Classification of farm animals based on their uses
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Subject :Â
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Term :
1ST TERM
Week:
WEEK 10
Class :
Primary 5
Topic :
Classification of farm animals based on their usesÂ
Previous lesson:Â
The pupils have previous knowledge of
Classification of farm animals based on their mode of breeding
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
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Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Define farm animals
- State the characteristics of farm animals based on their uses
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Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
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Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
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Content:
Classification based on Uses
Milk (Diary) producers
These are animals that produce milk. An example is cattle.Some animals supply us with milk. Examples are cow and goat
Meat producers
These are animals that are reared to produce meat. Examples are goat, cow and broilers( chicken).
The flesh of some farm animals serves as good meat for man. Examples are cow (beef), goat, fish, sheep and poultry.
Egg producers
Some animals are reared to produce eggs. Examples are chicken(layers) and quail.
Some farm animals supply us with eggs. Examples are the fowl, duck and the goose. The eggs can be eaten cooked or fried. Eggs are also used in baking
Work (beast of burden)
These are used to carry load. Examples are donkey and ox.
Farm animals that are used to do heavy work on the farm are also called beasts of burden.
Transport
Other farm animals are used for carrying goods, e.g. farm produce and people from one place to another. Examples of such animals are the donkey and the horse.
Work
Some farm animals are used to do work on the farm, such as cultivating the soil, planting and weeding. Examples of such animals are oxen and bullocks.
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Presentation
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The topic is presented step by step
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Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
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Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
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Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
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Evaluation
Answer the following questions
- Name any two animals that may be classified as beast of burden. .
- What animals are referred to as beast of burden
- Mention two poultry birds that produce eggs
- Give two examples of ruminant animals.
- State one product each obtained from these animals.
- Name five farm animals.
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes 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.
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