2.2 Niche Products, What Do They Really Mean
This is a middle school agricultural literacy lesson titled “Niche Products, What Do They Really Mean?” (Lesson MS.AS.2.2) from the Animal Science: Production Systems / Pork Checkoff curriculum. Through a jigsaw group activity, students define and research niche animal production terms—certified, free-range, natural, and organic—so they can become more informed consumers. The lesson includes an interest approach, expert-group teaching activity, a Party Host review game, application/FFA/SAE extensions, and a matching assessment.
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 niche animal production methods.
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- MS.AS.2.2.AS.A – one per class, cut up prior to class
- MS.AS.2.2.AS.B – one per student
- Resources – periodicals, a dictionary, a computer with Internet access
- MS.AS.2.2.ASSESS.A – one per student
- Precepts
- B. Relationships; B5. Participate effectively as a team member.
- Key Terms
- Certified, Free-range, Natural, Niche, Organic
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- CS.01.02.02.b.Utilize communication skills to collaborate in a group setting.
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills
- NL-ENG.K-12.4Communication Skills
- NS.5-8.3Life Science
- PS.03.04.01.aExplain sustainable agriculture and objectives associated with the strategy.