TOPIC: ANIMAL FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Feeding trough.
- Drinking trough.
- Egg tray.
- Fishing net.
- Fish basket.
- Pictures of battery cages.
- Pictures of animal traps.
- Flashcards.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 4.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt about simple tools used in crop production and know that animals also require special farm tools and equipment.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain animal farm tools and equipment.
- Name common animal farm tools.
- Identify feeding and drinking troughs.
- Identify common fishing tools.
- Differentiate between crop and animal farm tools.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of Animal Farm Tools
Animal farm tools and equipment are materials used for keeping, feeding, handling or caring for farm animals.
Feeding Trough
A feeding trough is a container used for giving feed to animals. It may be used for:
- poultry
- goats
- sheep
- pigs
Drinking Trough
A drinking trough is a container used for giving water to farm animals.
Fishing Net
A fishing net is used to catch fish. 🐟
Hook and Line
A hook and line are also used for catching fish.
Fish Basket
A fish basket can be used for keeping or carrying caught fish.
Animal Trap
An animal trap is used to catch certain animals.
Battery Cage
A battery cage is used for keeping laying birds.
Egg Tray
An egg tray is used for keeping and carrying eggs safely. 🥚🥚🥚
Difference Between Crop and Animal Farm Tools
Crop farm tools are mainly used for working on crops and soil. Animal farm tools are mainly used in rearing and managing farm animals.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Explains animal farm tools.
- Displays feeding and drinking troughs.
- Shows pictures of fishing tools.
- Shows egg trays and cages.
- Explains their functions.
- Compares crop and animal farm tools.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Explain animal farm tools.
- Identify feeding troughs.
- Identify drinking troughs.
- Name fishing tools.
- Identify egg trays.
- Differentiate crop and animal farm tools.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the different tools and equipment used in animal farming. The teacher encourages pupils to observe the tools used for keeping farm animals in their communities.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What are animal farm tools?
- What is a feeding trough?
- What is a drinking trough?
- Name two tools used for catching fish.
- What is an egg tray used for?
- What is a battery cage?
- State one difference between crop and animal farm tools.