STEM Concepts
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Livestock Evaluation
Herd management
Presentation of the animal
Nutrition
Animal Health
Record Keeping
Facility design
Animal health
Nutrition
Marketing and networking
Animal Handling Traits
Animal Behavior
Anatomy and physiology
Genetics
Reproduction
Record keeping
Marketing
STEM Example Activities
Science
Creating health protocol
plans
Measuring feed intake with
various feed stuffs
Creating experiments using
different size pens and the
effects on animal behavior
Diagram animal parts and
systems with live animals
using chalk
Design breeding plan for
student projects
Animal selection and genetic
evaluation
Dissecting reproductive tracts
Technology
Utilize electronic scales,
identification, and other
electronic measurement
systems
Utilize online record keeping
system (AET)
Buy and sell livestock online
Create educational
management videos
Provide electronic tours of
facilities and livestock
Utilize IPads, cell phones, and
laptops to complete SAE visits
and assist with student
learning process
Engineering
Apply engineering concepts
to animal presentation (i.e.
balance, width, depth, etc.)
Apply engineering concepts
to selection (i.e. squareness,
correctness of angles, parallel
lines, etc.)
Utilize animals to determine
best pen placement and
design
Experiment with feeders and
waterers for effectiveness
and effects on animal
efficiency
Mathematics
Calculating Average Daily
Gain
Measuring medication
amounts
Calculating estimated yield
and quality grade
Utilizing online record
keeping system (AET)
Create sale order for mock
sale or premium sale
Prepare budget for livestock
project
Create business plan and
budget for mock livestock
operation
Calculate loan interest on
animals, facilities, and land
Calculating basic EPDs (Days
to 250, NBA, WW, etc.)