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Animals
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- Amazing Grazing (Grades 2-6)
The American West is famous for battles between cowboys, war between white settlers and Native Americans, and for the amazing wildlife that populated the plains. But the settlement of the West by white settlers nearly decimated the grasslands and the wildlife indigenous to the American West. Recent years have seen ranchers realizing the decline in the natural habitat of wildlife and taking steps to ensure that the damage caused in the 19th and early 20th centuries would halt before more wildlife and natural grasslands are destroyed. Amazing Grazing highlights the efforts taken by three ranches in Montana to protect the environment of the American West. The text is informative and catalogues the different ways that the three ranches protect the environment, while still maintaining a working ranch. Full-color photographs of each ranch are included, which show the natural grassland, the indigenous life in the area, and different aspects of the working ranches.
Free loanB from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
Purchase from Amazon.com
ISBN: 156397942X
$16.95
- Sheep (Grades 9-12)
A touching autobiography, Sheep! tells the story of Louise Turk, a modern young woman thrust into a man's world, the world of sheep herding in Wyoming. This is a great book for students studying modern American History (homesteading, Depression, World War 2, etc) and the changes seen in the sheep industry.
Free Loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
Purchase from Amazon.com
ISBN: 1571972498
- Sheepwagon (Grades 7-12)
Sheepwagon, a home on wheels with an intriguing history, designed to house a sheepherder as he follows his flocks across the grasslands and mountains. In this book, like no other available, we learn not only the background of the sheepwagon, but also of sheep, sheepmen and women, and herders. Over 100 photographs enrich the text, many never before published. This is a great resource for Wyoming History and westward movement.
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
Purchase from High Plains Press: 1-800-552-7819
- Videos
- Farm Babies (Grades 3-7)
Straight from the barn into your classroom, that's how it will seem as you introduce your students to the birth process and other life stages of farm animals. Give them a chance to see what a real farm is like and experience the wonder of life.
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
- Food Doesn't Grow in the Supermarket! (Grades K-5)
This video is narrated by children and through the character of "The City Guy" is an adult who thinks he knows where food comes from (the grocery store) and gets to visit three different farms to learn where food really comes from and what it takes to produce it. Interesting for even those who have experienced food production! Although the video was designed for 4th graders it is appropriate for grades 2-5. A teacher's guide is included.
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
- From Moo to You?B (Grades 4-8)
This program explores a dairy food processing plant that makes many of our favorite foods, such as cheese, butter, and ice cream. Why "milk does a body good" and why it's considered nature's most perfect food are emphasized. A direct comparison of the nutrient values of milk and soft drinks are made, along with other nutritional considerations. A teacher's guide is included.
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
- Make Mine Milk (Grades K-7)
This new entertaining video integrates curriculum areas such as geography, science, and mathematics. Elementary kids learn where milk comes from, how milk is transported and processed, and how milk contributes to a nutritious diet. The video also comes with videotape activity ideas. 27 min. Producer/Publisher: National Dairy Board.
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom
Contact Western Dairy Council
12000 North Washington, Suite 200
Thornton, CO 80241
Toll Free 1.800.274.6455
- Sheep Crossing (Grades K-2)
This 30-minute video includes facts and fun to teach children about sheep. You will meet a new baby lamb, watch sheep dogs in action, and see wool made into yarn. The highlight is watching children prepare a lamb to be shown at the fair. This is a great educational video that kids will love. Produced by The Great White Dog Picture Company 1.800.397.7641
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
- What is a Wyoming Rancher? (Grades K-8)
This video highlights a day in the life of a Wyoming Rancher. It talks about ranching in Wyoming, the ranchers, and a way of life. Great resource for teachers when teaching about Wyoming industries, Wyoming History, or careers. Lessons and videos are included
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
- Wool Packets (Grades K-6)
Pendleton Woolen Mills offers educators information and videos for the classroom on wool and wool products. The packet includes "Wool - A Natural" booklet, and a wool chart called "Wool Fiber in the Making". You can also order a video about Pendleton.
Free to educators by going to their web site at Pendleton-usa.com.
- INSTRUCTIONAL KITS
- Heredity, A Link to Your Past! (Grade 5)
Developed by Utah Agriculture In The Classroom program, this instructional unit discusses how members of any given species transfer traits from one generation to the next. Hands-on activities are centered upon the passing of traits from parent to offspring, how some traits differ among members of a population, and the variations that may help a particular species to survive better in a given environment. Great unit for teachers teaching heredity and genetic.
- The Honey Files: A Bee's Life (Grades 4-6)
This 20-minute videotape and 96-page teacher's guide will have you and your students buzzing! Designed especially for educators of grades 4-6, these fun, new educational materials provide information, classroom activities and worksheets about bees, honey, and pollination.
Free loan from Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom.
- POSTER KITS
- Milk from Cow to You (Grades K-5)
This kit teaches the important steps in production and processing that protect the high quality, safety and good flavor of milk. The program is targeted for 3rd-5th grade students and can be adapted for primary grade students. The teacher's guide provides background information on milk production along with several hands-on classroom activities, tips for field trips, and a list of resources, and 30 student handouts.
Purchase from the Western Dairy Council
- National Cattleman Beef Association (Grades K-12)
The National Cattleman Beef Association offers teachers free or low cost materials for their classrooms. This is a great resource when teaching about food safety, nutrition, and the environment.
Order materials on-line or download activities from TeachFree.com
- Things We Can Learn From A Cow and A Worm (Grades 5-6)
This 22" x 34" colorful educational poster with accompanying activities demonstrates the positive role ruminants, especially cattle, play in our environment. A teacher's guide and reproducible masters are printed on the reverse side.
Order from National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Web site: TeachFree.com (Cost $1.95 each)
- Heredity, A Link to Your Past! (Grade 5)
This instructional unit discusses how members of any given species transfer traits from one generation to the next. Hands-on activities are centered upon the passing of traits from parent to offspring, how some traits differ among members of a population, and the variations that may help a particular species to survive better in a given environment. This unit was designed to specifically meet science standards for the fifth grade core curriculum.
Download lesson plans for free
- OTHER RESOURCES
- Breeds of Livestock website (Grades K-12)
Are you looking for the different breeds of livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and horses) - then this web site is for you. This site is intended as an educational and informational resource on breeds of livestock throughout the world. The site contains great pictures and background information.
For more information visit Oklahoma State University.
- Ranching For Nature magazine (Grades K-6)
This magazine is a great introduction to students about ranching in the West. The articles follow youth from Wyoming and Montana and their experiences on working ranches. It also talks about different animals and how they share the grass of the Rocky Mountains.
Copies available from Wyoming Field Office of the Nature Conservancy: 307.332.2971.
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