2.1 Livestock Reproduction Methods
This middle school lesson (Lesson MS.AS.2.1, “Livestock Reproduction Methods”) teaches students to define and compare conventional animal reproduction methods used in U.S. livestock production. Through scenario-based discussion, transparencies, and a chart activity, students explore natural breeding, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and cloning, including the pros and cons of each method.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- As a result of this unit the students will… Recognize common production systems used in the United States.
- As a result of this lesson the students will… Define conventional animal reproduction methods.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 45 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Overhead projector/transparencies
- Writing Surface
- Marker
- Reference books, such as almanacs or encyclopedias
- MS.AS.2.1.TM.A-D – one per class
- MS.AS.2.1.AS.A – one per student
- MS.AS.2.1.ASSESS.A – one per student
- Precepts
- A. Action — A8. Evaluate and reflect on actions taken and make appropriate modifications.
- Key Terms
- Natural Breeding; Artificial Insemination; Embryo; Embryo Transfer; Cloning
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- AS.05.03.02.a.Define natural and artificial breeding methods.
- AS.05.03.02.b.Explain the process of natural and artificial breeding methods.
- AS.05.03.05.a.Discuss the uses and advantages and disadvantages of natural breeding and artificial insemination.
- BS.01.01.02.aInvestigate current applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
- CS.01.01.07.c.Evaluate actions taken and make appropriate modifications to personal goals.
- NL-ENG.K-12.3Evaluation Strategies — Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
- NL-ENG.K-12.8Students use a variety of technological and information resources to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
- NS.5-8.3Life Science