Ciencia equina / Caballos - Alimentos y alimentación (8-12 años)
En este curso, los estudiantes se familiarizarán con los principios de la alimentación equina y las prácticas de alimentación y cómo lo que usted le da de comer a su caballo o pony es una base importante para mantenerlos saludables y felices.
Qué está incluido
4 lecciones pregrabadas
4 semanas
de apoyo docente1 año de acceso
al contenidoTarea
1-2 horas por semana. Additional YouTube video links will be safely embedded in the online classroom. Optional projects/assignments are also given with each lesson. Feedback will be given. No grades will be provided.Certificado de finalización
incluidoExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Nivel Beginner - Intermediate
This self-paced course will help learners understand the importance of why we feed horses the way we do as well as common feeds and feeding practices. Learners are encouraged to share and ask questions in the online classroom. PLEASE NOTE: No specific medical or nutritional advice can be given about a specific horse. If you have specific questions, please consult your veterinarian or nutritionist.
Metas de aprendizaje
Learners will begin their understanding of the equine digestive system.
Learners will begin their understanding of the roughage and feeds that are commonly given to equines.
Programa de estudios
Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created4 Lecciones
más de 4 semanasLección 1:
Digestive system overview and why does that matter?
A brief overview of the equine digestive system will start us off so that learners will be able to understand the basics of why we feed horses the way we do. Learners will share what they know about feeding practices if anything.
1 tarea
Lección 2:
Types of roughage and concentrates (grains)
Types of roughage, How to know good hay from bad hay, Types of concentrates (grains). Learners will be shown a variety of photos of types for hays, and grains to practice identifying them. We will also discuss how to read a commercial feed bag label to learn about what nutrition is provided.
1 tarea
Lección 3:
The equine menu
The equine menu! Let’s help to develop a menu for a variety of horses including a foal, a horse at work, a pony who is not ridden much, and a race horse. Additional examples will be provided if time allows.
1 tarea
Lección 4:
Supplements, storing grain and wrap up
When or why do horses need supplements? How do we need to store hay and concentrates to make sure they stay fresh and good for our horse’s diet?
We will wrap up this course with any questions and feedback on the class from learners.
1 tarea
Otros detalles
Orientación para padres
Additional carefully selected YouTube video links will be safely embedded in the online classroom for learning on specific topics of the week. These are not required but recommended.
Lista de útiles escolares
Drawing supplies and paper or poster boards, magazines or internet access to research feedstuffs to print out photos.
Recursos externos
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
1 el profesor tiene un título de posgrado
Maestría en Educación desde Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Maestría en Educación desde Colorado State University
2 los profesores tienen título de licenciatura
Licenciatura en Educación desde Eastern Illinois University
Licenciatura en Ciencia desde Charter Oak State College
I am a certified veterinary technician and have bred, raised, trained and shown horses for many years. I have a MEd from Colorado State University and a Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
I have been teaching at local community colleges in veterinary Assistant Programs and a variety of Veterinary Science programs for grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school. I also teach at a private university in an equine studies program.
Along with that, I am also a homeschool mom! At home, my family has 2 mini horses, a Paint Horse, 4 Nigerian dwarf goats, 6 chickens and 4 cats!
I am absolutely passionate about sharing my experience and love for animals and Equine and veterinary sciences with others and look forward to helping your learner explore the possibilities!
It is exciting to share my love for horses with the next generation of equestrians!
Reseñas
Curso a su propio ritmo
19 US$
semanalmente o 76 US$ por todo el contenido4 lecciones pregrabadas
4 semanas de apoyo docente
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1 año de acceso al contenido
Completado por 14 alumnos
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Edades: 8-12
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