Let's Learn About Pigs!
- Hog History Timeline
- Hogs have held an honored place in history, from the time of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese to the present with pigs in the movies and in cartoons. Take a look at some of the important dates in hog history.
- The Incredible Pig! - Ancient Times to America
- Learn even more about the history of pigs in America at this site from the National Pork Producers Council.
- Breeds of Livestock - Swine Breeds
- Did you think that if you've seen one pig you've seen them all? Guess again! Click on this site to see how many different types of pigs there are.
- Farmtastic Voyage
- Take a virtual tour of a pig farm!
- Sounds of the World's Animals: Pig
- Learn how to say "Oink!" around the world!
- Me & My Pigs
- An extensive collection of WWW links to sites about pigs.
Time For Some Fun & Games!
- Pass the Pigs
- An online Java version of the Milton Bradley board game. Too much fun!
- How to Draw a Cartoon Pig
- Step by step directions for how to draw cartoon pigs! When you cartoon your pig, decide which personality he (or she) will have. Put a high hat on him and turn him into a banker - or long eyelashes and
lipstick to make her a film star!
- Did You Know . . . Pork Trivia
- There is more to pork than the great tasting pork chops you eat for dinner. Pork has become a part of American life, from the things we say to some of the most important events in American history. Let's test your pork I.Q. with trivia questions.
- The Three Little Pligs -- An Interactive Fairy Tale
- The story changes depending on whose view you choose...the Little Pigs...the Wolf....or Mama Pig! Project designed by students at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Teacher Resources
Lesson Plans & Activities
- Education Center Activity: Construction Ahead!
- Math/Art Activity - Two of the pigs in the fairy tale The Three Little Pigs made some serious mistakes when constructing their homes. Students can help out those pigs by designing a stronger and more efficient house of logs or straw.
- Education Center Activity: A "Tail" to Tell
- Language Arts Activity - Students will write a sequel to the original The Three Little Pigs story or a fractured version of it.
- YLP-Mini Units
- A mini-unit centered around pigs. Lesson Plans designed for Grades 1-2. Some are adaptable for older grades.
- Hog Wild
- A thematic unit on pigs for Grades 2-3. Could be used with other grade levels easily.
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Last updated on September 2, 1999