AGRISCIENCE PATHWAY: Agriculture COURSE: Basic Agriculture, Science, and Technology UNIT 13.1: Breeds and Bloodlines INTRODUCTION Annotation: In this unit students will explain breeds and bloodlines of livestock. Grade(s): x 9th x 10th x 11th x 12th Time: 4 (50 minute periods) Author: Additional Author(s): Students with Disabilities: For students with disabilities, the instructor should refer to the student's IEP to be sure that the accommodations specified are being provided. Instructors should also familiarize themselves with the provisions of Behavior Intervention Plans that may be part of a student's IEP. Frequent consultation with a student's special education instructor will be beneficial in providing appropriate differentiation. Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 1 of 7 FOCUS STANDARDS GPS Focus Standards: AG-BAS-13-a. Lists and explains the importance of breed and bloodlines and pedigree in animal production. GPS Academic Standards: ELA10RC4 (a) Explores life experiences related to subject area content. SB5 Students will evaluate the role of natural selection in the development of the theory of evolution. National / Local Standards / Industry / ISTE: UNDERSTANDINGS & GOALS Enduring Understandings: * Students will understand most of the animals produced on farms and ranches have definite breeds and blood lines. * Students will understand a breed is made up of animals in the same species that share common traits. * Students will understand bloodlines are groups within breeds that have one common ancestor. Various breeds of beef cattle, dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and chickens are found in North America. Essential Questions: * What are traits and how are they inherited from their breed and bloodline? What is a purebred animal? What are the different breeds of beef cattle? What are the different breeds of dairy cattle? What are the different breed selections for hogs? How are sheep breeds classified? How goat breeds classified and what are the uses of goats? How are horses classified? What are the major breeds of poultry used in production? What is aquaculture? Knowledge from this Unit: Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 2 of 7 Students will learn about different breeds of cattle and other farm animals. Students will learn of ways to breed animals. Students will learn about pure bred animals. Skills from this Unit: * Students will know several different bloodlines and breeds of various animals. Students will know different methods of breeding. Students will know what pure bred animals are. Students will understand that the animal and breed selected is crucial to the success of animal production. ASSESSMENT(S) Assessment Method Type: Select one or more of the following. Please consider the type(s) of differentiated instruction you will be using in the classroom. x Pre-test Objective assessment - multiple-choice, true- false, etc. _x_ Quizzes/Tests _x_ Unit test x Group project Individual project Self-assessment - May include practice quizzes, games, simulations, checklists, etc. __ Self-check rubrics __ Self-check during writing/planning process __ Journal reflections on concepts, personal experiences and impact on one’s life __ Reflect on evaluations of work from teachers, business partners, and competition judges __ Academic prompts _x_ Practice quizzes/tests Subjective assessment/Informal observations __ Essay tests __ Observe students working with partners __ Observe students role playing Peer-assessment __ Peer editing & commentary of products/projects/presentations using rubrics __ Peer editing and/or critiquing Dialogue and Discussion __ Student/teacher conferences __ Partner and small group discussions __ Whole group discussions __ Interaction with/feedback from community members/speakers and business partners Constructed Responses __ Chart good reading/writing/listening/speaking habits __ Application of skills to real-life situations/scenarios x Post-test Assessment(s) Title: Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 3 of 7 Assessment(s) Description/Directions: Attachments for Assessment(s): Lee, Jasper S. & Diana L. Turner. Introduction to World AgriScience & Technology. Interstate Publishers, Inc. Danville, IL LEARNING EXPERIENCES Instructional planning: Include lessons, activities and other learning experiences in this section with a brief description of the activities to ensure student acquisition of the knowledge and skills addressed in the standards. Complete the sequence of instruction for each lesson/task in the unit. Sequence of Instruction 1. Identify the Standards. Standards should be posted in the classroom for each lesson. AG-BAS-13-a. Lists and explains the importance of breed and bloodlines and pedigree in animal production. 2. Review Essential Questions. What are traits and how are they inherited from their breed and bloodline? What is a purebred animal? What are the different breeds of beef cattle? What are the different breeds of dairy cattle? What are the different breed selections for hogs? How are sheep breeds classified? How goat breeds classified and what are the uses of goats? How are horses classified? What are the major breeds of poultry used in production? What is aquaculture? 3. Identify and review the unit vocabulary. 4. Assessment Activity. Introduction and Mental Set Have students read the introductory section. Ask them do they think that this per capita consumption of meat is correct. Ask them if their per capita consumption of meat is more or less. Lead them in a per week inventory of their meat consumption and then try to figure a per year estimation. Discussion 1. What is a breed? Animals of the same species that share common traits Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 4 of 7 2. What is a bloodline? Groups within breeds 3. Offspring inherit traits from both parents. What are some of these traits? A. Color B. Milk capacity C. Horns D. Size E. Type 4. What are purebreds? Animals registered in a breed or eligible for registry 5. What are Beef cattle? Cattle raised for their ability to produce beef 6. There are more than 25 breeds of beef cattle raised in the United States. Name and briefly identify some of these breeds. A. Angus - polled and black B. Brahman - loose skin and large humps over their shoulders C. Brangus - solid black, polled, loose skinned with Brahman hump D. Charolais - white to a light straw color with pink skin E. Chianina - white except for the tip of tail which is black; black skin pigment F. Hereford - white faces with red bodies; white on legs, switch, and tails; horns G. Polled Hereford - same traits as Hereford but without horns H. Limousin - mostly red but may be light yellow or black I. Santa Gertrudis - cherry red, usually horned and have loose hide J. Shorthorn - red and white; with a red-white mix known as a roan, short horns K. Simmental - faces are white or light straw in color and their bodies are red to dark red and may appear spotted 7. Show CEV video - Cattle Breed Identification: Continental. Visit beef cattle farm or of cows. 8. What are dairy cattle raised for? To produce milk 9. List the major breeds of dairy cattle and give a brief description of them. A. Ayrshire - may be shades of cherry red, mahogany, brown or white; have medium length horns that turn down B. Brown Swiss - solid brown that ranges from light to dark; medium length horns that are turned forward and upward C. Guernsey - any shade of fawn with white markings; yellow skin; horns turn outward and toward the front. D. Holstein (Friesian) - black and white; predominant breed of dairy cattle E. Jersey - colors range from cream to almost black; smallest of the dairy breeds; horns curve toward the head and forward 10. Show CEV video - Cattle Breed Identification: Dairy. Visit a dairy farm or farms with cattle to identify. 11. There are 10 breeds of hogs found in North America. What are the major breeds? A. American Landrace B. Berkshire C. Chester White D. Duroc E. Hampshire F. Poland China Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource farms with different breeds different breeds of dairy Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 5 of 7 G. Yorkshire 12. Show CEV video - Swine Breeds. Visit hog farms with different breeds of swine to identify. 13. How are sheep classified? On the basis of the quality of their wool A. Fine wool sheep B. Medium wool sheep C. Long wool sheep D. Crossbreed wool sheep E. Carpet wool sheep F. Fur sheep G. Hair sheep 14. Show CEV video - Selection and care of Market Lambs. 15. What are the three uses goats are raised for in North America? A. Meat B. Milk C. Mohair 16. Goat breeds are placed in three classes or groups. What are these? A. Mohair and cashmere goats B. Dairy goats C. Spanish goats 17. Horses are often classified into three groups. What are these? A. Light horses - 900 - 1400 pounds B. Ponies - small horses weighing under 900 pounds C. Draft horses - up to 1400 pounds with some much heavier. 18. What is poultry? A broad group of domestic birds including the chicken, duck, and turkey 19. What are the five major breeds of chickens? A. White leghorn B. White Rock C. Rhode Island Red D. Barred Rock E. New Hampshire 20. What is aquaculture? The farming of fish Summary Most animals produced on farms and ranches have definite breeds and blood lines. A breed is made up of animals in the same species that share common traits. Bloodlines are groups within breeds that have one common ancestor. Various breeds of beef cattle, dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and chickens are found in North America. Attachments for Learning Experiences: Written exam Oral exam on breeds Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 6 of 7 Notes & Reflections: May include notes to the teacher, pre-requisite knowledge & skills, suggestions, etc. CULMINATING PERFORMANCE TASK ( Optional) Culminating Unit Performance Task Title: Culminating Unit Performance Task Description/Directions/Differentiated Instruction: Attachments for Culminating Performance Task: Please list. UNIT RESOUR CES Web Resources: Attachment(s): Supplemental files not listed in assessment, learning experiences, and performance task. Materials & Equipment: What 21st Century Technology was used in this unit: x Slide Show Software Graphing Software Audio File(s) Interactive Whiteboard Calculator Graphic Organizer Student Response System Desktop Publishing Image File(s) Web Design Software Blog Video Animation Software Wiki Electronic Game or Puzzle Maker Email x Georgia CTAE Resource Network Unit Plan Resource Website Unit 13.1 Breeds and Bloodlines • Page 7 of 7