Scope and Sequence for 2015- 2016 School Year Instructor: STOKES

Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Course Name: Livestock Production (1/2 to 1 Credit)

Course Description: To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.

Course Requirements: The course is recommended for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students on the Animal Science Pathway Week Unit/Lesson Title Topic Number TEKS Taught 130.3c10D,E Intro to FFA Prezi The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates Student Handbook/Permission Forms to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 1 Course Syllabus The student will participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well- Set up AET Record Books (profile) rounded experience program in agriculture and produce a challenging approach for a local program of activities in agriculture. 130.3c10A,B,C ICEV Blue and Gold Basics: SAE The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates Brainstorm My SAE to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 2 FFA Friday The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping system. 130.3c2A 1.1 Animal Planet-The The student demonstrates technical skills relating to the interrelated human, Livestock Industry scientific, and technological dimensions of animal systems: Week 3 ICEV The Livestock Industry The student will assess the importance of the livestock industry to the United 1.2 Livestock Across the United States States economy and the impact on world markets. They will identify the regional differences in livestock production and assess what causes these differences. 130.3c4A 2.1 Taming Animals-History of Livestock The student explains the history of animal domestication while using correct Production terminology: Week 4 2.2 Livestock: The Basic Terms The student will learn basic anatomical vocabulary related to animals, specifically livestock. They will utilize this vocabulary as they explain the causes and impact of animal domestication on society. 130.3c3C 3.1 Animal Rights vs Welfare The student understands the differences between animal rights and welfare 3.2 Animal Behavior and the impact those views have on animal agriculture in the United States: Temple Grandin Movie The students will learn the difference between animal rights and welfare and Week 5 how those views impact animal production and sporting events. They will learn ways that producers have adapted to promote animal welfare. Students will learn about animal behavior and how producer’s management practices promote animal safety and well-being. 130.3c3D 4.1 Animal Identification Systems The student performs technical skills relating to livestock production: Week 6 ICEV Animal Systems-Identification The student will demonstrate animal identification techniques Ag Awareness Day Assignments Week Unit/Lesson Title Topic/Unit Title Number TEKS Taught 130.3c5BC 5.1 Animal Nutrition The student understands the fundamentals of livestock nutrition and made ICEV Animal Nutrition decisions based on animal welfare and least cost factors of feeding: Week 7 The student will learn why livestock producers maintain that good nutrition is one of the most influential factors in animal agriculture. 130.3c5A 5.1 Digestive Systems The student determines nutritional requirements of ruminant and non- ICEV Digestive System ruminant animals: Week 8 The student will describe the digestive systems of several animals including: poultry, ruminant, monogastrics, and modified monogastric systems. 130.3c5D,E 5.2 Need for Feed The student identifies the 6 nutrients essential for life: The student will compare the nutrients required by animals to the USDA food Week 9 pyramid used by people. Students will then apply their knowledge of nutrients to make informed decisions about their personal and animal nutrition. 130.3c8B,C 5.3 Feedstuffs/Need for Feed The student formulates rations based on the nutritional requirements of an 130.3c2C animal and cost factors associated with feedstuffs: Week 10 The student will learn the feedstuffs that make up animal feed. They will then learn to formulate rations and made educated decisions about livestock feeding programs. 130.3c5E 5.4 Nutritional Disorders The student identifies common nutritional disorders in animals and ways to 130.3c9A,B prevent/treat them: Week 11 The student will learn about common nutritional disorders in livestock species and they will research and conduct a feeding experiment related to their livestock species they’ve selected for their producers management guide. 130.3c5A,B,C,D,E 5.4 Animal Nutrition Review The student reviews the Animal Nutrition Unit: The student will review the material learned to prepare for a comprehensive Week 12 test over digestive systems, nutrients, feedstuffs, formulating rations, and nutritional disorders .

Week Unit/Lesson Title Topic/Unit Title Number TEKS Taught 130.3c10A,B,C,D,E **Thanksgiving Holiday** The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 13 The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping system. 130.3c6A 6.1 Animal Reproduction The student explains animal genetics and reproduction: ICEV Livestock Reproduction The student will describe the reproductive system and research current and Week 14 ICEV Beef Reproduction I, II, III emerging technologies in animal reproduction. The student will learn the ICEV Poultry Reproduction differences in avian and mammalian reproductive systems and take a close ICEV Embryo Transfer look at beef production. 130.3c6B,C 6.2 Generating Generations The student explains animal genetics and reproduction: 130.3c3E The student will identify various breeding methods and systems used in Week 15 production agriculture. They will compare these methods and make educated decisions about what type to use for various species and animal operations. 130.3c6A,B,C,D 6.3 Pathway to Production The student explains animal genetics and reproduction: Week 16 In this lesson, student will study the main stages of reproduction, the function of hormones in the estrous cycle, how the reproductive cycle differs among species, and how the cycle may be manipulated for production purposes. 130.2c2B,C.9A,B,C,D **Semester Finals** The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it Close AET Record Books for Semester relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping system.

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Unit/Lesson Title Topic/Unit Title Week TEKS Taught Number Week 18 CDE 130.3c6B 7.1 A New Pair of Genes The student explains animal genetics: This lesson expands on knowledge learned regarding reproductive anatomical parts and function, breeding systems for animal production, and the stages of Week 19 reproduction in animals presented in Unit 6 Animal Reproduction. Specifically, this lesson examines animal reproduction at the cellular level. Specific topics include genes and gene transmission, mitosis and meiosis, and the fundamentals of genetics. 130.3c6B 7.2 Predicting Genetic Inheritance The student explains animal genetics: 130.3c2B Students will learn about the tools mentioned above and practice using them Week 20 to predict inheritance for quantitative and qualitative traits that are economically important to livestock producers and animal breeders. 130.3c7A,B 8.1 Animal Health and Diseases The student identifies animal diseases: 130.3c4B The student will identify methods of disease control, treatment, and Week 21 prevention. They will also learn about the dangers of zoonotic diseases. They will identify normal vs abnormal vital signs in livestock species. 130.3c7A,B 8.2 Bugged The student identifies parasites common to livestock: The student will learn to identify common symptoms of a parasitic animal and Week 22 how to treat them. They will make informed decisions about the method of treatment and will evaluate the effectiveness of different deworming medication. 130.3c7A,B 8.3 Prevention The student performs technical skills related to livestock production: Week 23 The student will describe common veterinary procedures and skills. They will also demonstrate how to give a routine vaccination. 130.3c3B 8.4 Basic Livestock Surgical Procedures The student performs technical skills related to livestock production: Week 24 The student will learn about common surgical skills in livestock production

Week Unit/Lesson Title Topic/Unit Title Number TEKS Taught Week 25 130.3c3A 9.1 Animal Selection and Conformation The student will perform technical skills related to livestock production: Students will learn about the ideal conformation of animals and make decisions about selection of show animals, market animals, and replacement breeding animals. 130.3c8A 9.2 Marketing Livestock The student plans dynamic changes in business operation: Students will utilize marketing skills to sell a product or service related to Week 26 animal agriculture. Students will explore product branding, development, and placement as well as niche marketing. 130.3c1A,B,C,D 9.3 Careers in Animal Agriculture The student identifies career and entrepreneurship opportunities in the livestock production industry: Week 27 Students will learn the employability characteristics of a successful employee as well as identify career opportunities in animal agriculture. Week 28 SPRING BREAK 130.5c2B Equine Science Unit The student learns to utilize language related to the equine industry: Week 29 E1.1 The Basics: Equine Terminology The student will learn to identify the anatomy of horses and use the correct terminology when referring to horses and the equine industry. Week 30 **Testing Days Scheduled M-F** 130.5c4A,B E1.2 Horse Industry Overview The student compares and contrasts issues related to the equine industry: The student will learn the importance of the equine industry to the American Week 31 economy as well as look at issues concerning biotechnology and animal welfare.

Week Unit/Lesson Title Topic/Unit Title Number TEKS Taught Week 32 130.5c1A,B E2.1 Colors and Marking The student analyzes equine science as it relates to the selection of horses: The student will identify and recognize different colors and markings found on horses. 130.5c1A,B E2.2 Breeds and Selection The student analyzes equine science as it relates to the selection of horses: The student will learn the history behind major breeds of horses and identify Week 33 characteristics related to each breed. Students will select horses based on breed standard. 130.5c3A,B,C E3.1 Horse Management The student analyzes equine science as it relates to the management of horses: Week 34 The student will select equipment and facilities for horses, demonstrate methods for safe handing, and identify procedures for breeding horses. Week 35 **Testing Days Scheduled M-F** Week 36 **Testing Days Scheduled M-F** 130.5c2A,B,C E4.1 Equine Health and Soundness The student knows how to provide proper nutrition using accepted protocols and processes to maintain animal performance: Week 37 The student will determine the nutritional requirements of horses, describe the anatomy and physiology of horses, and explain methods of maintaining health and soundness. 130.2c2B,C.9A,B,C,D **Semester Finals** The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program as it Close AET Record Books for Semester relates to agriculture, food, and natural resources: Week 38 The student will begin to apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to their supervised agricultural experience on the customized record-keeping system.