CARE OF ANIMALS AND SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUNG ANIMALS

 

Subject : 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Term :

SECOND TERM

Week:

WEEK 7

Class :

Primary 5

Topic :

SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUNG ANIMALS

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

 REQUIREMENTS OF FARM ANIMALS

that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson

 

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• EXPLAIN SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUNG ANIMALS

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 : 

CARE OF YOUNG ANIMALS

Young farm animals should be given the best possible care in order to ensure productivity.

Here are some ways of caring for young farm animals:

Young farm animals should always be given balanced ration of feeds.

They should be vaccinated against infection and diseases

Veterinary officers should always be invited to visit farms to advise farmers on how to take good care of their animals.

Care of young farm animals

Young farm animals require good care and nourishment for growth, and this can be provided through the following practices:

Cleaning animal environment, Animal inspection and food hygiene.

Cleaning animal environment The environment where animals live should be kept clean always. Bushy areas should be cleared, pens should be swept,

 

 

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

 

Give four ways of caring for farm animals

1. _________________________________________
2. _________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
4. __________________________________________

 

 

Write out three problems that may arise as failure in taking care of farm animals 

 

 

FARM ANIMAL DISEASES

 

 

Forms of Farm animals based on functions on the farm, uses or food supply

 

 

 

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION CLASS PRIMARY 5 SUBJECT AGRICULTURE SCIENCE

 

 

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.