Subject: Animal Science Calendar : Timeframe: 1 st 9 Weeks

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1 Subject: Animal Science Calendar : Timeframe: 1 st 9 Weeks Level/Grade: 9-12 Unit A Knowledge of the employability characteristics of a successful worker Unit B Explanation of animal anatomy and physiology Unit C Determination of the nutritional requirements of ruminant & non-ruminant animals

2 Unit A Objectives: Identify characteristics of a successful entrepreneur; Develop skills in planning and organizing work; Apply required methods and sequences when performing tasks; Select relevant goal-related activities and rank them in order of importance; Examine the benefits of adopting new technology in agricultural applications; Identify proper safety procedures; and Identify types of supervised agricultural experience activities. Unit A Lessons: Students will identify various careers in the Agricultural field. Students will plan and manage supervised agricultural experience programs. Unit B Objectives: Describe the anatomy of bones and bone tissue Explain the physiology of bones Identify the anatomy of the axial skeleton Illustrate the anatomy of voluntary muscles Identify the functions of front limb muscles Recognize the muscles of the rear limb Explain the anatomy of the respiratory system Recognize the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system Describe the anatomy and physiology of the total circulatory system Illustrate the parts of the nervous system Describe the functions of the urinary system Recognize the effects of good or poor health on animal production Explain the role that nutrition plays in animal health Unit B Lessons: Students will describe the physiology and respiratory system Students will identify nutritional differences among various classes and breeds of livestock Students will recognize abnormal behavior or vital signs and indicate a medical relief Students will describe management practices that affect productivity of various classes and breeds of animals Unit C Objectives: After competing the topic(s), the student shall be able to: Describe the anatomy of the digestive system Discuss the importance of anatomy and physiology of accessory digestive organs List information needed to formulate and animal s diet Identify types of concentrate feeds Recognize the types of roughage feeds Explain the advantages of using minerals in livestock feed Recognize ration variations for different classes of animals Discuss feed labeling requirements and the components of a well-balanced ration Explain the changes in nutritional requirements for different stages of animal development Recognize the general guidelines for feeding livestock

3 Activity Type: Lecture & Notes Oral questions Group activities Individual work Materials: Pen Paper Notebook Textbook Computer Internet TEKS: c-1-a c-2-b c-3-e c-1-b c-2-c c-1-c c-3-a c-1-e c-3-b c-1-d c-3-c c-2-a c-3-d SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Resources: IMS materials FFA Web Based Recordbook Agednet Website TA TEKS: Promethean Board Elmo projector Computers Internet GT Modifications: N/A Evaluation Methods: Worksheets Quizzes Class Discussion Exam

4 Subject: Animal Science Calendar : Timeframe: 2 nd 9 Weeks Unit D Explanation of animal genetics and reproduction Unit E Identification of animal pests and diseases Unit F Recognition of livestock management techniques Level/Grade: Secondary

5 Unit D Objectives: Describe the anatomy and functions of the male reproductive system Discuss the anatomy and functions of the female reproductive system Recognize reproductive process in mammals Explain the anatomy and functions of the male and female reproductive system in poultry Recognize the reproductive process in poultry Recognize the importance of genes and describe their functions Explain the determination of sex Identify puberty and breeding ages of livestock Describe reproductive cycles of females of various species of livestock Explain the benefits of artificial insemination Explain the use of artificial insemination with cattle, swine, sheep, and horses Describe the process of insemination Explain the procedures involved in embryo transfer Unit D Lessons: Students will describe the significance of a cell, cell division, and inheritance Students will discuss the use of genetics to improve animals Students will recognize processes used in embryo transfer Unit E Objectives: Recognize causes and body reactions to infections Identify characteristics of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa Recognize various types of diseases and their control measures Suggest treatment for various types of diseases Explain an antigen-antibody reaction and identify types of immunity Recognize various internal parasites and external parasites in poultry Unit E Lessons: Students will list causes of noninfectious diseases Students will describe the use of various viruses in immunization Students will discuss various methods of preventing, controlling, and treating internal/external parasites in poultry Unit F Objectives: Explain proper castration methods Recognize the correct dehorning age Describe methods of dehorning Care for animals after dehorning Describe several methods of docking lambs Recognize various types of injections and the handling of those injections Identify various types of equipment used in immunizations List reasons for identifying livestock Describe different branding methods Discuss tattooing and other current identification methods Explain the role of ear notching and neck chains

6 Activity Type: Lecture & Notes Oral questions Group activities Individual work Materials: Pen Paper Notebook Textbook TEKS: c-4-a c-5-a c-6-b c-4-b c-5-b c-6-c c-4-c c-5-c c-6-d c-4-d c-6-a SE Modifications: Extra Assistance Extended Time Shortened Assignments Resources: IMS materials FFA Web Based Recordbook Agednet Website TA TEKS: Promethean Board Computers Internet Elmo projector GT Modifications: N/A Evaluation Methods: Worksheets Quizzes Class Discussion Exam