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Good Breeding
Third graders investigate a variety of cattle breeds common in Oklahoma. They complete a worksheet on their vocabulary words, and locate on a world map the locations where the cattle breeds originated. In addition, they view several...
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Breeds of Cattle Internet Search
Students identify different breeds of cattle and select one breed to investigate further. They gather information online about breed's origin, physical characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, and present their findings orally to...
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Beef or Dairy?
Guernsey, Jersey, Holstein. Brangus, Charoloais, Herford. Here’s a truly cross-curricular resource that combines language arts, science, math, and visual arts activities as class members learn to distinguish between beef and dairy...
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Breeds of Sheep Power Point Presentations
Learners perform internet searches about breeds of sheep. They collect illustrations and information to build a PowerPoint presentation of their selected breed that includes origin, physical characteristics, advantages and disadvantages...
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The Perfect Cow?
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.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Roll of the Genes
Animal reproduction in sheep and cattle is explored with the help of Punnet squares. Scholars employ tools using probability to conclude the color of wool a sheep's offspring will have. Acting as animal geneticists, pupils then take...
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The Large Animal Industry
Focusing on the large animal industry the production of meat products, this information may prove to be sensitive matter to some members of your class. However, the slides are relevant. They delve into the topic of animal labor....
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Celebrate Beef
Students read about the history of cattle, discover new technologies, and fill out worksheets about cattle use. In this cattle lesson plan, students identify states that raise cattle and draw pictures of how cattle is used.
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Artificial selection
Students brainstorm a list of improvements they might make to a picture of a skinny cow to improve its milk yield. They draw ideas on the board and compare these pictures with the original and ask the students which cow they would use...
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Beautiful Bovine
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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Adapting to the World
Students consider dog breeds that are helpful to humans and their hereditary link to wolves. In this biology instructional activity, student research a dog breed for traits that make it useful to humans. Students write a report of...
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Genetics Practice: Beyond the Basics
What do you get when you cross a purple with a white? Genetics geniuses figure it out with a Punnett square. On this assignment, they must solve crosses for incomplete dominance, codominance, lethal dominance, and sex-linked genes. It is...
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Peanut Butter Broccoli - Creating New Produce Through Genetic Selection
Fifth graders understand that traits are inherited and change over time. For this physical traits lesson, 5th graders compare produce items for similar traits. Students create large graphs to show their results. Students discuss genetic...
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Animal Classification
For this animal classification worksheet, students read for information and comprehension. In this fill in the blank and multiple choice worksheet, students answer five questions.
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So Whose Cow is in the Field?
Pupils, in rural classrooms, explain animal genetics. They study animals that are available in their locale.
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Beautiful Bovine
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...
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Cattle
A comprehensive list of most of the breeds of domesticated livestock that are used in the cattle industry. Brief history of their use and links to background and use of each breed.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Australian Cattle Dog
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Australian Cattle Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Australian Cattle Dog
Features a short discussion of the Australian Cattle Dog while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo: Cattle Egret
Get to know the facts, behavior, and breeding habits of the cattle egret, a unique species of heron.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Cattle Egret
Take a look at the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior of the cattle egret.
Canis Major Publications
Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles
Articles about many different dog breeds. Each gives an in-depth look at its characteristics, temperament and such. Great resource!
Other
American Hereford Association
Everything one could want to know about Hereford cattle can be found at this site. Information on showing them, marketing them, breeding them, genetics, history, how-to videos, event listings, and lots more.
Other
Barnyard Palace : Dairy Cows
Use this site to find out all about dairy cows and how they produce milk. Learn why cows are so important to humans, and check out some excellent cow pictures (click on each picture to make it larger).