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
- Termites, bees, and wasps are examples of ___________ farm insects.
- (a) Useful (b) Harmful (c) Friendly (d) None of the above
- Insects that can cause damage or defects to plants are considered ___________.
- (a) Harmful (b) Useful (c) Friendly (d) None of the above
- These insects are helpful to farmers because they contribute in ___________ ways.
- (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
- Termites, bees, and wasps may be ___________ at times.
- (a) Dangerous (b) Friendly (c) Harmful (d) None of the above
- Farmers need to understand and manage these insects for a ___________ balance.
- (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
- Termites can cause damage by ___________ crops.
- (a) Watering (b) Eating (c) Pollinating (d) None of the above
- Bees contribute to ___________ production.
- (a) Honey (b) Milk (c) Eggs (d) None of the above
- Wasps can be harmful by ___________ crops.
- (a) Damaging (b) Helping (c) Watering (d) None of the above
- Farmers may face ___________ challenges with these insects.
- (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
- Farmers need to carefully manage these insects to ensure a ___________ impact on crops.
- (a) Positive (b) Negative (c) Neutral (d) None of the above
- Termites, bees, and wasps can be both ___________ and ___________.
- (a) Harmful, Friendly (b) Useful, Dangerous (c) Positive, Negative (d) None of the above
- Understanding these insects helps farmers maintain a ___________ with nature.
- (a) Positive relationship (b) Negative relationship (c) Neutral relationship (d) None of the above
- Farmers must be aware of the ___________ these insects can bring.
- (a) Benefits (b) Challenges (c) Surprises (d) None of the above
- Careful ___________ is crucial in dealing with these insects.
- (a) Observation (b) Ignorance (c) Celebration (d) None of the above
- 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
- Mention one biting insect
- Mention one boring insect
- Mention one piercing insect
- Mention the three division of the body of an insect
- How many legs do Insects have in all
- Mention two useful farm insects
- Mention two Usefulness if farm Insects
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