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 Demonstration Grade Level: 9th-12thSubject: Animal ScienceDuration: 150 minutesDOK Level: 4SAMR Level: Substitution Indiana Standard: AS-11.1 Acquire and demonstrate communication skills such as writing, public speaking, and listening while refining oral, written, and verbal skillsObjective: Students will demonstrate a skill learned over the semester with 98% accuracy. Procedure: Show the video How to give a demonstration?Have a class discussion of topic ideas and expectationsAnswer questionsHave the students create a brainstorming list of four ideasAllow the students class time to complete their demonstrationGive the Demonstration Project Guide and Rubric  through google classroomHave students present their demonstrations to the classProduct or Assessment: Students will be assessed on their presentation with the provided rubric and brainstorming sheet.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

Corn Lab

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 Corn Lab Grade Level:8th - 9thSubject: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesDuration: 50 minutesDOK Level: 2SAMR Level: Substitution  Indiana Standard: IAFNR-3.2 Explore the numerous possibilities for an SAE program which a student might developIAFNR-2.2 Recognize and explain the role of the FFA in the development of leadership, education, employability, communications and human relations skillsObjective: Students will complete a lab and record the results in their SAE record book with 100% accuracy. Essential Question: Can you make two different products out of the same ingredients?Procedure: Ask the students to list all the products made out of corn.Have the students get out their research notebooksPut students into groups of threeHand out the corn lab through google classroomHave the students follow normal lab procedures and complete the labMake sure to check that the pre lab has been completed before the student proceed to the labHave the students answer the lab questions in their research notebooksHave the students record the lab in their SAE record booksHave each individual student brainstorm a list of lab extensions to do next week.Product or Assessment: The students will be assessed on the lab questions answers in their research notebooks.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights Debate

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 Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights Debate Grade Level: 9th-12thSubject: Animal ScienceDuration: 5 daysDOK Level:  4SAMR Level: Substitution Indiana Standard: AS-7.4 Explain the implications of animal welfare and animal rightsObjective: Given a debated livestock issue related to animal welfare, students will be able to understand both sides of the issue, and effectively persuade others in making a decision about the issue.Procedure: Have the students compare and contrast the terms “animal welfare” and “animal rights”.Have a class discussion on the impact of the differencesGroup the class into partnersHave them research and make a list of five animal right issues related to the agricultural industryHave a class discussion on the topics researched. As a class narrow down the list.Have each pair pull a topic and side out of a hat.Explain the Debate Project expectations and grading rubric.Allow class time for research.Have the students submit a list of statements and supporting facts after day 2.Have the students submit a rough draft of their opening and closing statements after day 3. Debates will be done on day 5Product or Assessment: Students will be graded on their submitted facts and rough draft. The rubric will be used to grade the debate on the given day.Credits: Renee Wangler, Agriscience Instructor - Newaygo County Career-Tech Center 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

Equine Facilities Project

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 Equine Facilities Project Grade Level: 9th - 12thSubject: Animal ScienceDuration: 4 daysDOK Level: 4SAMR Level: AugmentationIndiana Standard: AS-9.1 Identify facilities needed to house and produce each animal species safely and efficiently AS-9.2 Select equipment and implement animal handling procedures and improvements AS-9.3 Identify optimal environmental conditions for animals Objective: The students will be able to apply the principles learned in animal management to design a equine facilities that meets the needs of a given scenario. Procedure: Hold a class discussion on the requirements that need to be met to house a horse properly. Ask the students to answer the Following questions, “What do you feel is the most important need to address when planning a facility and why?” “What questions do you need to ask the owner?” Divide the students into pairs.Handout and explain the expectations of the Equine Facilities Project. Use google classroom to handout the project sheet and keep posted on the student's progress.Demonstrate the FBI Planner Program . Allow the students to research and use their own method to create the blueprint of the facilities. Day 2 Check progress of the students. Make sure the students have a plan and system to get the project completeDay 3 Check the students’ written descriptions for the project. Make sure there are no misunderstandings to this pointDay 4 Have the students present their ideas to the rest of the class. Product or Assessment: The students product will consist of a blueprint of the facilities and a written description describing the blueprint with reasoning/justification to the decision that were made.  

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

Horse Diseases

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 Horse Diseases Grade Level: 9th - 12thSubject: Animal ScienceDuration: 3 daysDOK Level:  2SAMR Level:  Substitution Indiana Standard: AS-3.3 Identify common diseases, parasites and physiological disorders that affect animals AS-3.4 Explain the health risk of zoonotic diseases to humans and their historical significance and future implications Objective: The students will research and write a report explaining one horse disease and one horse parasite with no more than 10 grammatical errors.Procedure: Show the video Horse & Human Crossover DiseasesHold a class discussion about zoonotic diseases and if they are familiar of any other diseases like thisHave them write a short description of a zoonotic disease in their notebookHand out and explain the Horse Disease Project guidelinesUse google classroom to manage the submission of the project and progress checks.Have the students claim their disease and parasites picked for their reports under the comments of the google classroom assignment. Day 2 Have students review each other's work and make suggestionsDay 3 Have the students prepare and present a summary of their findingsProduct or Assessment: The students will be graded on the feedback they give their peers, written report, and the verbal summary. 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

Sim Steer Simulation

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 Sim Steer Simulation Grade Level: 9th-12thSubject: Animal ScienceDuration: 2 daysDOK Level:  3SAMR Level: Redefinition Indiana Standard: AS-8.1 Identify products or services that animals provide humansAS-9.1 Identify facilities needed to house and produce each animal species safely and efficiently AS-9.2 Select equipment and implement animal handling procedures and improvements AS-9.3 Identify optimal environmental conditions for animalsObjective: Students will apply their knowledge learned in the unit to make decision and manage a steer farm simulation that earns a profit.Procedure: Have the students write down two items they remember from yesterday's lectureDemonstrate the Sim Steer ProgramHave the students access the website/program and create a user accountHand out the project guidelines Explain the expectations and timelineAllow the rest of the time for the students to manage their herdDay 2 (end of class) Have the students write their reflection paragraphProduct or Assessment: Students will be assessed on their reflection paragraphs 

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

Beef External Parts

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 Beef External Parts Grade Level: 9th - 12thSubject: Animal ScienceDuration: 50 minutesDOK Level:  1SAMR Level: SubstitutionIndiana Standard: AS-1.2 Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system componentsObjective: Students will be able to identify the given body parts of cattle with 100% accuracy. Procedure: Present the slide show External Parts BeefStop at slide 1Have the students use the internet to find the names of the identified partsHandout a paper copy of slide 1Check that all students have identified the partsMove to slide 2Have the students name the parts as you unveil the correct namesHave the students assess google classroom to access Beef Parts IDHave the students play the game until they achieve 90% accuracyHave them screen shot the score and submit to the google classroom assignment Product or Assessment:  The students will be assessed in class. They will be given five body parts to identify. Each body part will be worth 3 points.  

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Macon Beck

A Sound of Thunder- Discussion and Project

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After reading the short story, “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, students will collaborate on a set of questions that ask them to analyze the themes, plot, and characters of the story. Next, students will work on a creative project that will apply the elements of the story to real life skills.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment

Author: Lindsay Nunan

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