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