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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Breeds of Sheep Power Point Presentations
Students 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 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. This...
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FLEECE AS WHITE AS SNOW?
Hand out student worksheets. Discuss and review the meaning of the vocabulary words found at the top of the worksheet. Ask students for general definitions, then share the background material.
2. Have students read the information on the...
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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 lesson plan, student research a dog breed for traits that make it useful to humans. Students write a report of how these traits...
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Whether/Weather/Wether
Is it whether, weather, or wether? Learners explore the differences between these three words using examples and descriptions. They conclude by taking an interactive test.
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Battering Through the Seasons
Students define bartering and barter to investigate supply and demand. In this bartering lesson, students read A New Coat for Anna and recall how they exchanged merchandise in the story. Students complete a sequential graphic organizer....
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Animal Classification
In 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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Cloze Activity: Cats and Dogs
In this cats and dogs cloze procedure instructional activity, students review 2 short paragraphs that are missing 12 words and then attempt to fill in each blank with a word they think the author might have used. A word bank is provided.
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Farm Vocabulary List and Definitions
In this farm vocabulary worksheet, learners learn 15 words pertaining to farming, agriculture and farm animals. Students read definitions for each word. There are no questions to answer.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Sheep
A good account of the history of the use of domesticated sheep. Links to examples of specific breeds and their uses.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Domestic Sheep
Meet the domestic sheep and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Mountain Sheep
Canadian Wildlife site features the sheep. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
Other
Kiddyhouse.com: All About Sheep for Kids
This site provides lots of facts about sheep and their history, life span, importance, etc. Discusses various breeds of sheep and shows how sheep are sheared. Recommends some books on sheep as well.
Other
Kiddyhouse.com: All About Sheep for Kids
This site provides lots of facts about sheep and their history, life span, importance, etc. Discusses various breeds of sheep and shows how sheep are sheared. Recommends some books on sheep as well.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bighorn Sheep
Learn more about the bighorn sheep through this informative resource. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the bighorn sheep's habitat, reproduction, behavior and more.
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!
BBC
Bbc Newsround: One of World's Rarest Sheep Born in the Uk
A slideshow of images and captions present information about the birth of a rare breed of sheep.