Ruminant Digestive Lab Sensory Experience.docxRuminant DIgestion Lab I just got done doing this lab with my students this week and they LOVED it! Some of them were so grossed out which made it a bit more fun!
Virtual Farm ToursHello Everyone, Here is a link to access Virtual Farm Tours. The videos are based from Canada information but it is still good information and videos: Virtual Farm Tour I have done the Dairy and Sheep tours. I...
Rabbit dissection journalsI'm teaching an animal science class with a dissection component. Does anyone else dissect rabbits? What do you use for a lab journal?
Livestock terminology resources I have neat way (I think so anyway!) of teaching common livestock terminology to 8th graders/freshmen. I realized earlier this year that perhaps not all students know simple livestock terminology. I realized this ...
Grading Livestock Lesson Plans?Does anyone happen to have a lesson plan or activities that help teach livestock grading to high school students? In my ANS 1 class we do a unit on Beef Quality & Yield Grades, Feeder Steer & Heifer Grades, Slaughter...
grade break downHello! Our school is looking at revising the grade breakdown for marking period grades (i.e. the percentage of what the components count) . Can everyone give input on what your current breakdown is? Thank you s...
Document Human Reproduction Vs Other Mammal Reproduction.docx
Human Reproduction Vs Other Mammal Reproduction.docxI was needing activities for my high school animal science students to do for two days in a row because I had two days of training and such in a row. I had only been into my reproduction unit for about 3 days so this ...
Small Animal Care RubricLike many ag departments, I am allowed to have some small animals (guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets) to provide hands-on experiences. Does anyone have a grading rubric/scoring guide they use as part of the student's par...
Meat Pen RabbitsI'm looking for information to give to my students about raising Meat Pen rabbits for local, county and state fairs. When they should breed the does? What should be the goal weight your rabbits should weigh by the f...
Class PetsI have 2 guinea pigs as class pets. Students have been asking to take them home over the weekends and school breaks. Does anyone have a policy, tips, or pros/cons for allowing students to take home class pets?
How do you teach therapy animalsHello All, I'm looking to add some more content to my Small Animal Science class. How do you teach therapy animals to your small animal science class? I'm hoping to add more than just a video on therapy animals. ...
Reading a medicine labelHello, I am preparing to teach a lesson on livestock medications. I was wondering if there is any suggestions available to help me put together a lesson plan and activity on this subject? What I have in mind is to p...
Ear Tagging & Tattooing PracticumCan't get to a real farm to practice basic ear tagging or tattooing? Use this worksheet to actually allow students to use tagging & tattooing equipment!