Animal Science 101 : Agriculture Ed Series 17 Weeks (Join Anytime!!)
Animal Science 101 is a great class for students looking to go into a veterinary or animal science work study. Topics: large animal care of horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and chickens.
Mrs. Collins, Certified Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
Class Experience
Animal Science features the science and business of producing domestic livestock species, including but not limited to beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, poultry, game birds, and swine. In this introductory course students will be taught basic animal science terminology, animal husbandry techniques, animal behavior, environmental concerns, how to recognize animal breeds, and the field of veterinary medicine. Students may join this class after the registration deadline, the lessons and/or slideshows will be waiting. In this course, students create a spiral notebook as a resource. Each week we will study a new farm animal. Students will be given terminology related to that animal to add to their spiral. External and internal anatomy diagrams will be provided to draw or print out for the spiral. Videos will be provided (Youtube farm tours) for students to learn more about the care of animals, how to house them, and to help with the understanding of their diet. Class Format: Students will be given each Sunday (for 17 weeks) a pre-recorded video lesson, slideshow and/or chapter pdf to read over with weekly assignments to complete. The animal science lessons will be presented by Jennifer Collins. Mrs. Collins is a certified science teacher in the areas of Ag Education, Middle & High School Science, and Gifted Education. She has taught science for over 23 years. In addition, she completed her Ag Education program at UGA and taught undergraduate Animal Science 101 , Animal Science 102, Animal Genetics, and Sheep & Goat Production. She also completed 7 years working as an assistant and blood tech in a veterinary hospital. Her knowledge and fun attitude helps bring animal science to life in a unique way for students to learn about the field of animal science. She will be presenting lively lectures, and presenting real situations for students to research further. In addition, students will pick a field of study-small animals, exotic animals, poultry, livestock, equine, dairy animals (goats and cattle), sheep, swine or beef production to create an end of the semester presentation. Students will respond weekly to discussion questions, scenario scenes, upload diagrams of livestock body systems, upload marketing brochures, complete trivia or scavenger hunts, work on group projects, and complete an end of year semester project. This course will feature a year long course in Animal Science, but condensed into a semester. Students will be encouraged to visit a local farm or veterinary hospital for a few hours as an additional learning opportunity. Then post a video or share an image of time Recommendation-Students should have an interest in the field of animal science, be willing to log into the classroom a minimum of once a week for 45 minutes for instruction, respond a minimum of once a week to discussion questions or assignments, have completed middle grade Life Science or Biology, reading level of 7th grade or better, have a basic knowledge of note taking skills, and willingness to complete further research for the end of semester project. An Animal Science 102 will be offered as an extension of this course, on the Outschool platform in January. Animal 102 will teach students about small animal care, but this course features large animals.
Learning Goals
Parents are encouraged to review the standards from this link-https://doe.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/ndedoenvgov/content/CTE/Programs/Agriculture_and_Natural_Resources/Standards/Animal-Science-STDS-ADA.pdf
Mrs. Collins will be using the NV, UGA, 4-H, and FFA Animal Science standards.
Animal Science Standards:
Students will apply scientific principles in the selection of animals.
Discuss the origin and importance of agricultural animals.
Explain domestication and its contributions to animal agriculture.
Evaluate the adaptation of animals to production practices.
State the scientific and common names of major animal agriculture species in various states.
Classify animal species based on their agricultural uses.
Discuss genetic inheritance in agricultural animals.
Learn animal terminology.
Learn types of animal breeds.
Identify major external parts of agricultural animals.
Utilize breed and type characteristics in animal selection.
Describe how milk and milk products are produced, processed and graded.
Identify consumer products that are derived from by-products of animal production.
Identify and grade poultry products, including eggs.
Describe the impact of food safety issues on animal production.
Identify and evaluate services and benefits that come from agricultural animals.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will feature a unit on animal reproduction terms, and gestation.
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Please carefully read the class description, review the supply list, and reach out if you have questions.
Outschool disclaimer: Please look over the supply list and do not use any items the child maybe allergic to.
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Class Information For Parents:
I am only a small piece of your homeschool puzzle. My goal is to provide your family quality curriculum, fun labs, crafts and assessment tools. I have over 23 years of experience in the classroom and homeschooling my own children. Over the years I have taught in the private, public and college setting providing quality labs and curriculum. I currently write science curriculum for 3 states to be used in public school classrooms. Over the years I have improved my craft by taking countless professional development on assessment methods, how to integrate technology into the classroom, and hands-on activities that promote learning. I am now taking my experience to provide quality curriculum for homeschool families.
Third Party Tools: In my classes I use the following at times to help with comprehension: YouTube summary videos, Loom (I create how to videos), Quizizz, Quizlet, Nearpod, Flipgrid, Google Docs, and Google Slides. Outschool would like us to list all third party tools we may use in the class description.
Assessments: Because my classes are flex, the option for live testing is not included. Instead I have a paid premium teacher membership to Quizizz and Quizlet. When it is time for an assessment I provide the student a website link and special code to take the test. Quizizz and Quizlet both grade test immediately for the family and allow the student the option to retest for a higher grade. Then students are asked to write down the grade, test name and date in their spiral on the "test score" page. All flex parents are asked to look at the spiral and test score page periodically to keep informed and to see how well the student is progressing in the class. If you are participating in a co-op that requires live testing, please let me know. I have a special Outschool one day option add-on that you can use for live testing. You can simply request the time/day for live testing that works for you. I have found that some flex parents use my Quizizz/Quizlet tests, but some families opt out of testing so it is whatever works best for your family. But I do provide the assessments if you would like to use them. Once the student is on the testing site via my special code they may also use the site for test over other subjects also.
How To Grade: I recommend that parents add up all of the test scores at the end of the session, and divide by the number of test to get the final average for the class. At the end of the class I provide a general letter of completion that can be used for your records or charter/private/co-op use. If you need me to put a specific average on the letter, I am more than happy to just let me know the average your child has or seen me a list of their test scores to average.
Upon registration you will see key information attached to the first post to go over as a family. It includes the science spiral template, class expectations, and info on 3rd party tools used for comprehension.
Supply List
spiral notebook computer paper to diagram on ruler stapler tape clear sticky notes (optional but many students state it is helpful with practice) ziploc bags notecards highlighter posterboard (2) gloves scissors plastic cups paper plates clay or play dough rotisserie chicken for chicken anatomy lesson (or raw chicken carcass) toothpicks computer paper construction paper duct tape tissue paper glue watercolor paint set with brush **Some students enjoy creating a scrapbook type book instead of putting notes in a spiral, both ideas are welcome. We will be doing diagrams of different animals, writing down common animal vocabulary, etc so either will work. Students will be asked to try different animal products-goat cheese, goat milk, goat lotion, dairy milk, dairy cheese, pork products, chicken products, etc and share with the group.
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Mrs. Collins, Certified Teacher
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77reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Georgia (UGA)
Mrs. Collins is a certified science teacher in the areas of Ag Education, Middle & High School Science, and Gifted Education. She has taught science for over 23 years. In addition, she completed her Ag Education program at UGA and taught undergraduate Animal Science 101 , Animal Science 102, Animal Genetics, and Sheep & Goat Production. She also completed 7 years working as an assistant and blood tech in a veterinary hospital. Her knowledge and fun attitude helps bring animal science to life in a unique way for students to learn about the field of animal science. Reviews
Live Group Class
$150
for 17 weeks17 weeks
Completed by 15 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
