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Measures To Combat Mad Cow Disease

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read an article at CNNfyi.com about Mad Cow disease. They identify and explain bovine spongiform encephalopathy and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. They formulate ways to combat mad cow disease.
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Organizer
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Things We Can Learn From a Cow and a Worm

For Students 4th - 5th
In this conservation worksheet, students answer 5 questions about how cows and worms recycle and conserve natural resources. Students then fill in a Venn diagram outlining ways they can recycle and conserve.
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Twirly Whirly Milk

For Teachers 1st
Student observe the effect soap (or detergent) has on the movement of food color in milk. Pupils observe the properties of solids and liquids while making butter. They read a poem, Shaking, and listen for ryhming words. Studdents...
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Turn a Cow into a Whale

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore animals that might have a common ancestor and resemble one another.  For this cow and whale lesson plan, 3rd graders recognize the similarities between the whale and the cow.  Students complete worksheets based on...
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Graze Like a Cow

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore how a cow digests the grass they eat. In this science/math instructional activity, students compare the quality of forage. Additionally, young scholars determine the effects of rangeland health on the production.
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Paper Square: Cow

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this paper square learning exercise, students cut and fold a paper square to match up the sides to display information about a cow. Students follow 5 directions and play a game. Students play the game by answering the trivia questions...
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Paper Square: Cow

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this paper square worksheet, students cut and fold a paper square to match up the sides to display information about a cow. Students follow 5 directions and play a game. Students play the game by answering the trivia questions about...
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Cows

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this cows reading comprehension worksheet, students read a brief selection pertaining to cows and respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Biotechnology and The Chocolate Milk Cow

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss new discoveries that have resulted from the use of recombinant DNA technology and otehr biotechnology. In groups, they create a transgenic cow capable of producing chocolate-flavored milk.
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Cows in Crisis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study mad cow disease and how it has affected the lifestyles of many Europeans. They examine local cattle industry and look for steer- or cow-related products. They organize information they find and present it to the rest of...
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A Cow Needs…

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this cow fact worksheet, students write in 10 circles what a cow needs. No information or facts are provided on the page.
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Resource Based Learning Unit Using Mad Cow Disease

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils research the topic of mad cow disease. They use an internal research network to search for newspaper and magazine articles about the disease. They are to evaluate the information they find and determine if it is creditable.
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Beautiful Bovine

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...
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Cows, Worms and Compost

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore agriculture by viewing a PowerPoint presentation in class. In this animal relationship lesson, 3rd graders identify the types of farm animals humans feed on and their dependency on such small insects like worms....
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Beautiful Bovine

For Teachers K - 4th
Students compare and contrast a human body to a cow. Using a diagram, they label and identify the functions of the cow's numerous parts. In groups, they create a Venn Diagram to compare the various types of cows with one another. They...
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Cow Eye Dissection Lab

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the anatomy of the eye by dissecting a cow eye Students are introduced the concept behind vision and the anatomy to the eye.
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Things We Can Learn From a Cow and Worm

For Students 6th - 8th
In this environment worksheet, middle schoolers look for the facts that are related to the environmental contributions of cows and worms to the environment.
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Protecting Holy Cows

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the interrelationships of organisms and their environments. They study ecological communities and determine what is necessary for survival. Students discuss and answer questions concerning a group's biome, habitat, food...
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Dissection Scramble

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discover the anatomy of a human body by dissecting a cow's eye.  In this animal dissection lesson, students identify the structure of an eyeball by cutting open a cow eye and observing the insides.  Students participate in an...
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The Perfect Cow?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how cattle have evolved through natural selection and selective breeding.  In this natural selection lesson students compare and contrast natural and artificial selection.
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I'm A Cow

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students identify animal names and sounds. In this animal lesson, students look at animal pictures and practice saying their name and the sound they make. A sing-along where students insert names and sounds where appropriate is also...
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Vermicomposting

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate composting. In this biology lesson, 1st graders identify ways to use garbage as fertilizer. Students examine soil and compost matter as well as the role of worms in the dirt.
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Cow's Eye Dissection

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars identify the parts and function of the different parts of the eye. In this anatomy instructional activity, students simulate dissection using Exploratorium website. They watch a video and write the procedure of cow's eye...
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How now Alaska cow?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore where milk products come from and investigate Alaska's dairy industry. They observe phase changes while making butter using heavy whipping cream and jars. The butter is eaten on crackers and bread.

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