Some flowering plants Agricultural Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: Week 1
Age: 6 years
Topic: Some Flowering Plants
Sub-topic: Types and Characteristics of Flowering Plants
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify at least three flowering plants.
2. Describe the basic parts of a flowering plant.
3. Explain the importance of flowering plants.

Key Words:

• Flower
• Plant
• Petal
• Stem
• Leaf

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of different flowering plants to the pupils and asks if they have seen any of these plants before.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with common plants around their home and school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of flowering plants
• Real flowering plants (if available)
• Flashcards
• Drawing paper and crayons

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher asks the pupils about the plants they see every day and discusses how some of these plants have flowers.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Identification
• Description
• Drawing

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Real plants
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 Agricultural Science Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of hibiscus, sunflower, and rose
• Actual plants (if possible)
• Flashcards with plant parts labeled

Content:

1. Types of Flowering Plants:
   • Hibiscus: Bright and large flowers, often red or pink.
   • Sunflower: Tall plant with large yellow flowers.
   • Rose: Many colors, usually fragrant.
2. Parts of a Flowering Plant:
   • Flower: The colorful part of the plant.
   • Petal: The soft, colorful part of the flower.
   • Stem: The stalk that holds the flower up.
   • Leaf: The green part that makes food for the plant.
   • Roots: The part that grows underground.
3. Importance of Flowering Plants:
   • Provide beauty.
   • Used in making perfumes.
   • Source of food for some animals.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. The colorful part of the plant is called the ____.
   • a) Leaf
   • b) Stem
   • c) Flower
   • d) Root
2. A hibiscus flower is often ____ in color.
   • a) Blue
   • b) Green
   • c) Red
   • d) White
3. The ____ holds the flower up.
   • a) Petal
   • b) Stem
   • c) Leaf
   • d) Root
4. Sunflower flowers are usually ____.
   • a) Yellow
   • b) Pink
   • c) Blue
   • d) Red
5. The green part of the plant that makes food is the ____.
   • a) Petal
   • b) Root
   • c) Leaf
   • d) Stem
6. Roses can come in many ____.
   • a) Colors
   • b) Stems
   • c) Roots
   • d) Leaves
7. The soft, colorful part of the flower is the ____.
   • a) Stem
   • b) Petal
   • c) Leaf
   • d) Root
8. Flowering plants provide beauty and ____.
   • a) Darkness
   • b) Noise
   • c) Fragrance
   • d) Light
9. Roots grow ____.
   • a) Above the ground
   • b) On the flowers
   • c) Underground
   • d) In the air
10. The ____ part of the plant is often fragrant.
    • a) Stem
    • b) Leaf
    • c) Root
    • d) Flower

FAQs:

1. What is a flower?
   • A flower is the colorful part of a plant.
2. What are petals?
   • Petals are the soft, colorful parts of the flower.
3. What does the stem do?
   • The stem holds the flower up.
4. Why are leaves important?
   • Leaves make food for the plant.
5. What are roots?
   • Roots are the parts that grow underground.
6. What color are sunflower flowers?
   • Yellow.
7. Can roses be blue?
   • No, roses are usually red, pink, yellow, or white.
8. Do all flowers smell nice?
   • No, not all flowers have a fragrance.
9. Where do we find hibiscus flowers?
   • In gardens or as ornamental plants.
10. Are all plants flowering plants?
    • No, some plants do not have flowers.

Presentation:

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Introduction to Plants”.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of different flowering plants and naming them.

Step 3:

• The teacher allows the pupils to discuss the plants they know and identify the parts of the plants shown in the pictures. The teacher corrects any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and real plants.
• Explain the parts of the plants.
• Ask questions to engage pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe pictures and plants.
• Answer questions.
• Identify plant parts.

Assessment:

• Pupils will draw and label a flowering plant.
• Pupils will complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the colorful part of the plant called?
2. Name a plant with yellow flowers.
3. What part of the plant grows underground?
4. What does the stem do?
5. What part of the plant makes food?
6. Name a plant with red flowers.
7. What are petals?
8. Why are flowers important?
9. Name the green part of the plant.
10. What color are hibiscus flowers usually?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.