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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.