Week 1: September 1-4 - Unit 1: Welcome to the Barn, FFA & SAE's

Topics & Essential Questions

• • Animal's in the Barn & Course Syllabus

    • What are common daily procedures with animals at the school barn?

    • Where can I find the grading scale for this class?

  • Animal Safety & Liability Waiver

    • How can I stay safe around school animals?

    • How are animals dangerous? How can I be proactive around animals? What PPE do I need?

  • Animal Classification

    • How can I classify animals according to the taxonomy classification system?

  • Animal Observations, Health & Animal Welfare

    • Essential Questions:

• • 1. How can you observe a sick animal by sight and/or sound?

    2. Who should I tell if I observe a sick animal?

    3. What is animal welfare? Why is the animal welfare an utmost concern in animal production?

    4. What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare groups?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can explain where animals are located on the farm, as well as daily feeding and cleaning needs for each.

2. I can sign up for animal chores on weekends and holiday breaks during my semester class.

Standards

• AS2.a: Classify animals according to hierarchical taxonomy and agriculture use.

• AS2.c: Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• AS6.a: Demonstrate safe animal handling and management techniques.

• AS6.b: Implement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe.

• CD2.a.3.h: Evaluate how performance and connections within the learning community enhance future opportunities.

• CD2.a.4.h: Determine those opportunities that best support attainment of a specific career goal.

Week 2-September 8-11- Unit 2 - Animal Systems

Topics & Essential Questions

• • Digestion Systems

    • Essential Questions:

• • 1. What are the organs from the mouth to the exit in the digestive system?

    2. What are the key differences between a mono-gastric and ruminant digestive system?

    3. Given a species and energy demand, what are the steps in formulating a balanced ration?

• • Respiration, Circulation, Muscular & Skeletal Systems

    • Essential Questions:

• • 1. What are the anatomical structures that animals use to breathe?

    2. What are the functions of the skeletal system and muscular system?

• • Reproduction Systems

    • Essential Questions:

      1. What are reproductive organs in the male tract?

      2. What are reproductive organs in the female tract?

      3. How does advancement in reproduction (equipment and genetics) play a role in better selection and offspring?

      4. How do genetics related to improvement in livestock production?

      5. How does cell division occur?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify and label organs in the male and female reproductive tract.

2. I can compare muscles to skeletons and identify how they are connected.

3. I can formulate a balanced ration for a given species.

Standards:

• AS5.a: Evaluate the male and females reproductive systems in selecting animals.

• AS5.b: Evaluate animals for breeding readiness and soundness.

• AS5.c: Describe how selection and geographical regions impact the economic decisions of our livestock business.

• AS5.d: Apply scientific principals in the selection and breeding of animals.

• AS5.f: Compare and contrast scientific methods associated with animal reproduction.

• AS4.a: Formulate feed rations to provide for the nutritional needs of animals.

Week 3- September 14-18- Unit 3 -Beef Cattle

Topics & Essential Questions

• Beef Industry & Breeds of Beef Cattle

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the common beef cattle breeds?

  2. What are characteristics of the beef industry?

• Selection & Judging Beef Cattle

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How do you select a sire or dam for breeding?

  2. What steps are involved in breeding beef cattle? How do you select superior animals?

  3. What are the different types of beef production systems?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify at least 10 beef cattle breeds used in beef production.

2. I can I can identify various breeds of beef cattle by viewing pictures or live animals.

3. I can identify ideal sires and dams to produce superior offspring.

Standards:

• A53.b: Identify bio-security threats and provide for the bio-security of the agricultural animals and production facilities.

• AS5.c: Describe how selection and geographical regions impact the economic decisions of our livestock business.

• AS5.d: Apply scientific principles in the selection and breeding of animals.

Week 4- September 21-25-Unit 3 - Beef Cattle

Topics & Essential Questions

• Feeding, Management & Safe Handling

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What proper protective equipment is needed to halter and lead a steer (or cow)?

  2. What protein level does a calf need? A heifer? A cow with embryo/calf? A steer?

  3. Why should I not handle bovine alone in the school barn?

• Beef Housing

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the steps in planning a facility for beef enterprises?

  2. What equipment is necessary for beef cattle operations?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can safely halter, and lead a classroom steer.

2. I can select feeds and develop programs for feeding various ages and stages of beef cattle.

3. I can describe different beef cattle management systems and recognized facility needs.

4. I can develop a HACCP plan for food produces and a processing facility.

Standards:

• AS4.a: Prescribe and administer feed additives and growth promotants in animal production.

• AS4.a: Formulate feed rations to provide for the nutritional needs of animals.

• A53.b: Identify bio-security threats and provide for the bio-security of the agricultural animals and production facilities.

• FPP2.b: Implement Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures to establish operating parameters.

• FPP2.c: Apply safety and sanitation procedures in the handling, processing and storing of food products.

• FPP2.d: Demonstrate worker safety procedures with food product and processing equipment and facilities.

Week 5- September 28- October 2- Unit 3- Beef Cattle

Topics & Essential Questions

• Beef (Meat) & Processing

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How does supply and demand correlate with marketing beef?

  2. How do you identify different grades of beef meat?

  3. How should cattle be handled prior to market to reduce loss?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can explain the use of futures market with beef cattle.

2. I can properly explain and demonstrate how cattle should be handled to prevent loss while marketing cattle

Standards:

• AS7.b: Comply with government regulations and safety standards for facilities used in animal production.

Week 6- October 5-9-Unit 4 - Dairy Cattle (WDE?)

Topics & Essential Questions

• Dairy Industry & Breeds of Dairy Cattle

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the 7 common dairy cow breeds?

  2. What are common characteristics of a successful dairy enterprise?

• Dairy Cow Selection & Dairy Cattle Judging

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How do you select a specific breed for dairy production?

  2. What criteria do you use to judge dairy animals?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify the common 7 breeds of dairy cattle.

2. I can identify anatomical parts of the dairy cow body.

3. I can judge dairy animals.

Standards:

• AS5.c: Describe how selection and geographical regions impact the economic decisions of our livestock business.

• AS5.d: Apply scientific principles in the selection and breeding of animals.

Week 7- October 12-16- Unit 4 - Dairy Cattle

Topics & Essential Questions

• Dairy Cow Feeding

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How do you select a sire or dam for breeding?

  2. What steps are involved in breeding dairy cattle? How do you select superior animals?

• Dairy Cattle Housing

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the different types of dairy cattle production and how are the facilities different?

  2. What are appropriate feeds for feeding dairy cattle?

  3. What is a Total Mixed Ration?

• Dairy Health

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How do you diagnose a healthy versus sick animal?

  2. What are examples of cattle diseases and parasites?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify rations differences for calves, heifers, dry cows and lactating cows.

2. I can plan and/or identify needs in a dairy cow facility.

3. I can identify a sick animal, diagnose illnesses, and formulate a recovery plan.

Standards:

• AS7.a: Design animal housing, equipment and handling facilities for the major systems of animal production.

• AS7.b: Comply with government regulations and safety standards for facilities used in animal production.

• AS3.a: Prescribe and implement a prevention treatment program for animal diseases, parasites and other disorders.

Week 8- October 19-20- Unit 4 - Dairy Cattle

Topics & Essential Questions

• Dairy Products

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What dairy products are made from cow milk?

  2. What by-products are part of the dairy cow milk industry?

  3. How do you grade milk?

  4. How do they price milk based off supply and demands?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify different dairy products by sight, smell, and taste.

2. I can create a new food product while following HACCP procedures and safe food handling techniques.

3. I can explain pricing and grades of milk.

Standards:

• A53.b: Identify bio-security threats and provide for the bio-security of the agricultural animals and production facilities.

• FPP2.b: Implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures to establish operating parameters.

• FPP3.a: Apply principles of science to food processing to provide a safe, wholesome and nutritious food supply.

Week 9- October 26-30- Swine

• Swine Handling

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How do you move swine?

  2. What is a flight zone of a hog?

  3. Do hogs move better alone or in a group?

• Breeds, Selection and Judging of Swine

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What tools are commonly used to move swine?

  2. How do you use a hog flight zone to move the animal calmly and efficiently?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify common swine breeds.

2. I can compare swine breeds to select the most ideal market animal.

Standards:

• Same ones as Beef and Dairy Units

Week 10- November 2-4(End of Q1)- Swine

• Topics & Essential Questions

• Swine Industry & Housing

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What different types of swine production farms are there?

  2. What are common management practices for the stages in the life cycle of hogs?

• Breeds, Selection and Judging of Swine

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are main characteristics of different breeds of market swine?

  2. How do you select high quality breeding hogs?

  3. What criteria do you use to judge market hogs?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify common swine breeds.

2. I can compare swine breeds to select the most ideal market animal.

Standards:

• Same ones as Beef and Dairy Units