Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 570 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 8. How often should a horse’s hooves be trimmed or reshod? 9. Explain why it is important to establish a pest management plan for use with and around equines. 10. What is the most common cause of death in equines and what are its symptoms? Chapter 10 Skill Development STEM and Academic Activities 1. Science. Cheese is made from a chemical process that alters the milk protein using enzymes. What makes different varieties of cheese different? Choose three types of cheese to research and write a paragraph on each, describing the specific process for making that type of cheese. Then, compare and contrast your three cheese types so that you can explain how they are different. Be prepared to share your findings with the class. 2. Technology. Milking machines are incredibly fascinating machinery. To find out how the milking machine mirrors the actual suckling of a calf, conduct some research or ask a local dairyman. Draw a diagram that shows the parts of the milking machine that are required to ensure that dairy cows are milked efficiently. 3. Engineering. Cattle handling facilities are incredibly diverse. Imagine that you are the owner of a cow-calf operation and need to design a cattle handling area. In groups of two or three, research the common components of a cattle handling area, and design your layout. Make sure you include a squeeze chute or calf table, holding pen, and any other pens or structures that you think would be important. 4. Math. Working with a partner, measure the stalls in an equine stable. Calculate the number of square feet for each stall. Obtain prices for various types of bedding used for equines. Using the total square footage of the stalls, calculate how much bedding will be needed to provide adequate bedding for each stall. Calculate the cost of each type of bedding. Determine the cost for one month’s bedding for all the stalls. If possible, include additional costs such as shipping and delivery. 5. Social Science. Why are businesses, homes, and livestock facilities usually in separate areas of a community? Are there instances where livestock may be kept on property that is not zoned as agricultural land? Interview the person in your community who is in charge of planning or zoning. Find out why zoning is considered important for the community and how a property owner can seek a zoning change. Obtain a copy of the community’s zoning map and use it for a visual aid as you report your findings to the class. 6. Language Arts. Many stories, books, and poems have been written about horses. Choose one of the following titles, or one of your own favorites, to read and write a detailed book report. Use a standard format from your agriculture or English teacher. Create a diorama of your favorite or most memorable scene. Books to consider: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans, A Horse Called Wonder by Joanna Campbell.