Curated OER
Fable of the Fainting Goat
Second graders explore animal life by reading children stories in class. In this goat fable lesson, 2nd graders read several books which describe the different myths and folklore about goats. Students identify the needs of living animals...
Curated OER
Just "Kid"ding Around: The Truth About Goats
Students examine goats, and read a book based on their history. In this animal lesson, students discover the history of the goat, and complete several activities based on the students' knowledge of the animal.
Curated OER
Brain Teaser - Goats
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about how many goats 2 girls have. Students complete 1 problem.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ruminants
Why do cows chew their cud? This video segment from Secret of Life: "Accidents of Creation" describes the physical adaptations that have made ruminants some of the most important, and certainly the most efficient, plant eaters on earth.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Goats
An in-depth description of goats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Animales De La Granja
This interactive vocabulary site on farm animals includes not only the correct Spanish pronunciation of nouns, but some verbs, as well as sounds that the animals make. Pop-ups of the correct spelling are included.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Pygmy Goat
Meet the pygmy goat and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Mountain Goat
Comprehensive reference overview of the mountain goat, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Goat (Capra Aegagrus Hircus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Capra Aegagrus Hircus, more commonly known as the goat.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Goats
A good history of our use of goats and links to the major breeds of domesticated goats and their specific uses.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Kids' Farm
Take a virtual tour of the Kids' Farm at the National Zoological Park. Read about the animals and how to take care of them. You can even learn to grow your own pizza garden.
Other
Barnyard Palace : Goats
This site provides basic facts about goats: their lifecycles, products, eating habits, and personalities.
Other
Canadian Agricultural and Food Museum (Caf)
Under the heading "Tour of the Museum," there are excellent links to information on dairy farms, small animals found in the barn, horses, beef cattle, and more! There are also teachers kits available through this site that are meant to...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Domestic Goat
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Domestic Goats (Capra hircus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Mountain Goat
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Mountain Goats (Oreamnos americanus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Other
Biology of the Goat: Internal Parasites
Goat parasites direct life cycles, indirect life cycles, and survival mechanisms are explained in this competent site.
Other
Biology of the Goat: External Parasites Lice
This effective site discusses biting lice, sucking lice, their life cycle, and treatment.
Other
Biology of the Goat: External Parasites Mites
This competent site discusses the three different types of mites that goats can host. A life cycle of mites is described as well.
Other
Biology of the Goat: Milk Goiter
What is milk goiter? Is milk goiter due to iodine deficiency? Do you want to cure milk goiter? The answers to these questions are discussed in this effective site.
Other
Biology of the Goat: Selenium the Essential Trace Mineral
Too much or too little selenium can be harmful to goats. This informative site examines the role of selenium in the growth and development of the goat.
Other
Kids Farm: Farm Animals
At this site from Kids Farm, farm animals are depicted in cartoon illustrations on the opening page. Click on the picture and view photographs of real animals and specific information.
Other
Biology of the Goat: Skeleton
View the skeletal part of the goat and then test your knowledge on this interactive site. Immediate feedback provided.
Curated OER
Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Goats
A good history of our use of goats and links to the major breeds of domesticated goats and their specific uses.