Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
Companion Resource
The Perfect Barn
Have you ever wondered about the purpose or function of different types of barns? The Perfect Barn is a captivating story about an owl that searches for a barn that would meet her needs and tells the story about some of the modern-day uses of barns. In the book, the main character, Barn Owl, takes flight to find the perfect barn. On her journey, she discovers various types of barns and the animals that live there—chickens, pigs, dairy cows, and sheep. Will Barn Owl find the perfect barn? At the last farm, Barn Owl makes a great discovery.
Author
Sunshine Shanks
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Let's Raise a Barn
- Pigs on the Farm (Grades K-2)
- Pigs on the Farm (Grades 3-5)
- My Farm Web (Grades 3-5)
- My Farm Web (Grades K-2)
- A Tail of Two Sheep