Classification of Farm Animals Based on Habitat – JSS 1 Agricultural Science

Lesson Note on Classification of Farm Animals Based on Habitat

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Basic 7 / JSS 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Topic: Classification of Farm Animals Based on Habitat

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

Define habitat.
Mention different types of habitats where farm animals can be found.
Explain unique characteristics or adaptations that help animals survive in their habitat.
State the uses of farm animals.
Give examples of animals found in each habitat.

Keywords

Habitat – The natural home or environment of an organism.
Terrestrial Animals – Animals that live on land.
Aquatic Animals – Animals that live in water.
Arboreal Animals – Animals that live on trees.
Mammals – Animals that give birth to live young and feed them with milk.
Non-Mammals – Animals that lay eggs.

Instructional Materials

Wall charts showing different farm animals in their habitats
Pictures of terrestrial, aquatic, and arboreal animals
Related online videos
Flashcards with names of different animals

Teaching Methods

Class Discussion
Group Discussion
Question and Answer
Explanation
Role Modeling

Reference Materials

Lagos State Scheme of Work
9-Year Basic Education Curriculum
Agricultural Science Textbooks
Online Information and Workbooks

Lesson Content

Introduction

Farm animals can be classified in different ways based on:

Their habitat (where they live).
Their mode of reproduction (how they give birth and feed their young).

This lesson focuses on classification based on habitat.

Sub-Topic 1: Classification Based on Habitat

A habitat is the place where an organism lives and gets its food, water, and shelter.

Farm animals are classified into three major habitats:

Terrestrial Animals – These animals live on land.
- Examples: Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, fowls, camels.
- Adaptations:
  - They breathe using lungs.
  - They have legs for walking and running.
Aquatic Animals – These animals live in water.
- Examples: Fish, shellfish, octopus, whale, turtles, starfish.
- Adaptations:
  - They have gills for breathing in water.
  - They have fins or flippers to help them move.
Arboreal Animals – These animals live on trees.
- Examples: Birds, monkeys, squirrels, koalas.
- Adaptations:
  - They have strong limbs or claws for climbing.
  - Birds have wings for flying.

Note: All animals need oxygen to survive. Terrestrial animals breathe oxygen directly from the air, while aquatic animals use dissolved oxygen in water.

Evaluation Questions (Sub-Topic 1)

What is a habitat?
Mention three types of habitats and give three examples of animals in each.
How do fish breathe in water?
What adaptation helps birds live in trees?
Give two examples of arboreal animals.

Sub-Topic 2: Classification Based on Mode of Reproduction

Farm animals can also be classified based on how they reproduce and feed their young ones.

Mammals
- Give birth to live young.
- Their bodies are covered with hair.
- Feed their young with milk from their mammary glands.
- Examples: Goat, sheep, cattle, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, camels.
Non-Mammals
- Lay eggs.
- Do not breastfeed their young ones.
- Examples: Poultry birds (chicken, turkey, duck), fish, lizards, snails, snakes.

Evaluation Questions (Sub-Topic 2)

Differentiate between mammals and non-mammals.
Mention five examples each of mammals and non-mammals.
State three characteristics of mammals.

Class Activities and Discussions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (With Options)
- Farm animals that live in water are called _______ animals.
  a) Terrestrial
  b) Aquatic
  c) Arboreal
  d) Mammals
- Which of the following is an example of an arboreal animal?
  a) Goat
  b) Cow
  c) Monkey
  d) Sheep
- _______ are animals that give birth to live young and feed them with milk.
  a) Mammals
  b) Non-Mammals
  c) Aquatic
  d) Reptiles
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is a habitat?
  A habitat is the natural environment where an animal lives.
2. How do terrestrial animals breathe?
  They breathe using lungs.
3. Why do fish have gills?
  Fish have gills to help them extract oxygen from water.
4. What are two examples of arboreal animals?
  Monkeys and squirrels.
5. What is the difference between mammals and non-mammals?
  Mammals give birth to live young, while non-mammals lay eggs.

Weekend Assignment

List ten examples of mammals.
List ten examples of non-mammals.

Presentation Steps

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.
Step 3: The teacher allows students to give their own examples and corrects them when needed.

Assessment (Short-Answer Questions)

Define habitat.
Mention three examples of terrestrial animals.
How do aquatic animals get oxygen?
What are mammals?
Name two examples of non-mammals.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson by explaining how farm animals are classified based on habitat and mode of reproduction. The teacher ensures that students have written down the key points and provides corrections where necessary.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Classification of farm animals)

A habitat is the ________ where an animal naturally lives.
a) Food
b) Home
c) Predator
d) Offspring
Animals that live on land are called _______ animals.
a) Arboreal
b) Aquatic
c) Terrestrial
d) Amphibians
Which of the following is an example of an aquatic animal?
a) Goat
b) Chicken
c) Fish
d) Dog
Animals that live on trees are called _______ animals.
a) Arboreal
b) Aquatic
c) Terrestrial
d) Carnivorous
Which of these is an example of an arboreal animal?
a) Cow
b) Squirrel
c) Goat
d) Fish
The breathing organ of most aquatic animals is called _______.
a) Lungs
b) Gills
c) Nostrils
d) Trachea
_______ are animals that give birth to live young and feed them with milk.
a) Non-mammals
b) Amphibians
c) Mammals
d) Reptiles
Which of the following animals is a mammal?
a) Lizard
b) Cat
c) Fish
d) Snake
A goat is an example of a _______ animal.
a) Terrestrial
b) Aquatic
c) Arboreal
d) Amphibian
The main reason why fish can survive in water is that they have _______.
a) Lungs
b) Gills
c) Wings
d) Legs
Birds and monkeys are classified as _______ animals.
a) Terrestrial
b) Arboreal
c) Aquatic
d) Mammals
Animals that lay eggs are called _______.
a) Mammals
b) Oviparous animals
c) Terrestrial animals
d) Arboreal animals
The cow is an example of a _______ animal.
a) Terrestrial
b) Aquatic
c) Arboreal
d) Amphibian
The process by which farm animals are grouped based on where they live is called _______.
a) Classification
b) Identification
c) Migration
d) Evolution
Which of these is NOT a habitat?
a) Forest
b) Water
c) Tree
d) Sunlight

15 Frequently Asked Questions Classification of farm animals

What is a habitat?
A habitat is the natural environment where an animal lives and gets food, water, and shelter.
What are the three types of animal habitats?
Terrestrial, aquatic, and arboreal habitats.
What are terrestrial animals?
Terrestrial animals are animals that live on land.
Give three examples of terrestrial animals.
Cattle, sheep, and goats.
What are aquatic animals?
Aquatic animals are animals that live in water.
Give three examples of aquatic animals.
Fish, turtles, and whales.
What are arboreal animals?
Arboreal animals are animals that live in trees.
Give three examples of arboreal animals.
Monkeys, squirrels, and birds.
What adaptation helps fish survive in water?
Fish have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.
How do terrestrial animals get oxygen?
They breathe oxygen directly from the atmosphere using lungs.
What are mammals?
Mammals are animals that give birth to live young and feed them with milk.
What are non-mammals?
Non-mammals are animals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
Give two examples of mammals.
Goat and sheep.
Give two examples of non-mammals.
Birds and fish.
Why do birds have claws and wings?
Claws help them perch on trees, and wings help them fly.

Classification of farm animals Evaluation Questions

Define habitat.
Mention three types of habitats and give examples of animals in each.
What adaptation helps fish survive in their habitat?
How do terrestrial animals get oxygen?
Differentiate between mammals and non-mammals.
Give two examples of arboreal animals.
What are oviparous animals?
Mention three characteristics of mammals.
What is the difference between terrestrial and aquatic animals?
Explain the importance of classifying farm animals.

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