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Elementary and Middle School Students
Purdue Veterinary Medicine offers a variety of learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students and their families.
2011 PVM Family Program Series
The PVM Family Program series is designed for families with elementary school students or older who are interested in learning more about the veterinary profession. The presentations are free but registration is required due to limited seating. Please contact Adrianne Fisch (fischa@purdue.edu) to reserve your seats today.
January 12, 2012 Equine (Horse) Practice
6-7 PM, Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine, Room 1136
Meet Dr. Stacy Tinkler, Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Community Practice, and learn about what it is like to be a veterinarian for horses.
February 2, 2012 Beef Production Medicine
6-7 PM, Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine, Room 1136
Meet Dr. Mark Hilton, Clinical Associate Professor of Food Animal Production Medicine, and learn about what it is like to be a veterinarian for beef cattle.
March 1, 2012 Small Animal (Dog and Cat) Internal Medicine
6-7 PM, Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine, Room 1136
Meet Dr. Lynn Guptill-Yoran, Associate Professor and Co-Section Chief of Small Animal Internal Medicine, and learn about veterinary medicine for dogs and cats.
Group Educational Programs at Purdue Veterinary Medicine
These programs are designed for groups of greater than 10 and less than 25 students. The programs are free, but groups must select a program and schedule the visit in advance. All groups must be accompanied by a minimum of 2 adults at all times. Programs are offered on the second Thursday of each month from 4:30-5:30 pm. To schedule one of our group educational programs, please contact Dr. Sandy Amass (amasss@purdue.edu).
The following educational programs are available for group visits:
A. Foreign Body Bingo and Skeleton Races
Grade Level: Elementary School
Description: Have you ever seen a skeleton? During this program, you will get to touch models of human, dog, and cat skeletons. You'll also learn how to read radiographs (x-rays). Finally, groups will race to see who can build a knee, a shoulder, a leg, or an arm, the fastest.
B. The Skull Game
Grade Level: Elementary School
Description: Learn fun facts about animals while getting hands-on experience with a variety of animal skull models. Try to figure out where the skull came from by using clues and by looking at the fur, scales, or hair of different animals under the microscope.
C. Skullz!
Grade Level: Middle School
Description: Learn what you can find out about an animal from its skull. Get hands-on experience with a wide variety of animal skulls and learn interesting facts about each animal.
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