Forms of Farm Animals: Uses, Characteristics, and Examples for JSS 1

Lesson Plan: Forms of Farm Animals Based on Functions, Uses, or Food Supply

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: JSS 1 (Year 7)

Term: Second Term

Week: 5

Topic: Forms of Farm Animals Based on Functions, Uses, or Food Supply

Age Range: 10 – 12 years

Reference Book: Agricultural Science for JSS 1 by L.A Are et al.

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify different forms of farm animals.
2. Explain the characteristics of various farm animals.
3. Describe the usefulness of different types of farm animals.

Keywords

• Poultry
• Pet Animals
• Aquatic Animals
• By-products
• Livestock Feed

Instructional Materials

• Wall charts
• Textbooks
• Pictures on cardboards
• Flashcards
• Online references (phones, laptops, or desktops)

Lesson Content

Forms of Farm Animals Based on Functions and Uses

1. Poultry
   Poultry birds are domesticated birds kept for meat, eggs, and feathers.
   Examples: Domestic fowl, guinea fowl, turkey, geese, ducks.

   Characteristics:

   • Medium body size.
   • Lay eggs (do not give birth to live young ones).
   • Have simple stomachs.
   • Prolific (lay and hatch many eggs).
   • Covered with feathers, have two legs.
   • Best managed through the intensive system.

2. Pet Animals
   These are animals kept as companions and treated with care.
   Examples: Dogs, cats, parrots, canaries, pigeons, monkeys.

   Characteristics:

   • Easily domesticated.
   • Live freely with humans.
   • Feed on human food.
   • Can be trained to be harmless.

3. Aquatic Animals
   These are animals that live in water bodies like rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.
   Examples: Prawn, oysters, lobsters, crabs, periwinkles, turtles, squids, shrimps, fish, frogs.

Uses of Farm Animals

1. Food Production: Farm animals provide meat, milk, and eggs.
2. Work and Transport: Bullocks pull plows; donkeys and camels carry loads.
3. Clothing: Wool from sheep and fur from rabbits are used to make clothes.
4. Security and Protection: Dogs and parrots alert owners of danger.
5. Sports and Recreation: Horses for racing; rams for traditional fights.
6. Fertilizer: Animal manure enriches soil nutrients.
7. Medicine: Insulin from cattle treats diabetes.
8. Raw Materials: Leather, bones, and hooves are used in industries.
9. Livestock Feed: Blood and bone meal provide nutrients in animal feed.

Presentation Structure

Step 1: Revision

The teacher revises the previous lesson on forms of farm animals.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher introduces different types of farm animals based on their functions and uses.

Step 3: Explanation & Demonstration

• The teacher explains poultry, pet, and aquatic animals with examples.
• Uses wall charts, flashcards, and online references.

Step 4: Student Participation

• Students identify different animals and classify them.
• They discuss the uses of various farm animals.

Step 5: Corrections & Conclusion

• The teacher corrects misconceptions.
• Students summarize what they learned.

Evaluation Questions

Objective Questions

1. An animal with feathers and two legs is called _______.
   a) Poultry
   b) Rabbit
   c) Cattle
   d) Goat

2. Animals that live freely with humans are called _______.
   a) Dairy animals
   b) Guard animals
   c) Poultry
   d) Work animals

3. Which of these animals do not give birth to live young ones?
   a) Pigs
   b) Dogs
   c) Goats
   d) Turkey

4. Which animal typically gives birth to one offspring per year?
   a) Cattle
   b) Goat
   c) Sheep
   d) Rabbit

5. Animals that can survive long distances without water are called _______.
   a) Dairy animals
   b) Work animals
   c) Pet animals
   d) Poultry birds

Theory Questions

1. (a) State one characteristic of poultry birds.
   (b) List five examples of poultry birds.

2. (a) Define pet animals.
   (b) Mention two characteristics of pet animals.

Weekend Assignment

Read Agricultural Science for JSS 1 by L.A Are et al., pages 29–32.

Weekend Assessment

Questions 

1. Farm animals reared for milk production are called _______ animals.
   a) Guard
   b) Dairy
   c) Work
   d) Pet

2. Poultry birds are covered with _______.
   a) Fur
   b) Wool
   c) Feathers
   d) Scales

3. Animals like dogs and parrots are used for _______.
   a) Transportation
   b) Security
   c) Farming
   d) Medicine

4. A horse is an example of a _______ animal.
   a) Work
   b) Dairy
   c) Poultry
   d) Pet

5. _______ is a by-product obtained from cattle.
   a) Leather
   b) Eggs
   c) Feathers
   d) Wool

6. The following are examples of poultry birds except _______.
   a) Turkey
   b) Pigeon
   c) Cow
   d) Duck

7. Animals like lobsters, crabs, and fish are classified as _______ animals.
   a) Guard
   b) Work
   c) Aquatic
   d) Pet

8. _______ is a source of protein obtained from farm animals.
   a) Rubber
   b) Cotton
   c) Meat
   d) Plastic

9. Camels and donkeys are commonly used as _______ animals.
   a) Dairy
   b) Guard
   c) Work
   d) Pet

10. A major characteristic of aquatic animals is that they _______.
    a) Live on land
    b) Live in water
    c) Have feathers
    d) Have hooves

11. Which of these animals is NOT a pet?
    a) Parrot
    b) Cat
    c) Goat
    d) Dog

12. The main purpose of rearing poultry birds is for _______.
    a) Carrying loads
    b) Producing leather
    c) Meat and eggs
    d) Security

13. Which of the following animals lay eggs?
    a) Sheep
    b) Goat
    c) Turkey
    d) Dog

14. The animal product used for making sweaters and cardigans is _______.
    a) Feathers
    b) Wool
    c) Horns
    d) Hooves

15. One major use of farm animals is for _______.
    a) Hunting
    b) Fighting
    c) Food production
    d) Dancing

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers

1. What are farm animals?
   Farm animals are animals reared by humans for food, work, security, and other purposes.

2. What are the main forms of farm animals?
   The main forms are work animals, dairy animals, guard animals, poultry, pet animals, and aquatic animals.

3. Why are poultry birds important?
   Poultry birds provide meat, eggs, and feathers.

4. What is the difference between dairy and work animals?
   Dairy animals produce milk, while work animals help with farm labor like plowing and carrying loads.

5. Which animals are classified as work animals?
   Examples include bullocks, camels, donkeys, and horses.

6. What are examples of dairy animals?
   Cattle (e.g., White Fulani), goats (e.g., Nubian goats), and sheep.

7. What are pet animals?
   Pet animals are kept for companionship, such as dogs, cats, and parrots.

8. Which animals are used for security?
   Dogs and parrots are commonly used for security.

9. What are aquatic animals?
   Aquatic animals live in water, including fish, lobsters, crabs, and shrimps.

10. What are the by-products of cattle?
    Leather, bones, hooves, blood, and manure.

11. How are farm animals useful for transportation?
    Animals like camels, horses, and donkeys help carry loads.

12. What farm animals provide wool?
    Sheep provide wool, which is used for making clothing.

13. Which animal by-products are used for fertilizers?
    Manure from poultry, cows, and goats is used as organic fertilizer.

14. How does the leather industry benefit from farm animals?
    Hides from cattle and goats are processed into leather for shoes and bags.

15. Which farm animals are used in sports and recreation?
    Horses are used in horse racing and polo games.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. Define farm animals and give three examples.

2. What are work animals? Give four examples.

3. Mention four characteristics of poultry birds.

4. Name two farm animals used for security.

5. List five uses of farm animals.

6. Differentiate between dairy animals and work animals.

7. Give two examples of aquatic animals and their uses.

8. What are the characteristics of pet animals?

9. Name two by-products obtained from pigs.

10. Explain why manure from farm animals is important in agriculture.