JHS1 Science · Term 1 Week 9: Animal Production

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.4.1.2 - Show the differences and similarities among domestic animals.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Classify common domestic animals found in their community into ruminants, monogastrics and poultry.
Give at least three examples of animals that belong to each of the three groups: ruminants, monogastrics and poultry.
State at least three differences among ruminants, monogastrics and poultry based on their digestive systems and feeding habits.
Identify at least two similarities shared by all three groups of domestic animals, such as being domesticated by humans and providing products for human use.
Use a simple table or chart to compare and present the differences and similarities among the three groups.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Animal Production (2.4)
Content standard: B7.2.4.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the differences among domestic animals such as ruminants, monogastrics and poultry (monogastric herbivore)
Indicator: B7.2.4.1.2 - Show the differences and similarities among domestic animals.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Classify domestic animals into ruminants, monogastrics and poultry.
2. Give examples of animals classified as ruminants, monogastrics, and poultry.
3. Discuss and write the differences among ruminants, monogastrics and poultry.
4. Write similarities in the nature and characteristics of ruminants, monogastrics and poultry in Ghana and other countries.