Criteria for classifying farm animals and classes Size Habitat Reproduction Stomach type Uses Animal husbandry is the science of breeding and caring for farm animals. The farm animals being cared for are referred to as livestock. There are five categories of livestock based on some criteria. Animals can be classified according to their sizes, […]
A carb is a macronutrient—a sugar, starch or fiber found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. They’re hard to avoid and they’re one of the most basic food groups humans need to stay alive. Sources of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of both healthy and unhealthy foods—bread, beans, milk, popcorn,
Description of a Weed There are numerous definitions of a weed, including: a plant out of place and not intentionally sown a plant growing where it is not wanted a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. (R.W.Emerson) Plants that are competitive, persistent, pernicious, and interfere negatively with human activity (Ross, et. al.) Cultural
Shapes can be flat and 2-dimensional, like a rectangle or a triangle. However, shape construction is the making of 3-dimensional shapes such as cylinder, cone, funnel, box, etc. using paper. Materials can be reshaped. There are different methods used in shape construction such as: folding and bending. The various materials used in shape construction will
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Rabbits belong to the group of farm animals referred to small stock. If raised under suitable conditions, their products can be very high. Many people keep rabbits as a hobby while some keep them to make money. RABBIT REARING Male – buck Female – doe Baby – kit CHOICE OF RABBIT FOR REARING Ability
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Energy is the ability to do work or get work done. Energy is used to lift things, to heat up our food, give us light, power the car and generators etc. A machine is an energy changer. It changes one form of energy into another more useful form. Something only happens when energy is changed
A disease is an abnormal condition that damages a plant, reduce the yield of usefulness of man. CASUAL AGENT OF CROPS DISEASES Fungi Bacteria Virus Nematodes SOME COMMON CROP DISEASES Maize smut Cassava mosaics Tomato rot Blights Root rot Groundnut rosette Strategies & Activities: Step: Teacher revises the previous topic. Step 2: Teacher introduces
A disease can spread rapidly among chickens like any other farm animals because they are usually kept together in a cage, sharing the food and water trough. This makes it easy for disease to spread from the sick and infect the healthy chickens. SIGNS OF ILL – HEALTH IN CHICKEN The most common signs of
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IDENTIFICATION OF ICT GADGET ICT are the initials of information and Communication Technology. This is an important part of modern living. ICT gadgets transmit and receive information. For example, mobile phone, television, radio, etc. ICT Gadgets are devises used for transmitting and receiving information. It enables individuals and 0rganisation (companies. Governments, and educational establishment)
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FARM’S TOPIC TODAY IS SIMPLE FARM TOOL Simple farm tools are tools or simple machines that are used on the farm to make it easier for farmers to use. There are many tools used on farms that are not “farm only” or that is assigned to a particular use like that of shovels, brooms ,rakes
PROCEDURE FOR REARING ANIMALS Construct a house or provide Provide shelter Provide necessary rearing equipment Buy young animal to rear Provision of food Provision of water daily Provide medication when necessary Clean the house regularly Routine check by veterinary personnel Removal of sick and dead animals Sell of slaughter when matured Strategies & Activities:
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Specific needs of young animals for healthy growth Young farm animals require special care soon after they are born. Growing farm animals also have some specific needs to grow well and productive. ANIMALS WITH THEIR YOUNG ONES Chicken-chicks goat-kids Pigs-piglets Cow- calf Sheep-lambs NEEDS OF GROWING FARM ANIMALS Food Chicks require chick mash. This
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Components of animal feed Animals feed is a food given to domestic animals in the course of breeding or rearing of animals There are two basic types, namely-locally and process foods Domestic animals like cattle, goat, sheep, chicken, bird etc. generally feed on plants, grains, or both. Animals feed on yam or potato pills, chaff,
ICT gadget makes work and communication easier and faster. It helps individuals and organizations grow. ICT gadgets increase productivity. It allows people to work at home and anywhere. It brings people together. For family and friends and other business partners. It makes teaching and learning more easier. They are used for entertainments. STRATEGIES AND
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Procedure for raising cattle There are many steps involved in raising farm animals, right from when they are young, till when they are old or mature and are ready for marketing. These steps can be generally grouped into housing, feeding, health care and handling for marketing. . Procedure for raising cattle Cattle are large farm
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MEANING OF BUILDING Building is a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, factory, school, church, mosque, shop etc. Shelter is one of the basic needs of life. A shelter is a basic architectural structure or building that provides protection from the local environment. Having a place of shelter, of safety and
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The following are ways we can care and maintain crop and animal farm tools in other for them to work effectively and prevent them from getting damaged. Clean the tools after use by washing and drying them under the sun or in a cool place. Use the tools for the purpose for which they are
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MEANING OF TECHNOLOGY Technology means any inventions, including tools, machines, materials, techniques, and sources of power that makes work and lives easier for people. Computers and mobiles are not only technology. Technology is whenever people used knowledge to create a new thing to solve existing problems. Technology makes it easy to matches and lighter
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ANIMAL FARM TOOLS AND THEIR USES Animal farm tools Fishing nets Traps iii. Hook and line Basket Watering troughs Feeding troughs, etc. Major uses of Animal Farm Tools Drinking trough: Holds water or drugs for animals. Feeding trough: Holds feeds (foods) or drugsfor animals iii. Fishing net: It is used for catching and collecting fish
Poultry are domesticated bird kept by humans for eggs, their meat or their features. Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world. They are one of the cheapest sources of meat and can be kept by anyone, even at the back of the house. TYPES OF CHICKEN Eggs laying chicken Table meat