Meaning and Types of Farm Animals | Basic Characteristics of Farm Animals | Classification of Farm Animals | Farm Animals and their Young Ones | Uses of Farm Animals JSS 1 Agriculture

AGRICULTURE

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 1)

THEME – CONCEPTS AND MEDIUM OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

TOPIC 4 – CLASSES AND USES OF FARM ANIMALS

LEARNING AREA

• Meaning and Types of Farm Animals

• Basic Characteristics of Farm Animals

• Classification of Farm Animals

• Farm Animals and their Young Ones

• Uses of Farm Animals

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. pictures/charts of various specimen of the farm animal forms like bull, goat, dog, turkey, fish, etc.

2. charts and picture of various farm animals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. describe different forms of farm animals.

2. identify the basic characteristics of different farm animals.

3. list farm animals found in their locality.

4. classify farm animals based on size, habitat, etc.

5. state the uses of farm animals.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION TO FARM ANIMALS

Farm animals are animals that are kept for agricultural purposes. This includes such domesticated animals as cows and chickens, and wild animals that are raised in confinement, including mink and fish.

LESSON 2 – TYPES OF FARM ANIMALS 

1. Poultry

Poultry are domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, their meat or their feathers. For example – chicken, turkey, etc.

2. Aquatic

An aquatic animal is any animal that lives in water for most or all of its lifetime. For example – fish, crab, crayfish, etc.

3. Pet Animals

Pet animals are animals kept by human beings as a source of companionship, pleasure or entertainment rather than as livestock, work or test (experiment). For example – dog, cat, bird, etc.

4. Work Animals

Working animals are animals that are trained by humans to perform specific tasks such as farming, transportation, etc. For example – cattle, water buffalo, yak, elephants, llamas and camels.

5. Diary Animals 

Dairy animals are are cattle bred animals that have the ability produce milk in large quantities. For example – cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep and camels.

6. Guard Animals 

Guard animals are animals that are trained to detect drugs and dangerous items, watch and guard property against unwanted and unexpected humans or animal intruders.

LESSON 3 – BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FARM ANIMALS

1. They are living things.

2. Some of them feed on grasses, grains or both.

3. Some of them are extremely big or small and moderate.

4. Some of them walk, fly, swim, etc.

5. Some of them are food.

6. Some of them have hair while some have feathers.

7. Etc.

LESSON 4 – CLASSIFICATION OF FARM ANIMALS BASED ON:

1. Size

2. Habitat

3. Mammals and Non Mammals

4. Farm Animals and their Young Ones

5. Uses

CLASSIFICATION BASED ON SIZE

Farm Animals are classified according to their sizes. That’s farm Animals with small or large body sizes.

1. Large Farm Animals

These are animals with large body sizes. For examples, cattle, camels, horses, donkeys, etc.

2. Small Farm Animals

These are animals with small body sizes. For examples, chicken, rabbits, goats, dogs, etc.

CLASSIFICATION BASED ON HABITAT 

1. Aquatic (Water) Animals

These are animals that lived and survived in water. For examples, fish, crabs, crocodiles, crayfish, etc.

2. Terrestrial (Land) Animals

Most farm animals live on land. These are animals that lived and survived on land. They feed and breed there. For examples, cow, dogs, chickens, etc.

CLASSIFICATION BASED ON MAMMALS AND NON MAMMALS 

1. MAMMALS (VIVIPAROUS FARM ANIMALS) 

Mammals are animals that give birth to their young ones alive and have their bodies covered with hair or fur. These animals produce milk for their young. These animals are called viviparous animals. These animals are goats, dogs, cow, etc.

2. NON MAMMALS (OVIPAROUS FARM ANIMALS) 

Non Mammals animals that lay their eggs in order to produce their offspring. These animals are called oviparous animals. These are chickens, fish, tortoise, etc.

CLASSIFICATION BASED ON STOMACH TYPES 

1. Ruminant Animals

Ruminants farm animals are animals with complex stomach. They feed mostly on grass. For examples – goat, cow, sheep, etc.

 

2. Non Ruminant Animals 

Non ruminants are other animals that feed mostly on tubers, grains, beans and fruits. For examples – pig, fish, chicken, etc.

LESSON 5 – FARM ANIMALS AND THEIR YOUNG ANIMALS 

1. Goat – kid

2. Dog – puppy

3. Pig – piglet

4. Chicken – chick

5. Sheep – lamb

6. Cow – calf

LESSON 6 – USES OF FARM ANIMALS 

Farm animals are useful to man in different ways –

1. Milk (dairy) producers – cow, buffalo, goat, camel, horse, etc.

2. Meat producers – cow, buffalo, chicken, etc.

3. Egg producers – poultry, fish, etc.

4. Work (beast of burden) – horse, donkey, mule, etc.

5. Sports and guard – chicken, dog, etc.

6. Source of hides or skin – hide or skin is an animal skin treated for human use, e.g. cattle, etc.

7. Source of manure

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. guides students in observing and identifying farm animals.

2. displays charts showing external features of some farm animals.

3. explains the various uses of farm animals.

4. summarizes the lesson on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. observe and identify various forms of farm animals based on their district features.

2. familiarize self with various types of farm animals by studying the charts and pictures.

3. discuss the uses of farm animals.

4. copy the board summary.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. state the features of the different forms of farm animals.

2. list five farm animals.

3. match farm animals with their uses.