Animal Production · JHS1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.4.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least five different types of domestic animals found in their community.
Match common domestic animals with their local breeds (e.g., cattle, goats, sheep, chickens).
Describe observable characteristics such as shape, colour, size, and feeding habits of at least four domestic animals.
Classify domestic animals into at least three groups based on their characteristics (ruminants, monogastrics, and poultry).
Present their findings on domestic animals in their community using clear spoken or written descriptions.

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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: B7.2.4.1.1 - Examine and list domestic animals in the community.
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. 12
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify different types of domestic animals in the community.
2. Match different domestic animals with their breeds.
3. List and discuss the characteristics, such as shape, colour, size, food/ feeding and others, that can be used to classify domestic animals.