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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate many number facts about the conversion of corn into meat by reading a story and completing worksheets. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study about lion hunting behavior and the dangers lions present to livestock and humans in area where they coexist. They write a plan to help the situation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students read an article and answer the question, What animals are in the alternative livestock category? Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students examine alternative livestock farming methods. They read an article, participate in a class survey, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students brainstorm what living conditions during the period known as the Little Ice Age (1350-1850) might have been like. They research lifestyles, the economy, crop yields, and human and livestock mortality. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of environmental stewardship. In groups, they identify the key principles and environmental issues facing livestock and poultry. Using the Internet, they review environmental and regulatory issues facing their local area. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover the importance of balancing nutrient input and outputs for a successful livestock operation. Using a case study, they identify indicators of a whole farm nutrient imbalance. They identify strategies for addressing this type of issue on a farm. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students discuss differences in the way in which information was disseminated in George Washington's time and how it is acquired in contemporary times. They examine Census of Agriculture data and a modern day version of a letter that Arthur Young could have written to George Washington. They write a letter in response that includes information about land value, crops, yields, and livestock prices. Also, the use the information to make a PowerPoint presentation, poster, or brochure. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students reinforce math and science skills while learning about the nutrients found in livestock manure. They predict which animal produces the largest amount of manure and which animal's manure contains the highest level of nitrogen. Finally, students compare their predictions with the weights listed in the table and use calculators to complete the worksheet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students study various livestock diseases and how each disease is handled. In groups, students predict which animal may be infected by a particular disease. They use given web pages to collect information on food safety and animal diseases. Students write a report over a chosen disease and share it with the class. Full Review »