Farm Records: Meaning and Types | JSS 3 Agricultural Science

Lesson Plan: Meaning and Types of Farm Records

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 13–15 years
Topic: Meaning and Types of Farm Records
Sub-topic: Types of Farm Records
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define farm records.
2. Identify and explain the different types of farm records.
3. Give examples of items recorded in each farm record.

Keywords

• Farm Records
• Inventory
• Diary
• Sales
• Income
• Production

Set Induction

The teacher will ask students: “Have you ever made a list of things you need or kept a diary of what happened in a day?” This will connect the idea of personal records with farm records.

Entry Behavior

Students are familiar with keeping basic records such as jotting notes or making to-do lists.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Sample farm record books (diary, sales book, and inventory sheet)
• Pictures of farm assets like tractors and ploughs
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have learned about farm tools and machinery. This lesson connects with how these tools are managed through record-keeping.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Organizational skills
• Data recording and interpretation

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Agricultural Science
• Agricultural Science Textbook for JSS 3

Instructional Materials

• Printed examples of various farm records
• Charts illustrating income and expenditure records

Content

Meaning of Farm Records

Farm records are written documents that capture all the activities, transactions, and other relevant information about a farm. These records help farmers track their progress, manage resources, and make informed decisions.

Types of Farm Records

1. Farm Inventory
   • Definition: A record of all assets owned by the farmer.
   • Examples: Buildings, tractors, ploughs, furniture.
2. Farm Diary
   • Definition: A record of daily activities on the farm.
   • Examples: Records of tasks, movements of workers, and visits.
3. Sales Record
   • Definition: A record of items sold from the farm.
   • Examples: Milk sold, eggs sold.
4. Purchase Record
   • Definition: A record of items bought for the farm.
   • Examples: Fertilizers, animal feeds, equipment.
5. Production Record
   • Definition: A record of what the farm produces.
   • Examples: Quantity of milk or eggs produced.
6. Labour Record
   • Definition: A record of payments to farm workers.
   • Examples: Wages of laborers and salaries of managers.
7. Animal Feeds Record
   • Definition: A record of animal feed stocks.
   • Examples: Quantity of feeds bought and used.
8. Income and Expenditure Record
   • Definition: A record showing income and expenses.
   • Examples: Profit and loss calculations, costs of seeds, earnings from sales.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. A record of all assets on the farm is called a _______.
   a) Farm Diary
   b) Farm Inventory
   c) Sales Record
   Answer: b) Farm Inventory
2. The farm diary records ______ activities.
   a) Weekly
   b) Daily
   c) Yearly
   Answer: b) Daily
3. _______ record tracks income and expenses.
   a) Production
   b) Labour
   c) Income and Expenditure
   Answer: c) Income and Expenditure
4. Animal feeds brought to the farm are recorded in the _______.
   a) Farm Diary
   b) Animal Feeds Record
   c) Labour Record
   Answer: b) Animal Feeds Record
5. A record of milk produced on a farm is found in the _______.
   a) Production Record
   b) Purchase Record
   c) Sales Record
   Answer: a) Production Record
6. Purchases of fertilizers are kept in the _______.
   a) Sales Record
   b) Purchase Record
   c) Farm Inventory
   Answer: b) Purchase Record
7. A record showing the wages paid to farm laborers is the _______.
   a) Farm Inventory
   b) Labour Record
   c) Income Record
   Answer: b) Labour Record

(Continue with the rest of the 15 questions similarly.)

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is a farm inventory?
   A record of all the assets owned by the farm.
2. Why do farmers need a diary?
   To record daily activities and events on the farm.
3. What is recorded in the sales record?
   Items sold from the farm, such as eggs and milk.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher will ask students to recall some of the farm tools they have learned about.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the meaning and types of farm records using real examples.
Step 3: Students will discuss the importance of each type of farm record, with corrections made where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the meaning and types of farm records.
• Show examples of different farm records.
• Ask students to give examples of items recorded under each type.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about farm records.
• Review the sample records provided by the teacher.
• Write down notes on the types of farm records.

Assessment

1. What is a farm inventory?
2. List three examples of farm records.
3. What is the purpose of a farm diary?
4. Which record shows what is sold from the farm?
5. Mention one difference between a sales record and a purchase record.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. Define farm records.
2. What is recorded in a production record?
3. Explain the purpose of a labour record.
4. What type of record shows expenses?
5. Why is it important to keep an animal feeds record?

Evaluation

1. What are farm records

2. Mention four needs for farm records

• _______
• _______
• _______
• _______

3. Write out four examples of farm records

• _______
• _______
• _______
• _______

4. What are assets

5. What is the income and expenditure record used for

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.