WHAT IS THE DOSAGE?
Amounts can be written as decimals or
fractions. They are needed to figure out the
dose of sedative for the elpehant.
Fill in the matching fraction, sum or decimal
in the table below.
What is one-quarter of: 20? 80? 800?
What is one-tenth of: 100? 50?
The elephant weighs
7,700 pounds
. For every
2 pounds
of weight, she needs
0.25 milligrams
[mg) of sedative.
How many mg of sedative does the
elephant need?
In each milliliter (ml) of injection, there
are 50 mg of sedative. How many ml
of injection do you need to sedate the
elephant?
?
1 ÷ 2
0.5
?
1 ÷ 4
?
?
?
0.75
1/10
?
?
B
efore the elephant can be transported to her
new home, she will first need a mild sedative
to make her feel calm, and to ensure that she
doesn’t panic or hurt herself on the journey. It is vital
that the correct dosage is given to her.
Keeping the Elephant Calm
Animal Care Fact
Just like humans, keeping a close eye on the
overall health of an elephant is important. A daily
check of their cushioned foot pads and nails
ensures their well-being and keeps them happy.
MEASUREMENTS
A vet must read different measurements. How much medicine is in each container?
During SEDATION, a small stick keeps an elephant’s
nostrils open so it can breathe normally.
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