the faces in the barn

The Faces in the BarnBy Kari

Johnson

Teachers Click Here

“Click here, kids, to get started!”

Audience

This activity is intended for third

grade students with little to no

background information on farm animals.

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

• 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.

Objectives

•To move to the next slide, click

•To go back to the previous slide, click

•To go to the barn, click

How do I do this activity?

Click here to meet the animals! Click here to find o

ut what the animals eat!

Click here to find out what the animals give us!

Click here to take the quiz!

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!

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…”

“…But if it is raining, I’ll be in the chicken coop. I hate

to be wet!”

“Good day, everyone! My name is Daisy and I’m a dairy cow. Most of

the time you can find me in the pasture...”

I see Daisy in the

pasture! Let’s go and

say hello!

“…What do I do? I like to stand here and rechew my food, or

cud, for about 8 hours each day.”

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.”

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!

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.”

“Did you know that sheep are born with long tails? Farmers

usually remove the tails after birth.”

Let’s Eat!

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

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

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.”

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.

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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…”

“…I get to eat over 40 pounds of food

and drink a bathtub full of water everyday!”

Mooooore About Cows

A cow has to have a baby calf before

she is able to produce milk.

Cows have 4 digestive compartments in their

single stomach that help them digest all the food they eat!

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What do pigs do for us?

“Do you know

about the P-word?”

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.

Bacon

Ham

Pork Chops

Let’s Go Hog Wild Around the Clock!

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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.”

Yarn

Blankets

Carpet

Hats, Gloves, Scarves

FeltCloth Diapers

What is made from wool?

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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!

Question #1

The following is a picture of:

A)ChickenB)CowC)PigD)Sheep

Try AgainThis animal produces milk and likes to eat grass.

Still not sure? Click here:

Meet Daisy

“Good day, everyone! My name is Daisy and I’m a dairy cow. Most of the time you can

find me in the pasture...”

I see Daisy in the

pasture! Let’s go and

say hello!

Back to Quiz

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

Question #2

True or False:

Chickens are herbivores, which means they eat only red meat.

True False

Try AgainNot sure what a herbivore is? Watch the video

again:

What Do Animals Eat?

Video

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

Correct!

Chickens are omnivores that eat both plants and animals.

Question #3

What is the average weight of an adult pig?

A.) 500 poundsB.) 100 poundsC.) 200 poundsD.) 75 pounds

Try AgainGo back and read this page:

More About Pigs

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

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

pounds.

Question 4:

Which activity does a cow do for 8 hours each day?

A.) Wallow in a mud holeB.) Get milkedC.) Eat hayD.) Chew its cud

Try AgainRemember that cows eat a lot more than we do.

Would you like to meet Daisy again?

Meet Daisy

“…What do I do? I like to stand here and rechew my food, or

cud, for about 8 hours each day.”

Back to Quiz

Great Job!Cows can spend up to 8 hours a day rechewing

food that they have already swallowed!

Question #5

True or False:

Chickens eat oyster shells to make the shells of their eggs strong.

True False

Try AgainOyster shells play an important role in the

development of strong eggs. Watch the video again to learn more:

What Do Animals Eat?

Video

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

Correct!Oyster shells provide calcium that make egg

shells strong, much like calcium does for your bones and teeth!

Question #6

Sheep produce:

A.) FleeceB.) MilkC.) PorkD.) Eggs

Try AgainDo you remember why sheep are hot? If not, visit

the page below.

Why is Ellie Mae so hot?

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

Great Job!Sheep grow fleece in order to keep you warm in

the winter.

Question #7

What does a pig produce?

A.) CheeseB.) EggsC.) PorkD.) Wool

Try AgainWhat have you eaten that came from a pig? Visit

the this page for more information.

What do pigs do for us?

What do pigs do for us?

“Do you know about

the P-word?”

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.

Back to Quiz

Great Job!Pigs produce pork. Pork comes in many forms

like ham, bacon, sausage, and pork chops.

Question 8

How long does it take for an egg to hatch?

A.) 1 monthB.) 21 daysC.) 1 weekD.) 12 hours

Try AgainClick on the star below to reread the information about

eggs.

Birds of a Feather…

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 Quiz

Great Job!You are right! It takes 21 days for a baby chick to

hatch out of an egg.

Question #9

What is creep feed made of?

A.) Ground corn and other grainB.) Hay, grass, and other plantsC.) Table scraps and leftoversD.) Fruit and vegetables

Try AgainWhat is in creep feed that makes it so nutritious for piglets and mothers? Watch the video again

for a reminder.

What Do Farm

Animals Eat?

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

Great Job!Creep feed contains ground corn, wheat, and

bean material that enriches the diets of young piglets and mothers.

Question 10A sheep is which of the following pictures?

A.) C.)

B.) D.)

Try AgainDon’t remember what a sheep looks like?

Visit this page:

Meet Ellie Mae

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.”

Back to Quiz

Great Job!That is indeed a picture of a sheep!

Congratulations!You have

earned your Farmer’s

Medal! Wear it with pride! You deserve

it!Restart