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
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
- To take inventory of supplies
- To record purchases that are made
- To record sales that are made
- To know what the farmer owns in respect of assets
- To know what the farmer owe others in respect of liabilities
- To take note of events or activities as they happen on day to day basis
Examples of farm records
- Farm inventory
- Farm diary
- Sales record
- Purchase record
- Production record
- Labour record
- Animal feeds record
- 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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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.
