Importance of Soil to Animals Basic Science Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

1. Food Source: 🥕 Some animals, like earthworms and beetles, eat decaying plant matter in the soil.
2. Habitat: 🏡 Many animals, including insects and rodents, build their homes in the soil to shelter from predators and harsh weather.
3. Protection: 🛡️ Soil provides a protective cover for burrowing animals, keeping them safe from predators.
4. Nesting Material: 🥚 Animals like birds and rodents use soil and mud to build their nests for laying eggs and raising their young.
5. Camouflage: 🌿 Some animals, such as certain insects and reptiles, use soil to blend in with their surroundings, helping them hide from predators.
6. Breeding Ground: 🐣 Soil can serve as a breeding ground for various animals, providing a suitable environment for reproduction and development.
7. Navigation: 🗺️ Animals like ants and termites use soil to create scent trails or underground tunnels to navigate their environment.
8. Protection from Heat: 🌞 Some animals burrow into the soil to escape the heat of the sun during hot weather.
9. Water Source: 💧 Soil can hold moisture, providing a source of water for animals living in or near it.
10. Territorial Marking: 🚩 Some animals use soil to mark their territory with scent or visual cues, signaling their presence to others.

Evaluation

1. Soil is important to animals because it provides ____________.
   a) Food
   b) Shelter
   c) Water
   d) Air
2. Animals such as earthworms and beetles are examples of ____________.
   a) Land animals
   b) Water animals
   c) Soil animals
   d) Air animals
3. Animals that build their homes in the soil are called ____________.
   a) Burrowers
   b) Flyers
   c) Swimmers
   d) Climbers
4. Soil can protect animals from ____________.
   a) Rain
   b) Predators
   c) Heat
   d) All of the above
5. Birds and rodents use soil and mud to build ____________.
   a) Nests
   b) Caves
   c) Webs
   d) Holes
6. Soil provides a source of ____________ for animals.
   a) Food
   b) Energy
   c) Water
   d) Light
7. Some animals use soil to ____________ with their surroundings.
   a) Hide
   b) Fight
   c) Fly
   d) Swim
8. Soil can serve as a breeding ground for ____________.
   a) Plants
   b) Insects
   c) Birds
   d) Mammals
9. Animals like ants and termites use soil to create ____________.
   a) Tunnels
   b) Nests
   c) Webs
   d) Holes
10. Soil can protect animals from the ____________ of the sun.
    a) Cold
    b) Heat
    c) Wind
    d) Rain
11. Soil can hold ____________ for animals living in or near it.
    a) Air
    b) Food
    c) Water
    d) Light
12. Some animals use soil to mark their ____________.
    a) Territory
    b) Friends
    c) Enemies
    d) Homes
13. Soil is important to animals because it provides ____________.
    a) Shelter
    b) Air
    c) Light
    d) Sound
14. Animals that build their homes in the soil are called ____________.
    a) Flyers
    b) Burrowers
    c) Swimmers
    d) Climbers
15. Birds and rodents use soil and mud to build ____________.
    a) Nests
    b) Webs
    c) Caves
    d) Tunnels

Presentation

1. Revision: Recap the previous lesson on the meaning and importance of soil to plants.
2. Introduction of New Topic: Explain the importance of soil to animals, animals that live in the soil, and uses of soil to animals.
3. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Present information about the importance of soil to animals using visual aids.
   • Discuss different animals that live in the soil and their characteristics.
   • Explain the various ways animals use soil for shelter, food, and protection.
4. Learners’ Activities:
   • Participate in discussions about the importance of soil to animals.
   • Identify and discuss animals that live in the soil.
   • Engage in activities to understand the uses of soil to animals.
5. Assessment: Use worksheets and class discussions to assess students’ understanding of the topic.
6. Evaluation:
   1. What is soil ?
   2. Name three animals that live in the soil.
   3. Mention two importance of soil to animals
   4. What do animals find in soil that helps them grow?
   5. Give an example of an animal that burrows in the soil.
   6. Write out two uses of soil to animals.
   7. How does soil protect animals from predators?
   8. Describe how birds use soil to build their nests.
   9. Why do animals like rabbits dig holes in the soil?
   10. Can you name one way soil helps animals stay healthy?
7. Conclusion: Review the key points of the lesson and answer any questions from the students. Collect and review worksheets for assessment.