National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

The mission of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is to preserve and promote the history of thoroughbred racing in America and honor the sport’s most accomplished participants in the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.

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3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!

Welcome to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's 3rd grade STEM program resource kit! Inside this kit you will find horse racing themed lessons and activities that follow New York State science learning standards for grade 3. Our goal is to provide additional resources for teachers in Saratoga Springs and beyond that adhere to New York State standards while introducing students to the sport of thoroughbred racing.

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Equine Energy

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
Apply what you've learned and answer these questions about horsepower!

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The Horse's Diet

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
How does a horse get the energy to run so fast? Click through the slideshow to see what a horse eats.

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Anatomy of a Thoroghbred

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
What makes up a thoroughbred racehorse? Click through the slideshow to see some of the parts of a racehorse. Discuss the questions with your classmates as you do.

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Human Punnett Square

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
Now, fill out this Punnett Square for hereditary human eye colors.

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Horse Punnett Square

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
With your teacher's help, fill out this Punnett Square about hereditary horse colors.

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Match the Colors!

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
Draw a line from the color on the left to the matching horse on the right!

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Inherited Traits Chart

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
With a teacher's help, fill in this chart with some friends about your own inherited traits.

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Hereditary Traits

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
Like humans, horses inherit some traits from their parents. Take a look at some hereditary traits and learn what they're called on horses.

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Life Cycle of YOU!

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
What about your own life cycle? Fill out the diagram below with what a human does at each stage of their life.

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Life Cycle of a Thoroughbred

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
Click through to see the life cycle of a thoroughbred and how a racehorse grows up!

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A Day in the Life of YOU!

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
How does a horse's day compare to your own? Answer the questions below.

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A Day in the Life

3rd Grade STEM Program: Thoroughbred Racehorses!
What does a day in the life of a thoroughbred racehorse look like? Click through to see what a horse does every morning!

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Grade 3-5
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