Poultry Health and Welfare

Lesson Plans & Curriculum
60 minutes

This lesson, part of the National FFA Organization and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association lesson plan series, teaches students about animal welfare in the commercial poultry industry. Students learn to identify the parties responsible for animal health and welfare and to describe the state and national programs, regulations, and guidelines that ensure proper poultry health and welfare. It includes a bell ringer, instructional content, hands-on activities, debates, FFA/SAE connections, and worksheets.

At a glance

Learning objectives: Identify the three parties responsible for an animal's health and welfare.

Describe state and national programs that ensure proper poultry health and welfare.
Time required: 60 minutes
Materials: A copy of the "Poultry Health and Welfare" worksheet for each student

A copy of the "Regulations and Guidelines Notes" worksheet for each student

One copy of the "Regulations and Guidelines Cards" for use in the class activity

A copy of the "Notes Sheet" worksheet for each student

Computer access, ideal for students to work in pairs or small groups
Essential Questions: What is animal welfare? Who is responsible for ensuring an animal's health and welfare? What are some of the current animal welfare issues? What state and national regulations exist to ensure the proper health and welfare of poultry? Where can I learn more about animal welfare?
Terms: Animal welfare; Disease; Proposition; Regulation; Veterinarian
Resources: Field, Thomas G., and Robert E. Taylor. Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science. 8th ed. New Jersey: Pearson, 2004; United States Department of Agriculture: Poultry and Poultry Production, https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/animal-products/poultry-eggs; University of California, Davis Poultry page, https://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry/; Poultry Health and Welfare PowerPoint, https://ffa.box.com/s/pay6idbzjveeeik47iudylr9l7afwnuk; Dr. Temple Grandin, http://www.Grandin.com
Created: 07/2019 by the National FFA Organization

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Lesson plan

Poultry Health and Welfare (DOCX) (EN)

Presentation

Poultry Health and Welfare (PPTX) (EN)

Aligned Standards

AFNR Career Ready Practices

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.
CRP.05Consider the environmental, social and economic impact of decisions.
CRP.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
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.
CRP.08Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Career-ready individuals readily recognize problems in the workplace, understand the nature of the problem, and devise effective plans to solve the problem.

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.03Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
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.
AS.02Utilize best-practice protocols based upon animal behaviors for animal husbandry and welfare.
AS.05Evaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance and animal health.
AS.07Apply principles of effective animal health care.
AS.08Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production.
CS.01Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the agriculture, food & natural resources career cluster.

Common Career Technical Core

AG-ANI1Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
AG-ANI2Utilize best-practice protocols based upon animal behaviors for animal husbandry and welfare.
AG-ANI5Evaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance and animal health.
AG-ANI7Apply principles of effective animal health care.
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.
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 – Math Practices

CCSS.MP3Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.8Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.

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.9-10.1Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
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-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.

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.
AGC10.04Envision emerging technology and globalization and project its influence on widespread markets to demonstrate an understanding of technologies and trends that will impact the AFNR industry.
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.
AGPC01.02Recognize and interpret animal behaviors and execute protocols for safe handling to facilitate safety for both animals and humans.
AGPC01.05Evaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance to demonstrate an effective application of principles to optimize performance.

Next Generation Science

HS-LS4-4Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.
HS-LS4-5Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in: (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species.