District II Summer IAVAT Workshop at Joliet Jr. College

August 7, 2006

Beginning at 8:30am

Meet at building “A”

This year the District II workshop will consist of two workshops for one day each. Please sign up for either Horticulture or Veterinary Technology.

Agenda

Veterinary Technology Horticulture

Limited to first 15 participants for each workshop ((30 total))

8:30AM Registration/Breakfast items

9:00am to Noon Session One

Noon to 1:00pm Dinner

1:00pm to 2:30pm Session Two

2:45pm-4:00pm Session Three

Topics covered in Vet Tech include:Topics covered in Horticulture include:

  • Microscopy (using a microscope)* Floral design
  • Hematology (blood smears)* Interiorscaping
  • Parasitology (parasites)* Making Fall Planters
  • Cytology (structure and function of cells)
  • Fecal Analysis
  • Basic Anatomy

Both workshops will be hands on activities that will supply teachers with knowledge and lots of take home resources

Veterinary Technology will be managed by Dr. Wally Stein DVM and JJC Vet Tech. instructor. Participants will take home bound lesson plans that are used by Dr. Stein, Veterinary Science CD with lesson plans ($60.00 value), slides and materials used in class, and information on resources to purchase. The Vet Tech workshop lessons can easily be used to expand your BSAA curriculum or help you on your way to teach Vet Tech at your high scool.

Horticulture will be managed by Mrs. Donna Theimer JJC Horticulture Teacher, other presentations by industry experts on interior design. Participants will receive floral design techniques, Floral Design CD, Interiorscaping kit, as well as interior plants to use in their greenhouse. This is a great way to spruce up for horticulture curriculum year around.

District II Summer Workshop August 7th at Joliet Jr. College

registration form

Limited to First 15 Participants in each area

Please check one (you may only choose one):

______VeterinaryTechnology Workshop ______Horticulture workshop

If you wish to attend the opposing workshop in case the other is already filled please check here: ______

NAME OF SCHOOL: ______

TEACHER NAME: ______

SUMMER ADDRESS OF TEACHER: ______

______

SUMMER PHONE NUMBER OF TEACHER ATTENDING: ______

Please make check payable to FCAE in the amount of $35.00

Please copy and serve as receipt. Other receipts will be given upon request.

Please send check and registration form to: Mr. Andrew Thoron

FCAE Field Advisor

6438 Joliet Rd.

Countryside, IL60525