Living Things… · KG2 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K2.6.2.1.1 - Talk about different types of animals that live at home and in the bush and how human being care for domestic animals.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five animals that live at home (domestic animals) and five animals that live in the bush (wild animals).
Sort picture cards of animals into two groups: home animals and bush animals.
Talk about at least two ways human beings care for domestic animals (feeding, shelter, water, health).
Respond to questions during community circle time using complete phrases such as “The cow lives at home” or “The lion lives in the bush.”
Show care and concern for domestic animals by describing what a pet or farm animal needs to stay healthy.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All Around Us (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Living Things - Domestic and Wild Animals (6.2)
Content standard: K2.6.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the importance of domestic and wild animals.
Indicator: K2.6.2.1.1 - Talk about different types of animals that live at home and in the bush and how human being care for domestic animals.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 2 (Week 26 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 162
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

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Theme discussion: Follow basic procedures of the community circle time (as in K2.1.1.1.1) and introduce the theme for the week. Display a conversational poster and some concrete materials
related to the theme and engage learners in active discussion. Call on learners randomly to answer questions or contribute to the discussion.
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Let learners talk about animals found in the home and those that are not at home.
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Discuss with learners how and why domestic animals should be catered/cared for.