Meaning of Farm Records

 

Subject : 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Term :

THIRD TERM

Week:

WEEK 8

Class :

Primary 5

Topic :

Meaning of farm records 

 

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Benefits of Farming (Cont)

that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson

 

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

  • Say the meaning of farm records
  • Give examples of farm records

 

Instructional Materials:

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards

 

Methods of Teaching:

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials:

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content : 

Meaning of farm records 

Farm records are used to keep account of activities of daily events that is done on the farm. It involves the documentation or writing down of what happens on the farm on daily basis.

Needs for farm records 

  1. To take inventory of supplies
  2. To record purchases that are made
  3. To record sales that are made
  4. To know what the farmer owns in respect of assets
  5. To know what the farmer owe others in respect of liabilities
  6. To take note of events or activities as they happen on day to day basis

Examples of farm records 

  1. Farm inventory
  2. Farm diary
  3. Sales record
  4. Purchase record
  5. Production record
  6. Labour record
  7. Animal feeds record
  8. Income and expenditure record

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

Evaluation

1. What are farm records

2. Mention four needs for farm records

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3. Write out four examples of farm records

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  • _______
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Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.