JHS3 Science · Term 1 Week 12: Animal Production

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.4.2.3 - Perform the feeding of domestic and commercial animals.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the correct procedure for feeding a domestic animal (such as a chicken, goat, or pig) at a specific stage of growth, using the appropriate feed.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for feeding a commercial animal (such as broiler chickens or layers on a school farm) at a specific stage of production.
Calculate the correct quantity of feed to give an animal based on its age, weight, and purpose (growth, egg production, or maintenance).
Handle feed and feeding equipment safely and hygienically, following proper storage and hygiene rules.
Observe and record the feeding behaviour and feed intake of an animal, and report their findings clearly to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Animal Production (2.4)
Content standard: B9.2.4.2 - Demonstrate skills and knowledge of feeding domestic and commercial animals
Indicator: B9.2.4.2.3 - Perform the feeding of domestic and commercial animals.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 12 (Week 12 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. 101
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Demonstrate how to feed domestic and commercial animals at different stages of growth and production, with appropriate feed in the school farm or a farm in the community.