PRIMARY 1: AGRIC SCIENCES – FIRST TERM | WEEK 8

TOPIC: LOCAL FARM ANIMALS

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Pictures of farm animals.
2. Toy animals.
3. Animal flashcards.
4. Chart of a farm.
5. Short farm-animal video where available.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 1.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt that Agriculture includes keeping animals.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain what farm animals are.
2. Name at least five local farm animals.
3. Identify farm animals from pictures.
4. Mention places where farm animals are kept.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Farm Animals

Farm animals are animals kept by people for useful purposes.

Examples of Local Farm Animals

🐐 Goat 🐑 Sheep 🐄 Cow 🐖 Pig 🐔 Chicken Other examples include:

• duck
• turkey
• rabbit

Where Farm Animals Are Kept

Farm animals may be kept:

1. On farms.
2. In pens.
3. In poultry houses.
4. Around homes.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Shows pictures of farm animals.
2. Names each animal.
3. Explains the meaning of farm animals.
4. Discusses where animals are kept.
5. Guides pupils in identifying animals.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Observe animal pictures.
2. Name farm animals.
3. Make animal sounds.
4. Match animals with their pictures.
5. Mention farm animals seen around their homes.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the names of common local farm animals. The teacher reminds pupils that farmers keep animals for useful purposes.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What are farm animals?
2. Mention five farm animals.
3. Is a goat a farm animal?
4. Name two farm birds.
5. Where can farm animals be kept?