Growing of plants Soil preparation and nurturing of plants

Subject : 

Basic Science and Technology

Term :

Second  Term

Week:

Week 4

Class :

Basic 4 / Year 4 / Primary 4

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of various conditions that are necessary for plant germination  in the previous lesson

Topic :

Soil preparation and nurturing of plants

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Explain methods of soil   preparation for plant growth .
• Explain methods of  planting and nurturing of plants

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• 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 :

Site Selection : This is very crucial to the existence of plant that will be grown on the site . The farmer must firstly select a very good site for farming that will support plant growth

Bush Clearing : After the farmer must have selected the right site for his or planting operation , then there is a need for the site to be cleared of already existing plants that may be on the land if the land is a virgin land . When the site has been cleared of bush , it is not advisable to bush the bush as bush burning kills micro organisms that make the soil loose or fertile

Stumping : This involves the removal of stumps or short tree stuck that may still be left available in the soil after bush clearing . If they are not removed , they may affect the growth of new plant that we want to plant on the new plantation

Application of Manure or Fertilizer :  This enables the young plant to available themselves the nutrients that are available in the manure or fertilizer

1. Soil Preparation: Before you can plant your seeds, you need to prepare the soil. This means making sure the soil has all the things plants need to grow, like nutrients and water. You can do this by adding compost or fertilizer to the soil. You can also make sure the soil is loose and crumbly by tilling it with a rake or a garden fork. This will help the roots of the plant grow easily and get the nutrients they need.
2. Planting: Once the soil is prepared, you’re ready to plant your seeds! You can use a spade or a trowel to make holes in the soil. Then, you can put one or two seeds in each hole and cover them up with soil. Make sure to space the seeds out so that each plant has enough room to grow.
3. Nurturing: Now that your seeds are planted, it’s important to take care of them so they can grow into healthy plants. You can do this by watering the plants regularly, especially when it’s hot outside or when there hasn’t been much rain. You can also remove any weeds that grow around the plants, since they can compete with the plants for nutrients.
4. Patience: The last step is to be patient! It can take a while for plants to grow big and strong. But if you keep taking care of them by watering them and removing weeds, eventually you’ll see the fruits of your labor. You can watch as the plants sprout out of the ground and grow leaves, and eventually produce beautiful flowers or delicious vegetables.

Examples: Let’s say you want to grow some carrots. First, you would prepare the soil by adding compost and making sure it’s loose and crumbly. Then, you would make holes in the soil with a trowel and put one or two carrot seeds in each hole. You would cover the seeds with soil and water them. Over time, you would continue to water the plants and remove any weeds that grow around them. Finally, after a few weeks, you would start to see the tops of the carrots peeking out of the soil. After a few more weeks, you would be able to harvest the carrots and enjoy them as a tasty snack or a healthy addition to a meal

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

Summary

1. What is the first step in growing plants? Answer: b) Preparing the soil
2. What is one way to make sure the soil has enough nutrients for the plants? Answer: a) Adding compost or fertilizer
3. What tool can you use to make holes in the soil for planting seeds? Answer: c) Trowel
4. Why is it important to water plants regularly? Answer: b) To help the plants grow and stay healthy
5. What is one way to help prevent weeds from growing around your plants? Answer: b) Removing the weeds as soon as you see them
6. What is the final step in growing plants? Answer: a) Harvesting the plants
7. What is one way to help the roots of the plant grow easily? Answer: b) Making sure the soil is loose and crumbly
8. What can compete with the plants for nutrients? Answer: c) Weeds
9. What is one way to make sure each plant has enough room to grow? Answer: b) Planting the seeds far apart
10. What should you do if you want to grow some tomatoes in your garden? Answer: c) Make sure the soil has all the things the plants need to grow

1. Before planting seeds, it’s important to prepare the soil to ensure that it has the necessary nutrients.
2. To make the soil loose and crumbly, you can use a rake or a garden fork.
3. When planting seeds, it’s important to space them out so that each plant has enough room to grow.
4. To help plants grow and stay healthy, they should be watered regularly.
5. Weeds can compete with plants for nutrients, so it’s important to remove them regularly.
6. When growing plants, it’s important to be patient, as it can take a while for them to grow big and strong.
7. One way to help the roots of the plant grow easily is to make sure the soil is loose and crumbly.
8. To ensure that each plant has enough room to grow, it’s important to space the seeds out when planting.
9. If you want to grow healthy plants, it’s important to make sure the soil has all the necessary nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
10. When growing plants, it’s important to keep an eye out for any signs of problems, such as yellowing leaves or wilting plants, and take action to address the issue.

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 four planting conditions
• Mention four gardening tools
• Mention two uses of a cutlass
• Mention two uses of hoe
• Define soil  .
• What is photosynthesis
• Explain four uses of soil .

1. What is the first step in growing plants? a) Planting the seeds b) Preparing the soil c) Watering the seeds
2. What is one way to make sure the soil has enough nutrients for the plants? a) Adding compost or fertilizer b) Adding sand to the soil c) Adding rocks to the soil
3. What tool can you use to make holes in the soil for planting seeds? a) Rake b) Shovel c) Trowel
4. Why is it important to water plants regularly? a) To prevent weeds from growing b) To help the plants grow and stay healthy c) To keep the soil cool
5. What is one way to help prevent weeds from growing around your plants? a) Watering the plants more often b) Removing the weeds as soon as you see them c) Adding more fertilizer to the soil
6. What is the final step in growing plants? a) Harvesting the plants b) Nurturing the plants c) Planting the seeds
7. What is one way to help the roots of the plant grow easily? a) Adding rocks to the soil b) Making sure the soil is loose and crumbly c) Planting the seeds deeper in the soil
8. What can compete with the plants for nutrients? a) Sunlight b) Water c) Weeds
9. What is one way to make sure each plant has enough room to grow? a) Planting the seeds very close together b) Planting the seeds far apart c) Watering the plants more often
10. What should you do if you want to grow some tomatoes in your garden? a) Add sand to the soil b) Water the plants only when it’s raining c) Make sure the soil has all the things the plants need to grow

Assignment

1. Before planting seeds, it’s important to __________ the soil to ensure that it has the necessary nutrients.
2. To make the soil loose and crumbly, you can use a __________ or a garden fork.
3. When planting seeds, it’s important to space them out so that each plant has enough __________ to grow.
4. To help plants grow and stay healthy, they should be watered __________.
5. __________ can compete with plants for nutrients, so it’s important to remove them regularly.
6. When growing plants, it’s important to be __________, as it can take a while for them to grow big and strong.
7. One way to help the roots of the plant grow easily is to make sure the soil is __________ and crumbly.
8. To ensure that each plant has enough room to grow, it’s important to space the seeds out when __________.
9. If you want to grow healthy plants, it’s important to make sure the soil has all the necessary __________, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
10. When growing plants, it’s important to keep an eye out for any signs of __________, such as yellowing leaves or wilting plants, and take action to address the issue.