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Uses of land and soil Agricultural Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject:  Agricultural Science 

 

Class: Basic 1 / Primary 1 / Year 1

 

Term: First Term / 1st Term

 

Week: Week 10

 

Topic:

 

Uses of land and soil

 

 

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

 

Meaning of land

 

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.

 

Instructional Materials 

  • Wall charts
  • Online Resource
  • Textbooks
  • Laptop

 

Methods of Teaching 

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

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

Content: 

 

SOIL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES

Land is natural.

Land is given to us by God,

Plants grow on land.

Animals live on land.

Some animals live inside 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

 

The Importance of Soil

 

 

Uses of land and soil

  1. We build on soil and land
  2. Animals live on soil and land
  3. We plant crops on land and soil
  4. We make use of soil to build our houses
  5. Children play on the land.
  6. Animals feed on grasses on the land.
  7.  Farmers do their planting of crops on the soil.
  8.  We erect houses and construct roads on the land.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

 

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