The "Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability" Readers, provided free of charge to Oklahoma educators, offer an exciting opportunity for students to uncover the connections between beef production and sustainability. Educators can access a reader for each student, inviting them to explore the environmental impact of raising cattle and sustainability. Each reader includes a teacher guide and supplementary teaching resources to enhance the learning experience. The series encompasses three readers for grade levels 6-8 and 9-12. These readers are easily accessible for printing and use by anyone. It's ideal for substitute teacher activities and a valuable addition to science or STEM curriculum. It's suitable for small reading groups or reading centers and it promotes the integration of science and reading. The readers provide engaging content for filling time after quizzes and tests. All readers can be used digitally. Simply click on the QR codes in each reader to access the linked content.
Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way by using the latest technology and resources. Currently, more than 700,000 cattle farms and ranches in the United States, with an average herd size of 40 cattle, produce 19 percent of the world's beef. Learn more about the people and the process involved in raising beef from the pasture to the plate.