Domestic And Wild Animals Basic 5 Basic Science Lesson Note

Behavioural Objectives

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

• Define domestic animals • Give examples of domestic animals • Classify domestic animals by the type of food that they eat • Mention other food eaten by domestic animals

Instructional Materials

• Wall charts • Pictures • Textbooks • Basic Science Video • Flash Cards • Pictures of domestic and wild animals • Chart paper and markers • Textbooks • Worksheets

Methods of Teaching

• Class Discussion • Group Discussion • Asking Questions • Explanation • Role Modeling • Role Delegation

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work • Online Information • Textbooks • Workbooks • 9-Year Basic Education Curriculum • Workbooks

Content

Domestic animals are animals that are kept by humans and are usually kept for a specific purpose such as providing food, labor, or companionship. Examples of domestic animals include cows, chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and horses.

Wild animals, on the other hand, are animals that live in the wild and are not kept by humans. Examples of wild animals include lions, elephants, bears, and deer.

A cow is a domestic animal because people keep them on farms to produce milk and meat. A lion is a wild animal because it lives in the forest and is not kept by humans.

A dog is a domestic animal because people keep them as pets and they can be trained to do different tasks like helping the blind. A bear is a wild animal because it lives in the forest and is not kept by people.

What are domestic animals?

Domestic animals are animals that live with us at home. They are domesticated and not wild. Some of these animals are kept as home as pets while some are kept outdoors for tasks or consumption. Pets are animals that we keep for fun, pleasure, friendship, companion or guide. Farm animals are those we keep for the purpose of obtaining something or production from them.

Examples of commonly found domestic animals are:

Goat 

• Cat 
• Dog 
• Cow 
• Goat 
• Hen 
• Pigs

Common Grouping of domestic animals

1. Carnivores: This group includes animals that eat only meat. Animals I cow, goats etc.) 
2. Livestock: This group includes animals that are raised for food, such as cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens. 
3. Working animals: This group includes animals that are used for labor, such as horses, donkeys, and oxen. 
4. Companion animals: This group includes animals that are kept for companionship, such as dogs, cats, and birds. 
5. Exotic animals: This group includes animals that are not commonly kept as pets, such as snakes, lizards, and monkeys. 
6. Poultry: This group includes birds that are raised for meat and eggs, such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. 
7. Dairy animals: This group includes animals that are raised for milk production, such as cows, goats, and sheep. 

Uses of farm Animals

1. Cattle provides meat, milk and skin.
2. Turkey provides meat, eggs and feathers
3. Rabbit provides meat.
4. Cows provide beef meat, milk, hides and skin.
5. Horses are used for work.
6. Dogs are used for security.
7. Camel is used to carry load.
8. Goats are used to work.
9. Chicken provides meat, eggs and feathers.
10. Pig provides pork meat.
11. Sheep provides meat and wool.
12. Sheep provides meat and wool.

BENEFITS OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS

1. We make money by selling them to people.
2. They are use as sources food.
3. They are a source of food for humans.
4. A source of domestic animals provide employment.
5. Transportation: Some domestic animals such as donkeys can be raised for their meat, milk, and eggs.
6. Labor: Animals such as horses, donkeys, and oxen are used for transportation, plowing fields, and other manual labor.
7. Companionship: Many people keep domestic animals such as dogs, cats, and fish as pets for companionship and emotional support.
8. Companionship to their owners.
9. Protection: Some animals such as dogs are used for security purposes, providing protection and warning of intruders.
10. Entertainment: Animals such as horses are used in sports and competitions, while others like birds are kept for their beauty and entertainment value.
11. Research: Some domestic animals are used in scientific research to develop new medicines and treatments to help people with therapy and emotional support.
12. Education: Domestic animals can be used in educational programs to teach children about animals, responsibility, and care.
13. Conservation: Domesticated animals like cattle and sheep can help maintain biodiversity and preserve endangered breeds.
14. Research: Domesticated animals like mice, rats, and rabbits are used in scientific research to develop new medicines and treatments.

Grouping domestic animal based on their food

1. Herbivores: These domestic animals feed only on plants or herb. Examples of such domestic animals are goats, cow, bull, ram, ewe, Etc. 
2. Carnivores: These animals eat meat, live insects, fish or meat or fish eg pigs, dogs etc. 
3. Omnivores: These animals can eat both plants and animals or live s both or meat and plant animal and plant. Example of such domestic animal is pig. 
4. Insectivores: This group includes animals that primarily eat insects, such as some species of birds and reptiles. 
5. Frugivores: This group includes animals that primarily eat fruit, such as some species of birds and bats. 
6. Frugivores: This group includes animals that primarily eat fruit, such as some species of primates and birds. 
7. Granivores: animals like chickens and birds that feed exclusively on grains or seeds 
8. Nectarivores: animals that eat sweet flower nectar like some species of birds and reptiles