CLF233
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This lesson entitled "Showmanhsip" is supplemental
information and is not required to meet any animal science standard.
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- (CLF200)
Core Area:
(CLF230)
AGRICULTURAL CORE CURRICULUM
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ANIMAL SCIENCE
Unit Title:
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND BIOLOGY (cont.)
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(CLF233)
Topic: SHOWMANSHIP
time
taught in years
*2 hours
1
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Topic objectives:
able to:
Learning
outcome #
(B-10) -
Upon completion of this lesson the student will be
Actively participate in the training of sheep, hogs,
or cattle for the purpose of show, including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Halter Breaking
Proper use of show sticks and canes
Leading and presenting to a judge
Fitting for show
Special Materials and Equipment: Consult local exhibitors and/or
cooperative extension agent for list of equipment and
materials needed for each species
Evaluation: "Mini-fair" where students must display their
showmanship talents for a panel of judges from the school
and community (include ribbons, awards etc.) --grade should
be based on participation and not skill
*PLEASE NOTE: IN TWO HOURS YOU WILL HAVE TIME TO DEMONSTRATE ONLY
RUDIMENTARY FITTING AND SHOWING SKILLS. If you choose
to enrich and follow the expanded activities below,
you should plan for at least 5 hours of class time.
TOPIC PRESENTATION:
SHOWMANSHIP
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ACTIVITY:
Have a lamb in front of the class as the students come
in, with fitting equipment set up on a desk or table.
Explain to the students that in order to take livestock
to the fair that students must learn how to properly fit
and show their livestock.
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I. Fitting Livestock
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ACTIVITY:
A. Demonstrate Fitting Livestock
1. You may want to take three separate days to
demonstrate three different species of livestock,
starting with lambs (if pressed for time do only
one species).
2. Provide any handouts and require students to take
notes on fitting, with activities proceeding slowly
enough for them to record all important activities.
B. Discussion/Demonstration
1. As fitting proceeds, breaks can be taken to discuss
what has been learned, and to allow students to
practice the techniques they are seeing.
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II. Showing Livestock (you will need some kind of "show ring area")
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ACTIVITY:
A. Demonstrate proper showing of one to three livestock
species (depending on time available)
B. Discussion/Demonstration
1. While showing is being demonstrated, call on
students to come into the ring to demonstrate
showing, as well as "judging" while others are
in the ring. In one 50 minute period, 20 minutes
could be dedicated to demonstration and 30
minutes to practice.
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III. (Possible enrichment) Have a "mini-fair".
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ACTIVITY:
A. If kids don't have animals they can show, you may
be able to make arrangements with local ranchers
to once again "borrow" livestock for fitting and
showing--this could be a good P.R. tool for the
department, since you could invite the community
out to the fair, recognizing ranchers who have
donated livestock--this might also be a good time
to put on the annual BBQ (suggest you do this at
lunch time so non ag students can observe also).
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233.3