This is a lesson that can be used to teach beginning Introduction to Agriculture students about the types of drugs we administer to animals. Students then get to complete a hands-on lab activity where they learn about and demonstrate four types of injections.

In this lesson, students will discover how to administer three different types of injections (Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and Intravenous) though a hand-on activity. Students will use actual syringes and needles to administer medication to their animal (hamburger buns in a sandwich bag). Along with the injection lab students will learn the difference between medications and vaccinations, and why they are both important!

3 modules describing on a very elementary level how to read a feed test, how to understand what animals need in their diet for nutrients, and how to balance a simple cattle ration using hay and silage.

 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.  

Biosecurity is an essential part of maintaining a herd's health as well as the profitability of the operation. This site provides easy to use and comprehensive resources for assessing the current biosecurity protections in an operation, an example of a biosecurity plan, a template for creating a biosecurity plan, and information on communicating to stakeholders about a crisis.

 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.

The goal of this activity is to demystify the science behind Punnett Squares and explore data and statistical representations in genetics and heredity. Begin by breeding two parent mice and observe the ratios in the pie chart as more offspring are bred in each litter. Compare the ratios between different pairs of parents and identify how they are different or similar. Finally, use the simulation controls to show gametes and reveal how each offspring obtained its genotype from its parents.

This lesson explains directional terminology used to describe the positions of structures relative to other structures or locations in the body. Learners will apply directional terminology by dissecting a three-dimensional object. Lesson developed from original resource by Bobbi D. Dittmer.

This lesson plan explores many ways animals help and support people including providing food, clothing, companionship, and service, as well as secondary benefits like soil conservation and fertility, and stabilizing farm businesses with diversification of risk. Lesson plan from the New Mexico Animal, Plant, and Soil Science Lesson Plan Library.

This activity will check students’ understanding of the swine ear-notching system of livestock identification. Credit @whiteoakffa and Sarah Nerswick

This lesson includes lectures discussing raising animals like llama, bison, alpaca, ratites, and an activity researching and planning a profitable business in the exotic breeds industry.  Resource originally from New Mexico Animal, Plant, and Soil Science Lesson Plan Library.

This lesson explores the swine industry:  locating major physical characteristics, describing common breeds, selection of superior animals, and contrasting production systems and marketing methods of swine and hogs.  Adapted from New Mexico Animal, Plant, and Science Lesson Plan Library.

Overview:  A dozen Nebraska Ag teachers contribute to a thread asking about all aspects of successful livestock labs in other towns. They discuss town/city relationship and regulations, animals, enclosures, unforeseen successes and speed bumps, etc.

Indiana State Standards AS-2.1 through AS-2.3 research project for our Second Grade Class.

This presentation is an introductory lesson on integration of crop-livestock systems in the United States. The lesson includes national Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Standards, objectives, and a student project. This lesson is intended to be inquiry-based, and as such only foundational information is presented. Students are expected to take the introductory information and find specific information needed to solve the problem posed at the beginning of the presentation. It is expected that at a minimum this lesson will take three 50-minute class periods and could take longer based on teacher preferences.

Students will analyze animals against a standard ideal, and explain the relationship between an animal’s form and function.

Students will be able to use correct terminology for livestock (e.g. bovine, steer, ewe, ram). This lesson is used in exploring agriculture, animal science lesson.  Written by Kathryn Savat.

This lesson includes lectures about meeting the nutritional needs of animals to maintain animal performance, analyze feedstuffs for quality, and determine whether or not a feed ration fulfills a given animal’s nutrient requirements. From New Mexico Animal, Plant, and Soil Science Lesson Plan Library. 

This lesson plan explores the difference between good and poor quality feedstuffs by learning the functions of feed, identifying feed types and characteristics, and identifying how animals are fed. Lesson plan from the New Mexico Animal, Plant, and Soil Science Lesson Plan Library.

This activity is a web-based inquiry on how to control the spread of rabies in a community. Students are given a hypothetical situation in which rabies has been found in their home community.  Interaction between the people, pets, wildlife, and livestock in the area is emphasized. An informative lesson on rabies is included.  Students are asked to use different resources to research and develop an action plan to stop the spread of rabies in their community.