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Small Animal NTI Lesson Plans Mrs. Ritter

Washington County SchoolsCommander Day (NTI) Lesson Plans

Commander Day (NTI) Lessons focus on the review and application of skills critical to the course that students have previously learned. Students will submit a work product to demonstrate completion of a lesson. Student submissions may be in hard copy or digital format. Summative products or projects may require components from multiple lessons.

Student work must be submitted by the third day upon returning from the Commander Day absence. (e.g., Commander Day on Monday, return on Tuesday, work is due on Thursday.)

Content Area: Small Animal Science Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Grade Level: ____10-12________Teacher(s): Mrs. Cortney RitterSnow Day Lesson Number: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10 All 10 days are attachedDigital/Online Lesson? Yes NoRubric or Answer Key Attached? Yes No

Essential Question for the Lesson : Day 1: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 1

Can I answer mock/practice questions related to the EOP with 80% accuracy?Day 2: Careers in Animal Science Research Poster Project

What are requirements for certain careers within the small animal science industry? Day 3: Animal Right v.s. Animal Welfare Activity

What are the characteristics for animal rights/welfare? What are their purposes/places in society? How do I advocate for animals?

Day 4: The Dairy Industry Review What are the terms and items designed for the dairy industry? What are the parts of a dairy cow?

Day 5: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 2 Can I answer mock/practice questions related to the EOP with 80% accuracy?

Day 6: 3D Digestive System Poster Rubric How does a ruminant/monogastric digestive system works and its parts?

Day 7: Pearson’s Square Problems What are the rations I can solve for animals in agriculture? Can I explain the macronutrients and micronutrients needs for animals?

Day 8: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 3 Can I answer mock/practice questions related to the EOP with 80% accuracy?

Day 9: Animal Science Writing Prompt How can I explain the dairy industry to people in society that don’t know anything about it?


How can I advocate for agriculture/animal science industry?Day 10: Roles Performed by Dogs/Small Animals - Research Activity

What is the purpose of small animals in society? What animals can/are used for service animals?

Content Standard Statement(s) with Codes : All NTI Days apply to the End of Program (EOP) Standards provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Animal Science Pathway provided at Washington County High School.Link for EOP Standards: https://education.ky.gov/CTE/endofprog/Documents/AnimalSci-PathStnd.pdf NTI Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10:ACADEMIC SKILLS

AA SPEAKING AND LISTENING (AA1, AA2, AA3, AA4) AB READING AND WRITING (AB1, AB2, AB3, AB4, AB5, AB6) AC CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING (AC1, AC2, AC3) AD MATHEMATICS (AD1, AD2, AD3, AD4, AD5) AE FINANCIAL LITERACY (AE1, AE2, AE3, AE4, AE5) AF INTERNET USE AND SECURITY (AF1, AF2, AF3) AG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AG 1, AG2, AG3) AH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AH1 and AH2)

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS EA POSITIVE WORK ETHIC (EA1, EA2, EA3, EA4, EA5, EA6) EB INTEGRITY (EB1, EB2, EB3, EB4, EB5) EC SELF-REPRESENTATION (EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, EC5) ED TIME, TASK, AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ED1, ED2, ED3, ED4) EE DIVERSITY AWARENESS (EE1, EE2, EE3, EE4, EE5, EE6, EE7, EE8) EF TEAMWORK (EF1, EF2, EF3) EG CREATIVITY AND RESOURCEFULNESS (EG1, EG2, EG3, EG4) EH CONFLICT RESOLUTION (EH1, EH2, EH3) EI CUSTOMER/CLIENT SERVICE (EI1, EI2, EI3, EI4, EI5, EI6) EJ ORGANIZATIONS, SYSTEMS, AND CLIMATES (EJ1, EJ2, EJ3, EJ4, EJ5) EK JOB ACQUISITION AND ADVANCEMENT (EK1, EK2, EK3, EK4, EK5, EK6, EK7) EL LIFELONG LEARNING (EL1, EL 2, EL 3, EL 4, EL 5, EL 6, EL 7, EL 8) EM JOB SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES (EM1, EM2, EM3) EN HEALTH AND SAFETY (EN1, EN2, EN3)

NTI Days (ALL): OCCUPATIONAL SKILLSOA3 Describe the relationship between consumer demands and animal productionOA4 Evaluate current trends in animal science through industry associations, trade journals, and reliable electronic resourcesOA5 Describe agricultural practices that ensure a safe and reliable food supplyOA6 Discuss the benefits of utilizing best practice production systems in animal scienceOA8 Summarize agricultural laws impacting animal science (e.g., property, incorporation, liability issues,

https://education.ky.gov/CTE/endofprog/Documents/AnimalSci-PathStnd.pdf


animal husbandry, labor, farming in populated areas)OA11 Compare and contrast marketing opportunities for animal commodities (e.g., terminal, direct, niche, local)OB1 Describe characteristics of effective animal care facilitiesOB2 Recommend safe handling techniques and equipment when working with animalsOB3 Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rightsOC1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of digestive systems (monogastric, ruminant, hind gutfermenters, avian)OC3 Compare common types of feedstuffs and the role they play in the diets of animalsOC5 Formulate animal feeds based on nutritional requirements using feed ingredients for maximum nutrition and optimal economic productionOF1 Classify animals according to the taxonomical classification system and species-specific terminology related to age and genderOF2 Differentiate major animal breeds within the industry and their production strengths

Lesson Target(s) : Day 1: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 1

I can apply my animal science knowledge to answer practice EOP questions.Day 2: Careers in Animal Science Research Poster Project

I can research and create a poster over the small animal career of my choice. Day 3: Animal Right v.s. Animal Welfare Activity

I can research and explain animal right and animal welfare within our society. Day 4: The Dairy Industry Review

I can research the dairy industry to review for the EOP. Day 5: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 2

I can apply my animal science knowledge to answer practice EOP questions.Day 6: 3D Digestive System Poster Rubric

I can create a 3-D model of a monogastric or ruminant digestive system. I can explain the functions of a monogastric or ruminant digestive system.

Day 7: Pearson’s Square Problems I can solve Pearson square problems and rations.

Day 8: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 3 I can apply my animal science knowledge to answer practice EOP questions.

Day 9: Animal Science Writing Prompt I can explain the dairy industry and its roles to our society.

Day 10: Roles Performed by Dogs/Small Animals - Research Activity I can research roles for dogs and small animals within our society.

Success Criteria :


(THE directions, if not already attached):Day 1: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 1

You have two choices: Complete this on paper form using the directions provided (they are all multiple-choice

questions). Complete this on a google form attached to the NTI Day 1 Link (it will automatically grade it for

you and let you know what you missed/got correct). If you are able, please submit this assignment Electronically via the Google Classroom NTI Day 1

Assignment link (answers will be submitted in a Google Forms Format). Day 2: Careers in Animal Science Research Poster Project

Directions are provided on Day 2’s instructions. You can complete the worksheet and poster on the worksheet provide and bring back to school

the next day we are back AND/OR submit through Day 2’s NTI Link. Day 3: Animal Right v.s. Animal Welfare Activity

Directions are provided on Day 3’s instructions. You can complete the worksheet on the worksheet provide and bring back to school the next day

we are back AND/OR submit through Day 3’s NTI Link. Day 4: The Dairy Industry Review

Directions are provided on Day 4’s instructions. You can complete the worksheet and poster on the worksheet provide and bring back to school

the next day we are back AND/OR submit through Day 4’s NTI Link. Day 5: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 2




Assignment link (answers will be submitted in a Google Forms Format).

Day 6: 3D Digestive System Poster Rubric The Direction and Rubric are provided under Day 6’s directions. You can submit a photo in NTI Day 6 Link on Google Classroom AND/OR bring it back the next day

we are in school for a grade. Day 7: Pearson’s Square Problems

Solve the Pearson square problems on the worksheet provided. You can submit a photo in NTI Day 7 Link on Google Classroom OR bring it back the next day we

are in school for a grade. Day 8: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 3





Assignment link (answers will be submitted in a Google Forms Format).

Day 9: Animal Science Writing Prompt You will need Microsoft Word/Google Docs. Directions and a rubric are on the attached assignment. If you are able, please submit this assignment Electronically via the Google Classroom NTI Day 9

Assignment link. Day 10: Roles Performed by Dogs/Small Animals - Research Activity

Directions are provided on Day 10’s instructions. You can complete the worksheet on the worksheet provide and bring back to school the next day

we are back AND/OR submit through Day 10’s NTI Link.

NTI Lessons must be at the Independent Practice learning level: Day 1: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 1

Answered EOP questions with 80% accuracy Day 2: Careers in Animal Science Research Poster Project

Research to complete Worksheet and PosterDay 3: Animal Right v.s. Animal Welfare Activity

Research and Complete WorksheetDay 4: The Dairy Industry Review

Research and Complete WorksheetDay 5: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 2

Answered EOP questions with 80% accuracy Day 6: 3D Digestive System Poster Rubric

Create a 3-D Model and be able to describes their functionsDay 7: Pearson’s Square Problems

Solve Pearson Square ProblemsDay 8: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 3

Answered EOP questions with 80% accuracy Day 9: Animal Science Writing Prompt

Writing PromptDay 10: Roles Performed by Dogs/Small Animals - Research Activity

Research and Complete Worksheet

Student Resources or Digital Link Required:Students, you are already in google classroom (you should already know how to do these things). Check the link that launched for each NTI Day to see what/how/where to upload or complete an assignment.

Day 1: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 1


Answer Questions via Google Forms in Google Classroom on NTI Day 1 Link Day 2: Careers in Animal Science Research Poster Project

Microsoft Word/Google Docs and a Poster Internet Submit via picture to Google Classroom Link NTI Day 2 and when we come back to school.

Day 3: Animal Right v.s. Animal Welfare Activity Microsoft Word/Google Docs Internet Submit via Google Classroom NTI Day 3 Link

Day 4: The Dairy Industry Review Microsoft Word/Google Docs Internet Submit via Google Classroom NTI Day 4 Link

Day 5: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 2 Answer Questions via Google Forms in Google Classroom on NTI Day 5 Link

Day 6: 3D Digestive System Poster Rubric Items around your home to make a 3-D model of digestive system. Submit via picture to Google Classroom Link NTI Day 6 and when we come back to school.

Day 7: Pearson’s Square Problems Print off from Google Classroom Link NTI Day 7 You may also complete on paper given with paper packet Submit via picture to Google Classroom Link NTI Day 7 OR when we come back to school.

Day 8: End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 3 Answer Questions via Google Forms in Google Classroom on NTI Day 8 Link

Day 9: Animal Science Writing Prompt Microsoft Word/Google Docs Internet Submit via Google Classroom NTI Day 9 Link

Day 10: Roles Performed by Dogs/Small Animals - Research Activity Microsoft Word/Google Docs Internet Submit via Google Classroom NTI Day 10 Link

NTI Day One:End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 1


Directions: choose the best answer for the questions below. You may highlight/write the answer out beside the questions. If you are able to, submit via the Google Classroom NTI Day ONE Link.

1) Animals produce many different products and anything that is not a direct food item is considered a by-product. How are they divided?

a. Edible/Non-edibleb. Animal/Plantc. Animal/Edibled. Non-edible/Animal

2) Of the following which defines domestication best?

a. Human control for long periods of time where their basic needs are met by humans, and their breeding is controlled.

b. A group of animals with common ancestors and common characteristics and used for a specific purpose.

c. Study of animals and how they survive under certain conditions

d. Production of animals to meet human needs

3) What is considered the definition of a breed?

a. Human control for long periods of time where their basic needs are met by humans, and their breeding is controlled.

b. A group of animals with common ancestors and common characteristics and used for a specific purpose.

c. Study of animals and how they survive under certain conditions

d. Production of animals to meet human need

4) Why do we develop breeds? a. Growth Ratesb. Dispositionc. Researchd. Specialization

5) Which of the following would not be something that you should consider for animal production?

a. Easy access to food/waterb. Acceptable climate

c. Labor Costsd. None of the above

6) In regards to animal production what would be a disadvantage to raise animals in the southeast climate?

a. Cool climatesb. Hot humid summersc. Long growing Seasonsd. Inexpensive land

7) Someone who sides with animal welfare believes ________________.

a. Animals should be treated in a kind and caring manner.

b. Humans are the only species with rights.

c. Animals have the same rights as humans

d. Animals have rights, but human needs for food, clothing and research outweigh those rights.

8) What is animal behavior? a. The study of how animals react to

stimuli and environmental factorsb. Reaction of organism to stimuli or

the environmentc. Reactions to controlled eventsd. Reactions that are instinctive

9) When working with animals you should _____________.

a. Make sudden movementsb. Approach from directly behind

animalsc. Run into their flight zonesd. Use the flight zone for desired

reactions10) Heat stress in animals cause

_____________.a. Bunchingb. Blood vessels constrictc. Reduced feed intaked. Higher energy requirement to

maintain body temp11) When new animals are brought to the farm

what should be done with them? a. Euthanizeb. Disinfect


c. Quarantined. Nothing

12) Each of the following are components of the ruminant digestive system except?

a. Rumenb. Reticulumc. Abomasumd. Gizzard

13) Which of the following would be an example of a ruminant animal?

a. Cattleb. Horsec. Pigsd. Chicken

14) Monogastric animals have or use _______________.

a. Stomach with 4 compartmentsb. Stomach with 1 compartmentc. Large amounts of roughagesd. Are always small animals

15) What is the definition of feedstuff? a. A complete mixed rationb. Total Mixed Ration (TMR)c. Roughagesd. A component of ration

16) What is a concentrate? a. Feed component high in fiber and

low in energyb. Feed component low in fiber and

high in energyc. Provide small amounts of nutrientsd. Has no nutritional value

17) Which of the following would be an example of a roughage?

a. Cornb. Soybeansc. Alfalfa hayd. Salt block

18) Which of the following would be an example of a concentrate?

a. Cornb. Silagec. Alfalfa hayd. Salt block

19) Which of the following is a supplement? a. Cornb. Silagec. Alfalfa hayd. Salt block

20) All the following are reasons for animal identification except?

a. Consumer Protectionb. Physical Identification of the animalc. To control an epidemicd. Pasture rotation

21) Removal of a male animals’ ability to reproduce is called?

a. Dehorningb. Taggingc. Castrationd. Elastrator

22) Which of the following is a reason for taking away an animals’ ability to reproduce?

a. Higher meat qualityb. Better Conformationc. Beef Selectiond. Cleanliness

e.


NTI Day Two:Careers in Animal Science Research Poster Project

Purpose: Gather in-depth information on one of the following careers and present that information to the class. You need to complete research on one of the careers you haven’t completed yet. You will be creating a poster, along with a worksheet about your career.

Animal Biotechnologist – Reproductive or Nutritional Specialist

Animal Breeder & Technician Animal Caretaker Animal Geneticist Animal Handler Animal Physical Therapist Animal Trainer Animal Welfare Specialist/Auditor Apiary Worker/Beekeeper Aquarist Artificial Insemination Technician Biologist Breeding Manager/Multiplication Manager Embryologist Extension Agent Falconer Farrier Feed Mill Manager Feed Mill Operator Feedlot Manager Food Animal Veterinarian Herd Nutritionist Herdsman

Horse Trainer/Instructor Laboratory Technician Livestock Auctioneer Livestock Buyer Livestock Grader Livestock Hauler Livestock Loader Meat Inspector Naturalist Pet Groomer Poultry Farm Worker Poultry Hatchery Manager Quality Assurance Manager Regulatory Scientist Sales Representative – Feed & Animal

Health Small Animal Veterinarian Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Technician Zoo/Aquarium Curator & Director Zookeeper Zoologist

Procedures/Requirements:

Choose one of the careers above that most interests you and construct a career profile using the Career Research Worksheet as a guide.

Research the career through the websites/resources listed above you may use others as well). You may use additional resources as necessary. NOTE: Be sure to site your sources!

Find pictures that illustrate the career using the web or any veterinary or animal related magazines. Write a 1-page statement explaining why this career might interest you. Compile the information onto a half-sized poster board that can be presented to the class. Present your research to the class.

Grading Rubric


Poster Rubric20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points

Career Information

All information regarding the career was covered in detail.

Most of the information regarding the career was covered in detail.

Some of the information regarding the career was covered in detail.

Information regarding the career was absent or severely lacking.

Supporting Pictures

There were at least 5 well thought out and constructed pictures to support the career.



Pictures were absent or not of good enough quality to support the career.

Personal Interest

The personal interest page was well thought out, written in complete sentences, and gave an efficient account of the researcher’s interests.

The personal interest page was written mostly in complete sentences and gave an account of the researcher’s interests.

The personal interest page was given an account of the researcher’s interests.

The personal interest page was absent or severely lacking in quality.

Display The poster board was used entirely. It was organized and accurately represented the individuality of the presenter.

A poster board was used. It was organized and represented the individuality of the presenter.

Poster board was used. It was organized and represented the individuality of the presenter.

No display board was used. It was unorganized and did not represent the individuality of the presenter.

Presentation Eye contact was made throughout the presentation. The presenter’s voice showed emotion, had correct pitch, and volume.

Eye contact was made sometimes during the presentation. The presenter’s voice showed some emotion, had correct pitch, and volume.

Minimal eye contact was made during the presentation. The presenter’s voice did not show much emotion, correct pitch, or volume.

No eye contact was made during the presentation. The presenter’s voice did not show any emotion, correct pitch, or volume.


Career Profile Worksheet

Directions: Find and answer these questions relating to the career you have chosen.

1. What is the official job title?

2. What are the tasks and responsibilities associated with this job?

3. What is the salary range for this type of career?

4. What education is required for this career?

5. What are the benefits of this career?

6. What kinds of skills do you need to be successful in this career?


7. What types of hours are you expected to work in this career?

8. What are the working conditions for a job of this nature?

9. What are the possibilities for advancement?

10. What are the disadvantages to this career?

11. After finding the above information, does this career fit your personality and/or career goals? Does this career interest you? Why or why not?


NTI Day Three:Animal Right V.S. Animal Welfare

Part One Directions: Define each term below in the space provided.

Vocabulary Word Definition

Animal rights

Animal welfare

Confinement systems

ecoterrorism

Factory farming

humaize

Intensive operations

speciesism

unethical


vivisection

Part Two Directions: Create a Vin Diagram/T-Chart to compare and contrast “animal rights” and “animal welfare” in the Venn Diagram organizer below. Include characteristics exclusive to each concept in their respective circles. Include characteristics that are similar to each concept in the overlapping portion of the organizer (like the chart below).

Animal Rights Both Animal Welfare


NTI Day Four:The Dairy Industry

Name___________________________________________ Period___________ Date: ______________Dairy Production Notes: Use the internet to complete the following questions. You may submit this via Google Classroom on the NTI Day FOUR Link.

A. Explain the importance of the dairy industry;Milk• The U.S. daily milk production is _____ million gallons.• Youth across the nation drink _____% of all milk consumed.• Milk is one of the _______ foods known to man.

Cheese• Kentucky Cheese production total is __________ million pounds.• 30% of the nations cheese production is _____________kind of cheese and 70% is used on _____________.

Ice Cream• ______ million Americans eat ice cream daily.

WHY Dairy Products?• Dairy foods are the richest source of _______________ a critical nutrient for everyone.• Dairy products contribute _____% of the calcium available in the U.S. food supply.• 9 Essential Nutrients

1. 7.

2. 8.

3. 9.

4. Other assets….

5.

6.

• Disease Prevention -


-

-

B. Define common terms associated with dairy production

• __________________Young Bovine

• __________________Male Bovine

• __________________Castrated male bovine

• __________________Female bovine who has NOT delivered her first calf

• __________________Female bovine who HAS delivered her first calf

• __________________The first milk produced, rich in nutrients for newborn calf

• __________________To calve and begin giving milk

• __________________Cow no longer giving milk

C. List 7 breeds of dairy cattle & their breed characteristics;Breeds: Characteristics:

D. Label the major internal and external parts of the dairy cow


D. Breakdown the cycle of milk production


E. Describe technologies used on the dairy and their importance

1- Milking machines and parlors

2- Storage and Cooling

3-Artificial Insemination

4- TMR

5- DHI – record keeping/computers


6- BST=

Three functions of BST in order:1-

2-

3-

Safety for Cows:

Safety for Humans:

NTI Day Five:End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 2

Directions: choose the best answer for the questions below. You may highlight/write the answer out beside the questions. If you are able to, submit via the Google Classroom NTI Day FIVE Link.


1) For most animals to be bred they must be in what is called ____________.

a. A cycleb. Estrusc. Estrousd. Reproduction period

2) Flight zones of animals are very important to understand, what is a flight zone?

a. An invisible circle around an animal that when entered causes an animal to move

b. An invisible circle around the animal that is 5 feet in diameter that when entered causes an animal to move

c. An invisible circle around the animal that is 10 feet in diameter that when entered causes an animal to move

d. An invisible circle around the animal that is 15 feet in diameter that when entered causes an animal to move

3) To move an animal forward to the right you should approach the animal from the ___________ part of the flight zone.

a. Front rightb. Back rightc. Front Leftd. Back Left

4) The process of breaking down food into simple useable substances that are absorbed in the body is called?

a. Absorptionb. Digestionc. Eatingd. Consuming

5) Which of the following is a components of the avian digestive system?

a. Rumenb. Reticulumc. Gizzardd. Abomasum

6) This breed is the most popular breed mainly because it produces the largest volume of milk compared to any other breed.

a. Brown Swissb. Guernseyc. Holstein

d. Jersey7) All of the following are methods of

identification except. a. Elastratorb. Taggingc. Brandingd. Tattoo

8) This refers to cattle from temperate regions such as Europe:

a. Bos indicusb. Bos taurusc. Bos zincusd. Bos domesticus

9) This refers to cattle from India and descendants of the Zebu cattle.

a. Bos indicusb. Bos taurusc. Bos zincusd. Bos domesticus

10) Keeping adult cattle to raise calves is what type of system.

a. Purebredb. Growerc. Cow Calfd. Feeder

11) Which is not one of the three main types of beef production systems?

a. Cow Calf Operationb. Cattle Feedersc. Purebred Breedersd. Farrow to Finish

12) Both the swine and poultry industry have changed tremendously over the past 50 years, it is said that they are ___________________.

a. Horizontally integratedb. Vertically integratedc. Horizontally and Vertically

integratedd. Cross integrated

13) This is another term for giving birth. a. Laborb. Parturitionc. Mastication


d. Prehension14) Which of the following describes the way

that an animal obtains food? a. Eatingb. Parturitionc. Masticationd. Prehension

15) Macronutrients are ______________. a. Needed in abundanceb. Needed in small amountsc. Not neededd. Only found in minerals

16) Micronutrients are _______________. a. Needed in abundanceb. Needed in small amountsc. Not neededd. Only found in minerals

17) What is biosecurity? a. The practices that protect herd

health by preventing the spread of pathogens.

b. Ensuring that live animals are secure and taken care of

c. Preventing harm to animalsd. Controlling feeding protocols

18) The central nervous system consists of what two parts?

a. Brain and Heartb. Spine and Musclesc. Spine and Brain

d. Heart and Muscles19) Which of the following is used in balancing

rations? a. Pearson Squareb. Pearson Trianglec. Pearson Circled. Pearson Steps

20) What is a pathogen?a. Anything capable of causing diseaseb. A diseasec. Anything capable of treating

diseased. Airborne substances

21) What is an infectious disease? a. Disease caused by bacteria,

protozoa, or fungib. Disease spread from contact from

animal to animalc. Disease not caused from

microorganismsd. A pathogen

22) What is a contagious disease? a. Disease caused by bacteria,




e.


NTI Day Six:3D Digestive System Poster Rubric

Directions: You are to choose a digestive system (monogastric or ruminant) and you are to create a 3-D model of the type of digestive system you have chosen. You can use anything at your home to create you 3-D model.

You can submit a video/picture(s) via the NTI Day SIX Link on Google Classroom OR you can bring in your model the next day we have school.

Content /60Does the poster accurately represent the digestive system of the assigned animal?Are all of the parts of the digestive system present?Is each organ labeled?Is each label accompanied by a description of its function?

Organization & Creativity /15How neat and orderly is the poster?Were the students creative with their selection of the objects used to represent the organs?

Presentation /25Did the students show an understanding and knowledge of the material presented?Was the material presented in a way that allows the audience to gain an understanding of the digestive system and how it functions? (engagement)Did the students describe the function of each organ in the digestive system?

Total /100Comments:


NTI Day Seven:Pearson’s Square Problems

Directions: Using Pearson’s Square, determine how many pounds of each feed are needed to formulate the feedration. Show ALL work! Round units following decimals to the nearest tenth.1. Formulate 500 lbs of a 21% CP ration using Soybean Meal (44% CP) and Corn (9% CP).

How many pounds of soybean meal will be used?How many pounds of corn will be used?

2. Formulate 450 lbs of a 28% CP ration using Cottonseed Meal (49% CP) and Millet (3% CP).

How many pounds of cottonseed meal will be used?How many pounds of millet will be used?

3. Formulate 600 lbs of a 13% CP ration using Alfalfa Hay (18% CP) and Clover (4% CP).

How many pounds of alfalfa will be used?How many pounds of clover will be used?


4. Formulate 900 lbs of a 35% CP ration using Soybean Meal (46% CP) and Oats (12% CP).

How many pounds of soybean meal will be used?How many pounds of oats will be used?

5. Formulate 250 lbs of a 19% CP ration using Cottonseed Meal (47% CP) and Molasses (5%CP).

How many pounds of cottonseed meal will be used?How many pounds of molasses will be used?

6. Formulate 775 lbs of a 16% CP ration using Alfalfa Hay (22% CP) and Bermuda-grass (3% CP).

How many pounds of alfalfa will be used?How many pounds of Bermuda-grass will be used?


NTI Day Eight:End of Program (EOP) Practice Questions Part 3

Directions: choose the best answer for the questions below. You may highlight/write the answer out beside the questions. If you are able to, submit via the Google Classroom NTI Day Eight Link.

1) What is a non-infectious disease? a. Disease caused by bacteria,




2) If an animal is lacking a certain nutrient it is said that the animal has a

a. Toxicity problemb. Deficiency problemc. Mineral imbalanced. Vitamin imbalance

3) Balking is a term that refers to _________.a. Animals using habits to make

decisionsb. Animals stoppingc. Animals pawing at the groundd. Animals following command

4) When looking to breed an animal for the first time you should look for the male to have_____________.

a. Low weaning weightsb. Low REAc. Low birth weightsd. Low average daily gains

5) If you needed to choose hay that is high in protein you would select which of the following?

a. Fescue Hayb. Mixed Grass Hayc. Timothy Hayd. Alfalfa Hay

6) Of the following choose the best placement for an injection on an animal

a. Neckb. Quarterc. Sided. Under the tail

7) Shrinkage refers to ______________.a. Loss of feedb. Loss of weight from shippingc. Loss of weight due to dietd. Loss of weight from mineral

deficiencies8) Marbling is a term that refers to fat in a

specific location on the animal. Where is the fat located when this term is used?

a. In the loinb. Externalc. Outside the muscled. Inside the muscle

9) To prevent cannibalism in chickens producer will use this practice.

a. Debeakingb. Hover guardsc. Clampingd. Castration

10) For producers to continue to be successful which area is most crucial.

a. Reproduction c. Marketingb. Feeding d. Vaccinating

11) Raising livestock falls under which category of the agriculture industry?

a. Agricultural Suppliesb. Agricultural Servicesc. Agricultural Processingd. Agricultural Production

12) The length of time the fetus is in the womb is known as _____________

a. gestation b. pubertyc. parturition d. ovulation

13) The part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, vertebrae, and ribs is called the:

a. appendicular skeleton b. dorsal skeletonc. axial skeleton d. ventral skeleton


14) The part of the skeleton that consists of the fore and hind limbs is called the:

a. appendicular skeleton b. dorsal skeletonc. axial skeleton d. ventral skeleton

15) A livestock animal that has a 4-compartment stomach is called a:

a. hindgut fermentorb. avian monogastricc. monogastric d. ruminant

16) The science of growing crops and raising animals to meet human needs is:

a. horticulture b. floriculturec. agriculture d. olericulture

17) Humans and pigs have what type of digestive system?

a. ruminant b. hindgut fermentorc. monogastric d. avian monogastric

18) Receiving a proper and balanced food and water ration so that an animal can grow, maintain its body, and reproduce is called:

a. nutrients b. proper dietc. rationing d. nutrition

19) The time period in which the female will accept the male for copulation or “heat” period is known as:

a. gestation c. estrusb. parturition d. palpation

20) To take the body temperature of an animal, it is done __________.

a. orally b. rectallyc. subcutaneously d. intramuscularly

21) _____% of the nation’s population is involved with production agriculture.

a. 1% b. 2%c. 3%d. 4%

22) There are presently ______ billion people in the world that have to fed and clothed.

a. 6.8 b. 7c. 9 d. 9.3

23) What is the correct order of the top 6 agriculture enterprises in Kentucky?

a. poultry, equine, soybeans, corn, beef, tobacco

b. poultry, equine, soybeans, corn, tobacco, beef

c. poultry, equine, corn, soybeans, tobacco, beef

d. equine, poultry, soybeans, corn, beef, tobacco

24) Male cattle castrated before puberty is called a:

a. cow b. heiferc. steer d. bull

e.


NTI Day Nine:Animal Science Writing Prompt

Directions: use the following scenario and task to form an answer (minimum of a 5 paragraphs answer). Your answer needs to be formatted in a Word Documents/Google Docs. Times New Roman font and Size 12 Font. Cite your sources. If you are able to, submit your answer digitally via Google Classroom NTI DAY TEN Link.

SCENARIOYour high school agriculture department is hosting a Food for America event for elementary students. An educational petting zoo is part of the event. One of the animals there is a Holstein baby calf forelementary students to learn about. An elementary teacher supervising her group of students makes their way to the petting zoo and she comments on how emaciated the Holstein baby calf appears and questions the care of this animal.

EVALUATION CRITERIACreate a response to this teacher’s claim that identifies and explains 4 livestock care techniques

SCORING RUBRIC1 2 3 4

Clearly identifies 1 livestock care technique relating to nutritionClearly and thoroughly explains 1 livestock care technique relating to nutritionLimited organization and limited effective communicationMany grammatical and spelling errors that distract the reader

Clearly identifies 2 livestock care techniques relating to nutritionClearly and thoroughly explains 2 livestock care techniques relating to nutritionSome grammatical and spelling errors that district the readerSome organization and some parts are communicated effectively

Clearly identifies 3 livestock care techniques relating to nutritionClearly and thoroughly explains 3 livestock care techniques relating to nutritionMostly well organized and communicates effectivelySome grammatical and spelling errors, but they do not distract the reader

Clearly identifies 4 livestock care techniques relating to nutritionClearly and thoroughly explains 4 livestock care techniques relating to nutritionWell organized and communicates effectivelyFew grammatical and spelling errors, but they do not distract the reader


NTI Day Ten: Roles Performed by Dogs - Research Activity

Instructions: Follow the steps and research a common role performed by dogs in today’s society. Cite your sources.

Step 1 → Select one of the following roles performed by dogs: hearing dogsguide animals for the blindalert dogsworking dogs

Step 2 → Complete the following regarding your selection: What breed of dog is most commonly used? Why?

What type of training is required for the role? (duration, what is involved, is there an official certification, etc.)

Describe a day in the life of this type of dog (please be thorough).

How long do these dogs typically serve in this role? Why?

Provide at least one form of additional information.


Step 3 - Other Therapy Animals What are the requirements for an animal to become a therapy animal?

Select one animal, other than a dog that serves a role as a therapy animal. Explain their “job” and how they become trained to serve in that role.