Harvesting and Preservation of Crops

 

Subject : 

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Term :

SECOND TERM

Week:

WEEK 8

Class :

Primary 6

Topic :

Harvesting and Preservation of Crops 

 

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

  Planting of Crops

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 what chemicals are needed for on farm
  • Say how harvested crops are preserved
  • Mention methods of crops preservation

 

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 : 

Application of chemicals 

Chemical are synthetic materials that are used on farmers to boost the growth of crops and preserve farm produce. Some chemicals are also used to control pests, weeds and parasites.

 

Types of chemicals and what they are used for. 

Chemicals that are used to control pests are called pesticides

Chemical that are used to control insects are called insecticides

Chemicals that are used to control weeds are called herbicides

Chemicals that are used to boost the growth of crops or plants are called fertilizers

 

Harvesting of crops 

Harvesting of crops is the systematic collection of matured, fully grown crops. When crops are harvested, they are processed and stored in a proper way to prevent spoilage.

Storage of crops :

Yams are stored in the barns.

Grains are stored in the silo.

Beans are stored in sacks

Tomatoes are harvested and put in baskets.

 

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. ___________ are synthetic materials that are used on farmers to boost the growth of crops and preserve farm produce (a) Chemicals (b) Propagation (c) Sowing

 

2. Some ___________ are also used to control pests, weeds and parasites. .(a) Chemicals (b) Propagation (c) Sowing

 

3. Chemicals that are used to control pests are called _________ (a) pesticides (b) herbicides (c) insecticides

 

4. Chemical that are used to control insects are called _________ (a) pesticides (b) herbicides (c) insecticides

 

5. Chemicals that are used to control weeds are called _________ (a) pesticides (b) herbicides (c) insecticides

 

6. Chemicals that are used to boost the growth of crops or plants are called _________ (a) pesticides (b) herbicides (c) fertilizers .

 

7. Yams are stored in the ________. (a) barns (b) silo (c) sacks

 

8. Grains are stored in the ________. (a) barns (b) silo (c) sacks .

 

9. Beans are stored in ________. (a) barns (b) silo (c) sacks

 

10. Tomatoes are harvested and put in ________. (a) barns (b) silo (c) baskets

 

 

 

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.