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FAIR OAKS DAIRY FIELD TRIP
A field trip to the Fair Oaks Farms Dairy will give students a look at a self-sustained dairy operation. They will learn how the dairy uses the anaerobic digesters to produce renewable energy from biomass using the animal waste. The Dairy Adventure™ at Fair Oaks Farms has various educational platforms that will stimulate learning such as the narrative-driven films, games and interactive exhibits in a high-impact atmosphere. The dairy is a located along I-65 at exit 220 in Winamac, IN.

In addition to the fascinating glimpse into real-life sustainable dairy farming, the Fair Oaks Farms Dairy Adventure can be used as a foundation for a wide array of secondary study. A visit to Fair Oaks Farms can provide vivid lessons in the fields of biology, botany, genetics, animal husbandry and family life, ecology, veterinarian medicine, zoology and sustainable agriculture. Other fields of study include chemistry, physics, food study, agribusiness and economics.

Pedagogical Platforms (Fair Oaks Farm Website)


 * Lesson Outline **

Students will describe and evaluate the elements that are required for the sustainability of a business.
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15-25 minutes in class prior to the field trip 1 day Field Trip 15-20 minutes the next day in class for unpacking
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Students will complete a onsite provided by the dairy.
 * Activity: **

Students will go home and provide a reflection of the field trip using technology (i.e. - email, Socrative, etc.).