Innovation Grant- Experiential Learning in Reproductive Physiology: In this program, students will be responsible for the care of a pregnant cat, which will be fostered from the local animal shelter. Students will be responsible for maintaining the animal’s facilities (cleaning, sanitation, medical needs, etc.). Throughout the pregnancy, students will learn about reproductive physiology content (gestation, fetus development, etc.) via interactive lessons. Each day, the students will monitor the progress of the pregnancy by observing changes in the cat using information learned in class. They will take measurements (stomach width, milk production, etc.) daily. Students will accompany the cat to the vet for all checkups to observe the veterinary practices used. Students will set up a video camera every night to film the animal in case the cat gives birth outside of school hours. The birth will be watched via the recording. Once the kittens are born, students will learn about the development of young animals and observe their growth, again taking measurements (weight, length, etc.) Students will develop and implement a marketing plan for the kittens with the goal of adopting them out. The culmination of this program will be a five to ten minute presentation of some aspect of the reproductive physiology unit (e.g. fetus development, kitten development, etc.)