Teaching Guide for Squabbles of the Soil Season 3
Topic: Artificial Insemination in livestock
Host: Brailey McFarlin
Guests:Grace Powell and Colton Behrendt
Artificial insemination in the agriculture industry can be defined as the process of collecting sperm cells from a male animal and manually depositing them into the reproductive tract of a female. Artificial insemination can be considered a controversial topic within this industry. There are some people who view artificial insemination as an advantage. On the other hand, there are also people who view artificial insemination as a disadvantage. Those who view artificial insemination as an advantage view it that way due to the amount of control that comes along with AI, increased production efficiency, better genetics, and many other aspects that factor in. Those who view artificial insemination as a disadvantage view it that way due to all of the risks that come along with it. Some of the risks include possible diseases, the necessity for well stored equipment, the cost, and many other factors.
Objectives:
I can define artificial insemination.
I can explain 2 positive and 2 negative consequences of artificial insemination.
I can explore the ideas of individuals who have differing viewpoints.
Pre-Viewing Questions:
List 4 things you know about artificial insemination.
What is your current opinion on using artificial insemination to breed livestock?
Why do you think using artificial insemination to breed livestock is controversial?
Guided Questions:
How many sheep did Grace breed with artificial insemination this year?
In Grace’s opinion, what is the most beneficial aspect of using artificial insemination to breed livestock?
What experience did Colton have using artificial insemination?
In Colton’s opinion, what is the biggest downside of using artificial insemination?
Post-Listening Questions:
Do you think hat artificial insemination is a useful breeding technique? Why or why not?
Which guest did you side with more and why?
What did you find most interesting about this podcast?
The comments shared on this podcast are not reflective of Middle Tennessee State University
Scoring Rubric:
The following scoring guide can be used to assess responses to open-ended post-listening questions. Create your own point value to align with your school’s approach to assessment:
Question 1 objective 1:
Level 1- student lists one pro and one con
Level 2- student lists 2 pros and 2 cons
Level 3- student lists and describes one pro and one con
Level 4- student lists and describes at least two pros and one con
Question 2 objective 2:
Level 1- student lists one pro and one con
Level 2- student lists 2 pros and 2 cons
Level 3- student lists and describes one pro and one con
Level 4- student lists and describes at least two pros and one con
Question 3 objective 3:
Level 1- student lists one pro and one con
Level 2- student lists 2 pros and 2 cons
Level 3- student lists and describes one pro and one con
Level 4- student lists and describes at least two pros and one con
Categories
Level 1
(0 points)
Level 2
(1 points)
Level 3
(2 points)
Level 4
(3 points)
Score?
Post listening Question #1
Students lists 0 things they know about the topic.
Students lists 1 to 2 things they know about the topic.
Students lists 3 things they know about the topic.
Student lists 4 or more things they know about the topic.
Post listening Question #2
Students lists 0 positive negative consequences.
Student
Student outlines at least one aspect of each viewpoint.
Student clearly details both sides of the issue with examples.
Post listening Question #3
Student responses do not relate to the podcast.
Student mentions at least one example from the podcast supporting either viewpoint.
Student incorporates at least one example supporting each viewpoint.
Student cites several specific examples from the podcast representing multiple viewpoints.
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