2014-2015 Washington County School District Pacing Guide [Animal Science]
School Calendar
August 2014
X
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
25
X
26
27
28
September
2
3
4
29
Dates
Unit Topic
EJ
1
Aug 7-15
The Business of the
Livestock Industry
EJ
2
Starting the Livestock
Herd
OH
EJ
Aug 18-22
Aug 25-29
Current Industry Issues
& Concerns
National and Global
Livestock Perspectives
5
Sept 2-10
8
9
10
11
12
16
17
18
19
22
23
24
25
26
29
30
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ORGANIZATIONS, SYSTEMS, AND CLIMATES
Sept 23-Oct 2
Classification of
Livestock
Define profit and evaluates the cost of conducting business
Identify "big picture" issues in conducting business
Practice Sound Agricultural Finance in Animal Science
OH
1
Identify requirements for and sources of credit
OH
2
OB
1
Compare the benefits related to buying, leasing, renting land and/or
Utilize best-practice protocols based on animal behaviors fo
welfare
Describe characteristics of effective animal care facilities
OB
2
Recommend safe handling techniques and equipment when working
OB
OA
Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal sy
Discuss the interrelationships between agriculture commodities base
production factors
Analyze changes in food consumption throughout history
OA
1
OA
2
OA
3
OA
4
OA
5
Describe the relationship between consumer demands and animal p
Evaluate current trends in animal science through industry associatio
electronic resources
Describe agricultural practices that ensure a safe and reliable food s
OF
1
Classify, evaluate and select animals based on anatomical a
characteristics
Classify animals according to the taxonomical classification system a
related to age and gender
OF
2
OF
3
Differentiate major animal breeds within the industry and their prod
Identify the major skeletal and external parts of production and com
OF
4
Identify wholesale and retail cuts of production species
OF
5
Evaluate desirable anatomical and physiological characteristics of an
OF
Sept 11-23
15
Standards
Apply principles of animal reproduction to achieve desired o
development, and economic production
Breeding & Genetics
OD
OD
1
Describe the functions of major reproductive organs and hormones
reproductive systems
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1
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
14
15
16
17
20
21
22
23
24
Oct 14-23
Pre Vet. Sciences
Nutrition
-andHealth Management
Oct 24-Nov 7
27
28
29
30
31
OD
2
Contrast the processes of natural and artificial breeding methods
Infer how age, size, life cycle, maturity level, gestation, and health s
efficiency of male and female animals
Evaluate the use of quantitative breeding values in the selection of g
(e.g., EPD's)
OD
3
OD
4
OD
5
OD
6
OD
7
Discuss the importance of efficient and economic reproduction in an
Differentiate principles of animal genetics and heredity (e.g. homozy
genotype, dominance, recessive)
Appraise the advantages of reproductive management practices, inc
superovulation, flushing, and embryo transfer
AG
1
Use technology appropriately to enhance professional presentations
AG
2
Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of social media
AG
3
Identify ways social media can be used as marketing, advertising, an
Design and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desir
development, reproduction, and/or economic production
OC
OC
1
Describe the anatomy and physiology of digestive systems (monoga
fermenters, avian)
OC
2
Discuss the function of the six classes of nutrients in regards to anim
OC
3
Compare common types of feedstuffs and the role they play in the d
OC
4
OC
5
Explain the purpose of feed additives and growth promotants in anim
Formulate animal feeds based on nutritional requirements using fee
nutrition and optimal economic production
OF
1
Classify, evaluate and select animals based on anatomical a
characteristics
Classify animals according to the taxonomical classification system a
related to age and gender
OF
2
OF
3
Differentiate major animal breeds within the industry and their prod
Identify the major skeletal and external parts of production and com
OF
4
Identify wholesale and retail cuts of production species
OF
5
Evaluate desirable anatomical and physiological characteristics of an
Design and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desir
development, reproduction, and/or economic production
November
Anatomy and Growth
and Development
1
X
X
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
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26
X
X
Nov 10 - 14
Nov 17-21
Red Meat Products and
Byproducts
OF
OC
OC
1
Describe the anatomy and physiology of digestive systems (monoga
fermenters, avian)
OC
2
Discuss the function of the six classes of nutrients in regards to anim
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December
2
3
4
5
8
9
12
10
11
Dec 1-5
Dec 8-12
15
16
17
18
School Calendar
January 2015
X
2
12
6
13
7
14
8
15
The Horse Industry
Dates
Unit Topic
Jan 2-9
The Sheep Industry
21
22
23
27
28
29
30
31
2
February
3
4
5
6
3
Compare common types of feedstuffs and the role they play in the d
OC
4
OC
5
Explain the purpose of feed additives and growth promotants in anim
Formulate animal feeds based on nutritional requirements using fee
nutrition and optimal economic production
OG
Apply principles of effective animal health care
OG
1
Characterize common disorders, parasites, and vaccinated diseases
animal species
OG
2
Discuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and their his
OG
3
OG
4
Select proper medical dosages and delivery methods
Evaluate preventative measures for controlling and limiting the spre
disorders among animals
OG
5
Explain common surgical and nonsurgical procedures in animal heal
Standards
OF
16
20
OC
The Beef Industry
9
X
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The Poultry Industry
19
Dec 15-19
5
Dairy Products
Jan 12-16
OF
1
OF
2
OF
3
Differentiate major animal breeds within the industry and their prod
Identify the major skeletal and external parts of production and com
OF
4
Identify wholesale and retail cuts of production species
OF
5
OB
1
Evaluate desirable anatomical and physiological characteristics of an
Utilize best-practice protocols based on animal behaviors fo
welfare
Describe characteristics of effective animal care facilities
OB
2
Recommend safe handling techniques and equipment when working
The Swine Industry
OB
Jan 20 - 31
Aquculture
Classify, evaluate and select animals based on anatomical a
characteristics
Classify animals according to the taxonomical classification system a
related to age and gender
OG
Apply principles of effective animal health care
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23
2
9
10
11
17
18
24
25
12
19
26
March
3
4
5
10
11
12
13
20
6
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
13
Mar 2-12
Communicating in
Agriculture
X
17
X
Agricutlural Careers
27
16
30
Feb 2-27
Mar 16- Apr 2
Livestock Judging and
Evaluation
31
April
1
2
X
X
X
X
X
14
15
16
20
21
22
23
27
28
29
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Apr 13-24
Kentucky Animal
Dependency/History
17
24
Apr 27 to May 15
OG
1
Characterize common disorders, parasites, and vaccinated diseases
animal species
OG
2
Discuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and their his
OG
3
Select proper medical dosages and delivery methods
EM
JOB SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES
Identify the value of new technologies and their impact on driving c
life-long learning
EM
1
EM
2
Research and identify emerging technologies for specific careers
EM
3
Select appropriate technological resources to accomplish work
AB
READING AND WRITING
AB
1
Locate and interpret written information
AB
2
Read and interpret workplace documents
AB
3
Identify relevant details, facts, and specifications
AB
4
AB
5
Record information accurately and completely
Demonstrate competence in organizing, writing, and editing using c
grammar, and punctuation
Design and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desir
development, reproduction, and/or economic production
OC
OC
1
Describe the anatomy and physiology of digestive systems (monoga
fermenters, avian)
OC
2
Discuss the function of the six classes of nutrients in regards to anim
OC
3
Compare common types of feedstuffs and the role they play in the d
OC
4
Explain the purpose of feed additives and growth promotants in anim
Apply principles of effective animal health care
OG
OG
1
Characterize common disorders, parasites, and vaccinated diseases
animal species
OG
2
Discuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and their his
OG
3
OG
4
Select proper medical dosages and delivery methods
Evaluate preventative measures for controlling and limiting the spre
disorders among animals
Apply principles of animal reproduction to achieve desired o
development, and economic production
Conclusion
OD
OD
1
Describe the functions of major reproductive organs and hormones
reproductive systems
OD
2
Contrast the processes of natural and artificial breeding methods
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3
OD
4
OD
5
OD
6
Infer how age, size, life cycle, maturity level, gestation, and health s
efficiency of male and female animals
Evaluate the use of quantitative breeding values in the selection of g
(e.g., EPD's)
Discuss the importance of efficient and economic reproduction in an
Differentiate principles of animal genetics and heredity (e.g. homozy
genotype, dominance, recessive)
May
1
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
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