PESTS, PARASITES AND DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS
Subject :
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Term :
THIRD TERM
Week:
WEEK 1
Class :
Primary 5
Topic :
PESTS, PARASITES AND DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
CARE OF ANIMALS AND SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUNG 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
- say the meaning of pests
- say the meaning of parasites
- say the meaning of diseases
- say how pests, parasites and diseases affect the lives of farm 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 :
PESTS, PARASITES AND DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS
Pests are living things that attack farm animals and cause damages to farm animals. They are pathogens that cause diseases to farm animals.
Parasites live on thier hosts. They bite and suck the blood of thier host.
Diseases are abnormal ill health in living organisms.
Pests may be rodents, nematodes, rodents or insects
Insects that are pests to farm animals may be grouped into three based on thier mouth parts or mode of feeding
- Biting and chewing pests : These are insects with sharp teeth or mandible that they use to bite thier hosts which may be farm plants or animals. Examples of biting and chewing pests are grasshopper, cockroaches, weevil,flea,
- Piercing and sucking pests : These are pests that attack plants and animals by piercing into the body of thier hosts or victims and sucking with the help of thier proboscis. Examples of piercing and suckling insects are butterfly, moth, aphid
- Boring pests : These pests commit havoc on plants and livestock by making holes into stems, leaves or roots of crops eg stem borer
Other creatures that can pose as threats or pests to farm crops and livestock are
- Rodents like grass cutter, mice or rats
- Mammals like monkeys,
- Birds
- Human activities
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
- What are pests?
- What are the three major classification of pests based on their mouth parts or mode of feeding?
- Cockroach is an example of ___ pest (a) boring and chewing pest (b) piercing and sucking pest (c) Boring pest
- Grasshopper is an example of _____ pest (a) boring and chewing pest (b) piercing and sucking pest (c) Boring pest
- Aphid is an example of ______ pest (a) boring and chewing pest (b) piercing and sucking pest (c) Boring pest
- Butterfly is an example of ______ (a) boring and chewing pest (b) piercing and sucking pest (c) Boring pest
- Give two examples of
- boring and chewing pest
- piercing and sucking pest
- Boring pest
- What are pathogens?
Agricultural Science Simple Basic Farm Tools
Pests and Diseases of Crop Plants
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.
