A Horse of Course
Developed by: Melinda Wright
Summary: Students will discover the important role horses play in agriculture today and in America's past. Students will explore everything about horses from how they are raised to how much it costs to have a horse.
Connection to the Curriculum: This module allows students to learn more about their world and the animals that live there. It also provides opportunity to explore America’s history.
TEKS Alignment: Science 1.1 A, 1.6 B, 1.9 A Math 1.3 B, 1 .7 A
Time:
Four one hour class sessions, one four hour field based instruction
Season:
Spring
Materials:
Bus
transportation
Various horse feed
Computer access
Reference books on horses
Horse blanket
Saddle
Hay
Objectives:
Procedures:
1.
Students research the role horses played in America's history.
2.
Students generate a list of questions they have about raising horses.
3. Guest
speakers present information about raising horses and the cost.
4.
Students decide on a site to visit.
5. Students participate in a
field-based instruction to a horse site.
6. Students reflect upon the
information gathered at the site.
7. Students create a visual display
on the impor1ance of horses.
Questions:
When did horses arrive in America?
What role did they play in helping
people in the past?
Estimate how much it would cost to
raise a horse.
Elaborate on what all is needed to
care for a horse.
The teacher will critique the
visual-display to see that it covers the past and present of horses in America. The
teacher
will also make sure the display
conveys Information on raising horses and cost.
Expanding the Lesson:
Horses used in therapy for disabled
persons.
Other animals used in agriculture.
Resources:
Local County Extension Service
4-H
County Farm Bureau
Quarter horse Association
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/HORSES/Horses-w.htm
http://www.nezperchehorseregistry.com/