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For Grades 7–12 teachers: explore animal welfare and learn about regulations and best practices used to ensure animal well-being. 🎬 Watch the video here.
All lesson materials – including the video, Teacher Guide, and Student Worksheets – are free to order or available to download as fillable PDFs. These resources are designed to save prep time and support student learning in any classroom setting.
🏡 What is Farm Animal Care?
Farm animal care refers to the care and handling of farm animals. This care is linked to animal welfare and the belief that “humans have a moral obligation to care for animals because many domesticated animals…depend on humans for their survival.” (reference)
🎥 What’s in the Video?
The video introduces the National Farm Animal Care Council and its Codes of Practice, explains why farm animal care matters, and showcases examples of animal care for beef cattle, laying hens, and dairy cattle.
Activity Ideas
Choose activities from the Teacher Guide based on the specific learning outcomes of the course you are teaching.
👀 Student Viewing Guide
Have students complete the guide before and after watching the video. Allow time for class discussion of their responses.
🔄 Circle of Viewpoints
Brainstorm people involved in farm animal care. Students choose a viewpoint and respond using sentence starters.
✍️ Quick Writes
Pose reflection questions. Students write short responses individually, then discuss in pairs, trios, or small groups.
💬 What Makes You Say That?
Students write a statement about farm animal care, discuss in a circle, and share highlights with the class.
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Curriculum & Teacher Support
📚️ Subject Areas by Province
The Farm Animal Care lesson connects with multiple subjects. The table below provides a quick overview of which subject areas are included in each province. For more detailed information, see the Curriculum Connections.
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Topic |
Alberta
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Saskatchewan |
Manitoba |
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Farm Animal Care |
CTS
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Biology, PAA |
Science, Social Studies, Technology Education
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📌 Extra Support
Check out “Responding to Student Questions” and “Teacher Background Information” in the Teacher Guide – these sections are designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the lesson.
Explore the lesson materials
Video
Explore animal welfare and how regulations and best practices ensure it. (~6 min)
Teacher Guide
Features a “Before the Lesson” checklist, background information, and activity ideas.
Student Viewing Guide
Students complete a viewing guide before and after the video then share responses.