Subject Area
Social Studies

Activity Overview
It is known that livestock can be genetically engineered for specific traits such as disease-resistance, leaner meats, faster growth, higher milk production, etc. Create a picture of a "perfect" sheep and label the traits that it possesses. Keep in mind the places around the world that raise sheep and characteristics that might contribute to a "perfect" animal.

Materials
research materials
pens, pencils, markers
paper

Activity Outline
Have students:
1. Research how sheep are used in varied parts of the world
2. Create a picture of the "perfect" sheep that would meet the needs of the world.
3. Label the animal to show how it would be used.
4. Display the pictures.

Assessment
Assessment could involve sharing the pictures.

Standards and Benchmarks
Places and Regions

Standard 4: Understands the physical and human characteristics of place
Level 3 (Grade 6-8)
2. Knows the physical characteristics of places (e.g., soils, land forms, vegetation, wildlife, climate, natural hazards)