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Virtual Vet Boosts Science Skills in Elementary Students

12/8/2025

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A University of Georgia study finds that Virtual Vet can boost science skills in children.
Designed for elementary students, Virtual Vet teaches the human body and health and took seven years to develop.
The program emphasizes math and literacy before science and has students act as veterinary assistants, collecting data.
Results show higher anatomy scores for Virtual Vet users than in traditional classes, and researchers say it should supplement teachers.

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Story summary

A University of Georgia study finds that Virtual Vet can boost science skills in children.
Designed for elementary students, Virtual Vet teaches the human body and health and took seven years to develop.
The program emphasizes math and literacy before science and has students act as veterinary assistants, collecting data.
Results show higher anatomy scores for Virtual Vet users than in traditional classes, and researchers say it should supplement teachers.