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BREEDS anD BREED CLaSSIFICaTIOnS OF SHEEP

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1. Print out the pictures of the different breeds of sheep (one per page). 2. Post them around the room in different locations.3. Print out the breed labels below cut them apart. 4. Give each group or each single member a breed to identify by going and standing next to the picture of the breed for the label they have.5. Ask the member to identify which group each breed is classified as and discuss them as a group.

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