OSU Dairy
Teacher Preparation
Learning Goal
Upon completion of this lesson students will be able to better understand the history of the Oklahoma State Ferguson Family Dairy.
Learning Standards
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SS: 3.4 The student will identify and describe basic economic activities creating prosperity in the state of Oklahoma.
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SS: 3.4.3 Examine how the development of Oklahoma’s major economic activities have contributed to the growth of the state, including, mining and energy industry, agriculture, aviation, tourism, tribal enterprises, and military installations.
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WG.5 The student will analyze agricultural and commercial land use
Resources & Materials
- Southwest- southland dairy farmers Milk. From Cows to Kids
- Oklahoma Historical Society
- OSU Timeline, A history of Oklahoma State University
- History of the Oklahoma State University Division of Agriculture
- Visuals in the center
- Student tour guides
Lesson Delivery
Anticipatory Set
- Who can tell me where we are?
- This is the Ferguson Family Dairy Visitor Center, and it opened in October of 2020, not too long ago. However, Oklahoma State has been involved with dairying since at least 1902- that’s over 100 years.
- Can you imagine how much has changed in 100 years? Think about how much you have changed in the past year, a lot right?
- Well, today we are going to learn more about what has happened and changed with the Oklahoma State dairy in those 100+ years.
Direct Instruction
1st Learning Goal: Upon completion of this lesson students will be able to better understand the history of the Oklahoma State Ferguson Family Dairy.
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Learning Activity
Students should receive a timeline with key events outlined and blanks for dates to
fill
in as they listen to the presentation.
Closing Announcements/Reminders
- Answer any questions they may have.
- Show them the robot and viewing windows one more time.
- Thank students for coming to the Ferguson Family Dairy.