I will not be in class this week. Students have been assigned the following project.

The assignment details will be posted on Google Classroom. The project will be due no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, March 26th.

Breeds Alphabet Book

Directions:

1. Look on the Internet to find one breed of livestock starting with each letter of the alphabet.  Livestock breeds used MUST be one of any of the following:
   • Cattle
   • Pig
   • Sheep
   • Goat
   • Poultry (Chicken, turkey, duck, goose)
   • Horse
2. Type the name of the livestock breed, type a brief description (colors, markings, size, purpose, origin), and add a picture of the animal.  Use google docs or slides, and put one breed per page/slide.
3. Make sure your font is large and readable because you are designing and creating an informational booklet.
4. Do NOT copy and paste. You will receive a 50 if I find any copy and pasted material.
5. Turn-in your book to Google Classroom by the deadline specified on Google Classroom.
6. This assignment is worth 100 points for a test grade.

Rubric:

• EACH LETTER IS WORTH 3 POINTS EACH

• • Breed name

• • Picture

• • Description – as specified in #2

• NEATNESS IS WORTH 12 POINTS

• CREATIVITY IS WORTH 8 POINTS

 

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Stocker/Backgrounder AND Feedyard Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of these modules must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 5/14/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION LINK

Parasites of Livestock

Goal:

To examine the different parasites and their effects on livestock.

Description:

Parasites cause the livestock industry to lose millions of dollars every year. This presentation teaches the students the symptoms, causes, prevention and control of common internal and external parasites which affect livestock animals. Terminology essential to the transmission, life cycle, treatment and prevention of parasites is also included.

Objectives:

1. To examine common large animal parasites.

2. To describe symptoms of external and internal parasites in small animals.

3. To illustrate preventative methods and treatment options concerning parasites.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Common Animal Diseases

Goal:

To gain a basic understanding of common animal diseases.

Description:

Information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and prevention of common animal diseases is presented. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphological defects, along with viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi, can harm animals. More than 20 diseases are outlined with the severity and specific preventative practices of each.

Objectives:

1. To identify the ways of preventing diseases.

2. To investigate symptoms, prevention and treatment of common animal diseases.

3. To learn to diagnose common animal diseases.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Common Animal Diseases

Goal:

To gain a basic understanding of common animal diseases.

Description:

Information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatments and prevention of common animal diseases is presented. Students will learn how physiological, nutritional and morphological defects, along with viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi, can harm animals. More than 20 diseases are outlined with the severity and specific preventative practices of each.

Objectives:

1. To identify the ways of preventing diseases.

2. To investigate symptoms, prevention and treatment of common animal diseases.

3. To learn to diagnose common animal diseases.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Advanced Livestock Nutrition

Goal:

To gain a better understanding of livestock nutrition.

Description:

From rumen functions to balancing feed rations, this presentation takes an in-depth look at livestock nutrition for both ruminant and non-ruminant animals. Detailed illustrations help students identify structure and function of the digestive system. The presentation identifies the importance of vitamins, minerals and water and describes how each relates to the nutritional requirements of livestock, along with exploring nutrient deficiencies. Feed quality and its correlation to animal health, as well as formulating and balancing rations, are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify structures and functions of the digestive system of ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

2. To identify and describe vitamins, minerals and additives in livestock feed.

3. To analyze and calculate feeding rations and energy requirements, principles and practices based on nutritional requirements of livestock animals.

4. To explore livestock feeding practices and feed quality issues and determine the effect on animal health.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Advanced Livestock Nutrition

Goal:

To gain a better understanding of livestock nutrition.

Description:

From rumen functions to balancing feed rations, this presentation takes an in-depth look at livestock nutrition for both ruminant and non-ruminant animals. Detailed illustrations help students identify structure and function of the digestive system. The presentation identifies the importance of vitamins, minerals and water and describes how each relates to the nutritional requirements of livestock, along with exploring nutrient deficiencies. Feed quality and its correlation to animal health, as well as formulating and balancing rations, are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify structures and functions of the digestive system of ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

2. To identify and describe vitamins, minerals and additives in livestock feed.

3. To analyze and calculate feeding rations and energy requirements, principles and practices based on nutritional requirements of livestock animals.

4. To explore livestock feeding practices and feed quality issues and determine the effect on animal health.

Students will be working on the Beef Quality Assurance: Cow/Calf Certification modules for this 9-week grading period. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 3:45 PM on 3/5/2021. Students must print and turn-in their Certificate of Completion that has the student’s name and certification number on it.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE: COW/CALF CERTIFICATION LINK

Advanced Livestock Nutrition

Goal:

To gain a better understanding of livestock nutrition.

Description:

From rumen functions to balancing feed rations, this presentation takes an in-depth look at livestock nutrition for both ruminant and non-ruminant animals. Detailed illustrations help students identify structure and function of the digestive system. The presentation identifies the importance of vitamins, minerals and water and describes how each relates to the nutritional requirements of livestock, along with exploring nutrient deficiencies. Feed quality and its correlation to animal health, as well as formulating and balancing rations, are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify structures and functions of the digestive system of ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

2. To identify and describe vitamins, minerals and additives in livestock feed.

3. To analyze and calculate feeding rations and energy requirements, principles and practices based on nutritional requirements of livestock animals.

4. To explore livestock feeding practices and feed quality issues and determine the effect on animal health.

Monday, September 7th:

No School – Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th:

Students will be assigned and working on Lesson 5.1 KEY TERMS: Agriscience & the Scientific Method (which will be a Google Form). They are to use the textbook chapter, “PAFNR Lesson 5.1: Agriscience & the Scientific Method,” to help them answer the questions; the textbook chapter is located on Google Classroom at the “Classwork” tab under the topic “Textbook Chapters”. Students MUST have the assignment completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM TOMORROW. If they have any questions, then they can email me at [email protected].

Wednesday, September 9th:

Students will need to attend a Zoom Meetings during their class periods, the schedule is posted below:

2nd Period will meet at 9:00 AM.

4th Period will meet at 11:00 AM.

Zoom links will be emailed out to the students the day before the scheduled meeting, and will also be posted on Google Classroom under the ‘Zoom Links’ topic the day before the scheduled meeting.

Students will need to work on Lesson 5.1 KEY TERMS: Agriscience & the Scientific Method Google Form, which will be graded for a daily grade. Students may use the textbook chapter, “PAFNR Lesson 5.1: Agriscience and the Scientific Method,” to help answer the questions. The textbook chapter will be located on Google Classroom under the topic, “Textbook Chapters”. The assignment must be completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM on TODAY.

Thursday, September 10th:

Students will use their Chromebooks to access the assignment on Google Classroom. Students will be assigned and working on Lesson 5.3 REVIEW & ASSESSMENT: Biotechnology in Agriculture (which will be a Google Form). They are to use the textbook chapter, “PAFNR Lesson 5.3: Biotechnology in Agriculture,” to help them answer the questions; the textbook chapter is located on Google Classroom at the “Classwork” tab under the topic “Textbook Chapters”. Students MUST have the assignment completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM TOMORROW. If they have any questions, then they can email me at [email protected].

Friday, September 11th:

Students will use their Chromebooks to access the assignment on Google Classroom. First, students will need to finish the assignment from 9/10, if they have not already. Then, they will be working on Lesson 5.3 KEY TERMS: Biotechnology in Agriculture (which will be a Google Form). They are to use the textbook chapter, “PAFNR Lesson 5.3: Biotechnology in Agriculture,” to help them answer the questions; the textbook chapter is located on Google Classroom at the “Classwork” tab under the topic “Textbook Chapters”. Students MUST have the assignment completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM TODAY. If they have any questions, then they can email me at [email protected].