Classification of farm animals based on their uses

Table of Contents

 

Subject : 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Term :

1ST TERM

Week:

WEEK 10

Class :

Primary 5

Topic :

Classification of farm animals based on their uses 

Previous lesson: 

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

 

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

 

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:

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.

 

 

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

Answer the following questions

  1. Name any two animals that may be classified as beast of burden. .
  2. What animals are referred to as beast of burden
  3. Mention two poultry birds that produce eggs
  4. Give two examples of ruminant animals.
  5. State one product each obtained from these animals.
  6. 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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