CORE SKILLS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

ONEUNIT TWO: Rearing one class of animals

Learning Plan: 1 of 7
Class: Standard 4 Term: 2 Theme: Understanding Change
Duration: 1 hour Topic: Needs of Animals
Context: CONSIDERATIONS:
Animals are an important component of Agricultural Science, providing us
with an easily available source of protein. In this learning plan, students will HFLE:
understand the needs of animals through their research. Effective
Communication
Outcomes: Cooperation
At the end of this learning experience pupils will:
identify the basic needs of one class of animals. Literacy
Reading
Activities: Writing
1. In groups, students view pictures of one class of animals reared on a Oral
farm. Communication
2. They discuss and complete in groups, a list of the needs of animals. Literary
3. In groups, students research the steps in rearing one class of animals, Appreciation
with a focus on the needs, using the search words agrodok rearing Media &
animals. Information Literacy
4. Each student creates a mini book with:
illustrations of one class of animals Numeracy
illustrations of the animals needs Problem Solving
a few sentences relevant to the needs of animals Critical thinking
Communication
Resources: Representation
Stationery: paper, pencils, markers Reasoning
ICTs: search words agrodok rearing animals
ICT Skills
Assessment:
Teacher observation of students mini books. Differentiated
Instruction

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