SHS1 Agriculture · Semester 2, Week 2
Principles of Agriculture in Food Production
Lesson notes
Learning Objectives
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Apply the skills in farm animal management practices for rearing animals.
By the end of the lesson, learners can:
- Identify at least five farm animal management practices (feeding, watering, housing, health care, breeding, identification, and record keeping) and state the purpose of each.
- Describe the correct use of at least four tools and equipment used in farm animal management (e.g., burdizzo, ear tags, scissors, hoof trimmer).
- Demonstrate at least three management skills (such as ear tagging, hoof trimming, or administering medication) through hands-on practice or video-guided replication.
- Prepare a written report on the management practices observed or performed, including the tools used and safety precautions taken.
- Justify the importance of routine management practices in promoting animal welfare and improving productivity on a farm.
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- 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.4 - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding of and skills involved in the general management practices of farm animals. 1.3.1.LO.4 Use the understanding of and the skills in the management practices of farm animals for rearing animals.
- Indicator
- 1.3.1.LI.3 - Apply the skills in farm animal management practices for rearing animals.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 2, Week 2
(Week 22 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. 70
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Collaborative learning: The teacher puts learners in mixed-ability/mixed-gender groups (where appropriate) to discuss the various animal husbandry practices and the tools used for performing those activities. Learners with difficulty should be assisted with leading questions that will help them identify the various animal practices. Gifted and talented learners should be challenged to give further explanations on the various animal husbandry practices. Experiential learning: In mixed-ability/mixed-gender groups (where appropriate) learners perform hands-on farm practical activities, or watch videos/pictures of some of the management practices for learners to replicate them through guided interaction with a master craftsman/technician. All learners should be encouraged to take part in the hands-on farm practices especially females and learners with different forms of disabilities, ensuring the safety of the learners and the welfare of the animals. Fast learners should play leading roles. Learners write a report on the skills in the management practices of farm animals observed and present their report to the class. 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: - Videos/pictures of management systems of farm animals - Functional internet connectivity - Computer - Projectors - Pens - Notebook - Animal Production Textbooks - Realia, tools and equipment used in carrying out the skills in the management practices in farm animals e.g., scissors, burdizzo, ear tags - Video/pictures recording on the skills in the management practices of farm animals.