SHS1 Agriculture · Semester 1 Week 20: Principles of Agriculture in Food Production

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Analyse the distribution of farm animals in Ghana and West Africa.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List the major breeds of farm animals found in the different ecological zones of Ghana and West Africa.
Explain at least four factors (climate, vegetation, disease, culture, market demand) that affect the distribution of farm animal breeds in Ghana.
Compare the distribution of farm animal breeds in Ghana with that of other West African countries, citing specific examples.
Draw and label a map of Ghana showing the distribution of at least three major farm animal breeds in the country.
Justify why certain breeds thrive in particular areas while other breeds are absent or rare in those same areas, using evidence from Ghana and West Africa.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Food Production and Natural Resource Conservation (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Principles of Agriculture in Food Production (3.1)
Content standard: 1.3.1.CS.3 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of importance, classification and distribution of breeds of farm animals. 1.3.1.LO.3 Use the knowledge acquired on the importance, classification and distribution of breeds of farm animals for economic empowerment in the society.
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Analyse the distribution of farm animals in Ghana and West Africa.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 20 (Week 20 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 67

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: Put learners in mixed-gender/mixed ability groups (where appropriate) to watch videos/pictures on the distribution of farm animals in Ghana and West Africa and discuss what they have observed in their groups. Learners should be supported to list the breeds and factors that affect the distribution of farm animals. Others should be guided to explain the factors that affect the distribution of farm animal breeds in Ghana. Allow those who can discuss the factors that influence the distribution of farm animal breeds in West Africa on their own to do so.
Project-Based Learning: Learners surf the internet for a map of West Africa and Ghana showing the distribution of the breeds of farm animals. Learners individually draw maps of West Africa and Ghana to show the distribution of the breeds of farm animals. Where feasible, the teacher should provide learners with maps showing the distribution of farm animals in West Africa and Ghana for learners to trace. The teacher should ensure that all learners take part in the drawing and those who are good at drawing should be made to support those that are weak.
- Video/pictures of the breeds and distribution of farm animals
Assessment (1.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector
- Video/pictures on breeds of farm animals
- Realia (examples of farm animals in the community)
- Charts showing the classification of the farm animals and their examples
- Functional internet connectivity
- Videos/pictures of examples of farm animals in the community