Horses

Description Children are introduced to horses at an early age with stick horses and rocking horses, and they continue to be fascinated by them throughout childhood. This study uses that interest and curiosity to help children learn the breeds of horses, the anatomy of horses, the history of horses, famous horses in history, and more. What is the “gait” of a horse? How did horses impact American history? From the early horse-drawn chariots to the swift couriers used to carry battle plans, horses have helped expand civilization. From Egyptian pharaohs to Alexander the Great, from Leonardo da Vinci to Justin Morgan, history is filled with the hoof prints of horses and wonderful tales of adventure and excitement. Learning Objectives: Week 1 Develop knowledge of the history of horses. Investigate the animal classification of horses. Develop an understanding of the head anatomy of horses. Learn about the breeds of horses. Become familiar with the special vocabulary used when talking abou