CAPTION: LESSON NOTE ON BASIC SCIENCE
SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE
TERM: SECOND
THEME: LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS
WEEK: ONE
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 I
SUBTOPIC: TYPES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
UNITS:
1. Common domestic animals.
2. Grouping domestic animals based on their food.
3. Other food eaten by domestic animals.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. List and explain common domestic animals.
2. Group domestic animals based on their food.
3. Mention other food eaten by domestic animals.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
° Picture showing dog, cat, cow, chicken
° Picture showing a chicken eating grains
° Picture showing a cow eating grass
° 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:
Types of Domestic Animals
Common Domestic Animals
Domestic animals are animals that have been tamed and kept by humans for specific purposes, such as companionship, food, clothing, and work. Some common domestic animals include:
- Mammals: dogs, cats, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, donkeys
- Birds: chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese
- Fish: various species of fish kept in aquariums or ponds
Grouping Domestic Animals Based on Their Food
Domestic animals can be grouped into different categories based on their food habits:
- Herbivores: These animals eat only plants and plant-based foods. Examples include:
- Cattle
- Goats
- Sheep
- Horses
- Carnivores: These animals eat only meat and animal-based foods. Examples include:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Omnivores: These animals eat both plants and animals. Examples include:
- Pigs
- Chickens
- Piscivores: These animals eat only fish and other aquatic animals. Examples include:
- Fish (in aquariums or ponds)
Other Foods Eaten by Domestic Animals
In addition to their main food sources, domestic animals may also eat other foods, including:
- Grains: oats, corn, wheat, barley
- Fruits and vegetables: apples, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes
- Dairy products: milk, cheese, yogurt
- Commercial animal feeds: specially formulated feeds for specific types of animals, such as dog food or chicken feed
It's essential to provide domestic animals with a balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs to ensure their health and well-being.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE:
•The teacher revises the previous lesson taught in Basic four third term
•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
•The teacher revises the previous lesson taught in Basic four third term
•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
The teacher asked the pupils 10 objective questions with options lettered A to D, the pupils picked the correct answer.
1. What is the term for animals that have been tamed and kept by humans for specific purposes?
A) Wild animals
B) Domestic animals
C) Farm animals
D) Zoo animals
Answer: B) Domestic animals
2. Which of the following is an example of a herbivorous domestic animal?
A) Dog
B) Cat
C) Cow
D) Pig
Answer: C) Cow
3. What type of food do carnivorous domestic animals eat?
A) Plants and plant-based foods
B) Meat and animal-based foods
C) Both plants and animals
D) Fish and aquatic animals
Answer: B) Meat and animal-based foods
4. Which of the following is an example of an omnivorous domestic animal?
A) Horse
B) Cow
C) Pig
D) Sheep
Answer: C) Pig
5. What is the term for animals that eat fish and other aquatic animals?
A) Herbivores
B) Carnivores
C) Omnivores
D) Piscivores
Answer: D) Piscivores
6. Which of the following is a common food source for domestic animals?
A) Grains
B) Fruits and vegetables
C) Dairy products
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
7. Why is it essential to provide domestic animals with a balanced diet?
A) To ensure their growth and development
B) To ensure their health and well-being
C) To increase their productivity
D) To reduce their lifespan
Answer: B) To ensure their health and well-being
8. Which of the following domestic animals is commonly kept for companionship?
A) Dog
B) Cat
C) Cow
D) Pig
Answer: A) Dog
9. What is the main purpose of keeping domestic animals?
A) For food and clothing
B) For companionship and work
C) For recreation and entertainment
D) For all of the above
Answer: D) For all of the above
10. Which of the following is an example of a domestic bird?
A) Eagle
B) Chicken
C) Turkey
D) Both B and C
Answer: D) Both B and C
THEORY QUESTIONS
1. List and explain common domestic animals.
2. Group domestic animals based on their food.
3. Mention other food eaten by domestic animals.
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