HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT/CURRICULUM MAPPING
CONTENT/GRADE—Animal Science
TEACHER(S)—James Followell
WEEK
CONTENT
(Unit)
GRADE LEVEL CORE CONTENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
1-2
Animal
Feeding/Digestio
n
PL-HS-1.2.1
Students will evaluate the positive and negative impact of food
selections that contain essential nutrients (proteins,
carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water) on maintaining and
promoting health.
 Small-group Activities
students respond to questions about
the materials and procedures (whole
group)
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Read Aloud
3
4
5-7
Beef/Swine
Dairy/ Breeds
Reproduction of
Animals
Care and
management of
animals
PL-HS-3.1.2
Students will compare products and services based on various
factors (e.g., price, quality, features, availability, warranties,
comparison shopping,) to consider when making consumer
decisions.
PL.HS.1.1.4
Students will explain the process of animal reproduction and
development (e.g., conception, birth, childhood, adolescence,
adulthood) and its impact on an animals well being.
PL-HS-4.2.1
Students will identify individual work habits/ethics (e.g.,
individual/team responsibilities, willingness to learn, integrity,
respect, confidentiality, self-discipline, problem-solving,
punctuality, communication skills) and explain their importance in
the workplace.
Marion County Schools
Horizontal Alignment/Curriculum Map
Summer 2007
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Facilitating Collaborative Groups
Facilitating Cooperative Groups
Facilitating Group Writing
Guiding Instruction
Instructing – Whole Group
Leading a Discussion
MATERIALS
Modern Livestock and
Poultry Production Books
Videos on animal feeding ( 6
essential nutrients and
digestion
Modern Livestock and
Poultry Production Books
Videos on animal feeding ( 6
essential nutrients and
digestion
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Directed Reading Activity
Problem-solving
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Predicting
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Pre-reading Plan
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Question-answer Relationships
Modern Livestock and
Poultry Production Books
students respond to questions about
the materials and procedures (whole
group)
Videos on grooming,
medicine, care, financial
decisions, tec.
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Read Aloud
Guiding Instruction
Videos on animal
reproduction-estrus,
gestation, breeding, artificial
insemination.
WEEK
8
9
CONTENT
(Unit)
Food
Consumption
Diet Choices
GRADE LEVEL CORE CONTENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
PL-HS-1.2.2
Students will explain key recommendations made in the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans, including recommendations for specific
population groups and how these recommendations contribute to
good health.
PL-HS-3.1.4
Students will compare consumer actions (reuse, reduce, recycle,
choosing renewable energy sources, using biodegradable packaging
materials, composting) and analyze how these actions impact the
environment (e.g., conserving resources; reducing water, air, and
land pollution; reducing solid waste; conserving energy
Marion County Schools
Horizontal Alignment/Curriculum Map
Summer 2007
2
students respond to questions about
the materials and procedures (whole
group)
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MATERIALS
Modern Livestock and
Poultry Production Books
Videos on making proper
food decisions.
Leading a Discussion
Question-answer Relationships
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Directed Reading Activity
Problem-solving
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Predicting
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Pre-reading Plan
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Question-answer Relationships
Modern Livestock and
Poultry Production Books
Videos on making proper
food decisions.