The Importance of Soil
Subject :
Basic Science and Technology
Topic :
The Importance of Soil
Term :
First Term
Week:
Week 10
Class :
Primary 1 / Basic 1
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of Living organisms in the soil
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- say the importance of soil to plants
- usefulness of soil to animals
- benefits of soil to human existence
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures different types of local roads or highways
- Related Online Video
- soil samples
- flash cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
Importance of soil to plants
- soil supports plants growth
- soil holds plants firmly in the soil
- soil supplies water to the plants
- soil provides nutrients to the plants
Importance of soil to Animals
- Animals like cows grazed and love on land or soil
- Some animals like earthworms live in the soil
Importance of soil to Human
- We use soil to build our houses
- we use soil to make clay pots
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Evaluation
Mention three types of soil
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mention two organisms that live in the soil
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Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading for revision