge *3rd Qrtr ends *Late/Absent Work due by 2pm 20 O *Spring Regional Meeting *Clement Gone Assignment Your Score Total Points Possible Good to Know Vocabulary Words 20 Introduction to Parasitology Notes 40 Roundworms, Tapeworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Protozoa, Hearworms 60 Worm Quiz 1, 2, 3 30 Gross Exam and Direct Smear Lab 40 Sedimentation Technique 40 Lyme Disease Research 40 Common External Parasite Notes 40 Ectoparasite Challenge 80 Ectoparasite Quiz 4, 5 20 Parasite Study Guide 60 TOTAL 470 Veterinary Science Fact of the Week E. vermicularis, commonly referred to as the pinworm or seatworm, is a nematode, or roundworm, with the largest geographic range of any helminth. It is the most prevalent nematode in the United States. Humans are the only known host, and about 209 million persons worldwide are infected. More than 30 percent of children worldwide are infected. SEE BACK OF PACKET FOR LIFE CYCLE!!!! 1

2 CURRENT EVENTS 1. Shelby W. 2. Kristen M. 3. Spencer G. 4. Hannah C. 5. Frances D. Name Date January 22nd!!!!!! 1.Select a news article (from internet, newspaper or magazine within the last 6 months) that discusses veterinary science or animal care. 1. Morgan G. 2. Olivia W. 3. Adriana P. 4. Madison J. 5. Emily B. 1. Tyler G. 2. Emma A. 3. Natalie U. 4. Jacob A. 5. Kayla E. February 5th February 19th 2.Develop a typed, one page summary (1 margins, double spaced, 12 point font) including the following items: a.include the title, author and source of the article as your summary title. 1. Baylee F. 2. Kristy E. 3. Miles M. 4. Kailey H. 5. Levi L. March 5th b.include a summary of the article and describe how this article relates to veterinary science 1. Luis S. 2. Miguel D. 3. Colby N. 4. Giselle R. 5. Cecily B. March 19th c.what is your reaction to the article? How does this article affect you? How does this article impact the world? 1. Meilssa B. 2. Magaly R. 3. Alexis H. 4.Mackenzie M. 5. Gabriella S. 1. Kris C. 2. Natalia C. 3. Emmanuel V April 2nd April 22nd 3.Attach a copy of your article to your typed summary. 4.Be prepared to give a brief summary to your classmates! 2

3 Term Good to Know Vocabulary words Definition Anemia Ectoparasite Endoparasite Host Intermediate host Larva Microfilaria Paratenic host Proglottid Protozoa Transmammary Transplacental Vector Zoonosis Parasitology 3

4 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) Introduction to Parasitology 4

5 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) Introduction to Parasitology Summary (briefly describe the main concepts, major points) 5

6 Internal Parasites: Roundworms Types: Modes of Transmission: Life Cycle: Clinical Signs Zoonosis: 6

7 Internal Parasites: TapeWorms Types: Modes of Transmission: Life Cycle: Clinical Signs Zoonosis: 7

8 Internal Parasites: HookWorms Types: Modes of Transmission: Life Cycle: Clinical Signs Zoonosis: 8

9 Internal Parasites: WhipWorms Types: Modes of Transmission: Life Cycle: Clinical Signs Zoonosis: 9

10 Internal Parasites: Protozoa Types: Modes of Transmission: Life Cycle: Clinical Signs Zoonosis: 10

11 Internal Parasites: heartworms Types: Modes of Transmission: Life Cycle: Clinical Signs Zoonosis: 11

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15 Gross Exam and Direct Smear 15

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19 Sedimentation Technique 19

20 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) Common External Parasites 20

21 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) Common External Parasites Summary (briefly describe the main concepts, major points) 21

22 Lyme Disease Research Purpose: Lyme disease has been reported in 47 states and is especially common on the east coast. It affects both animals and humans. Objectives: The students will be able to discuss all aspects of Lyme disease and understand why it is necessary to protect pets and humans from exposure to ticks. Procedure: Answer the following questions using at least three sites on the Internet. 1. What organism causes Lyme disease? 2. How is Lyme disease transmitted? 3. Where are ticks commonly found? 4. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? 5. How is it diagnosed? 6. How is it treated? 7. What can I do to protect my pet against Lyme disease? 8. How often should a pet be vaccinated? 9. What does the term epidemiology mean? 22

23 10. Where are the heaviest concentrations of Lyme disease in the United States? 11. How many cases of Lyme disease are reported each year? 12. Find and draw a picture of a deer tick. 13. List three web sites that you used to find this information. 23

24 The Ectoparasite Challenge 24

25 Fleas 25

26 Lice 26

27 Mites 27

28 Ticks 28

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31 Parasites Study Guide 31

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34 Heartworm Life Cycle Life cycle of Enterobius vermicularis 34

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