Beef Breeds of Cattle

Hello friends! 

     This web quest will help us learn more about the different breeds of cattle! It is very important to be familiar with cattle breeds and their place of origin, traits, and other information. This will be a fun way for you to strengthen your research and literacy skills. I hope you all enjoy this assignment.

* Would you like to work as a pair? Yes, you can work with a partner.

Objective:

• Research your breed of choice using the websites provided.( pick out only10 breeds of your choice)
• Then create a word Document or PowerPoint Slide show to record your information. Feel free to include photos of your breeds.
• When your project is completed, please print out and make a booklet with well designed cover page. Post a copy to Teams on the Teacher's chat.
• Hand in your booklet on the reporting day.
• You will make a class presentation either from the booklet or using the soft copy on Teams. 

Your research needs to include the following information about your 10 breeds of beef cattle selected:

• Picture of the chosen breed.
• Name of Breed
• Origin of Breed (country it comes from)
• Physical Characteristics 
  • Weight in kg
  • Color
  • Overall size
• Interesting Facts (short sentences) 

Please use the links below for your research:

http://www.thecattlesite.com/breeds/beef/

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle

Use any other web site to provide you the necessary information on the selected breeds.

** You will share your findings with the class when you report back for term 2.** 

Feel free to explore the website and learn about other breeds of livestock  like goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits as well. If you have any questions feel free to message your teacher through Teams chat.

Look out for activity 2 and 3 coming soon on Teams.

Marks will be awarded on presentation, facts, creativity, gestures and confidence. 

Refer to your  class notes for more information on this topic.