Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Animal Husbandry - Practical On Animal Feeds

### Lesson Plan: Practical on Animal Feeds **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Subject:** Animal Husbandry **Duration:** 90 minutes #### **Lesson Introduction** - **Topic:** Practical on Animal Feeds - **Objective:** 1. Students will identify different types of animal feeds. 2. Students will understand the nutritional components of animal feeds. 3. Students will learn how to formulate a basic animal feed ration. ### **Materials Needed** - Samples of different animal feeds (e.g., hay, silage, grains, legumes, commercial feed pellets) - Nutritional analysis charts of the feed samples - Weighing scales - Mixing containers - Worksheets for recording observations - Safety gloves - Aprons - Hand sanitizer ### **Class Structure and Timing** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Quick recap on the importance of animal nutrition in husbandry. - Explanation of different types of feeds and their purposes (e.g., forage, concentrate, supplements). - Overview of the objectives for today’s class. 2. **Types of Animal Feeds (15 minutes)** - Show and describe each type of feed (forage, silage, concentrates, grains, legumes, and commercial feeds). - Discuss the nutritional contents such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. 3. **Nutritional Analysis (20 minutes)** - Distribute nutritional analysis charts of the feed samples. - Explain how to read these charts and why each nutrient is important. 4. **Hands-On Practical: Feed Identification and Analysis (30 minutes)** - Divide students into small groups and assign each group a set of feed samples. - Each group will: - Identify each type of feed. - Record the nutritional content based on the provided charts. - Weigh and measure sample quantities. - Mix a basic feed ration for a hypothetical animal (e.g., for a dairy cow, a poultry bird, etc.). 5. **Group Discussion and Presentation (15 minutes)** - Each group presents their findings, discussing: - The types of feeds they identified. - The nutritional components of each feed. - The rationale behind their feed ration formulation. 6. **Conclusion and Q&A (10 minutes)** - Summarize the key points learnt especially the importance of balancing diet. - Open the floor for any questions. - Provide any additional tips or resources for further reading. ### **Assessment** - Observation of group participation and practical work. - Evaluation of worksheets for accuracy in feed identification and nutritional analysis. - Quality and thoughtfulness of group presentations. ### **Follow-Up Assignment** - Research paper: Students write a 500-word essay on the impact of nutrition on the health and productivity of a specific type of farm animal (e.g., dairy cows, poultry, swine). - Due: Next class. ### **Safety Considerations** - Ensure all students wear gloves and aprons when handling feed samples. - Emphasize the importance of hand hygiene before and after the practical session. ### **Additional Notes** - Consider inviting a guest speaker (e.g., a local veterinarian or animal nutritionist) for an extended Q&A session in a future class. - Integrate multimedia resources, such as videos on feed production and nutrition, to enhance learning.