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

Cow
Horse
Donkey
Camel

Others are not very large or big animals.

Examples of farm animals that are not big are

sheep
pig
goat
duck
rabbit
dog
fish
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:

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

Class Activity Discussion :

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

Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Identifying Plants with Their Uses”.

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of large farm animals and discussing their names and uses.

Step 3:

The teacher allows the pupils to share their experiences or knowledge about large farm animals. The teacher corrects any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities:

Show pictures of large farm animals.
Explain the types and uses of large farm animals.
Ask questions to engage pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

Observe pictures.
Answer questions.
Identify large farm animals and their uses.

Assessment:

Pupils will draw a large farm animal and label its use.
Pupils will complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions:

Name a large farm animal that gives milk.
How do horses help farmers?
Where do camels live and work?
What do donkeys do on the farm?
Why are buffaloes important in farming?
Can cows help with farm work?
What can horses pull?
What is the main use of camels in the desert?
Are donkeys strong animals?
How do buffaloes assist farmers?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.

Evaluation

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

Part B

Mention five large farm animals
- ____________
- __________
- __________
- _______
- ____________

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