Demonstrate measurement techniques in animal systems.

Demonstration may include

• reading a ruler with graduations in U.S. customary units and standard metric units
• calculating volume and area
• using conversion factors (e.g., fractions to decimals, pints to quarts, feet to meters)
• using decimals and fractions in basic mathematical calculations.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What measurement techniques are used in animal science?
• Why is it important to be able to use conversion factors?
• What geometric shapes' volume or area may need to be measured in animal science?
• What are the minimum space requirements for specific livestock? How are these calculated?