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Animal Science PAC Objectives Activity 1 1-1. Test your pre-existing knowledge of the course material. 1-2. Describe the variety of animal enterprises and industry. 1-3. List safety practices that should be observed when working with animals. 1-4. Distinguish between food, service, research, and companion animals. 1-5. Consider an aspect of animal science you would enjoy learning more about. Activity 2 2-1. Describe consumer concerns in animal production. 2-2 Explore animal welfare. 2-3. Investigate proper sanitation. 2-4. Explore the career of a veterinarian. 2-5. Consider your attitude toward food production issues. Activity 3 3-1. Identify the major components of an animal cell. 3-2. Explore the basic structure and processes of cells. 3-3. List and describe the stages of mitosis and meiosis. 3-4. Explain your understanding of the roles of cells using a biological, sociological or technological comparison. Activity 4 4-1. Discuss the basic function of several body systems. 4-2. Understand the processes and phases of the reproductive cycle. 4-3. Discuss the processes of selective breeding and artificial insemination. 4-4. Explore the career of an animal breeder. 4-5. Consider the significance of differences between animal systems. Activity 5 5-1. Distinguish between monogastric, ruminant, avian, and pseudo-ruminant digestive systems and feed utilization. 5-2. Define metabolism. 5-3. List the six nutrients essential to life. 5-4. Describe the importance of vitamins and minerals and a well-managed diet. 5-5. Dissect a virtual pig and explore its digestive system. 5-6. Discuss the importance of the six essential nutrients and whether it is difficult for animal caretakers to provide them. Activity 6 6-1. Investigate beef production and management. 6-2. Investigate dairy production and management. 6-3. Examine the specific elements of proper nutrition for cattle. 6-4. Explore the career of a dairy farmer. 6-5. Describe why you think beef is the most popular meat consumed in America. Activity 7 7-1. Investigate horse production and management. 7-2. Investigate swine production and management. 7-3. Examine the specific elements of proper nutrition for swine. 7-4. Compare a career working with horses to a career working with pigs. Activity 8 8-1. Investigate poultry production and management. 8-2. Investigate sheep production and management. 8-3. Investigate aquaculture production and management. 8-4. Briefly explore alternative agricultural animal production and management. 8-5. Explore the careers of agricultural graders and sorters. 8-6. Examine other alternative agriculture industries or explain which one mentioned interests you the most. Activity 9 9-1. Explore parasites and diseases that attack agricultural animals. 9-2. Distinguish between internal and external parasites. 9-3. Discuss how age, gender, breed, stock density, and immunity affect the contraction, spread, and control of parasites and diseases of agricultural animals. 9-4. Explain the role of vaccines. 9-5. Describe the role of white and red blood cells. 9-6. Consider how sick animals should be treated if they are being raised for human consumption. Activity 10 10-1. Define animal genetics. 10-2. Discuss the laws of genetics. 10-3. Distinguish between dominant, codominant, and recessive genes. 10-4. Explain the basic function of both DNA and RNA. 10-5. Describe how traits are passed from parents to offspring. 10-6. Investigate the concept of bioengineering as it relates to animal production and management. 10-7. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering. Activity 11 11-1. Explore aspects of the meat industry. 11-2. Begin challenges to meet several high-level problem-solving objectives. 11-3. Explain the reasons behind your first challenge choice. Activity 11 through Activity 15 require students to complete challenges to meet numerous high level problem-solving objectives. Activity 15 15-1. Select appropriate vocabulary terms based on the definitions provided. 15-2.Test your comprehension of concepts gained during this course. 15-3.State and explain your opinion of the Animal Science PAC. The objectives for the challenges in Activity 11 through Activity 15 of this PAC include: Challenge 1 You will conduct research on a career of your choice in the animal science field. You will share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 2 You will select a specific breed of animal for a particular production purpose. Challenge 3 You will develop information about the production of an animal agriculture product. Challenge 4 You will research a disease or parasite that affects animals in your area and develop an informative brochure or presentation about the cause, prevention, and cure. Challenge 5 You will research consumer concerns in regard to the meat market. Challenge 6 You will conduct research on animal production in the global, national, state, and local economies. Challenge 7 You will print or sketch a drawing of the animals and label the parts. |
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