2.28 Animal Feed Needs
This is Lesson 28 (Animal Feed Needs) from the Grow Your PALS Program Guide, part of the National FFA Mentoring Program’s Animal Science unit. In this large-group lesson, students learn to read and interpret pet food labels and compare multiple pet food products by examining information such as price, serving size, nutrient content, and ingredients to decide which food is best for a pet.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Read and interpret information listed on a pet food label.
- Compare pet food products.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- 3-4 pet food packages for the same type of pet (all samples should be dry or canned)
- paper
- writing utensil
- paper towels (to clean up)
- PALS.28.AS.A – 1 per student
- PALS.28.Assess.A – 1 per student
- Unit
- Animal Science
- Lesson Type
- Large Group
- Precepts
- G. Physical Growth; G1. Practice Healthy Eating Habits
- Key Terms
- feed, ingredients
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG. K-12.2Reading for understanding.
- NPH-H.K-4.3Reducing Health Risks