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This lesson will introduce students to the dairy industry in Kansas and the various careers associated with dairy production.

Suggested Grade Level: 4th – 5th

Time: 40 minutes

Subjects: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies

Objectives:

1. Student will be able to identify the different career opportunities in the dairy industry.

2. Students will apply math skills to determine different calculations related to milk production.

3. Students will understand the digestive system of ruminants and how it supports survival, growth and behavior of the dairy animal.

Supporting Kids Connection Magazine: Dairy

Supporting Educator’s Guide Chapters: Animals Eat Plants, Too!, Careers in Agriculture, Measurement and Conversion Tables