Scope and Sequence for 2015- 2016
Cluster:
Course Name:
School Year
Instructor: STOKES
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Livestock Production (1/2 to 1 Credit)
Course Description:
To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and
knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding
career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn,
reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Animal species to be addressed in this course may
include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.
Course Requirements: The course is recommended for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students on the
Animal Science Pathway
Week
Number
Unit/Lesson Title
Topic
TEKS Taught
130.3c10D,E
Week 1
130.3c10A,B,C
Week 2
Intro to FFA Prezi
Student Handbook/Permission Forms
Course Syllabus
Set up AET Record Books (profile)
ICEV Blue and Gold Basics: SAE
Brainstorm My SAE
FFA Friday
130.3c2A
1.1 Animal Planet-The Livestock Industry
ICEV The Livestock Industry
1.2 Livestock Across the United States
130.3c4A
2.1 Taming Animals-History of Livestock
Production
2.2 Livestock: The Basic Terms
130.3c3C
3.1 Animal Rights vs Welfare
3.2 Animal Behavior
Temple Grandin Movie
130.3c3D
4.1 Animal Identification Systems
ICEV Animal Systems-Identification
Ag Awareness Day Assignments
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates
to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a wellrounded experience program in agriculture and produce a challenging approach
for a local program of activities in agriculture.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates
to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to their
supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping system.
The student demonstrates technical skills relating to the interrelated human,
scientific, and technological dimensions of animal systems:
The student will assess the importance of the livestock industry to the United
States economy and the impact on world markets. They will identify the regional
differences in livestock production and assess what causes these differences.
The student explains the history of animal domestication while using correct
terminology:
The student will learn basic anatomical vocabulary related to animals, specifically
livestock. They will utilize this vocabulary as they explain the causes and impact
of animal domestication on society.
The student understands the differences between animal rights and welfare
and the impact those views have on animal agriculture in the United States:
The students will learn the difference between animal rights and welfare and
how those views impact animal production and sporting events. They will learn
ways that producers have adapted to promote animal welfare. Students will
learn about animal behavior and how producer’s management practices promote
animal safety and well-being.
The student performs technical skills relating to livestock production:
The student will demonstrate animal identification techniques
Week
Number
Unit/Lesson Title
Topic/Unit Title
TEKS Taught
130.3c5BC
5.1 Animal Nutrition
ICEV Animal Nutrition
130.3c5A
5.1 Digestive Systems
ICEV Digestive System
Week 7
Week 8
130.3c5D,E
5.2 Need for Feed
130.3c8B,C
130.3c2C
5.3 Feedstuffs/Need for Feed
130.3c5E
130.3c9A,B
5.4 Nutritional Disorders
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
130.3c5A,B,C,D,E
Week 12
5.4 Animal Nutrition Review
The student understands the fundamentals of livestock nutrition and made
decisions based on animal welfare and least cost factors of feeding:
The student will learn why livestock producers maintain that good nutrition is
one of the most influential factors in animal agriculture.
The student determines nutritional requirements of ruminant and nonruminant animals:
The student will describe the digestive systems of several animals including:
poultry, ruminant, monogastrics, and modified monogastric systems.
The student identifies the 6 nutrients essential for life:
The student will compare the nutrients required by animals to the USDA food
pyramid used by people. Students will then apply their knowledge of nutrients
to make informed decisions about their personal and animal nutrition.
The student formulates rations based on the nutritional requirements of an
animal and cost factors associated with feedstuffs:
The student will learn the feedstuffs that make up animal feed. They will then
learn to formulate rations and made educated decisions about livestock
feeding programs.
The student identifies common nutritional disorders in animals and ways to
prevent/treat them:
The student will learn about common nutritional disorders in livestock species
and they will research and conduct a feeding experiment related to their
livestock species they’ve selected for their producers management guide.
The student reviews the Animal Nutrition Unit:
The student will review the material learned to prepare for a comprehensive
test over digestive systems, nutrients, feedstuffs, formulating rations, and
nutritional disorders
.
Week
Number
Unit/Lesson Title
TEKS Taught
130.3c10A,B,C,D,E
**Thanksgiving Holiday**
Week 13
130.3c6A
Week 14
Week 15
130.3c6B,C
130.3c3E
130.3c6A,B,C,D
6.1 Animal Reproduction
ICEV Livestock Reproduction
ICEV Beef Reproduction I, II, III
ICEV Poultry Reproduction
ICEV Embryo Transfer
6.2 Generating Generations
6.3 Pathway to Production
Week 16
130.2c2B,C.9A,B,C,D
Week 17
**Semester Finals**
Close AET Record Books for Semester
Topic/Unit Title
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it
relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to
their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping
system.
The student explains animal genetics and reproduction:
The student will describe the reproductive system and research current and
emerging technologies in animal reproduction. The student will learn the
differences in avian and mammalian reproductive systems and take a close
look at beef production.
The student explains animal genetics and reproduction:
The student will identify various breeding methods and systems used in
production agriculture. They will compare these methods and make educated
decisions about what type to use for various species and animal operations.
The student explains animal genetics and reproduction:
In this lesson, student will study the main stages of reproduction, the function
of hormones in the estrous cycle, how the reproductive cycle differs among
species, and how the cycle may be manipulated for production purposes.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it
relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to
their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping
system.
Unit/Lesson Title
Week
Number
Week 18
TEKS Taught
130.3c6B
Topic/Unit Title
CDE
7.1 A New Pair of Genes
Week 19
Week 20
Week 21
130.3c6B
130.3c2B
7.2 Predicting Genetic Inheritance
130.3c7A,B
130.3c4B
8.1 Animal Health and Diseases
130.3c7A,B
8.2 Bugged
130.3c7A,B
8.3 Prevention
Week 22
Week 23
Week 24
130.3c3B
8.4 Basic Livestock Surgical Procedures
The student explains animal genetics:
This lesson expands on knowledge learned regarding reproductive anatomical
parts and function, breeding systems for animal production, and the stages of
reproduction in animals presented in Unit 6 Animal Reproduction. Specifically,
this lesson examines animal reproduction at the cellular level. Specific topics
include genes and gene transmission, mitosis and meiosis, and the
fundamentals of genetics.
The student explains animal genetics:
Students will learn about the tools mentioned above and practice using them
to predict inheritance for quantitative and qualitative traits that are
economically important to livestock producers and animal breeders.
The student identifies animal diseases:
The student will identify methods of disease control, treatment, and
prevention. They will also learn about the dangers of zoonotic diseases. They
will identify normal vs abnormal vital signs in livestock species.
The student identifies parasites common to livestock:
The student will learn to identify common symptoms of a parasitic animal and
how to treat them. They will make informed decisions about the method of
treatment and will evaluate the effectiveness of different deworming
medication.
The student performs technical skills related to livestock production:
The student will describe common veterinary procedures and skills. They will
also demonstrate how to give a routine vaccination.
The student performs technical skills related to livestock production:
The student will learn about common surgical skills in livestock production
Week
Number
Unit/Lesson Title
TEKS Taught
130.3c3A
9.1 Animal Selection and Conformation
Week 25
130.3c8A
9.2 Marketing Livestock
Week 26
130.3c1A,B,C,D
9.3 Careers in Animal Agriculture
Week 27
Week 28
130.5c2B
Week 29
Equine Science Unit
E1.1 The Basics: Equine Terminology
Week 30
130.5c4A,B
Week 31
E1.2 Horse Industry Overview
Topic/Unit Title
The student will perform technical skills related to livestock production:
Students will learn about the ideal conformation of animals and make decisions
about selection of show animals, market animals, and replacement breeding
animals.
The student plans dynamic changes in business operation:
Students will utilize marketing skills to sell a product or service related to
animal agriculture. Students will explore product branding, development, and
placement as well as niche marketing.
The student identifies career and entrepreneurship opportunities in the
livestock production industry:
Students will learn the employability characteristics of a successful employee
as well as identify career opportunities in animal agriculture.
SPRING BREAK
The student learns to utilize language related to the equine industry:
The student will learn to identify the anatomy of horses and use the correct
terminology when referring to horses and the equine industry.
**Testing Days Scheduled M-F**
The student compares and contrasts issues related to the equine industry:
The student will learn the importance of the equine industry to the American
economy as well as look at issues concerning biotechnology and animal
welfare.
Week
Number
Unit/Lesson Title
TEKS Taught
130.5c1A,B
E2.1 Colors and Marking
130.5c1A,B
E2.2 Breeds and Selection
130.5c3A,B,C
E3.1 Horse Management
130.5c2A,B,C
E4.1 Equine Health and Soundness
Week 32
Week 33
Week 34
Week 35
Week 36
Week 37
130.2c2B,C.9A,B,C,D
Week 38
**Semester Finals**
Close AET Record Books for Semester
Topic/Unit Title
The student analyzes equine science as it relates to the selection of horses:
The student will identify and recognize different colors and markings found on
horses.
The student analyzes equine science as it relates to the selection of horses:
The student will learn the history behind major breeds of horses and identify
characteristics related to each breed. Students will select horses based on
breed standard.
The student analyzes equine science as it relates to the management of
horses:
The student will select equipment and facilities for horses, demonstrate
methods for safe handing, and identify procedures for breeding horses.
**Testing Days Scheduled M-F**
**Testing Days Scheduled M-F**
The student knows how to provide proper nutrition using accepted protocols
and processes to maintain animal performance:
The student will determine the nutritional requirements of horses, describe the
anatomy and physiology of horses, and explain methods of maintaining health
and soundness.
The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it
relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources:
The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to
their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping
system.