The Faces in the Barn

1. The Faces in the Barn By Kari Johnson “Click here, kids, to get started!” Teachers Click Here

2. Audience This activity is intended for third grade students with little to no background information on farm animals.

3. Environment This activity can be completed with the use of a computer in any location. The student will need headphones or speakers.

4. Objectives • Given an image of a farm animal, third grade students will identify the animal as a chicken, cow, pig, or sheep with complete accuracy in spelling and pronunciation. • Given an image and/or name of a farm animal, third grade students will identify the main food a chicken, cow, pig, and sheep eat with full accuracy and understanding. • Given an image and/or name of a farm animal, third grade students will recognize the product(s) a chicken, cow, pig, or sheep produce with full precision.

5. How do I do this activity? • To move to the next slide, click • To go back to the previous slide, click • To go to the barn, click

6. Click here to take the quiz! Click here to find out what the animals give us! Click here to meet the animals! Click here to find out what the animals eat!

7. Let’s begin this activity by getting to know some farm animals. The animals you are about to meet are kind and very hard-working! Watch closely and you will learn all about our farm friends!

8. You are just in time, Penny! Introduce yourself to the boys and girls! “Hello boys and girls! My name is Penny and I am a chicken. You can find me in the chicken pasture…”

9. “…But if it is raining, I’ll be in the chicken coop. I hate to be wet!”

10. I see Daisy in the pasture! Let’s go and say hello! “Good day, everyone! My name is Daisy and I’m a dairy cow. Most of the time you can find me in the pasture...”

11. “…What do I do? I like to stand here and rechew my food, or cud, for about 8 hours each day.”

12. Splash! What was that noise? Let’s go to the mud hole and see what it is! “Oink! Howdy there! I was just cooling off in the mud. Care to join? Unlike you, pigs can’t sweat so I wallow in the mud or sprinklers to stay cool.”

13. More About Pigs • Even though pigs like to wallow in the mud, they keep their bedding very dry and clean. • An adult pig can weigh close to 200 pounds! That’s a big lap pet!

14. Do you hear that? Baaaaaaaaaa! It must be Ellie Mae! “Excuse me, but I’m a little shy. Sheep are very timid but we feel much better when we are in a group of sheep called a flock or a herd.”

15. “Did you know that sheep are born with long tails? Farmers usually remove the tails after birth.”

16. Let’s Eat! Now let’s take a look at what our new friends like to eat. Watch this video to learn more!

17. Do these products look familiar? Click a picture to see where it comes from!

18. Look! Penny has some eggs! How did those eggs get there, Penny? “Well, boys and girls, I lay an egg about every 26 hours. Most of the time, the farmer takes my eggs to be eaten.”

19. Birds of a Feather… • A broody hen sits on her egg all day and all night long. • A broody hen’s egg will hatch in 21 days. Back to Products

20. Daisy, don’t talk with your mouth full! “A cow has a very important job. In order to give you and your friends fresh milk, I have to do two things…”

21. “…I get to eat over 40 pounds of food and drink a bathtub full of water everyday!”

22. Mooooore About Cows • Cows have 4 digestive compartments in their single stomach that help them digest all the food they eat! A cow has to have a baby calf before she is able to produce milk. Back to Products

23. What do pigs do for us? Have you ever eaten pork chops, ham, or bacon? Then you have eaten pig! The meat from pigs is called pork. Pork is a healthy meat full of protein and other fats. “Do you know about the P-word?”

24. Let’s Go Hog Wild Around the Clock! Pork Chops Bacon Back to Products Ham

25. Why is Ellie Mae so hot? “My job is very important because I help keep you and your homes warm in the winter. Every summer my wool is sheared off.”

26. What is made from wool? Blankets Carpet Yarn Hats, Gloves, Scarves Back to Products ClothDiapers Felt

27. Let’s put your farming knowledge to the test! Now that you have learned about what farm animals eat and produce, show us your knowledge and you will receive a Farmer’s Medal!

28. Question #1 The following is a picture of: Chicken Cow Pig Sheep

29. Try Again This animal produces milk and likes to eat grass. Still not sure? Click here: Meet Daisy

30. I see Daisy in the pasture! Let’s go and say hello! “Good day, everyone! My name is Daisy and I’m a dairy cow. Most of the time you can find me in the pasture...” Back to Quiz

31. Great Job! You recognized a picture of a cow! Way to go!

32. Question #2 True or False: Chickens are herbivores, which means they eat only red meat. TrueFalse

33. Try Again Not sure what a herbivore is? Watch the video again: What Do Animals Eat? Video

34. Let’s Eat! Now let’s take a look at what our new friends like to eat. Watch this video to learn more! Back to Quiz

35. Chickens are omnivores that eat both plants and animals. Correct!

36. Question #3 What is the average weight of an adult pig? A.) 500 pounds B.) 100 pounds C.) 200 pounds D.) 75 pounds

37. Try Again Go back and read this page: More About Pigs

38. More About Pigs • Even though pigs like to wallow in the mud, they keep their bedding very dry and clean. • An adult pig can weigh close to 200 pounds! That’s a big lap pet! Back to Quiz

39. Great Job! You are right! An adult pig weighs around 200 pounds.

40. Question 4: Which activity does a cow do for 8 hours each day? A.) Wallow in a mud hole B.) Get milked C.) Eat hay D.) Chew its cud

41. Try Again Remember that cows eat a lot more than we do. Would you like to meet Daisy again? Meet Daisy

42. “…What do I do? I like to stand here and rechew my food, or cud, for about 8 hours each day.” Back to Quiz

43. Great Job! Cows can spend up to 8 hours a day rechewing food that they have already swallowed!

44. Question #5 True or False: Chickens eat oyster shells to make the shells of their eggs strong. TrueFalse

45. Try Again Oyster shells play an important role in the development of strong eggs. Watch the video again to learn more: What Do Animals Eat? Video

46. Let’s Eat! Now let’s take a look at what our new friends like to eat. Watch this video to learn more! Back to Quiz

47. Correct! Oyster shells provide calcium that make egg shells strong, much like calcium does for your bones and teeth!

48. Question #6 Sheep produce: A.) Fleece B.) Milk C.) Pork D.) Eggs

49. Try Again Do you remember why sheep are hot? If not, visit the page below. Why is Ellie Mae so hot?

50. Why is Ellie Mae so hot? “My job is very important because I help keep you and your homes warm in the winter. Every summer my wool is sheared off.” Back to Quiz