Importance of Agriculture to the Nation’s Economy Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 11-12 years
Topic: Importance of Agriculture (Continuation)
Sub-topic: Importance of Agriculture to the Nation’s Economy
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain the role of agriculture in supporting the nation’s economy.
- List ways agriculture contributes to national income.
- Identify the sectors that rely on agriculture for growth.
Keywords: Economy, Agriculture, National Income, Export, Employment
Set Induction
The teacher asks students to imagine what would happen if all farms in the country stopped producing food and products. This leads to a discussion on how important agriculture is to the nation’s economy.
Entry Behavior
Students know that agriculture provides food and jobs for the people.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Charts showing the contribution of agriculture to the GDP of the nation.
- Pictures of agricultural exports and industries reliant on agriculture.
- Diagrams showing the economic flow from farms to industries and markets.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
In the previous lesson, students learned about the importance of agriculture to the individual farmer, the community, and the nation. Today, we will focus specifically on how agriculture impacts the nation’s economy.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Economic literacy
Reference Books
Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 1 Agricultural Science.
Instructional Materials
- Infographics showing how agriculture supports national development.
- Real-life examples of countries where agriculture plays a major economic role.
- Case studies of Nigeria’s agricultural exports and their contribution to the GDP.
Content
- Contribution of Agriculture to National Income
- Agriculture provides income through the export of cash crops such as cocoa, rubber, and palm oil.
- It contributes to government revenue through taxes on agricultural activities.
- The sale of agricultural products locally and internationally brings in foreign exchange.
- Employment Opportunities
- Agriculture employs a large portion of the population in farming, processing, and transportation.
- It creates indirect jobs in sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and trade that rely on agricultural products.
- Provision of Raw Materials
- Agriculture supplies raw materials to industries such as textile, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.
- Products like cotton, maize, and sugarcane are essential for industrial production.
- Boosting Rural Development
- Agriculture helps develop rural areas through the establishment of farms and agro-industries.
- Infrastructure such as roads, schools, and hospitals are built around farming communities.
- Reduction of Hunger and Poverty
- Agriculture helps to reduce hunger by producing food for the nation.
- By providing jobs and income, agriculture helps lift people out of poverty.
Evaluation
- Agriculture helps the nation’s economy by providing _____.
a) food only
b) raw materials
c) entertainment
d) gold - The export of agricultural products brings in _____.
a) foreign exchange
b) schools
c) cars
d) problems - The revenue from agriculture comes from _____.
a) entertainment
b) taxes and sales
c) gifts
d) borrowing - Agriculture supports industries by providing _____.
a) raw materials
b) offices
c) workers
d) water - One way agriculture reduces poverty is by _____.
a) employing people
b) increasing poverty
c) stopping farming
d) reducing food supply - The agricultural sector boosts rural development through _____.
a) building farms
b) closing farms
c) creating hunger
d) stopping trade - Agriculture provides food and _____.
a) increases hunger
b) reduces poverty
c) destroys the economy
d) creates war - A large part of Nigeria’s population works in _____.
a) technology
b) agriculture
c) aviation
d) sports - Agriculture provides income through _____.
a) borrowing money
b) exports and sales
c) closing farms
d) stopping trade - Cash crops such as cocoa and rubber are used for _____.
a) producing toys
b) making industrial products
c) destroying land
d) playing games
Class Activity Discussion
- How does agriculture contribute to the nation’s income?
It brings in income through exports, taxes, and sales of agricultural products. - What role does agriculture play in employment?
Agriculture creates jobs for farmers and workers in related industries. - How does agriculture support industries?
It provides raw materials such as cotton, maize, and sugarcane for production. - Why is agriculture important for rural development?
It promotes the establishment of farms and industries, leading to better infrastructure. - How does agriculture reduce poverty?
It provides jobs and income for people, helping them to improve their standard of living. - What are some examples of agricultural exports?
Cocoa, rubber, palm oil, and cotton are major agricultural exports. - How does agriculture bring in foreign exchange?
Through the sale of cash crops and other products to other countries. - What industries rely on agriculture for raw materials?
The textile, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries depend on agriculture for materials. - How does agriculture help reduce hunger?
By producing enough food for the country’s population. - Why is agriculture important to Nigeria’s economy?
Agriculture provides jobs, income, and raw materials for national growth.
Presentation
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Importance of Agriculture to the Individual, Community, and Nation.”
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Today, we will focus on how agriculture helps the nation’s economy.”
- Step 3: The teacher allows the students to discuss the role of agriculture in the economy, correcting their ideas as needed.
Teacher’s Activities
- Explain how agriculture supports the nation’s economy.
- Show examples of Nigeria’s agricultural exports and their economic impact.
- Guide students to understand the importance of agriculture to national income and job creation.
Learners’ Activities
- Participate by answering questions about agriculture and the economy.
- Discuss the importance of agriculture in creating jobs and providing raw materials.
- Observe charts and diagrams that show how agriculture boosts the economy.
Assessment
- List two ways agriculture helps the nation’s economy.
- Explain how agriculture provides raw materials to industries.
- How does agriculture help reduce poverty?
- Mention one agricultural product that is exported from Nigeria.
- How does agriculture support rural development?
Evaluation Questions
- How does agriculture contribute to national income?
- Mention one agricultural product that brings foreign exchange to Nigeria.
- What role does agriculture play in creating jobs?
- How does agriculture support industries?
- State one way agriculture reduces hunger.
- Mention one benefit of agriculture to rural areas.
- How does agriculture provide raw materials to factories?
- Why is agriculture important for Nigeria’s economy?
- What are some examples of cash crops?
- How does agriculture boost rural development?
Conclusion
The teacher moves around to check the students’ work, corrects them where necessary, and ensures they understand the role of agriculture in the nation’s economy.
More Useful Links
- 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
- Forms of Agriculture: Fishery, Heliculture, Apiculture Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6