Introduction to the Poultry Industry
This is a lesson plan from the National FFA Organization and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association curriculum series introducing students to the commercial poultry and egg industry. It teaches the vertically integrated structure of the modern poultry industry, common meat and layer chicken breeds, the most common commercial turkey breed, and careers in the poultry industry, with FFA/SAE activities and accompanying worksheets.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- List and explain the vertically integrated structure of the modern poultry industry.
- Identify and describe common meat and layer breeds of chickens.
- Identify and describe the most common meat breed of turkey.
- Discover careers in the poultry industry.
- Time required
- 90 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Vertical Integration Video Sheet" worksheet for each student
- A pre-cut copy of the "Vertical integration Segment" cards for each group of students
- A copy of the "Vertical Integration Notes" sheet for each student
- A copy of the "Poultry Family Tree Info Sheet" worksheet for each student
- A copy of the "Career Profile" worksheet for each student
- A copy of the "Bell Ringer" and "Exit Ticket" capture sheets for each student
- Blank paper for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Computer access, ideal for students to work in pairs or small groups
- Essential Questions
- What are the components or levels of the modern poultry industry? What does it mean to be vertically integrated? What are the common breeds of meat and laying chickens? What is the common meat breed used in the commercial turkey industry?
- Terms
- Breeds; Breeder; Feed Mill; Growout Farms; Hatchery; Marketing; Primary Breeder; Processing Plant; Transportation
- Resources
- National Chicken Council, https://www.nationalchickencouncil.org/; American Poultry Association, http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/; "Introduction to the Poultry Industry" PowerPoint, https://ffa.box.com/s/m82lcvx51p1xwunt1mds7ucx2to51e0n; "Ag Minute: Vertical Integration," https://youtu.be/ozqEnkiKvTg?t=25s; AgExplorer, https://agexplorer.ffa.org/
- Created
- 07/2019 by the National FFA Organization
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.02Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
- CS.06Analyze the interaction among AFNR systems in the production, processing and management of food, fiber and fuel and the sustainable use of natural resources.
AFNR Performance Element
- AS.01Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
- CS.01Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the agriculture, food & natural resources career cluster.
- FPP.04Explain the scope of the food industry and the historical and current developments of food products and processing.
Common Career Technical Core
- AG-ANI1Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
- AG-FD4Explain the scope of the food industry and the historical and current developments of food products and processing.
- AG1Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
- AG2Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
- AG5Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Pathways.
- AG6Analyze the interaction among AFNR systems in the production, processing, and management of food, fiber, and fuel and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
NASDCTEc
- AGC10.03Compare and contrast issues affecting the AFNR industry including biotechnology, employment, safety, environmental and animal welfare to demonstrate an understanding of the trends and issues important to careers in this industry.