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Whether you live in the city or the country, this engaging unit study brings the world of sheep to life! Our study offers K-5 students a flexible, all-in-one learning experience with only one required book, Sheepology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia. Cover all subjects in one cohesive study that is adaptable to your learners’ interests and abilities! It is perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, and classrooms. Our four children helped create this study, and we are excited to share it with you! Thank you for supporting our small business!
Our study weaves together language arts, science, social studies, math, art, and life skills.
What’s Included
- 24 Sheep Breed Fact Cards
- 27 pages, and 8 thoughtfully designed lessons that include reading, writing, vocabulary, discussion questions, reviews, and activities with hands-on learning.
Did you know?
- During World War I, a flock of Shropshire sheep was put on the White House lawn to graze while President Woodrow Wilson was in office. The sheep wool was auctioned for $53,828 to fund the Red Cross!
- For several centuries, only Spanish clergy and nobility were allowed to sell Merino wool abroad. Other citizens were prohibited from exporting sheep, and the act was punishable by death!
- Sheep have an excellent memory, and once they’ve seen a face, they can remember it for up to 2 years!
- A mature Racka ram may have horns that are 2 feet long!
Topics Covered
- Sheep anatomy, behavior, and intelligence
- The needs of a sheep and the phases of its day
- Wild vs. domestic sheep (with Venn diagram)
- Transhumance and the role of the shepherd
- Historical and cultural importance of sheep
- Understanding fleece, shearing, and wool
- The business of sheep and global impact
- Math integration
- Culinary exploration: sheep’s milk, cheese tasting & recipes
- STEM challenge: design your own sheep pen
The PDF file will be available for instant download. Once you have downloaded the file, you may email the file to yourself and save it to your Google Drive. Links in the PDF are clickable.
We suggest the book Farm Anatomy and reference pages in our study, but it is not required!