Understanding the Importance of Agriculture Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Importance of Agriculture
Sub-topic:

1. Importance of Agriculture to the Individual Farmer
2. Importance of Agriculture to the Nation
3. Importance of Agriculture to the Community

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain how agriculture benefits the individual farmer.
2. State how agriculture helps the nation.
3. Describe the importance of agriculture to the community.

Keywords: Farmer, Nation, Community, Benefits, Importance

Set Induction

The teacher asks students what their families or relatives do to earn money and whether farming is involved in any way. This will help lead into a discussion on the importance of agriculture.

Entry Behavior
Students know that agriculture provides food and resources for daily living.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Pictures of farmers, farming equipment, and community markets.
2. A video or short clip showing a nation relying on agriculture.
3. Posters showing farm produce and its uses.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Students have learned the different forms of agriculture in the previous lesson. This lesson connects these forms to the impact they have on individuals, the community, and the nation as a whole.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Critical thinking
2. Collaboration
3. Problem-solving

Reference Books
Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 1 Agricultural Science.

Instructional Materials

1. Diagrams showing the flow of agricultural products from the farm to the market.
2. Flashcards highlighting key benefits of agriculture.
3. Case studies of successful farmers and nations thriving through agriculture.

Content

1. Importance of Agriculture to the Individual Farmer
   • Provides food for the farmer’s family.
   • Generates income through the sale of farm products.
   • Gives employment and job security.
   • Improves the standard of living.
   • Provides raw materials for cottage industries (e.g., palm oil processing).
2. Importance of Agriculture to the Nation
   • Contributes to the nation’s economy through exports.
   • Reduces hunger by providing food for citizens.
   • Creates job opportunities in agricultural sectors.
   • Encourages industrial development through the supply of raw materials.
   • Helps in the development of rural areas.
3. Importance of Agriculture to the Community
   • Provides food for local markets.
   • Builds a sense of togetherness in rural communities.
   • Creates jobs within the community.
   • Supports community development projects.
   • Reduces poverty by improving livelihoods.

Evaluation

1. Agriculture helps the individual farmer to _____.
   a) stay idle
   b) earn income
   c) move away
   d) sell machines
2. A major benefit of agriculture to the nation is _____.
   a) creating hunger
   b) boosting the economy
   c) causing war
   d) destroying markets
3. Agriculture provides food for the farmer’s _____.
   a) neighbors
   b) family
   c) enemies
   d) police
4. Agriculture gives jobs to _____.
   a) teachers
   b) farmers
   c) doctors
   d) soldiers
5. One of the benefits of agriculture to the community is _____.
   a) reducing hunger
   b) causing damage
   c) increasing sickness
   d) spreading poverty
6. The nation exports farm products to _____.
   a) other countries
   b) schools
   c) farmers only
   d) churches
7. Local markets benefit from agriculture because _____.
   a) they receive crops and livestock for sale
   b) they close down regularly
   c) they stop selling food
   d) they focus on imports only
8. Agriculture helps reduce poverty by _____.
   a) reducing job opportunities
   b) improving livelihoods
   c) causing price increases
   d) stopping farm work
9. Farmers improve their standard of living by _____.
   a) buying crops
   b) selling farm products
   c) leaving farms
   d) fighting wars
10. Agriculture supports rural areas by _____.
    a) promoting industrial development
    b) closing schools
    c) increasing taxes
    d) stopping trade

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is the importance of agriculture to an individual farmer?
   It provides food, income, and job security.
2. How does agriculture help the nation?
   It boosts the economy, provides jobs, and supports industrial growth.
3. What benefits does agriculture bring to the community?
   It provides food, creates jobs, and reduces poverty.
4. How does agriculture help reduce poverty?
   It improves livelihoods through job creation and income.
5. What role does agriculture play in a nation’s economy?
   It contributes through exports and providing raw materials for industries.
6. How does agriculture help in rural development?
   It supports projects and improves infrastructure in rural areas.
7. How does agriculture impact local markets?
   It provides food and products for sale in community markets.
8. Why is agriculture important for employment?
   It creates jobs for both farmers and workers in agriculture-related industries.
9. How does agriculture improve a farmer’s standard of living?
   By providing income and food security for their family.
10. What is the impact of agriculture on industrial development?
    It provides raw materials for industries, encouraging growth.

Presentation

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Importance and Forms of Agriculture.”
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Today we will discuss how agriculture is important to the individual farmer, the nation, and the community.”
• Step 3: The teacher allows the students to discuss and share their ideas on how agriculture affects their lives, correcting them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain how agriculture benefits individuals, the nation, and the community.
• Show examples through pictures, charts, and real-life stories.
• Guide students to connect the importance of agriculture to their own lives.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate by answering questions.
• Discuss how agriculture benefits their families, community, and country.
• Observe pictures and explain how they relate to agriculture.

Assessment

1. Mention two benefits of agriculture to the individual farmer.
2. State how agriculture helps the nation.
3. List two ways agriculture benefits the community.
4. How does agriculture reduce poverty?
5. Mention one importance of agriculture to the nation’s economy.

Evaluation Questions

1. Mention one benefit of agriculture to the individual farmer.
2. How does agriculture help the community?
3. State one way agriculture contributes to the nation’s economy.
4. What is the importance of agriculture to local markets?
5. How does agriculture reduce poverty?
6. Mention one job created by agriculture.
7. How does agriculture benefit rural development?
8. What role does agriculture play in industrial development?
9. What is the main source of income for farmers?
10. Mention one benefit of agriculture to the farmer’s family.

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to mark the students’ work and provides the necessary feedback, ensuring students understand the key points.

 More Useful Links

• Importance of Agriculture to the Nation’s Economy Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Forms and Branches of Agriculture (Crops) Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• Forms and Branches of Agriculture (Livestock) Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5