SS2 First Term Animal Husbandry Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1-3: Introduction to Animal Husbandry
Day 1: Overview of Animal Husbandry, importance, and basic terminology.
Day 2: Types of livestock and their characteristics.
Day 3: Introduction to basic animal breeds.
Week 4-6: Livestock Management
Day 1: Principles of animal housing and welfare.
Day 2: Feeding practices for different livestock.
Day 3: Health care and vaccinations.
Week 7-9: Reproduction and Breeding
Day 1: Reproductive systems of animals.
Day 2: Breeding techniques and selection.
Day 3: Handling and management of pregnant animals.
Week 10-13: Specialized Topics and Practical Applications
Day 1: Introduction to aquaculture and fisheries.
Day 2: Poultry farming techniques and management.
Day 3: Small ruminant farming (sheep and goats).
Week 11: Revision Week
Review key concepts from previous weeks.
Practice quizzes and group discussions.
Week 12: Examination Week
Conduct written and practical exams.
Evaluate students’ understanding of the subject.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap the course highlights.
Provide feedback on exams.
Discuss the importance of applying knowledge in real-life scenarios.
