Meaning of Pests and Diseases
Subject :
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Term :
THIRD TERM
Week:
WEEK 3
Class :
Primary 5
Topic :
Meaning of Pests and Diseases
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 Pests and Diseases
- Give examples of Pests and Diseases
- Explain the effects of Pests and Diseases on farm animals
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 Pests and Diseases
Meaning of Pests : Pest are living organisms that attack farm crops and livestock to reduce the life span and market values of farm produce.
Meaning of Diseases : These are illness or infirmities in farm animals. Sick animals may not easily grow into maturity easily and the quality of milk or meat that they produce may be poor.
There are different groups of Pests which are birds, Rodents, monkeys and human beings
Read more : PESTS, PARASITES AND DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS
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
- What are Parasites
- Give four examples of Parasites
- List two types of Parasites
- Explain how parasites affect hosts
- Say the meaning of Pests
- Say the meaning of Diseases
- Give four examples of Pests
- Give four examples of Diseases
- Explain the effects of Pests and Diseases on farm animals
- What are farm pests
- What are parasites
- What are endo parasites
- What are ecto parasites
- Give two examples of endo parasites
- Mention two examples of ecto parasites
Dangerous insects in our homes
Pests and Diseases of Crop Plants
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.
