Farm Animals

Introduction

Farmer Jim has a mess at his farm. All of the animals are eating all of the food he is growing. He needs help in solving his problem Farmer Jim has cows, horses, and chickens on his farm. He grows wheat, corn, and fruits.

Farm animals are bred for many purposes. Chickens give us our eggs, Cows and Goats provide us with nutritious milk. Different breeds of sheep produce many kinds of wool fibers which are made into clothing. Pigs provide us with bacon and pork and Ducks become a succulent duck roast. Horses are used as working animals, sports and leisure 

However, all these animals are not just there to provide us with materials, aid and provisions, they also make wonderful pets which give us years of pleasure and devotion. Some of them even look after other animals you may have, just like the adorable Llamas! Activities.

 

Task

In order to help Farmer Jim, we must learn what each animal likes to eat and figure out how to keep them away from that food.  Your job is to research the animals, identify the foods they like, and make a suggestion as to how he can keep the animals away from the foods they like

 

Process
  1.  Research a pig, a horse, and a chicken
  2.  Identify and list with your website the foods they eat
  3.  Identify foods they will not eat
  4.  Identify ways to keep animals away from plants
  5.  Choose a solution to Farmer Jim’s problem that you think is best.
  6.  Research and look for proof that their idea will work
  7.  Draw a picture of how the farm will look with your solution.
  8.  Through a presentation to the class, defend your s olution.
Evaluation

Component

 5 3 1

Notes

Complete notes with web site

Some notes with web site

No notes or no web site listed

Identify solution

Solution stated

Solution implied

No solution 

Picture showing solution for Farmer Jim

Solution easy to see

Solution discussed but not drawn clearly

No solution demonstrated

Presentation

Everyone participated

Some participated

One person did presentation

Presentation 2

Solution defended

Solution discussed but not defended

No real solution

TOTAL POINTS
Conclusion

Sign up on my list for a day to make your presentation to the class.  Be sure to be prepared to answer questions about your solution.

Credits