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The Equine Science Instructional Materials were developed for use by agricultural education teachers and others to develop a working knowledge of basic scientific concepts and principles and how they relate to horses. The activities and content are targeted for high school students but can also be used at the junior high level or for adult education programs. Principles of genetics, physiology, anatomy, and reproduction are common topics in biology courses. These instructional materials address these same subjects and provide minds-on activities for students to apply the principles of equine science.
These materials can be supplemented by the Horse Industry Handbook, a project of the American Youth Horse Council. The Equine Science Instructional Materials, when used in conjunction with the Horse Industry Handbook, provide an in-depth treatment of the science and management of horses. The materials are divided into the following seven units of instruction:
Each unit contains instructional outcomes, technical content, student activities and laboratories. The instructional materials are designed for teachers to use as a supplement in their normal course offerings. Sections or whole units can be infused into existing areas of study such as animal science or introduction to agriculture. The materials are not intended as a new curriculum. As a result, teachers can select appropriate unit sections and activities and integrate these equine science materials into several classes. ORDER INFORMATION (pdf) ********** This project was jointly directed by Dr. Matt Raven, Professor of Agricultural Education and Experimental Statistics and Dr. Ann Rashmir-Raven, DVM at Mississippi State University. The project was sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Association.
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