Endoparasites and Ectoparasites

 

Subject : 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Term :

THIRD TERM

Week:

WEEK 4

Class :

Primary 5

Topic :

Meaning of endoparasites and ectoparasites 

 

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Meaning of Pests and Diseases

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 endoparasites
  • Give examples of endoparasites
  • Explain the meaning of ectoparasites
  • List the examples of ectoparasites

 

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 endoparasites and ectoparasites 

Meaning of endoparasites : These are parasites that live inside the bodies of their hosts.

Examples of endoparasites are liver fluke, roundworm, ascaris, tapeworms etc

 

Meaning of ectoparasites : These are parasites that live outside their hosts. They weaken their hosts by sucking the blood of their hosts.

Examples of ectoparaties are tick, lice, mite etc

 

Read more : Biology Ss 1 1st Term Scheme of work E Notes

 

 

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 endoparasites
  2. Give four examples of endoparasites
  3. What are ectoparasites?
  4. List four examples of endoparasites
  5. Draw a tapeworm

 

Dangerous insects in our homes

 

 

Pests and Diseases of Crop Plants

 

 

FARM ANIMAL DISEASES

 

 

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.

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