For those of you who don't know about
Video Placement Worldwide, they have a pretty cool service where they distribute free educational films to teachers. Some films are made by interesting non-profits, others come from commercial entities looking to shill their wares. No matter the subtext of the film, the materials usually have some solid educational content.
It is free, I always recommend checking VPW materials out and deciding wether or not you'll use them after a good preview.
AVMA presents an inside look into…
Veterinary Medicine: It's More Than You Think - DVD
Sponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association
Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College: Freshman, College: Sophomore, College: Junior, College: Senior, Graduate School
Duration: 29 Minutes
Do you think veterinary medicine is just about cats and dogs? Think again! This 29-minute video will introduce your students to exciting career possibilities waiting for them in veterinary medicine … from the barnyard to the biomedical research lab; from the zoo or circus to the fish farm; from veterinarians serving in the military in countries around the world to veterinarians working in clinics in your neighborhood.
Veterinary students talk about their school experience, college deans talk about what it takes to be accepted, and practicing veterinarians talk about their day-to-day professional work life and what makes being a veterinarian so rewarding.
Two soundtracks (English and Spanish) and closed-captioning makes this fast-moving video the perfect career exploration experience for every student. This DVD-format video emphasizes the diverse opportunities available in veterinary medicine as well as the critical role veterinarians play in protecting both animal and human health.
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