This comprehensive hands-on lesson is designed to help kids 9-18 learn about the behavior of livestock principles and engineering design process. The guide includes a variety of engaging activities and hands-on projects that will teach students how to apply these concepts to real-world situations.
The hands-on activity covers key topics such as animal behavior, communication, and problem-solving, as well as the steps of the engineering design process. Students will learn how to identify a problem, generate ideas, test and refine their solutions, and communicate their findings.
With this STEM activity, your kids will gain a deeper understanding of how to work with and care for livestock, as well as how to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the design process. The guide is suitable for use in a classroom setting, 4-H livestock club meeting, or as a self-guided learning resource for at-home learning.
Farmer Ben needs your help! He's looking to design a chute system to safely move his "Livestock Bot" from the pasture to the barn.
WHAT THEY'LL LEARN...
Livestock Behavior Principles
Livestock Handling Principles
Who is Dr. Temple Grandin?
Engineering Design Process
Practice Logical Thinking and Communication Skills
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE...
Complete Full-Color Teaching Resources with Livestock Behavior and Handling Principles and Engineering Design Process fully outlined
Printable 11" x 17" or 8.5" x 14" Activity Mat
Overall, this printable lesson plan is a valuable resource for students looking to develop a strong foundation in livestock behavior principles and the engineering design process.