Animal Production · JHS1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.4.2.1 - Discuss and write the domestic and commercial uses of different types of animals

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the concepts of domestic use and commercial use of animals in their own words.
Classify common Ghanaian animals into domestic, commercial, or both categories.
Describe at least three domestic uses each of ruminants, monogastrics, and poultry.
Describe at least three commercial uses each of ruminants, monogastrics, and poultry.
Create a poster showing two domestic animals and their uses, with clear labels and accurate information.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Animal Production (2.4)
Content standard: B7.2.4.2 - Show an understanding of the usefulness of the different types of animals for domestic and commercial purposes
Indicator: B7.2.4.2.1 - Discuss and write the domestic and commercial uses of different types of animals
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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. 14
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain the concepts of domestic use and commercial use of animals.
2. Make a poster of any two domestic animals that are useful and describe the domestic uses of ruminants, monogastrics and poultry.