PRIMARY 3: BASIC SCIENCE – THIRD TERM | WEEK 8

TOPIC: USES OF ANIMALS

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Pictures of domestic animals.
2. Pictures of farm animals.
3. Eggs.
4. Milk container.
5. Leather items.
6. Pictures of horses and donkeys.
7. Pupils’ notebooks and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Basic Science textbook for Primary 3.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt about animals, their habitats and their characteristics as living things.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Identify useful animals.
2. Mention animals used as sources of food.
3. State products obtained from animals.
4. Mention animals used for transportation and security.
5. State other uses of animals.

E: CONTENT

Animals Are Useful

Animals are important to human beings in many ways.

Animals as Sources of Food

Some animals provide food. Examples: 🐔 Chicken gives us meat and eggs. 🐄 Cow gives us meat and milk. 🐐 Goat gives us meat. 🐟 Fish provides food.

Products from Animals

Animal products include:

• Milk.
• Eggs.
• Meat.
• Leather.
• Wool.
• Honey.

Animals for Transportation

Some animals can carry people or goods. Examples:

• Horse.
• Donkey.
• Camel.

Animals for Security

Dogs may be trained to guard homes and property.

Animals as Pets

Some animals are kept for companionship. Examples:

• Dogs.
• Cats.
• Birds.

Animals in Sports and Recreation

Some animals are used in:

• Horse racing.
• Polo.
• Animal shows.

Animals and the Environment

Some animals also help nature. For example:

• Bees help pollinate flowers.
• Earthworms improve soil conditions.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Displays pictures of useful animals.
2. Discusses animals used for food.
3. Shows examples of animal products.
4. Explains the use of animals for transportation.
5. Discusses security animals.
6. Explains animals used as pets and in recreation.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Identify useful animals.
2. Mention animals that provide food.
3. Name animal products.
4. Mention animals used for transportation.
5. State one animal used for security.
6. Mention common pets.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher explains that animals provide food, transport, security, companionship and many useful products. Pupils are encouraged to treat animals kindly and responsibly.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. Mention three animals that provide food.
2. What do we get from chickens?
3. Mention three animal products.
4. Name two animals used for transportation.
5. Which animal is commonly used for guarding homes?
6. Mention two animals kept as pets.
7. State two other uses of animals.