Sheep Breed Identification Learning Set

Help kids master sheep breeds with this complete hands-on learning set combining full-color flashcards and interactive worksheets.

The Sheep Breed Identification Learning Set brings together our Sheep Breed Identification Flashcards and Sheep Breed Companion Guide to create a rich, multi-sensory learning experience for ages 9–13. Designed around the Explore → Apply → Connect framework, this set helps learners understand the diversity of sheep breeds, their agricultural roles, and how to recognize them by class, wool type, and characteristics.

Learners explore the history of sheep domestication, discover how breed traits are linked to purpose and environment, and practice breed recognition through activities that encourage observation, matching, and classification. Perfect for home learning, 4-H livestock projects, skillathons, or agriculture classrooms.

What’s Included

Sheep Breed Identification Flashcards (34 Cards): (shipped to you)

• Full-color, UV-coated 3” x 5” cards featuring 6 taxonomy cards, 4 class cards, and 21 sheep breeds

• Reverse side includes breed name, origin, wool type, class, and key characteristics

• Durable and easy to handle for study, review, or contests

Sheep Breed Companion Guide (28 Pages, Printable PDF): (instant PDF download upon purchase)

• Expands on breed information with background reading, worksheets, and reflection activities

• Covers:

  • A Little Bit of Sheep History

  • Breed Names and Origins

  • Physical Characteristics

  • Types and Classes of Sheep

• Includes 7 supplemental worksheets and answer keys to reinforce learning

What Kids Will Learn

• How to identify common sheep breeds by physical traits and wool type

• The history and diversity of sheep in global and U.S. agriculture

• How sheep breeds are classified for wool, meat, or dual-purpose production

• Observation and reasoning skills used in animal science and livestock judging

Why Educators & Families Love It

• Combines visual, hands-on, and read/write learning styles.

• Ideal for home learning, 4-H livestock projects, or classroom use.

• Supports beginner and intermediate learners (ages 9–13).

• Encourages deeper understanding of breed diversity and classification.

This set is also included in our Sheep: Exploring Animal Science Bundle and the Animal Science Foundations Bundle, helping learners connect breed identification to broader agricultural science concepts.

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