Identification of Local Fruit Crops Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Primary 3

Topic: Identification of Local Fruit Crops

Sub-topic: Recognizing and Naming Local Fruit Crops

Duration: 40 minutes

Period/Day: Lesson 4

Term: First Term

Week: Week 8

Previous Knowledge: Students have learned about the parts of a plant in previous lessons.

Set Induction: Display pictures of various local fruit crops such as mango, guava, banana, etc., and ask students if they can identify them.

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify and name at least five different local fruit crops.
2. Describe the characteristics of these fruit crops.
3. Appreciate the importance of local fruit crops in their daily lives.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, identification, description, and appreciation of the environment.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of local fruit crops
• Real samples of local fruit crops (if available)
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Reference books on plants and fruits

Instructional Materials:

• A chart with the names of local fruit crops
• A diagram showing the parts of a fruit

Content

Topic: Identification of Local Fruit Crops

Local Fruit Crops: These are fruits that grow near us, usually in our own country or area. Let’s learn about some of them with examples:

1. Cashew: You’ve probably eaten cashew nuts. They come from the cashew fruit.
2. Orange: Oranges are juicy fruits. You may drink orange juice or eat them.
3. Pawpaw (Papaya): Pawpaw is a sweet and fleshy fruit. It’s orange inside.
4. Bananas: Bananas are long and yellow. They are tasty and full of energy.
5. Watermelon: Watermelons are big, green on the outside, and red and juicy inside. Great for summer!
6. Pineapple: Pineapples have a tough skin but sweet and yellow inside. You can eat them fresh or in fruit salads.
7. Mango: Mangoes are sweet and have one big seed inside. They come in different colors.
8. Guava: Guavas can be green or pink inside. They are full of tiny seeds but taste yummy.

These are local fruit crops because we can find them easily around us. They’re delicious and good for our health!

Fruit crops are those crops produced from flowers of a plant. Some fruits contain only one seed (example mango) while some many seeds (example guava). Fruits could be juicy or fleshy.

Local fruit crops are those that are planted or produced within our environment or surrounding. Examples of local fruit crops are:

Cashew

Orange

Pawpaw

Bananas

Water melon

Pineapple

Mango

Guava, etc.

1. Local fruit crops are fruits that are grown in our ________. a) school b) country c) computer d) space
2. What part of the cashew tree is the cashew nut from? It’s from the _________. a) leaves b) roots c) flowers d) fruit
3. Oranges are known for being very ________ fruits. a) dry b) colorful c) juicy d) small
4. Pawpaws are sweet and ________. a) green b) fleshy c) noisy d) cold
5. Bananas are a great source of ________. a) electricity b) water c) energy d) leaves
6. What color is the outside of a watermelon? It’s usually _________. a) blue b) red c) green d) yellow
7. Pineapples have a tough _________. a) shell b) skin c) paper d) bone
8. Mangoes are sweet and have a ________ inside. a) big seed b) little seed c) flower d) feather
9. What color can guava be inside? It can be green or ________. a) purple b) blue c) pink d) brown
10. Local fruit crops are grown in our ________ or nearby areas. a) school b) computer c) country d) space
11. Bananas are a source of ________. a) food b) water c) energy d) air
12. What makes oranges juicy? It’s because of the ________ inside. a) seeds b) leaves c) juice d) bark
13. What is the color of a ripe pineapple on the outside? It’s usually ________. a) pink b) green c) blue d) yellow
14. Pawpaws are known for their ________ taste. a) salty b) sour c) sweet d) bitter
15. Guavas are full of tiny ________ but taste yummy. a) animals b) stones c) leaves d) flowers

Presentation: Step 1: Begin by showing pictures of various local fruit crops on the board. Ask students if they recognize any of them and if they can name them.

Step 2: Explain that local fruit crops are fruits that are grown in our country or nearby areas. Mention some examples like mangoes, oranges, bananas, and guavas.

Step 3: Show real samples of these fruits (if available) and describe their characteristics. For example, the mango is sweet and has a big seed inside.

Step 4: Use the instructional materials to create a chart on the board. Write down the names of various local fruit crops and briefly describe their characteristics.

Step 5: Engage students by asking them to name other local fruit crops they know and describe their features.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display pictures and samples of local fruit crops.
• Guide students in identifying and naming these crops.
• Provide descriptions and characteristics of each fruit crop.
• Create a chart with the names and characteristics of local fruit crops on the board.
• Encourage student participation and discussion.

Learners Activities:

• Observe the pictures and real samples of local fruit crops.
• Identify and name the crops.
• Describe the characteristics of these fruit crops.
• Participate in discussions and share their knowledge.

Assessment:

1. During class discussions, assess if students can correctly identify and name local fruit crops.
2. Evaluate their descriptions and characteristics of these crops.
3. Ask students to draw or write about their favorite local fruit crop for homework.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What are local fruit crops?
2. Can you name five different local fruit crops?
3. Describe the characteristics of mangoes.
4. Explain the features of guavas.
5. Why are local fruit crops important?
6. What is the difference between local and foreign fruit crops?
7. Can you list three local fruit crops that you enjoy?
8. Why do we need to know about local fruit crops?
9. Describe the characteristics of the bananas you eat.
10. Draw a picture of your favorite local fruit crop.

Conclusion: In today’s lesson, we learned about local fruit crops. We identified and named some of these fruit crops and discussed their characteristics. We now understand the importance of local fruit crops in our lives and how to recognize them. Continue to explore the world of plants and fruits in your daily life