Packaging and packaging conditions for farm produce
Subject :
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Term :
FIRST TERM
Week:
WEEK 2
Class :
JSS 3 / BASIC 3
Topic :
Packaging and packaging conditions for farm produce
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 what is packaging
- Mention packaging conditions
- Give examples of Materials that can be used for packaging
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 :
Planting of Crops Packaging and packaging conditions for farm produce
Packaging of farm produce are done in order to make them remain fresh and prevent them from getting spoilt easily
Farm produce are packed, wrapped or put inside materials that are made for packaging before they are displayed on shelves for sales. Packaging also involves the process of enclosing or covering Agricultural produce for distribution, storage and display for sales.
Materials that are used for packaging
- Polythene bags
- Plastics
- Baskets
- Wrapping paper
- Box
- Bottles
Reasons for packaging
- For storage purpose
- For branding purposes
- For sales purposes
- For marketing purposes
- For preservation purposes
- For easy transportation purposes
- For identity purposes
Conditions for packaging
The following conditions are put into conditions before packing any agricultural produce
Nature of the farm produce : The natural condition of the farm produce is put into consideration. Such conditions involve how perishable the farm produce is,
The form of the farm produce : This deals with the state of the farm produce which may be in liquid or solid state. Liquids are kept in tight fitted containers to prevent them from getting spoilt.
SIze of the farm products : Bigger farm products requires bigger package while smaller ones need smaller package. The packaging material must be suitable for the agricultural produce
Live, frozen or dry stock : Frozen foods are packed in such a way that is different from live farm produce.
Purpose: The material that is used for packaging must be able to serve the purpose that is meant for which are prevention from breakage, leakage and damage
Advantages of packaging
- It makes it easier for consumers to identify their favorite brands when shopping
- Packaging makes products to be closely packed together and this ease the burden of carrying them separately
- Packaging retains the quality and freshness of farm produce
- It prevent them from getting spoilt easily
Disadvantages of Packaging
- Some packaging materials are very expensive
- Packaging increases the overall cost of farm produces
- Goods and produce that are packed and sealed prevent buying from inspecting thoroughly before buying or paying for such goods
- Bad products may be packed as fresh ones by dubious farmers
- Environmental pollution and degradation as most refuse that are examples of land pollutants are wastes from packaging materials
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 is packaging?
2. What are packaging materials?
3. What is branding?
4. What is marketing?
5. How does packaging help consumers to make buying choices
6. What are the materials for packaging. Mention four of them
Objectives
1. _______ is the process of putting farm produce in a wrapper, box, basket or container for easy identification or prevent spoilage (a) Marketing (b) branding (c) Packaging
2. Containers, baskets, or wrappers are materials for _______ (a) Marketing (b) branding (c) Packaging
3. The practice of putting agricultural produce in small containers as known as _____ (a) Marketing (b) branding (c) Packaging
4. Marketing, sales and preservation are all reasons for _____ (a) Marketing (b) branding (c) Packaging
5. Packaging makes it easier for farmer produce to be displayed on shelves for sales _____ (a) True (b) false (c) undecided
6. Packaging makes it easier to transport farm produce from farm to markets _____ (a) True (b) false (c) undecided
7. Packaging makes it easier to identify ones favorite brand when shopping _____ (a) True (b) false (c) undecided
8. Packaging is a preventive measure against loss of freshness of the farm produce _____ (a) True (b) false (c) undecided
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.
