Large Farm Animals Agricultural Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject:  Agricultural Science 

 

Class: Basic 1 / Primary 1 / Year 1

 

Term: First Term / 1st Term

 

Week: Week 8

 

Topic:

 

Large farm animals

 

 

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

 

Identifying plants with their uses

 

that was taught in their previous lesson.

 

 

Behavioural  Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to

• mention some large farm animal
• Identify at least three large farm animals.
• Describe the uses of these large farm animals.
• Explain how large farm animals help farmers.

 

Instructional Materials 

• Wall charts
• Online Resource
• Textbooks
• Laptop

 

Methods of Teaching 

• Role modelling
• Questions and Answers
• Explanation
• Discussion
• Recitation
• Imitation
• Story Telling
• Dramatization

Key Words:

• Farm
• Animal
• Large
• Cow
• Horse
• Camel

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of large farm animals and asks the pupils to name the animals and describe what they know about them.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with basic animals and may know some large farm animals from stories or their environment.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of large farm animals
• Flashcards
• Drawing paper and crayons

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher asks the pupils if they have seen any large farm animals before and what they know about them.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Identification
• Description
• Drawing

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 Agricultural Science Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of cows, horses, camels, and other large farm animals
• Flashcards with animal names and uses

 

Content: 

Large farm animals

These are very big farm animals that are domestic animals.

Domestic animals are not harmful.

Most domestic animals live with us .

Examples of large farm animals are

1. Cow
2. Horse
3. Donkey
4. Camel

Others are not very large or big animals.

Examples of farm animals that are not big are

1. sheep
2. pig
3. goat
4. duck
5. rabbit
6. dog
7. fish
8. chickens

 

• Types of Large Farm Animals:
  • Cow: Provides milk and meat.
  • Horse: Used for transportation and farm work.
  • Camel: Used for transportation in desert areas.
  • Donkey: Used for carrying loads and transportation.
  • Buffalo: Used for plowing fields and providing milk.
• Importance of Large Farm Animals:
  • Help in farm work and transportation.
  • Provide products like milk, meat, and leather.
  • Make farming easier and more productive.
• How Large Farm Animals Help Farmers:
  • Cows: Provide milk, meat, and help in plowing fields.
  • Horses: Help in pulling carts and plowing.
  • Camels: Transport goods and people, especially in deserts.
  • Donkeys: Carry heavy loads and help in transportation.
  • Buffaloes: Help in plowing fields and provide milk.

Questions:

1. Cows provide ____.
   • a) Milk
   • b) Shoes
   • c) Bread
   • d) Water
2. Horses are used for ____.
   • a) Cooking
   • b) Transportation
   • c) Cleaning
   • d) Sleeping
3. Camels are often found in the ____.
   • a) Ocean
   • b) Desert
   • c) Forest
   • d) City
4. Donkeys help by ____.
   • a) Carrying loads
   • b) Flying
   • c) Swimming
   • d) Singing
5. Buffaloes help in ____ fields.
   • a) Cooking
   • b) Plowing
   • c) Painting
   • d) Writing
6. Cows give us ____.
   • a) Meat
   • b) Toys
   • c) Books
   • d) Clothes
7. Horses can pull ____.
   • a) Carts
   • b) Boats
   • c) Planes
   • d) Trains
8. Camels can carry goods across the ____.
   • a) Sky
   • b) Mountains
   • c) Desert
   • d) River
9. Donkeys are often used for ____.
   • a) Carrying loads
   • b) Flying kites
   • c) Playing games
   • d) Reading books
10. Buffaloes are strong and can help in ____.
    • a) Plowing fields
    • b) Cooking food
    • c) Drawing pictures
    • d) Writing letters

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What does a cow provide?
   • A cow provides milk and meat.
2. How do horses help farmers?
   • Horses help with transportation and farm work like plowing.
3. Where are camels commonly used?
   • Camels are commonly used in desert areas.
4. What is a donkey used for?
   • Donkeys are used for carrying heavy loads.
5. Why are buffaloes important to farmers?
   • Buffaloes help in plowing fields and provide milk.
6. Can cows help in farming?
   • Yes, cows can help in plowing fields.
7. What do horses pull?
   • Horses can pull carts and plows.
8. What is the main use of camels?
   • Camels are mainly used for transportation in deserts.
9. Are donkeys strong?
   • Yes, donkeys are strong and can carry heavy loads.
10. How do buffaloes help in farming?
    • Buffaloes help by plowing fields and providing milk.

 

Evaluation

1. ______ are often kept on farms. a) Fish b) Cats c) Chickens d) Elephants
2. ______ is not a small farm animal. a) Cow b) Pig c) Duck d) Goat
3. ______ are often seen in the countryside. a) Dogs b) Camels c) Horses d) Cars
4. Examples of farm animals that are not big include ______. a) donkey b) rabbit c) horse d) camel
5. Large farm animals are usually ______ in size. a) small b) big c) wild d) scary
6. Large farm animals are ______. a) harmful b) wild c) domestic d) small
7. Most domestic animals ______ with us. a) swim b) jump c) live d) run
8. Examples of large farm animals include the ______. a) rabbit b) dog c) cow d) sheep
9. Farm animals that are not big in size include ______. a) horse b) donkey c) pig d) duck
10. ______ are very big farm animals. a) Cats b) Chickens c) Cows d) Fish
11. Large farm animals are often found on ______. a) rivers b) lakes c) farms d) deserts
12. ______ is an example of a large farm animal. a) Rabbit b) Cow c) Dog d) Pig
13. Domestic animals are usually ______. a) wild b) harmful c) friendly d) noisy
14. ______ is not a large farm animal. a) Horse b) Sheep c) Dog d) Chicken
15. Most large farm animals are used for ______. a) flying b) racing c) farm work d) swimming

Part B

1. Mention five large farm animals
   • ____________
   • __________
   • __________
   •  _______
   • ____________

 

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