Equine Science- 3rd Trimester
Randy Adams
Spring 2013
Week 1
Date
Learning Targets: I can…
Activities
Assessment
2/25
1. Describe class expectations for
behavior and work ethic
2. Understand class activities and
competencies to be gained
3. Identify opportunities to get involved
in FFA
1. Create a classroom notebook
2. Develop a SAE Project and keep
records
Unit 1: History of the Horse
- Icebreaker
- Overview of the Syllabus and
Competencies (post it notes and then
posters over units)
- Class Materials needed
- Classroom Expectations
- Develop a table of contents for notebook
- SAE Calendar Pages

Return syllabus agreement
and Explore Bowhunting
Agreement by Friday 8/17

Notebook Checks four times
per semester
Evolution of the Horse
Worksheet
2/28
Describe the Four Foundations Theory
Differentiate between early uses of the
use and Current Day Uses
Horse Trends
Exit Slip
3/1
Identify the various breeds of horses
Horse Breeds Assignment
Project Assignment
2/26
2/27
Week 2
Date
Learning Targets: I can…
Activities
Assessment
3/4
Identify the various breeds of horses
Horse Breeds Assignment and Presentation
Project Assignment
3/5
Identify the various breeds of horses
Horse Breed Presentations
Student Presentations
3/6
Describe long eared breeds of horses
Describe current trends in the equine
industry in the United States
Animal Genetics Comparison
PPT
Quiz on Horse Breeds
3/7
Identify the parts of the horse
Describe the basic body parts, colors,
coat colors, and markings on horses
Horse Anatomy Packet
Parts Quiz
3/8
Age a horse by examining its teeth
Teeth Drawings and Chart
Quiz on horse markings
Week 3
Date
Learning Targets: I can…
3/11
No School - PD
3/12
Activities
Assessment
Review for the Intro to Equine Science
Exam
Study Guide
Completion
3/13
Complete the Into to Equine Science
Exam
Exam
Exam
3/14
Unit 2: Conformation
Identify the parts of the horse
Horse Drawing
ID Game
3/15
Identify common markings on horses
and determine age
Teeth Observation
Matching Game
Week 4
Date
Learning Targets: I can…
Activities
Assessment
3/18
Identify the common markings on
horses
Heartgirth Measurement
Worksheet
3/19
Identify the parts of the horse skeleton
Pasta Horse Model
Pasta Skeleton
3/20
Identify the parts of the horse skeleton
Pasta Horse Model
Pasta Skeleton
3/21
Age a horse by examining its teeth
Teeth Chart
Age Explanations
3/22
Describe the gaits and movements of the Topic 9 Key Terms and Discussion
horse
Questions
Completion