Title: Determine the importance of animals to agriculture.
Course: Agriscience Exploration (18001-III) > Section: Exploring Animal Science

Determination should be made by

- defining animal science
- identifying major uses of animals (i.e., service, companionship, work, food)
- identifying products provided by animals (i.e., dairy, meat, fiber)
- identifying terms associated with the animal industry.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are animals used in agriculture?
- Who is in charge of enforcing laws and regulations that ensure humane treatment of animals?
- What livestock/production animals are important to your local agricultural community?
- How is bee production utilized in agriculture?
- What does the term "free range" mean, as related to the meat animal industry?
- How can milk qualify to be labeled organic?
- What new dairy products are on the market?
- What is aquaculture? How does aquaculture production differ from traditional livestock production?
- What animals are best suited for aquaculture production?
- What health issues are related to farm-raised fish?
- What is the difference between the types of milk (e.g., whole, two-percent, skim)?