Barnyard Animals
This TopicQuest was designed for Mrs. Bass' Kindergarten Class at Quitman Elementary School
By Miranda Barrineau, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher

Farmer with farm animals


What do you know about farm animals?
There are many different farm animals and each one of them are very important to us.  On the links below you will find out useful information.  Hear the sounds that farm animals make.  Put together a puzzle of a farm scene.  Listen to a book about farm animals.  You can also create your own farm.
My website will teach you all about them. 





farm animals in a truck
Animals make very different sounds from humans.  Click here to hear all the sounds that farm animals make.
pig smelling an apple
Listen to sounds that animals make. Play a matching game and have fun at this website. 
Calf

These animals are lost and the mother is so sad.  Please help take them home.
Brown horse
If you really want a challenge, take a try at these farm puzzles.  See how good you are and how fast you can finish with the timer.
Hen walking in grass
Learn all about farm animals at this website.  When you click on a farm animal, it will give you useful information about each animal.
3 sheep huddled together
WOW! It is a talking book.  Get your volume turned up to hear this.  Listen to this book about neat farm animals.
Cow swinging his tail
Search this encyclopedia site for more information about farm animals.  You will learn about animals you never even knew existed.
Barn with animals and tractor

Create your own farm at this spectacular website. 
Pretend to be a farmer and have a chance to put animals where you want them.
two piglets' heads
If you have never been on a farm or touched a cow or pig, be prepared because you will get your own tour.
Tour this virtual farm and see why farm animals are an important part of your life.


Mission Activity

Now you have explored through all of the websites I have provided for you.  You will pick the farm animal that you like the best and imagine you are that animal.  What sound do you make?  What do you like to eat?  How do you help humans?  Remember to draw yourself as your favorite farm animal!

Missions Steps

STEP 1:  Think of your favorite farm animal.
STEP 2:  Imagine you are that animal and you have to describe yourself to the farmer so he will want you on his farm.  Go back to this website and click on the animals to help you remember all about the animal you choose. 
STEP 3:  You will state what sound you make, what you like to eat, what color you are, and how you are useful to humans. 
STEP 4:  To finish up your project, you will draw a picture of yourself for the farmer to look at.  Look back at some of the websites to help.






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tractor going to barn