MATERIALS FOR GROWING CROPS

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SECOND TERM E NOTES FOR BASIC FOUR

Subject :

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Topic :

MATERIALS FOR GROWING CROPS

Class :

BASIC FOUR

 SECOND TERM  

WEEK 3

LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

Instructional Materials :

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Online Materials.
• Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have been taught

METHOD OF FARM PRODUCE PRESERVATION CONT.

in their previous lesson

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. List four materials needed for growing crops

2. Describe good seeds that can germinate easily

3. Describe good stem cuttings that can sprout easily

Content :

MATERIALS NEEDED TO GROW CROPS

The following materials are needed to grow crops:

1. Good seeds
2. Good soil
3. Water
4. Sunlight
5. Air
6. Good stem cuttings
7. Fertilizer or manure
8. Pest killing chemicals ( including weed killers)

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

Evaluation:-

Mention four  things that will make plants to grow

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________
4. ___________________

Conclusion :

The teacher summarize the lesson. He or she gives out a board summary of the topic as note . He or she goes round to mark and does the necessary corrections