Swine Breed Identification Learning Set

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

The Swine Breed Identification Learning Set brings together our Swine Breed Identification Flashcards and Swine Breed Companion Guide to create a well-rounded learning experience for ages 9–13. Designed around the Explore → Apply → Connect framework, this set helps learners build foundational livestock knowledge by identifying and classifying pig breeds through visual study, matching activities, and guided reflection.

Learners discover the history and purpose of each breed, explore key characteristics like ear shape, color, and body type, and practice recognizing breed types—maternal, terminal, and heritage. Each component reinforces observation, comparison, and critical thinking skills, preparing learners for deeper study in animal science, livestock management, and showmanship.

What’s Included

1) Swine Breed Identification Flashcards (21 Cards): (shipped to you)

• Full-color, UV-coated 3” x 5” cards featuring 19 common swine breeds

• Reverse side includes breed name, origin, characteristics, and type (maternal, terminal, or heritage)

• Durable and easy to handle for classroom or project use

2) Swine Breed Companion Guide (26 Pages, Printable PDF): (Instant digital download (PDF))

• Expands on breed information with interactive worksheets and reflection activities

  • Breed Names and Origins - Activity: Breed Name Recognition Worksheet (40 minutes); Activity: Breed Origins Worksheet (40 minutes) 
  • Physical Characteristics - Activity: Characteristic Crossword Puzzles (45 minutes); Activity: Breed Profiles (60 minutes)
  • Types and Production Purpose - Activity: Breed Type Chart (30 minutes)
  • “What Breed Am I?” identification  - Activity (45 minutes)

What Kids Will Learn

• How to identify common swine breeds by appearance and purpose

• The history and diversity of pig breeds in agriculture

• How breed types (maternal, terminal, heritage) influence livestock management

• Observation and classification skills used in real animal science and 4-H projects

Why Educators & Families Love It

• Combines visual learning with printable, ready-to-use worksheets.

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

• Perfect for home learning, 4-H knowledge contests, FFA programs, or ag classrooms.

• Encourages critical thinking through matching and classification activities.

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

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