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0010-2015
Animal Science and Production
Grade 10-12
CRITERIA
I. INTER-ETHNIC
The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concepts, content and illustrations, as set by West
Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted
December 1970).
II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences and achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of
Education Policy (Adopted May 1975).
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: 21 st CENTURY LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
20010-2015
Animal Science and Production
(Vendor/Publisher)
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF
CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
I=In-depth
Grade 10-12
A=Adequate
(IMR Committee) Responses
M=Minimal N=Nonexistent
I A M N
In addition to alignment of Content Standards and Objectives (CSOs), materials must also clearly connect to
Learning for the 21 st Century which includes opportunities for students to develop
A.
B.
Learning Skills
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Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.
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Information and Communication Skills.
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Interpersonal and Self-Direction Skills and use these 21 Century Tools
21 st Century Tools
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Problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, design tools)
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Communication, information processing and research tools (such as word processing, e-mail, groupware, presentation, Web development, Internet search tools)
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Personal development and productivity tools (such as e-learning, time management/calendar, collaboration tools)

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: 21 st Century Learning EVALUATION CRITERIA
The general evaluation criteria apply to each grade level and are to be evaluated for each grade level unless otherwise specified. These criteria consist of information critical to the development of all grade levels. In reading the general evaluation criteria and subsequent specific grade level criteria, e.g. means
“examples of” and i.e. means that “each of” those items must be addressed. Eighty percent of the combined general and specific criteria must be met with I (In-depth) or A (Adequate) in order to be recommended.
20010-2015
Animal Science and Production
Grade 10-12
(Vendor/Publisher)
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF
CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
I=In-depth A=Adequate
(IMR Committee) Responses
M=Minimal N=Nonexistent
I A M
For student mastery of content standards and objectives, the instructional materials will provide students with the opportunity to
4. Multimedia
1. offer appropriate multimedia (e.g., software, audio, visual, internet access) materials.
2. provide a website which provides links to relevant sites as well as lesson plans, student activities and parent resources.
3. integrate technology into the curriculum.
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B. Scientifically-Based Research Strategies
1. provide explicit instructional strategies to present varied teaching models including but not limited to webbing, mapping, Venn diagrams and inverted pyramids.
2. promote writing skills and study techniques .
3. present varied teaching models with emphasis on differentiated instruction in content, process, and product.
C. Critical Thinking
1. emphasize questioning models to promote higher order thinking skills based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
2. promote student-generated responses.
D. Life Skills
1. address life skills (e.g., health related concepts, goal setting, application to career oriented goals, reference tools, and researching).
2. address habits of mind activities (e.g., literacy skills, interpersonal communications, problem solving, and self-directional skills).

E. Classroom Management
1. include opportunities for large group, small group, and independent learning.
2. provide classroom management suggestions.
3. provide suggestions for differentiated instruction (e.g., practice activities, learning stations, assessment, lesson plans).
F. Instructional Materials
1. address varied learning styles and multiple intelligences of students by including models.
2. provide extensive and varied opportunities to practice skills.
3. provide intervention, practice, and enrichment materials.
4. continue skill or strategy instruction across several instructional sessions to expand the applicability and utility of the skill or strategy.
5. connect previously taught skills and strategies with new content and text.
6. cumulatively build a repertoire of multiple strategies that are introduced, applied, and integrated throughout the course of study.

G. Assessment
1. provide opportunities for assessment based on performance-based measures, open-ended questioning, portfolio evaluation, rubrics, and multimedia simulations.
2. provide on-going progress monitoring.
3. provide rubric-based differentiated assessment.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: CONTENT SPECIFIC EVALUATION CRITERIA
20010-2015
Animal Science and Production
Grade 10-12
This course of study is designed to provide experiential knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial competencies needed to enter various occupations associated with Animal Science and Production. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to selection, development, and maintenance of individual Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.
Students are encouraged to become active members of FFA, the national youth organization for those enrolled in agricultural education. FFA is an integral component of the program and provides curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement. Teachers should utilize relevant FFA activities to support experiential learning.
The West Virginia Standards for 21 st Century Learning include the following components: 21 st Century Content
Standards and 21 st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

Standard 1: Nature of the Animal Science and Production
Students will:
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demonstrate an understanding of the scope of animal science and production.
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demonstrate the ability to use the inquiry process to solve problems.
Standard 2: Content of Studies in Animal Science and Production Science
Students will:
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demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and applications of facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models as delineated in the objectives.
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relate the principles contained in the sciences, economics, mathematics, and language arts to the animal science and production.
Standard 3: Application of Knowledge and Skills Acquired Through Studies of Animal Science and Production
Students will
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apply the principles of the sciences, economics, mathematics, and language arts to animal science and production.
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analyze information and situations to select the best means of performing tasks associated in animal science and production.
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demonstrate an ability to utilize technology to perform tasks associated with studies in animal science and production.
 evaluate agricultural products and processes and defend decisions related to such.
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engage in work-based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.
Standard 4: Participation in the student organization
Students will participate in a local student organization.
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SPECIFIC LOCATION OF
CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
I=In-depth A=Adequate
(IMR Committee) Responses
M=Minimal N=Nonexistent
I A M N

A. Nature of the Animal Science and Production
1. explore and relate the history of domestic animals to modern animal production.
2. examine safe handling and restraint methods for animals.
3. investigate grooming, showing, and handling techniques.
4. generalize the functions of various animal physiological systems.
5. research the type of housing facilities needed for animals.
6. recognize the procedures and care of equipment and supplies used with animals.
7. explore basic nutritional requirements for animals.
8. outline regulations and laws that pertain to animal health and management.

9. research and analyze various livestock marketing techniques.
10. review careers associated with animal science and production.
B. Content of Studies in Animal Science and Production Science
1. identify external body parts of animal species.
2. classify animals according to purpose.
3. identify and describe breeds of animals.
4. name and relate the function of various handling and restraint tools.
5. evaluate animal behaviors to determine the methods necessary to control animals.
6. describe safe handling practices when caring for animals.
7. explain the purpose of animal grooming.

8. relate the functions of the following systems to animal production: skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, excretory, urinary, integumentary, digestive systems.
9. describe characteristics of healthy animals based on: body temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate, estrus, gestation, weight, and body condition.
10. recognize the signs and symptoms of diseases, as well as prevention and treatment in animals.
11. show how to perform basic first aid on animals.
12. define basic terms associated with animal nutrition.
13. research the basic nutrients essential to animal development.
14. recognize the signs and symptoms of various nutritional disorders.
15. cite and describe state and federal regulations used in the management of animals.
16. outline record keeping skills needed in animal facilities.

17. compare transportation and safety methods for handling animals.
C. Application of Knowledge and Skills Acquired Through Studies of Animal Science and
Production
1. evaluate animals and defend decisions based on body parts, purpose, and breed.
2. relate the characteristics of breed to function and purpose.
3. demonstrate various handling and restraint techniques for animals.
4. assess various animal behavior characteristics in animal handling situations.
5. demonstrate grooming techniques.
6. compare and contrast various physiological systems among a variety of species.
7. review a set of symptoms, determine disease, and recommend appropriate treatment.
8. utilize techniques in administering medicine and immunizing large animals.

9. examine mechanical injury and perform basic first aid.
10. prepare a nutritional plan for various developmental stages of animals.
11. analyze feed labels to determine their nutritional value.
12. formulate a cost estimate for owning and operating an animal facility.
13. maintain individual animal records for animal production and care facilities.
14. analyze cost of owning and operating a livestock business.