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
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
- What are endoparasites
- Give four examples of endoparasites
- What are ectoparasites?
- List four examples of endoparasites
- Draw a tapeworm
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.