Animal Systems
March 25, 2024
Objective: Define terms used in animal agriculture
Leading Question: What are young female cattle called?
What do you Call It? - An Introduction to Livestock Terminology
Shoe grouping activity
Floor puzzle activity
Organize common terms used in animals
March 27, 2024
Objective Define terms used in animal agriculture
Leading Question: What is an adult male pig called?
Organize common terms used in animals
Flash card game
April 1, 2024
Objective: Describe the poultry industry
Leading Question: What are two methods of chicken production?
Where do they come from? The chicken and the egg
Read the story, "Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?"
Describe egg and meat production using the Einstein moment
April 4, 2024
Objective: Describe how pigs are raised
Leading Question: Identify two methods of hog production
How are pigs raised? Swine Production Systems
Indoor vs. outdoor pro/con chart
Read the "Pork Production Today" and complete the Comparison of Swine Production Systems worksheet.
Complete the Timeline of a Pig's Life by drawing what it looks like and explaining the stage.
Gestation, Farrowing, Nursery and Finishing Videos
April 8, 2024
Objective: Describe how sheep and goats are raised
Leading Question: What are 4 methods of sheep and goat production?
How are Sheep and Goats Raised? Sheep and Goat Production Systems
Sentence Stem activity
Describe the 4 methods of sheep and goat production. Then create a mind map or diagram that includes what was learned today in class.
Sentence Stem activity
Watch goat industry video and sheep industry video.
Dye wool
April 10, 2024
Objective: Describe how beef cattle are raised
Leading Question: What are 3 stages of beef cattle production?
Where's the Beef Come From?
Make a list of everything you ate in the last 24 hours and circle everything that had beef in it.
Create a song about one of the three stages of beef production using the information provided. Share your song with the class.
Take notes on the different beef production systems.
Draw a picture of each type of production system after the songs are shared in class.
April 12, 2024
Objective: Identify specialty animal systems as they apply to the agriculture industry
Leading Question: What is the difference between an alpaca and a llama?
Specialty Animal Production Systems
Animal Drawing activity. Compare the sketches to an actual picture, what are some similarities and differences between them?
Specialty Animal Search
Share an interesting piece of information you learned today
April 16, 2024
Objective: Describe how milk is produced on a dairy farm
Leading Question: What are 4 components of a dairy farm?
Where Your Milk Comes from...Dairy Production Systems
Complete the questions: What do you know about milk, what do you think you know about milk and what would you like to know about milk?
Create a poster on one of the areas of milk production through the information provided in class by including a picture, terms and definitions of new vocabulary, and describing the importance of this stage in dairy production. Then prepare a presentation for the class.
April 18, 2024
Objective: Describe how milk is produced on a dairy farm
Leading Question: What are the offspring of cattle called?
Create a poster on one of the areas of milk production through the information provided in class by including a picture, terms and definitions of new vocabulary, and describing the importance of this stage in dairy production. Then prepare a presentation for the class.
Present posters and take notes
April 23, 2024
Objective: Describe different pets in the pet industry
Leading Question: What are the 7 groups of dogs?
Pet Day
Students share pet with class
Discuss how the pet is useful
Discuss facts related to pets
April 25, 2024
Objective: Describe two basic systems in aquaculture
Leading Question: What is aquaculture?
A Fishing Trip into the Aquaculture Industry
Answer the following questions:
What does it take to be a successful fisherman?
What supplies will you gather?
Where will you be going to fish today?
What will you fish for?
Poles and Fish activity
Answer the following questions using the information from class:
Where will you go to fish for that?
What methods will you use?
Animal Terminology Quiz
April 29, 2024
Objective: Assess on animals
Leading Question: What was your favorite animal to learn about?
Discuss beef production systems
Review animal systems
Makeup work missed
Assess on animal systems