Classes of Farm Animals AGRIC SCIENCE LESSON NOTE FOR JS1

Classes of Farm Animals AGRIC SCIENCE LESSON NOTE FOR JS1

WEEK 3

Topic: Classes of Farm Animals
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: JSS 1
Period Double: Duration: 80 minutes

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Recall the six classes of farm animals.
2. Classify farm animals according to the class they belong.
3. Justify the importance of classifying farm animals

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

• Farm Animals
• Work Animals
• Dairy Animals
• Guard Animals
• Poultry Animals
• Aquatic Animals
• Pet Animals

CONTENT DETAILS:

Classes of Farm Animals
Farm animals are categorized into different classes based on their use to humans. These classes include:

1. Work Animals:
   • These are animals used for labor or work purposes, especially in farming activities like plowing, transportation, and tilling.
   • Examples: Horses, Donkeys, Oxen.
2. Dairy Animals:
   • Dairy animals are kept mainly for the production of milk and other dairy products like cheese and butter.
   • Examples: Cows, Goats, Buffaloes.
3. Guard Animals:
   • These animals are trained to protect people, livestock, and properties from intruders or threats.
   • Examples: Dogs, Geese.
4. Poultry Animals:
   • Poultry animals are birds raised for meat, eggs, and feathers.
   • Examples: Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys.
5. Aquatic Animals:
   • Aquatic animals are those that live in water and are raised for food and other products.
   • Examples: Fish, Crabs, Prawns.
6. Pet Animals:
   • Pet animals are domesticated animals kept for companionship and enjoyment.
   • Examples: Cats, Dogs, Rabbits.

IMPORTANCE OF CLASSIFYING FARM ANIMALS

Classifying farm animals helps in:

1. Identifying their specific uses.
2. Ensuring proper management and care according to their needs.
3. Improving productivity in farming operations.
4. Enhancing research and development in animal science.

BASIC SCIENCE NOTE

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STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:

• Introduction: Ask students to mention any animals they know and discuss their uses.
• Lesson Development: Use diagrams and pictures of animals from each class. Explain the roles of each class.
• Group Activity: Students work in groups to match pictures of animals to their correct class.
• Class Discussion: Engage students in discussing why it is important to classify animals based on their use.

WRAP-UP & ASSESSMENT:

• Wrap-Up: Summarize the lesson by reviewing the six classes of farm animals.
• Assessment:
  • Ask students to name an example of each class of farm animals.
  • Have students explain why classifying farm animals is important.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write down five animals and classify them under the appropriate classes discussed in the lesson.

HOD/VP’S COMMENT & ENDORSEMENT:

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Classes of Farm Animals AGRIC SCIENCE LESSON NOTE FOR J S 1 

Acids, Bases, and Salts J S 3 Basic Science WEEK 4

Classes of Farm Animals AGRIC SCIENCE LESSON NOTE FOR JS1

Acids, Bases, and Salts J S 3 Basic Science WEEK 4