JSS ONE SCHEME OF WORK IN LIVESTOCK FARMING

JSS1 Livestock Farming Scheme of Work

FIRST TERM: INTRODUCTION TO LIVESTOCK & POULTRY FARMING

WEEK	TOPICS	CONTENT	OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES	TEACHING AIDS	RESOURCES
1	Introduction to Livestock Farming	1. Meaning and importance of livestock farming. 2. Types of livestock animals. 3. Benefits of livestock to humans.	Students should be able to: i. Explain the meaning of livestock farming. ii. Identify different types of livestock animals. iii. State the benefits of livestock to humans.	Pictures of livestock animals, charts, livestock products.	Lesson Note Lesson Plan
2	Types of Poultry Birds	1. Meaning of poultry. 2. Common types — chicken, turkey, duck, guinea fowl, pigeon, quail. 3. Uses of poultry birds.	Students should be able to: i. Define poultry. ii. Identify common types of poultry birds. iii. State the uses of poultry birds.	Live poultry birds, pictures and charts of poultry birds.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
3	Breeds of Poultry Birds	1. Local and exotic breeds. 2. Layers, broilers, and cockerels. 3. Characteristics of each breed.	Students should be able to: i. Identify local and exotic poultry breeds. ii. Differentiate between layers, broilers, and cockerels. iii. State the characteristics of each breed.	Pictures and charts of poultry breeds, live poultry birds.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
4	Poultry Housing	1. Types of poultry houses. 2. Requirements of a good poultry house. 3. Construction materials.	Students should be able to: i. Identify different types of poultry houses. ii. State the requirements of a good poultry house. iii. Identify materials used in poultry house construction.	Pictures/models of poultry houses, construction materials.	Lesson Note Lesson Note
5	MID-TERM EXAMINATION	Assessment of Weeks 1–4 work.	Students should be able to: i. Demonstrate understanding of topics taught in Weeks 1–4.	Examination papers, answer scripts.	N/A
6	Poultry Equipment	1. Types of poultry equipment — feeders, drinkers, brooders, laying nests, perches. 2. Uses of poultry equipment. 3. Maintenance of poultry equipment.	Students should be able to: i. Identify common poultry equipment. ii. State the uses of poultry equipment. iii. Explain how poultry equipment is maintained.	Feeders, drinkers, brooders, laying nests, perches and pictures.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
7	MID-TERM BREAK	Holiday / Rest.	Students should be able to: i. Rest and consolidate their studies.	School academic calendar.	N/A
8	Poultry Management Practices	1. Daily care and management of chicks, growers, and layers. 2. Sanitation practices. 3. Record-keeping.	Students should be able to: i. Describe daily care and management practices for poultry birds. ii. Explain the importance of sanitation in poultry farming. iii. State the importance of record-keeping.	Poultry management charts, cleaning equipment, record books.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
9	Poultry Diseases and Control	1. Common diseases — Newcastle, Coccidiosis, Fowl Pox. 2. Symptoms of poultry diseases. 3. Prevention and control.	Students should be able to: i. Identify common poultry diseases. ii. State symptoms of common poultry diseases. iii. Explain methods of preventing and controlling poultry diseases.	Pictures/charts of diseased birds, disease-control materials.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
10	Classification of Feed Ingredients	1. Meaning of feed. 2. Feed ingredients — protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals. 3. Feed formulation.	Students should be able to: i. Define animal feed. ii. Identify major feed ingredients. iii. Explain the basic idea of feed formulation.	Samples of feed ingredients, feed samples, charts.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
11	REVISION	Review of term's work and practical activities.	Students should be able to: i. Recall and explain major concepts taught during the term. ii. Participate in relevant practical activities.	Revision worksheets, charts, practical materials.	N/A
12	EXAMINATION	End-of-term assessment.	Students should be able to: i. Complete the first-term examination under standard conditions.	Examination papers, answer sheets.	N/A
13	CLOSING / VACATION	Term ends.	Students should be able to: i. Complete end-of-term activities and prepare for vacation.	School calendar, report sheets.	N/A

SECOND TERM: RABBIT PRODUCTION

S/N	TOPICS	CONTENT	OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES	TEACHING AIDS	RESOURCES
1	Introduction to Rabbit Production	1. Importance of rabbits. 2. Characteristics of rabbits. 3. Benefits of rabbit rearing.	Students should be able to: i. Explain the importance of rabbits. ii. Identify major characteristics of rabbits. iii. State the benefits of rabbit rearing.	Live rabbits, pictures, charts and rabbit products.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
2	Breeds of Rabbit	1. Local and exotic breeds. 2. New Zealand White, Chinchilla, Dutch, etc. 3. Characteristics and uses.	Students should be able to: i. Identify local and exotic rabbit breeds. ii. Mention examples of rabbit breeds. iii. State the characteristics and uses of selected breeds.	Pictures and charts of rabbit breeds, live rabbits.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
3	Rabbit Housing	1. Types of hutches. 2. Materials used. 3. Requirements of a good hutch.	Students should be able to: i. Identify different types of rabbit hutches. ii. Identify materials used in constructing hutches. iii. State the requirements of a good rabbit hutch.	Rabbit hutch models/pictures, construction materials.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
4	Rabbit Feeds	1. Types of feeds — concentrates and roughages. 2. Feeding schedules. 3. Water management.	Students should be able to: i. Differentiate between concentrates and roughages. ii. Explain appropriate feeding schedules. iii. State the importance of adequate water supply.	Samples of concentrates and roughages, feeding equipment, water containers.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
5	MID-TERM EXAMINATION	Assessment of Weeks 1–4 work.	Students should be able to: i. Demonstrate understanding of second-term work taught so far.	Examination papers, answer scripts.	N/A
6	Health Management in Rabbits	1. Common diseases. 2. Symptoms of rabbit diseases. 3. Prevention and control.	Students should be able to: i. Identify common rabbit diseases. ii. Describe their symptoms. iii. Explain methods of prevention and control.	Disease charts, pictures of affected rabbits, health management materials.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
7	MID-TERM BREAK	Holiday / Rest.	Students should be able to: i. Rest and prepare for continuation of second-term work.	School calendar.	N/A
8	Reproduction in Rabbits	1. Mating process. 2. Gestation. 3. Kindling and weaning.	Students should be able to: i. Describe the mating process in rabbits. ii. Explain gestation in rabbits. iii. Describe kindling and weaning.	Rabbit reproduction charts, pictures and diagrams.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
9	Record Keeping in Rabbitry	1. Importance of record keeping. 2. Types of records. 3. Feeding, breeding and sales records.	Students should be able to: i. Explain the importance of record keeping in rabbit production. ii. Identify different types of rabbitry records. iii. Explain the uses of feeding, breeding and sales records.	Record books, sample feeding, breeding and sales records.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
10	Handling and Management Practices	1. Handling methods. 2. Grooming. 3. Sanitation and waste disposal.	Students should be able to: i. Demonstrate proper methods of handling rabbits. ii. Explain the importance of grooming. iii. Describe proper sanitation and waste disposal practices.	Live rabbits, grooming equipment, cleaning materials.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
11	REVISION	Practical demonstration: feeding, cleaning, and maintenance.	Students should be able to: i. Demonstrate proper feeding practices. ii. Demonstrate cleaning and maintenance procedures.	Live rabbits, feeding equipment, cleaning materials.	N/A
12	EXAMINATION	End-of-term assessment.	Students should be able to: i. Complete the second-term examination under standard conditions.	Examination papers, answer sheets.	N/A
13	CLOSING / VACATION	Term ends.	Students should be able to: i. Complete end-of-term activities and prepare for vacation.	School calendar, report sheets.	N/A

THIRD TERM: SHEEP AND GOAT PRODUCTION

S/N	TOPICS	CONTENT	OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES	TEACHING AIDS	RESOURCES
1	Concept of Sheep and Goat Production	1. Meaning and importance of sheep and goats. 2. Uses of sheep and goats. 3. Differences between sheep and goats.	Students should be able to: i. Explain the meaning of sheep and goat production. ii. State the importance and uses of sheep and goats. iii. Differentiate between sheep and goats.	Live sheep and goats, pictures, charts.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
2	Breeds of Sheep and Goats	1. Local and exotic breeds. 2. West African Dwarf, Yankasa, Sokoto Red, etc. 3. Characteristics of selected breeds.	Students should be able to: i. Identify local and exotic breeds of sheep and goats. ii. Mention examples such as West African Dwarf, Yankasa and Sokoto Red. iii. State the characteristics of selected breeds.	Pictures/charts of sheep and goat breeds, live animals.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
3	Housing and Equipment for Sheep and Goats	1. Types of housing. 2. Feeding equipment. 3. Watering equipment.	Students should be able to: i. Identify types of housing for sheep and goats. ii. Identify feeding equipment. iii. Identify watering equipment.	Pictures/models of sheep and goat houses, feeders and drinkers.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
4	Feeds for Sheep and Goats	1. Common feed ingredients. 2. Grazing and browsing. 3. Supplementary feeding.	Students should be able to: i. Identify common feed ingredients for sheep and goats. ii. Explain grazing and browsing. iii. Describe supplementary feeding.	Samples of feed ingredients, grasses, browse plants and feed samples.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
5	MID-TERM EXAMINATION	Assessment of Weeks 1–4 work.	Students should be able to: i. Demonstrate understanding of third-term work taught so far.	Examination papers, answer scripts.	N/A
6	Health Management in Sheep and Goats	1. Common diseases and parasites. 2. Causes and symptoms. 3. Prevention and control.	Students should be able to: i. Identify common diseases and parasites affecting sheep and goats. ii. State their causes and symptoms. iii. Explain methods of prevention and control.	Disease and parasite charts, pictures and health management materials.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
7	MID-TERM BREAK	Holiday / Rest.	Students should be able to: i. Rest and prepare for continuation of third-term work.	School calendar.	N/A
8	Sick Sheep or Goat in a Herd	1. Identification of sick animals. 2. Isolation of sick animals. 3. Treatment and record-keeping.	Students should be able to: i. Identify signs of sickness in sheep and goats. ii. Explain the importance of isolating sick animals. iii. Describe the importance of treatment and record-keeping.	Pictures/charts showing sick animals, isolation facilities, record books.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
9	Breeding in Sheep and Goats	1. Mating systems. 2. Gestation period. 3. Care of pregnant animals and young ones.	Students should be able to: i. Describe mating systems in sheep and goats. ii. State the gestation period. iii. Explain care of pregnant animals and young ones.	Breeding charts, pictures of pregnant animals and young ones.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
10	Practical: Identifying Feeds and Breeds	1. Recognition and classification exercises. 2. Field observation.	Students should be able to: i. Recognize common livestock feeds. ii. Identify and classify selected sheep and goat breeds. iii. Participate in field observation activities.	Feed samples, pictures/live animals, field observation materials.	Lesson Plan Lesson Note
11	REVISION	Review of term's work and key livestock practices.	Students should be able to: i. Recall and explain major concepts taught during the term. ii. Review important livestock production practices.	Revision worksheets, charts, practical materials.	N/A
12	EXAMINATION	End-of-session assessment.	Students should be able to: i. Complete the third-term examination under standard conditions.	Examination papers, answer sheets.	N/A
13	CLOSING / VACATION	End of academic year.	Students should be able to: i. Complete end-of-session activities and prepare for vacation.	School calendar, report sheets.	N/A

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