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Equine Science Unit PlanEquine Science Unit Plan
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Missouri Department of Elementary
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Equine Science

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Did you know that horses have two sets of teeth?  There is much to learn about horses, of course, and those interested in equine science will learn much from a 10-lesson agricultural science course that covers not only equine dental and hoof care, but health maintenance and nutrition as well.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

horses, conquistadors, explorers, christopher columbus, the lewis and clark expedition, the pony express

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class groups research and develop presentations about the different breeds

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  • Instructors must locate and prepare pictures or slides of different horse breeds engaged in different activities

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  • Each lesson includes directions for instructors, a detailed plan, an assessment, and links to related resources

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Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1

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