olorado
Reader
Purpose :
The dairy industry is incredibly important to Colorado . In fact , dairy products are Colorado ’ s second largest agriculture product . Milk and milk products provide essential nutrients for a healthy body and most Americans do not get enough foods from the dairy group . Through this Colorado Reader , students will explore the Colorado dairy industry including breeds of dairy cattle , the journey of milk from farm to table , nutrition , cheesemaking and types of cheese , plus meet a Colorado dairy farmer !
Cross Curricular Connections and Colorado Academic Standards :
4th & 5th Grade Reading , Writing , and Communicating :
• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text , including figurative language such as metaphors and similes . ( CCSS : RL . 5.4 )
• Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text . ( CCSS : RL . 4.1 )
• By the end of year , read and comprehend informational texts , including history / social studies , science , and technical texts , in the grades 4 – 5 text complexity band proficiently , with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range . ( CCSS : RI . 4.10 )
4th Grade Social Studies : History
• The historical eras , individuals , groups , ideas , and themes in Colorado history and their relationship to key events in the United States within the same historical period . ( GLE 1.2 )
5th Grade Social Studies : History
• Analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of early United States history . ( GLE 1.1 )
4th Grade Comprehensive Health : Physical and Personal Wellness
• Describe the connection between food intake and physical health . ( GLE 2.2 )
5th Grade Comprehensive Health : Physical and Personal Wellness
• Demonstrate the ability to make good decisions about healthy eating behaviors . ( GLE 2.1 )
More standard connections , particularly in science , can by met by using any of the suggestion lessons to go with this Reader .
How to use :
Pass out one copy of the Colorado Reader to each student . Another option is to send these items home with your students ( or include in homework / enrichment packets ) to complete at home on virtual learning days . Or use during substitute days . Ask students to read the
Educator Guide - 2022-2023 School Year Udder-ly Amazing Colorado Dairy
Colorado Reader , completing the activities within the Reader as they go . Answers to the activities in the Reader are included , should you desire to collect and score responses . To further enhance learning , incorporate any of the additional lessons from the Curriculum Matrix that are identified on the back or utilize any of the Additional Resources .
Guest Speaker Experience :
Individuals within the Colorado dairy community are available for classroom guest speaker experiences to talk to your students . If you would like to request a dairy expert to visit your classroom ( most likely virtually ), please complete this online request form : bit . ly / 3uosZ5a or scan the QR code .
Vocabulary breed : a group of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection casein : a protein that makes up about 80 % of milk cheese : a food made from pressed curds of milk coagulate : to change to a solid or semi-solid state culture : beneficial bacteria in the cheese making process that changes lactose into lactic acid , helps coagulate ( set ) milk , and helps the whey to drain curd : clumps of casein ( coagulated protein ) that separates from the liquid when milk coagulates dairy farmer : a farmer who specializes in raising dairy cattle , specifically for milk and / or cheese products enzyme : protein catalyst , which speeds up a specific chemical reaction lactose : a disaccharide sugar present in milk which contains glucose and galactose units nutrient : a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life pasteurization : the act or process of heating a beverage or other food , such as milk , to a specific temperature for a specific period of time in order to kill microorganisms that could cause disease , spoilage , or undesired fermentation processing plant : a facility that pasteurizes and packages milk that comes directly from dairy farms ; processing plants also make and package dairy products such as cheese , yogurt , ice cream , whey products , etc . rennet : a complex set of enzymes produced in the stomach of young ruminant animals udder : the part of a cow ’ s body where milk is produced whey : liquid that drains from the curd of clotted milk ; contains lactose , proteins , water-soluble vitamins , and some minerals
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