{"id":1626,"date":"2026-01-29T09:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/?page_id=1626"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:29:51","slug":"all-about-dairy-classroom-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/all-about-dairy-classroom-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Dairy &#8211; Classroom Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-670 size-large\" alt=\"Dr. Jillian Bohlen, holding papers is posed in front of a jersey cow\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/01\/mceclip0-1024x684.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/01\/mceclip0-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/01\/mceclip0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/01\/mceclip0-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/01\/mceclip0-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2016\/01\/mceclip0.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#74655c\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">ALL ABOUT DAIRY | CLASSROOM CURRICULUM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This dairy curriculum is designed to introduce elementary students to where milk comes from and the role dairy cattle play in agriculture and nutrition. Designed as a five-day learning plan, the curriculum blends science, food systems, and real-world connections in a way that\u2019s easy for teachers to use and fun for students to explore! Over the course of this 5-day curriculum, Students will learn about dairy cow anatomy and breeds, how lactation and milk production work, the wide variety of dairy products they enjoy every day, and the basics of ruminants and dairy cattle nutrition. The week wraps up with an exciting look at&nbsp;raising&nbsp;dairy cattle, including a virtual field trip to a working dairy farm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This curriculum is made possible by the Southeast Milk, Inc. Checkoff, One Less Thing, and the UGA Dairy Team\u2014bringing the dairy farm straight into the classroom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2026\/01\/Dairy-ElemEd-Lesson-0-Overview.pdf\">Unit Overview &#8211; Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum Overview &amp; Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-16260\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 1: &#8220;Meet the Milk Makers&#8221; (Dairy Breeds &amp; Anatomy)<\/h4><div id=\"ac-16260\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learning Target<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify popular breeds and parts of dairy cattle using correct terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be able to identify characteristics of dairy cattle and popular breeds, use correct anatomical terms for common parts, and apply proper terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Activity Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teacher Lesson Guide \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cAre You My Mother?\u201d: teacher information for common terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMeet the Milk Makers\u201d: teacher Information for anatomy and breeds, student handout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cMilk or Meat?: student handout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No other supplies needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2026\/01\/Dairy-ElemEd-Lesson-1-Parts-and-Terms.pdf\">Lesson 1 Teacher Guide (Download PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-16261\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 2: &#8220;Where Milk Comes From&#8221; (Lactation &amp; Milk Production)<\/h4><div id=\"ac-16261\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learning Target<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Describe parts of a cow\u2019s udder with correct terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be able to use correct terms to describe parts of a cow\u2019s udder and recognize the local impact of the dairy industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Activity Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teacher Lesson Guide\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cDairy Data\u201d: teacher answer key, student handout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhere Milk Comes From\u201d: teacher information, student puzzle page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDecoding Dairy\u201d: student activity pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors and Envelopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty Dairy Product Cartons or Containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet Access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2026\/01\/Dairy-ElemEd-Lesson-2-Lactation.pdf\">Lesson 2 Teacher Guide (Download PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-16262\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 3: &#8220;Dairy Where?&#8221; (Dairy Products)<\/h4><div id=\"ac-16262\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learning Target<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify food products that are made from dairy or milk components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be able to list types of dairy products and describe how they are made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Activity Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teacher Lesson Guide\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cDairy Where?\u201d: teacher answer guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI Spy Dairy Products\u201d: teacher answer key, student handout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cShake It Up\u201d: teacher guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy Cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Containers with Lids (Jars or Plastic Bottles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marbles (Optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bowl Scraper or Spoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Wrap or Parchment Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Knives (for Spreading Butter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jelly (Optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bread or Crackers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2026\/01\/Dairy-ElemEd-Lesson-3-Dairy-Products.pdf\">Lesson 3 Teacher Guide (Download PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-16263\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 4: &#8220;Dairy Digestion&#8221; (Ruminants &amp; Dairy Cattle Nutrition)<\/h4><div id=\"ac-16263\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learning Target<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Determine components of a typical dairy cattle feed ration and identify parts of the ruminant digestive system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be able to describe components of dairy cattle rations, identify parts of the ruminant digestive system, and describe the purpose of each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Activity Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teacher Lesson Guide\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cWould You Each That?\u201d: teacher answer guide, student handout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Cow\u2019s Superpower\u201d: teacher answer guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRoll-a-Ruminant\u201d: student handout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coloring Supplies (Crayons or Colored Pencils)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2026\/01\/Dairy-ElemEd-Lesson-4-Digestion.pdf\">Lesson 4 Teacher Guide (Download PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-16264\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Lesson 5: &#8220;Day-to-Day Dairy&#8221; (Raising Dairy Cattle &amp; Virtual Field Trip)<\/h4><div id=\"ac-16264\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learning Target<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Describe how producers raise dairy cattle and the day-to-day activities involved on the farm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will be able to discuss the various aspects of a working dairy from feeding and milking to calf care and record keeping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Activity Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teacher Lesson Guide\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video: \u201cA Day on the Dairy Farm\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDairy Diary\u201d: teacher guide, student handouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPart of the Herd\u201d: student handout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors and a Stapler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black Markers or Stamp Pad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coloring Supplies (Crayons or Colored Pencils)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/dairy\/files\/2026\/01\/Dairy-ElemEd-Lesson-5-On-the-Farm.pdf\">Lesson 5 Teacher Guide (Download PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/B3eWZuvW0hk?si=tXKXyaapU4iGmrdD\">Dairy Virtual Field Trip (YouTube)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This dairy curriculum is designed to introduce elementary students to where milk comes from and the role dairy cattle play in agriculture and nutrition. 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