Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

Animal improvement

Get it on Google Play
Get it on the Apple App Store
  1. Home
  2. Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term
  3. Senior Secondary 3
  4. Animal improvement

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Topic: ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT

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

I.)  Define animal improvement

II.) Identify the aims/importance of animal improvement

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces and explains the concept, "Animal improvement"

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discusses the aims/objectives of animal improvement

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT

 Animal improvement refers to the intentional breeding and selection practices aimed at enhancing desirable traits in domestic animals, such as improved productivity, health, and adaptability.

Aims/importance of Animal improvement

The aims/importance of animal improvement include:

  1. Increasing productivity: Selecting animals with superior traits can lead to higher yields of products such as meat, milk, wool, or eggs.
  2. Enhancing quality: Improving traits like meat tenderness, milk fat content, or eggshell strength can enhance the quality of animal products.
  3. Improving adaptability: Breeding for traits such as disease resistance or heat tolerance can help animals thrive in various environmental conditions.
  4. Sustainable agriculture: By improving efficiency and reducing resource inputs, animal improvement contributes to the sustainability of agriculture.
  5. Economic benefits: Higher productivity and improved quality can lead to increased profitability for farmers and stakeholders in the livestock industry.

EVALUATION: 1. Define animal improvement

  1. Identify and describe 5 aims and objectives of animal improvement.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively