Course: Cattle: External Anatomy & Breeds

In this unit, kids will gain a deeper understanding of the physical traits of cattle, exploring their external anatomy and be able to identify different cattle breeds. Whether they're new to dairy and beef cattle or looking to expand their knowledge as a young agriculturist, this unit will provide them with valuable insights that apply to cattle raising practices and breed selection.

WHAT THEY'LL LEARN

Throughout this unit, they’ll explore four chapters, each focusing on key aspects of cattle anatomy and breed identification:

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

• Chapter 1: Beef and Dairy Cattle Similarities and Differences – Learn about the key features of a cow's body, their function and how they help identify different beef and dairy cattle breeds.
• Chapter 2: Cattle Breeds – Get familiar with various diary and beef cattle breeds and their roles on the farm.
• Chapter 3: Cattle Breed Origins – Discover where cattle breeds come from and how they evolved.
• Chapter 4: : Cattle “What Breed Am I?” – Test your knowledge by matching dairy and beef cattle breeds to clues based on their anatomy and characteristics.

UNIT STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES

This unit is designed to help kids gradually build their knowledge and skills. Each chapter includes a narrative that introduces them to the topic, followed by activities to help reinforce what they have learned.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE...

• Unit Exploration housed in our Agriculture Unboxed Library (on course host platform Thinkific) that includes unit chapters described above with Teaching Information/Resources and Worksheets.

• Access to the Unit Exploration for the life of the product.

• Lesson Shopping List and Link to Discounted Additional Resources.

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