Usefulness of Harmful Insects Agricultural Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject:  Agricultural Science 

 

Class: Basic 2 / Primary 2 / Year 2

 

Term: Second Term / 2nd Term

 

Week: Week 4

 

Topic:

Insects: Usefulness of Harmful Insects

 

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

Insect Pests: Meaning, Classification of Insects with Examples

that was taught in their previous lesson.

 

 

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

  • Say the usefulness of harmful Farm Insects

 

Instructional Materials 

  • Wall Charts showing types of Insects
  • Online Resource
  • Textbooks
  • Scheme of work
  • 9- Year Basic

 

Methods of Teaching 

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

 

Content: 

 

Useful Farmers Harmful Friendly Insects 

 

Useful and harmful farm Insects are Insects that are capable of causing  damage or defect to plants. They are useful because they help the farmers in one way or the other. They are harmful because at times they may be dangerous.

Examples of useful and yet dangerous farm Insects. 

  • Termites
  • Bee
  • Wasp

 

 

Harmful Insects That Are Farmers Enemies

 

In the world of farming, there are insects that can be both helpful and harmful to plants. These insects play a dual role, bringing both benefits and challenges to farmers.

Termites, bees, and wasps are examples of such insects. While they can be useful by contributing to processes like pollination and honey production, they can also be harmful as they may cause damage or defects to plants. Farmers need to understand and manage these insects carefully to ensure a balance between the positive and negative impacts on their crops.

 

Examples of Dangerous Insects in our Homes

 

Evaluation

  1. Termites, bees, and wasps are examples of ___________ farm insects.
    • (a) Useful (b) Harmful (c) Friendly (d) None of the above
  2. Insects that can cause damage or defects to plants are considered ___________.
    • (a) Harmful (b) Useful (c) Friendly (d) None of the above
  3. These insects are helpful to farmers because they contribute in ___________ ways.
    • (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
  4. Termites, bees, and wasps may be ___________ at times.
    • (a) Dangerous (b) Friendly (c) Harmful (d) None of the above
  5. Farmers need to understand and manage these insects for a ___________ balance.
    • (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
  6. Termites can cause damage by ___________ crops.
    • (a) Watering (b) Eating (c) Pollinating (d) None of the above
  7. Bees contribute to ___________ production.
    • (a) Honey (b) Milk (c) Eggs (d) None of the above
  8. Wasps can be harmful by ___________ crops.
    • (a) Damaging (b) Helping (c) Watering (d) None of the above
  9. Farmers may face ___________ challenges with these insects.
    • (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
  10. Farmers need to carefully manage these insects to ensure a ___________ impact on crops.
    • (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
  11. Termites, bees, and wasps can be both ___________ and ___________.
    • (a) Harmful, Friendly (b) Useful, Dangerous (c) Positive, Negative (d) None of the above
  12. Understanding these insects helps farmers maintain a ___________ with nature.
    • (a) Positive relationship (b) Negative relationship (c) Neutral relationship (d) None of the above
  13. Farmers must be aware of the ___________ these insects can bring.
    • (a) Benefits (b) Challenges (c) Surprises (d) None of the above
  14. Careful ___________ is crucial in dealing with these insects.
    • (a) Observation (b) Ignorance (c) Celebration (d) None of the above
  15. Farmers work hard to create a ___________ environment for their crops.
    • (a) Balanced (b) Chaotic (c) Confusing (d) None of the above

 

 

Presentation: 

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the old topic

Step 2: The class teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and gives room for pupils” participation

 

 

Class Teacher and Pupils Activities. Interaction or Participation 

This involves class teacher and pupils’ interaction, conversation, imitation or modeling through discussion, play method or just by recitation or asking and answering questions that are related to the topic that has just been taught.

 

Evaluation

  1. Mention one biting insect
  2. Mention one boring insect
  3. Mention one piercing insect
  4. Mention the three division of the body of an insect
  5. How many legs do Insects have in all
  6. Mention two useful farm insects
  7. Mention two Usefulness if farm Insects

 

 

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Insect Pests: Meaning, Classification of Insects with Examples

 

 

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