Poultry Anatomy and Physiology
This National FFA Organization lesson plan, developed with the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, teaches students about poultry anatomy and physiology. Students learn anatomical terms and the structure and functions of the major poultry body systems (integumentary, respiratory, skeletal, digestive, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive), comparing avian anatomy to that of mammals through worksheets, a systems mural project, and FFA/SAE activities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Recognize terms and definitions of poultry anatomy and physiology.
- Discuss the functions of major body systems of poultry.
- Time required
- 90 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Poultry Anatomy and Physiology" worksheet for each student
- A copy of the "Mural: Poultry Systems" outline for each student
- A copy of each "Systems Information Sheet" for each group of students
- Internet access
- Computer access, ideal for students to work in pairs or small groups
- Random classroom supplies and poster board or markers and posterboard
- "Poultry Anatomy and Physiology" PowerPoint
- AgExplorer (agexplorer.ffa.org)
- Essential Questions
- What is the difference between the location of an organ and its actual purpose? How does avian anatomy and physiology differ from mammals?
- Terms
- Bronchi, Wattle, Comb, Larynx, Pneumatic Bones, Plumage, Filoplumes, Inhalation, Exhalation, Air Sacs, Nares, Uric Acid, Medullary, Shank, Ductus Deferens, Rudimentary Phallus, Vent, Deglutition, Crop, Proventriculus, Ceca, Cloaca, Bile, Erythrocyte, Gizzard, Leukocyte
- Created
- 07/2019 by the National FFA Organization
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.07Employ valid and reliable research strategies. Career-ready individuals are discerning in accepting and using new information to make decisions, change practices or inform strategies.
AFNR Performance Element
Common Career Technical Core
Common Core – Math Practices
Common Core – Reading: Informational Text
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Common Core – Science & Technical Subjects
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.9Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- 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.
FFA Precept
NASDCTEc
- AGPC01.01Produce and/or manage animals in domesticated and/or natural environments using an application of knowledge regarding anatomy and physiology to enhance animal production.