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Farm Animals
Farm Animals
By Melinda Walsh
Farm Animals
There are several different farm animals. We will be learning about just a few of them.CowPigDuckHorseSheepChicken
Cow
Cows produce milk. They are the main producer of milk people drink.Cows are cud-chewing animals.Cows drink a bathtub full of waterThey eat 40 lbs of food a day
To hear a cow, click on the microphone
Pig
There are many different colors of pigs. Some have spots and some do not. Pigs have snouts which help them smell.Pigs provide us with pork, ham, and bacon.
To hear a pig, click on the microphone
Duck
Ducks like to live in water.They have webbed feet designed to help them swimDucks provide us with eggs.
Horse
Horses use their facial expressions to communicateHorses spend more energy lying downThey are used by humans to ride and transport items
Sheep
Sheep can live to be as old as 20.They can pick their mothers out from a crowd of sheepWe rely on sheep for wool
To hear a sheep click the microphone
Chicken
Chickens lay on their eggs to keep them warmTheir babies are called chicksChickens provide us with eggs
To hear a baby chick click the microphone
Which one is your favorite?
Culminating Activity
There are many animals on the farm. Turn to a neighbor and tell them 2 facts you learned about your favorite farm animal.
Finally, draw a picture of your farm animal to share with your parents.
Bibliography
1.) VanRaden, P. Facts about cows. Retrieved from http://aipl.arsusda.gov/kc/cowfacts.html
2.) Thomas, R. & Sydenham, S. Pigs [Online] www.kidcyber.com.au (2006)
3.) Maggie. Retrieved from www.kiddyhouse.com
4.) Gupta, R. Horse facts- interesting facts about a horse. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/horse-facts-interesting-facts-about-horses.html
Bibliography p 2.5.) Sheep Facts. Retrieved from http://www.interestinganimals.net/sheep_facts/sheep_facts.html
All videos were taken from Youtube. Retrieved from www.youtube.com
All images were taken from Microsoft Power Point.