Reviewing Our Basic 2 Agricultural Science Knowledge Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Agricultural Science Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Topic: Revision of Basic 2 Work
Sub-topic: Overview of Topics Covered in Basic 2
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Recall the main topics covered in Basic 2 Agricultural Science.
2. Describe simple concepts learned in Basic 2.
3. Explain the importance of agriculture in daily life.

Keywords

• Revision
• Agriculture
• Plants
• Animals
• Farming

Set Induction

Begin the lesson by asking pupils about their holiday experiences and if they saw any farms or gardens. This will help them connect to the topic.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have some knowledge of agricultural concepts from Basic 2.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with pictures of plants and animals
• Charts showing different farming activities
• Real or model farm tools

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss briefly what was covered in Basic 2, such as types of plants, parts of plants, types of animals, and basic farming tools.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
• Textbooks
• Charts and flashcards

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Charts
• Real or model farm tools

Content

1. Types of Plants
   • Examples: maize, beans, yam
   • Parts of a plant: roots, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits
2. Types of Animals
   • Examples: cows, chickens, goats
   • Importance of animals: milk, eggs, meat, wool
3. Basic Farming Tools
   • Examples: hoe, cutlass, watering can
   • Uses of each tool
4. Importance of Agriculture
   • Provides food
   • Source of income
   • Creates jobs

Evaluation

1. The part of the plant that absorbs water is the ______.
   a) leaf
   b) stem
   c) root
   d) flower
2. A cow is an example of a ______ animal.
   a) wild
   b) domestic
   c) aquatic
   d) flying
3. The tool used for digging the soil is a ______.
   a) cutlass
   b) watering can
   c) hoe
   d) rake
4. Maize is a type of ______.
   a) fruit
   b) vegetable
   c) grain
   d) flower
5. Chickens provide us with ______.
   a) milk
   b) eggs
   c) wool
   d) leather
6. The ______ of the plant makes food through photosynthesis.
   a) root
   b) stem
   c) leaf
   d) flower
7. A ______ is used to water plants.
   a) cutlass
   b) watering can
   c) hoe
   d) rake
8. Goats provide us with ______.
   a) wool
   b) meat
   c) eggs
   d) milk
9. The ______ supports the plant and carries water to the leaves.
   a) root
   b) stem
   c) leaf
   d) flower
10. Farming creates ______ for many people.
    a) jobs
    b) problems
    c) food
    d) tools
11. The part of the plant that holds it in the ground is the ______.
    a) root
    b) stem
    c) leaf
    d) flower
12. ______ are grown for their seeds which are eaten.
    a) Flowers
    b) Grains
    c) Leaves
    d) Roots
13. A ______ is a tool used for cutting.
    a) cutlass
    b) watering can
    c) hoe
    d) rake
14. Farmers use ______ to protect their crops.
    a) chemicals
    b) water
    c) soil
    d) seeds
15. The ______ is the reproductive part of the plant.
    a) root
    b) stem
    c) leaf
    d) flower

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is agriculture? Agriculture is the practice of growing plants and raising animals for food, clothing, and other products.
2. Why is agriculture important? It provides food, creates jobs, and is a source of income.
3. What are some examples of plants grown on farms? Maize, beans, and yams are examples of farm plants.
4. What animals are commonly found on farms? Cows, chickens, and goats are common farm animals.
5. What tools do farmers use? Farmers use tools like hoes, cutlasses, and watering cans.
6. What part of the plant absorbs water? The roots absorb water.
7. What do chickens provide us with? Chickens provide us with eggs.
8. What do cows provide us with? Cows provide us with milk and meat.
9. What is the function of the stem in a plant? The stem supports the plant and transports water.
10. How do leaves help a plant? Leaves make food for the plant through photosynthesis.
11. What does a watering can do? A watering can is used to water plants.
12. What is the reproductive part of a plant? The flower is the reproductive part.
13. How do goats help humans? Goats provide us with milk and meat.
14. What is the use of a hoe? A hoe is used for digging soil.
15. Why do farmers grow plants? Farmers grow plants for food, income, and to provide jobs.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was the final topic of Basic 2 Agricultural Science.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: Revision of Basic 2 Work.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Review the previous topics with pupils.
• Display charts and flashcards.
• Ask questions to check understanding.
• Correct pupils’ responses and provide additional explanations.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about Basic 2 topics.
• Observe charts and flashcards.
• Participate in discussions.

Assessment

1. Name three types of plants you learned about in Basic 2.
2. What do cows provide us with?
3. What tool is used for watering plants?
4. Why is agriculture important?
5. Name two types of animals found on farms.
6. What part of the plant makes food?
7. What do chickens provide us with?
8. What is a hoe used for?
9. How do plants get water?
10. What is the function of the flower in a plant?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark and does the necessary corrections on the topic above.

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SUBJECT: AGRIC SCIENCE

PRIMARY 2

1. Harmful farm insects are insects which cause ___ to human beings, animals and farm crops.

(a) happiness (b) stain (c) damage

1. ____ and ____ are harmful farm insects

(a) caterpillar/beetle (b) beans/ termites

(c) butterfly/chicken

1. Some insects bite and transmit ____ to human beings and animas (a) money (b) diseases

(c) dishonest

1. _____ eat the stems and roots of plants (a) termites (b) tiger (c) beetle

2. Yams are stored in ____to reduce beetle attack. (a) water (b) river (c) barns

3. Clearing of surrounding bushes prevent ____ from hiding in them (a) insult (b) insects (c) inside

4. An _____is an animal that is found mainly in the wet soils of grassland, woodland, shrub lands and forest. (a) earth worm (b) earthring (c) earth

5. An earthworm has a swollen section of the body called ____(a) cell (b) site (c) clitellum

6. An earthworm has both male and _____ reproductive organ (a) female (b) male (c) mate

7. The body of an earthworm is long and _____ (a) cycle (b) cylindrical

8. Earthworm provides food for many animals . (a) true (b) false (c) none of the above

9. An earthworm makes water ____in the soil thoughthe burrowing activities (a) circulate

(b) calculate (c) calm

1. ____ and ____ are energy giving food.

(a) beans/egg (b) meat/ fish (c) yam/ maize

1. Energy giving food allow humans to be able to perform their activities without _____ (a) stepping (b) tiredness (c) crying

2. Body building foods protect us against ____(a) fighting (b) dancing (c) disease

3. _________ and ______ are body building foods (a) rice /fat (b) butter /leaf (c) fish/milk

4. We can get ____from fruit (a) sugar (b) vitamin (c) yam

5. The categories of vitamins are (a) B,D,E,C,T (B) G,T,B,C,N AND b (C) A,B,C,D,E and K

6. Vitamins help in developing ___tissue (a) health (b) hand (c) handball

7. ____ help the body to grow properly (a) fat / oil (b) protein (c) water

Open Questions

1. __________ and ______ are harmful insects

2. Termites eat the stems and __________of a plant.

3. _____ are stored in barn to reduce beetle attack.

4. An ____has both male and female reproduction organ.

5. Body building food ____the body against diseases.

6. Some _____bite and transmit to human beings and animals

7. Insect ________other food items in storage

8. Examples of energy giving food are ____________ and _________________

9. Egg and fish help to ___________the body and also protect against diseases

10. Grasshoppers and _____________ eat the leaves of plants.

Theory

1. List four harmful farm insects

i. _______________________________

ii. ______________________________

iii. ______________________________

iv. ______________________________

1. List four carbohydrate food

i. __________________________

ii. __________________________

iii.__________________________

iv. ___________________________

1. Write three damage caused by harmful farm insects

i. __________________________

ii. __________________________

iii.__________________________

1. Write two methods of controlling harmful farm insects.

i. _____________________________

ii. _____________________________

1. Draw and label an earthworm