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- 11th
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Students read a map for historical information, decipher a map legend and symbols, and expand their knowledge of a historic time. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students study and compare the life span of farm animals with their own. They research a farm animal, complete a table and answer comparative questions. They work in jigsaw format groups. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students watch a video about wild stallions and conduct research about wild horses and wildlife photography. Students explore the relationships between animals and humans and conduct Internet research about the treatment of wild horses in the United States. Students create a mock newscast about their findings. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explore the history of branding livestock and discover it began as early as 2000 BC. They discuss reasons for branding and then design their own brand from pipe cleaners. Students dip their brand into paint and print it on muslin to create a western handkerchief. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the animal industry through an "Animal Economic Traits Game" after a class discussion on the importance of animals. Game directions, key, and worksheet provided. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students explore the importance of natural resources. They are given copies of the story, "Who Cares For The Land," and students follow along as the teacher reads it. Students identify the key points in the story. (Soil, water and air are natural resources. They come from nature and cannot be manufactured. Good farmers take care of natural resources.) 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 »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore and examine different types of feed used for livestock. They discuss types of feed, the need for energy and health, and create graphs of food compared to categories. Students organize data and complete worksheets on gathered information. Full Review »
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