1. Pasta Horse Skeletal Models Vet Tech/Zoology +

2. Resource List Pasta-various shapes/sizes Glue-be careful, it’s hot & will burn you Pipecleaners “Googly” eyes Plates Adhesive labels Anything else is up to you!! (Paint & painting supplies-optional)

3. Basic Steps Examine skeletal drawing (Textbook, copy from internet, etc.)-Give them multiple views Evaluate provided pasta shapes Choose pasta Construct frame (pipe cleaners) Add pasta (thread or glue on) (Add color-optional) Label

4. Basic Scoring Guide Objective: Understand the anatomical structure of the horse & how its skeletal features correspond to it movement & agility. 76 Points Total 30 points for overall correctness of form (in other words…does it resemble the photos in the book….could you tell it was a horse if you didn’t know?) POINTS TO ADDRESS: Proportions/scale, angles, flexibility 26 points for labeling (at least 20 different bones and the 6 regions of the skeleton-vertebrae, sternebrae, ribs, thoracic, pelvic, skull) 10 points for creativity/eye appeal 10 points for stability The group with the best horse will be awarded a prize! Please do your best and don’t waste resources!!

5. Proportions!!

11. Summary of Benefits CHEAP!! Engages tactile learners Uses critical thinking skills-Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate Can easily be applied to other types of models (across content areas) http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/agmania/i nteractive/http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/agmania/i nteractive/ –-great review game site