Types of farm animals
Agricultural Science
Second Term
WEEK 5
Basic 7 / JSS 1
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
Forms of farm animals e.g. work animal, diary animal, guard animal, poultry bird ,etc.
that was treated in the previous class
TOPIC : Types of farm animals ( cont)
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- give examples of various types of farm animals based on their uses on the farm
- say the meaning of farm animals
- say where farm animals can be found
- explain the uses or usefulness of farm animals
- give examples of animals that can be classified as farm animals
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
WEEK 5
TOPIC: FORMS OF ANIMALS ( CONTD)
4.Poultry:These are domesticated birds raised for meat, eggs or feather. Examples of poultry birds are domestic fowl, guinea fowl, turkey, geese and ducks.
Characteristics:
Poultry bird a have medium body size.
They do not give birth to their young ones alive [they lay egs].
They have simple stomach.
They are prolific animals, they lay and hatch many eggs into chicks.
Their body is covered with feathers and they have two legs.
They are best managed by intensive system .
5.Pets:These are animals kept as companion, treated with great care and affection.
Examples are dogs, cats, parrots, canaries, pigeon,monkeys, etc.
Characteristics:
They are easily domesticated.
They live freely with human beings .
They can feed on food that are taken by human beings.
They can be trained to be harmless.
6.Aquatic Animals: These are animals that live inside water like rivers, lakes, dams ponds and streams.
Examples are prawn, oysters, lobsters, crabs, periwinkles, turtles, squids, shrimps, fish, frogs, etc
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
EVALUATION:
Mention three examples of the following: I Aquatic animals ii Poultry
EVALUATION:
List two characteristics of the following animals:
(i) Poultry (ii) Pet
Objectives:
1 .The animal that has feather and two legs is called ________
(a) Poultry
(b) Rabbit
(c) Cattle
(d) Goat
- The animals that are easily domesticated and live freely with human beings are called——–
(a) Dairy animals
(a) Guard animals
(c) Poultry
(d) Work animals
- The following animals give birth to their young ones alive EXCEPT
(a) Pigs
(b) Dogs
(c) Goats
(d) Turkey
- Production of one offspring only in a year is characteristics of
(a) Cattle
(b) Goat
(c) Sheep
(d) Rabbit
5.Animals that have the ability to survive or travel long distance without water are called
(a) Dairy animals
(b) Work animals
(c) Pet animals
(d) Poultry birds.
Theory:
1.(a) State one major characteristics of poultry birds.
(b) List five poultry birds.
- (a) Explain the meaning of pet animals.
(b) Mention two characteristics of pet animals
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
