Crop Production Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Topic: Crop Production
Sub-topic: Definition, Types, and Classification of Crops
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define crop production.
- Identify different types of crops.
- Classify crops based on their uses, life cycle, and morphology.
Keywords: Crop production, Types of crops, Crop classification, Uses, Life cycle, Morphology
Set Induction:
The teacher will show pictures of various crops and ask pupils to name them and discuss what they know about these crops. This will spark interest and introduce the topic of crop production.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of common plants and may have seen or heard about different types of crops in their surroundings.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of different crops
- Charts showing classification of crops
- Flashcards with crop names and their uses
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to pupils’ previous experiences with plants and gardening, encouraging them to share any crops they have seen being grown in their community.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Observation
- Classification skills
Learning Materials:
- Agricultural Science Textbook
- Flashcards
- Pictures of crops
- Whiteboard and marker
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 5 Agricultural Science Textbook
Instructional Materials:
- Crop charts
- Flashcards
- Whiteboard and marker
Content:
1. Definition of Crop Production:
- Crop Production: The practice of growing plants for food, fiber, medicinal, or other purposes. It involves all activities related to the cultivation of crops, including planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting.
2. Types of Crops:
- Food Crops: These are crops grown mainly for human consumption, such as rice, maize, and yam.
- Cash Crops: Crops grown for commercial purposes, like cocoa, cotton, and rubber.
- Industrial Crops: These are crops used as raw materials in industries, like cotton for textiles and rubber for tires.
- Medicinal Crops: Crops grown for their medicinal properties, such as aloe vera and neem.
3. Classification of Crops:
- Based on Uses:
- Food Crops: Maize, yam, rice.
- Cash Crops: Cocoa, coffee, cotton.
- Industrial Crops: Rubber, sugarcane.
- Medicinal Crops: Aloe vera, neem.
- Based on Life Cycle:
- Annual Crops: Crops that complete their life cycle in one year, e.g., maize, rice.
- Biennial Crops: Crops that take two years to complete their life cycle, e.g., carrot, beetroot.
- Perennial Crops: Crops that live for more than two years, e.g., cocoa, rubber.
- Based on Morphology:
- Herbaceous Crops: These have soft, non-woody stems, e.g., tomato, spinach.
- Woody Crops: These have hard, woody stems, e.g., cocoa, coffee.
Questions:
- _______ is the practice of growing plants for food and other uses.
- a) Livestock rearing
- b) Crop production
- c) Soil conservation
- _______ crops are grown mainly for food.
- a) Cash
- b) Food
- c) Industrial
- _______ is an example of a cash crop.
- a) Cocoa
- b) Maize
- c) Yam
- Crops like aloe vera are grown for _______ purposes.
- a) Industrial
- b) Food
- c) Medicinal
- Rubber is an example of an _______ crop.
- a) Industrial
- b) Annual
- c) Medicinal
- _______ crops complete their life cycle in one year.
- a) Biennial
- b) Annual
- c) Perennial
- Maize is an example of a(n) _______ crop.
- a) Annual
- b) Biennial
- c) Perennial
- _______ crops live for more than two years.
- a) Annual
- b) Perennial
- c) Biennial
- Carrot is a _______ crop based on its life cycle.
- a) Perennial
- b) Annual
- c) Biennial
- _______ crops have soft, non-woody stems.
- a) Herbaceous
- b) Woody
- c) Perennial
- Cocoa has a _______ stem.
- a) Herbaceous
- b) Woody
- c) Biennial
- Rice is classified as a _______ crop based on its use.
- a) Cash
- b) Food
- c) Industrial
- Cotton is grown mainly for _______ purposes.
- a) Medicinal
- b) Industrial
- c) Food
- _______ is a crop that is classified as perennial.
- a) Yam
- b) Rubber
- c) Maize
- The practice of growing crops is known as _______.
- a) Soil conservation
- b) Crop production
- c) Livestock rearing
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is crop production?
A: Crop production is the practice of growing plants for food, fiber, and other uses. - Q: Name three types of crops based on their uses.
A: Food crops, cash crops, and medicinal crops. - Q: What is an example of a food crop?
A: Maize. - Q: What is a cash crop?
A: A cash crop is a crop grown primarily for sale, like cocoa or cotton. - Q: Give an example of an industrial crop.
A: Rubber. - Q: What are medicinal crops used for?
A: Medicinal crops are used for their health benefits and medicinal properties. - Q: What is an annual crop?
A: An annual crop is one that completes its life cycle in one year. - Q: Name an example of a biennial crop.
A: Carrot. - Q: What is a perennial crop?
A: A perennial crop is a crop that lives for more than two years. - Q: How are crops classified based on morphology?
A: Crops are classified as herbaceous (soft, non-woody stems) or woody (hard, woody stems). - Q: What type of crop is rice based on its life cycle?
A: Rice is an annual crop. - Q: Why are some crops classified as industrial crops?
A: They are used as raw materials in industries, like cotton for textiles. - Q: What is the difference between herbaceous and woody crops?
A: Herbaceous crops have soft stems, while woody crops have hard, woody stems. - Q: Can you name a crop that is both perennial and woody?
A: Cocoa. - Q: What are the main purposes of crop production?
A: The main purposes are to produce food, raw materials for industries, and medicinal plants.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher introduces the topic of crop production, defining it and discussing its importance in agriculture.
Step 2: The teacher explains the different types of crops based on their uses, life cycle, and morphology, using pictures and flashcards.
Step 3: The teacher guides the pupils to classify various crops based on the criteria discussed and allows pupils to participate by identifying and categorizing crops they know.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the concept of crop production and its importance.
- Display pictures and charts of different types of crops.
- Guide pupils in classifying crops based on uses, life cycle, and morphology.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively to the explanation of crop production.
- Participate in identifying and classifying different types of crops.
- Answer questions and engage in discussions about crop classification.
Assessment:
- Pupils will complete the fill-in-the-blank questions provided during the lesson.
- The teacher will assess pupils’ understanding through oral questions and interactive classification activities.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is crop production?
- Name a crop that is classified as an annual crop.
- What is an example of a cash crop?
- How would you classify maize based on its use?
- What is the difference between biennial and perennial crops?
- Name a crop that has a woody stem.
- Give an example of a medicinal crop.
- What type of crop is rubber?
- Why is cotton classified as an industrial crop?
- How are crops classified based on morphology?
Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to check pupils’ work, provide feedback, and correct any misunderstandings about crop production and classification.
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