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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contents of 'Raising Animal' related units in Practical Arts textbook and Practical Arts teachers' manual. This study was conducted based on the qualitative research method with utilizing literature review, studying the elaboration theory with teachers, and evaluating the Practical Arts textbook and Practical Arts teachers' manual. Conclusions were made as follows: 1. Theoretical reinforcements were needed for 'Raising Pet' unit in Practical Arts textbook and teachers' manual; 2. It was necessary to eliminate or replace inappropriate illustrations in textbook; 3. It was necessary to develop proper revision contents for 'Raising Pet' unit; 4. Utilizing connections and relations between Agriculture and everyday living for starting 'Raising Livestock'; 5. It was necessary to develop the auxiliary textbook such as WWW, videotape, book, posters, CD-Rom, DVD, so on; 6. It was necessary to execute the inservice education for Practical Arts subject matters for elementary school teachers.