Dr. Vet: Noses, Ears, Legs and Eyes

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In this activity, learners practice counting and multiplication as they figure out how many animal body parts they have to examine as "Dr. Vet."

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 8
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • stuffed animals
  • pencils
  • paper
  • data sheet
  • optional: vet props (stethoscope, lab coat, flashlight, clipboard etc.)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • Health and Nutrition
  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
      • Patterns
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
    • Number and Operations
      • Multiples and Factors

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Toys

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • , The Children's Museum of Houston, 2012

Funding Source:

  • ExxonMobil