3.1 Natural resources: animals

Geography

Grade 5

Resources

Module 17

Natural resources: animals

Animals as a natural resource

Activity:

To answer questions about chickens as a natural resource

[lo 1.1]

You made a thorough study of poultry farming while you were in Grade 4. Use what you have learnt earlier and also consult alternative sources to help you answer the following questions.

Name the products derived from chickens and used by people.

True / False? "The flesh of chickens provides a healthy foodstuff." (Motivate)

Does poultry farming represent an important global economic activity? Motivate your answer.

Is the practice of poultry farming determined by climate? Motivate.

Which health risk puts the continuation of poultry farming at risk in particular regions from time to time?

Animals do not provide people with food alone. Ostrich farmers are proud of the fact that every part of this giant bird is used profitably. Discuss the uses of the different parts of the ostrich in your groups.

Assessment

LO 1

GEOGRAPHICAL ENQUIRY

The learner will be able to use enquiry skills to investigate geographical and environmental concepts and processes.

We know this when the learner:

1.1 with guidance, selects and uses sources of useful geographical information [finds sources];

1.2 distinguishes between facts and opinions [works with sources];

1.3 categorises information [works with sources];

1.4 uses an index to find places on global atlas maps [works with sources];

1.6 identifies and explores possible solutions to problems [answers the question];

1.7 demonstrates knowledge and under-standing of the issue through projects, discussion, debate and charts [communicates the answer].

Memorandum

• Meat Eggs Feathers
• Truer – white meat – low in animal fat, high in proteins
• Produced in large quantities to comply with needs Job creation
• No – a battery creates artificial favourable conditions
• Avian influenza