Meaning of land Agricultural Science First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Subject:  Agricultural Science 

 

Class: Basic 1 / Primary 1 / Year 1

 

Term: First Term / 1st Term

 

Week: Week 9

 

Topic:

 

Meaning of land

 

 

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

 

Large farm animals

 

that was taught in their previous lesson.

 

 

Behavioural  Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to

  • say the meaning and uses of land
  • Define what land is.
  • Identify different uses of land.
  • Explain why land is important.

Key Words:

  • Land
  • Soil
  • Farm
  • House
  • Playground

Set Induction:

The teacher shows a picture of a piece of land and asks the pupils what they see and what they think land is used for.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with land as part of their everyday environment.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Pictures of different types of land use (farms, houses, playgrounds)
  • Flashcards
  • Drawing paper and crayons

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher asks the pupils if they play outside on the land and what they see around their homes and schools.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Observation
  • Identification
  • Description
  • Drawing

Learning Materials:

  • Pictures
  • Flashcards

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

  • Pictures of land being used for different purposes
  • Flashcards with words and images

 

Instructional Materials 

  • Wall charts
  • Online Resource
  • Textbooks
  • Laptop

 

Methods of Teaching 

  • Role modelling
  • Questions and Answers
  • Explanation
  • Discussion
  • Recitation
  • Imitation
  • Story Telling
  • Dramatization

Content:

  1. Definition of Land:
    • Land is the part of the earth’s surface that is not covered by water. It includes soil, grass, rocks, and everything on the ground.
  2. Uses of Land:
    • Farming: Growing crops and raising animals.
    • Building Houses: Providing shelter for people.
    • Playgrounds: Places where children can play.
    • Parks: Areas for people to relax and enjoy nature.
    • Roads: Paths for cars and people to travel.
  3. Importance of Land:
    • Provides space for farming, which gives us food.
    • Allows us to build homes and live comfortably.
    • Offers recreational areas for play and relaxation.
    • Supports roads and transportation, making travel easier.
  4. Land is natural.

    Land is given to us by God,

    Plants grow on land.

    Animals live on land.

    Some animals live on the land. Earthworms live in the soil.

    We use soil like sand to build houses and bridges.

    At times, we play with sand.

    Land may also be called soil

    We have soil like sandy soil, loamy soil, and clay soil.

    Land may also be rocky, flat land, swamp or dry land

Questions:

  1. Land is the part of the earth not covered by ____.
    • a) Water
    • b) Air
    • c) Fire
    • d) Ice
  2. Farmers use land to grow ____.
    • a) Toys
    • b) Crops
    • c) Cars
    • d) Clothes
  3. We build ____ on land to live in.
    • a) Schools
    • b) Shops
    • c) Houses
    • d) Pools
  4. Playgrounds are areas where children ____.
    • a) Study
    • b) Work
    • c) Play
    • d) Sleep
  5. Parks are places for people to ____.
    • a) Shop
    • b) Relax
    • c) Cook
    • d) Read
  6. Roads on land help us ____.
    • a) Fly
    • b) Swim
    • c) Travel
    • d) Sing
  7. Land includes soil, grass, rocks, and ____.
    • a) Water
    • b) Sky
    • c) Buildings
    • d) Trees
  8. Farms on land give us ____.
    • a) Books
    • b) Food
    • c) Clothes
    • d) Games
  9. We need land to build ____.
    • a) Boats
    • b) Planes
    • c) Houses
    • d) Submarines
  10. Parks are important for enjoying ____.
    • a) Nature
    • b) Movies
    • c) Books
    • d) Music

Class Activity Discussion :

  1. What is land?
    • Land is the part of the earth’s surface that is not covered by water.
  2. What do farmers do with land?
    • Farmers use land to grow crops and raise animals.
  3. Why do we need land for houses?
    • We need land to build houses to live in.
  4. What can children do in playgrounds?
    • Children can play in playgrounds.
  5. What is a park?
    • A park is a place where people can relax and enjoy nature.
  6. How do roads help us?
    • Roads help us travel from one place to another.
  7. What is found on land besides soil and grass?
    • Rocks, trees, and buildings are found on land.
  8. Why is land important for food?
    • Land is important for growing food.
  9. What can we build on land?
    • We can build houses, schools, and shops on land.
  10. Why are parks important?
    • Parks are important for enjoying nature and relaxing

 

 

Presentation:

Step 1:

  • The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Large Farm Animals”.

Step 2:

  • The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of land and discussing its meaning and uses.

Step 3:

  • The teacher allows the pupils to share their experiences and observations about land and its uses. The teacher corrects any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Show pictures of different types of land use.
  • Explain the meaning and uses of land.
  • Ask questions to engage pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Observe pictures.
  • Answer questions.
  • Identify different uses of land.

Assessment:

  • Pupils will draw a piece of land and label its use.
  • Pupils will complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions:

  1. What is land?
  2. Name a use of land for farmers.
  3. Why do we build houses on land?
  4. What is a playground for?
  5. Why are parks important?
  6. How do roads use land?
  7. What can be found on land besides soil?
  8. Why is land important for farming?
  9. What can we build on land?
  10. What can we do in parks?

Conclusion:

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

 

Evaluation

  1. Mention three types of soil
    • ____________
    • __________
    • __________
  2. Land is __________
  3. Earthworm live _____ soil
  4. We build house with _____ soil
  1. Land is a natural resource that is given to us by ________. a) People b) Animals c) God d) Machines
  2. ________ grow on land, taking in nutrients from the soil. a) Animals b) Plants c) Cars d) Rivers
  3. Many ________ live on land, such as birds, insects, and mammals. a) Vegetables b) Animals c) Fish d) Clouds
  4. Some animals, like earthworms, live in the ________. a) Water b) Trees c) Soil d) Sky
  5. People use soil, like ________, for construction purposes. a) Toys b) Sand c) Food d) Books
  6. We can also have fun and play with ________. a) Rocks b) Toys c) Sand d) Computers
  7. Another name for land is ________. a) Sky b) Water c) Soil d) Mountains
  8. There are different types of soil, such as sandy soil, loamy soil, and ________ soil. a) Dirty b) Clean c) Clay d) Metal
  9. Land can have various characteristics, like being ________, flat, or swampy. a) Tall b) Rocky c) Wide d) Soft
  10. Land is a valuable resource that provides us with ________ to build our homes. a) Wood b) Food c) Soil d) Energy
  11. Plants and animals depend on land for their ________. a) Games b) Survival c) Fun d) Learning
  12. People can grow ________ on land to have fresh fruits and vegetables. a) Cars b) Computers c) Plants d) Toys
  13. Land is an essential part of the Earth where many living things ________. a) Play b) Eat c) Sleep d) Live
  14. Different types of soil have different properties, and they are important for ________. a) Cooking b) Swimming c) Gardening d) Driving
  15. Land can be used for various purposes, like building homes, farming, and providing ________ for animals. a) Shelter b) Music c) Books d) Toys

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Large farm animals

 

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Uses of land and soil

 

 

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