DOMESTIC ANIMALS II

CAPTION: LESSON NOTE ON BASIC SCIENCE

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE

TERM: FIRST

THEME: LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS

WEEK: TWO

CLASS: BASIC FIVE

NAME OF TEACHER:

DATE:

AGE OF STUDENTS: 8+ YEARS

CLASS COMPOSITION: SLOW AND FAST LEARNERS

PERIOD:

TIME: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: DOMESTIC ANIMALS II

SUBTOPIC: REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

UNITS:

1. Reproduction in domestic animals

2. Types of reproduction

3. Methods of reproduction

4. Habits of domestic animals

5. Benefits of domestic animals

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: 

1. Explain reproduction in domestic animals

2. Mention and explain types of reproduction

3. Describe methods of reproduction

4. Explain habits of domestic animals

5. Mention the benefits of domestic animals

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

° Picture showing dog, cat, cow, chicken

° Picture showing a chicken laying egg

° Picture showing a cow giving birth

° Meat, sachet of milk, eggs

° Whiteboard/Chalkboard

° Explanatory posters and pictures

° Explanatory videos on domestic animals

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS:

°Explanation

°Discussion

°Questions and answers

°Domestration

REFERENCE MATERIALS: 

° NERDC Basic Education curriculum for primary schools

° Universal Basic Education curriculum for primary schools

° Rivers State scheme of work for Basic Science

° Unified scheme of works for Rivers State Primary Schools ( MIDDLE BASIC)

° Online materials

° school archive Basic Science for primary schools

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The students are familiar with domestic animals.

KEY WORDS: Domestic, reproduction,

Offspring,gametes

LESSON CONTENTS:

Reproduction in Domestic Animals

Reproduction in domestic animals is the process by which they produce offspring. This process involves the union of male and female gametes to produce a new individual .

Types of Reproduction

There are two main types of reproduction in domestic animals:

-Sexual Reproduction: This type of reproduction involves the union of male and female gametes to produce a new individual. Examples of domestic animals that reproduce sexually include dogs, cats, cows, and chickens.

- Asexual Reproduction: This type of reproduction involves the production of offspring without the union of male and female gametes. Examples of domestic animals that reproduce asexually include some species of fish and reptiles .

Methods of Reproduction

Domestic animals reproduce in different ways, including:

- Laying Eggs: Some domestic animals, such as chickens and ducks, lay eggs that hatch into young ones .

- Giving Birth to Live Young: Some domestic animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, give birth to live young ones.

Habits of Domestic Animals

Domestic animals have different habits that make them useful to humans. Some of these habits include:

- Feeding Habits: Domestic animals have different feeding habits. For example, cows and goats are herbivores and feed on grasses and plants, while dogs and cats are carnivores and feed on meat.

- Social Habits: Some domestic animals are social and live in groups, while others are solitary and live alone. For example, cows and sheep are social animals and live in herds, while dogs and cats are often kept as solitary pets.

- Communication Habits: Domestic animals communicate in different ways. For example, dogs bark and whine to communicate, while cats meow and purr .

Benefits of Domestic Animals

Domestic animals provide several benefits to humans, including:

- Food: Domestic animals provide food, such as meat, milk, and eggs .

- Companionship: Domestic animals provide companionship and social support to humans .

- Transportation: Some domestic animals, such as horses and donkeys, are used for transportation .

- Security: Some domestic animals, such as dogs, are used for security and protection .

- Economic Benefits: Domestic animals provide economic benefits to humans, such as income from selling animals or animal products .

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE: 

•The teacher revises the previous lesson (Domestic Animals 1)

•The teacher introduces the lesson through questions and answers

•The teacher explains the lesson

•The teacher demonstrate the lesson with pictures and items

•The teacher write the note on the board

LEARNERS ACTIVITIES: Learners participate in the class discussions and demonstrations

LESSON EVALUATION

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Teacher asked the pupils 10 objective questions with options lettered A to D: while the pupils picked the correct answer.

1. What is the process by which domestic animals produce offspring called?

A) Respiration

B) Photosynthesis

C) Reproduction

D) Digestion

Answer: C) Reproduction

2. Which type of reproduction involves the union of male and female gametes?

A) Asexual reproduction

B) Sexual reproduction

C) Vegetative reproduction

D) Spore formation

Answer: B) Sexual reproduction

3. Which domestic animals lay eggs?

A) Cows and goats

B) Chickens and ducks

C) Dogs and cats

D) Horses and donkeys

Answer: B) Chickens and ducks

4. What is the feeding habit of cows and goats?

A) Carnivores

B) Herbivores

C) Omnivores

D) Piscivores

Answer: B) Herbivores

5. Which domestic animals are social and live in groups?

A) Dogs and cats

B) Cows and sheep

C) Horses and donkeys

D) Chickens and ducks

Answer: B) Cows and sheep

6. How do dogs communicate?

A) By meowing

B) By barking and whining

C) By purring

D) By hissing

Answer: B) By barking and whining

7. What is one of the benefits of domestic animals to humans?

A) They provide only food

B) They provide only companionship

C) They provide food, companionship, and other benefits

D) They do not provide any benefits

Answer: C) They provide food, companionship, and other benefits

8. Which domestic animals are used for transportation?

A) Dogs and cats

B) Horses and donkeys

C) Cows and goats

D) Chickens and ducks

Answer: B) Horses and donkeys

9. What is one of the economic benefits of domestic animals?

A) They provide only income from selling animals

B) They provide only income from selling animal products

C) They provide income from selling animals or animal products

D) They do not provide any economic benefits

Answer: C) They provide income from selling animals or animal products

10. Why are dogs used?

A) Only for companionship

B) Only for security and protection

C) For companionship, security, and protection

D) They are not used for any purpose

Answer: C) For companionship, security, and protection

THEORY QUESTIONS

1. Explain reproduction in domestic animals

2. Mention and explain types of reproduction

3. Describe methods of reproduction

4. Explain habits of domestic animals

5. Mention the benefits of domestic

 animals

CONCLUSION: The teacher summarize the lesson.

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