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3. 9 th graders taking an introductory animal science or agriculture class.

4. A computer lab with a computer for each student. Headphones will also be provided to each student.

5. Given a picture of a pig, the student will be able to identify what breed it is based on markings, color, and ears with 100% accuracy. Given a picture of a pig, the student will be able to name the origin of the breed without notes with 100% accuracy.

8. Breeds make it easier to distinguish the many kinds of pigs. Breeds make it easier to sort out the desirable characteristics that certain animals have and recognize them.

10. There are 3 colors to look for: – White – Black – Red Pigs can either be a solid color or have markings on them.

11. Some pigs have no markings. The markings that you could see on a pig: – Belted: All black with a white stripe around the shoulders. – Spotted – Points: Solid black with white on feet, nose, and tail.

12. Muscular – Some breeds are more muscular than others because they are raised for meat. Maternal – Some breeds look more maternal because they have a better a better mothering ability and they produce better litters than other breeds.

13. Droopy Erect

15. Origin: United States, oldest American breed in existence. Color: Black Markings: Belted Ears: Erect Characteristics: High-quality meat, terminal sires, hardiness

16. Origin: Yorkshire County, England Color: White Markings: Solid Ears: Erect Characteristics: Known for mothering ability, long-bodied.

17. Origin: Corn Belt and Eastern United States Color: Red Markings: Solid Ears: Droopy Characteristics: Long-bodied, highest conversion rate of feed, good meat.

18. Origin: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States Color: White Markings: Solid Ears: Droopy; stops just above the eyes Characteristics: Long-bodied, meat, good production.

19. Origin: Denmark Color: White Markings: Solid Ears: Droopy; overs the eyes Characteristics: Always been noted for milk production and mothering abilities, long- bodied.

20. Origin: Shire of Berk, England Color: Black Markings: White on tip of tail, snout, and four white- stockinged feet Ears: Erect Characteristics: Known for meat and good sires.

21. Origin: Ohio, United States Color: Black and White Markings: Spotted Ears: Droopy Characteristics: Good carcass quality, feed efficiency, good rate of gain.

22. Origin: Ohio, United States Color: Black Markings: White on tip of tail, snout, and four white- stockinged feet Ears: Droopy Characteristics: Great weight gain. Excellent feeders.

23. Origin: Missouri, United States Color: Red and White Markings: Red with white marks all over the body. Ears: Droopy Characteristics: Similar to the cattle breed it shares its name with. Good meat.

24. Origin: England Color: Red Markings: Solid Ears: Erect Characteristics: Extremely muscular. Very timid. Tasty bacon. Small for a pig breed.

25. Origin: Belgium Color: Black and White Markings: Spotted Ears: Erect Characteristics: Extremely muscular. Very lean.

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