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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

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1. Identify at least 5 common domestic animals
2. Describe the basic needs of domestic animals (food, water, shelter)
3. Explain how domestic animals help humans
4. Compare and contrast at least 2 domestic animals

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This lesson aligns with the South African CAPS curriculum for Foundation Phase Life Skills: Knowledge of our world - Animals and creatures that live with us.

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What are domestic animals and why are they important to people?

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Students will participate in a quick 'animal sounds' game. Teacher makes different animal sounds and students guess which animal it is. This activates prior knowledge about common animals.

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Teacher introduces the concept of domestic animals using pictures and simple definitions. Explain the difference between domestic animals (those that live with or near humans) and wild animals. Highlight examples: dogs, cats, cows, chickens, sheep, horses, etc.

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Guided Practice: Animal Sorting (10 minutes)

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Guided Practice: Animal Sorting (10 minutes)

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In small groups using Padlet, students will sort pictures of animals into 'domestic' and 'wild' categories. Teacher moves between groups to provide guidance and answer questions.

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Independent Practice: Animal Profile (15 minutes)

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Independent Practice: Animal Profile (15 minutes)

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Students choose one domestic animal and complete a simple animal profile worksheet including: name of animal, what it eats, where it lives, how it helps humans, and drawing a picture of the animal.

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The document discusses different types of domestic and wild animals. It lists common tame animals like chicken, rabbit, cat, fish, bird, turtle, dog, and cow. It also lists wild animals such as lion, bear, snake, giraffe, tiger, fox, cheetah, wolf, crocodile, and elephant.

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For students who need additional support: Provide a word bank of animal names and characteristics. Pair struggling students with peers who can assist them.

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For advanced students: Research one unusual domestic animal (like alpacas or guinea pigs) and share three interesting facts about how they help humans.

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During guided and independent activities, teacher will observe student participation and understanding, noting which students may need additional support.

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Teacher shows pictures of different animals and asks if they are domestic animals. Students respond with thumbs up (yes) or thumbs down (no).

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Students complete a simple matching activity connecting domestic animals to their homes, foods, or benefits to humans.

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This lovely Farm Animals Matching Worksheet would be perfect to use as part of a topic about farm animals. Children could complete the activity in pairs, or independently. It would also be a great activity to leave in a farm-themed role-play area!

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As a class, create a list of all the domestic animals we learned about today and one way each helps humans.

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Students complete a simple exit slip answering: 'Draw your favorite domestic animal and write (or tell your teacher) one way it helps people.'

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End the lesson with a movement activity where students act out different domestic animal movements (gallop like a horse, waddle like a duck, etc.)

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Students ask a family member about a domestic animal they had as a pet or worked with, and draw a picture of that animal.

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Students look through magazines, newspapers, or online (with parent help) to find pictures of domestic animals. They can bring these in to add to our class collection.

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Students can play this interactive game to reinforce their learning about farm and domestic animals.

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Kids Animal Farm Toddler Games – Apps on Google Play

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Kids games to learn animals. Animal games: animals for kids.

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With parent help, students can add a picture of their own pet (if they have one) to our class Padlet, or share about a domestic animal they would like to have as a pet.