MAINTENANCE OF FLOWERS PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE WEEK 10

Subject : AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 10

Topic :

MAINTENANCE OF FLOWERS

Previous Lesson: 

MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR HORTICULTURE PRACTICES 

Objectives:

• Students will understand what maintenance of flowers means.
• Students will learn how to take care of flowers by watering, placing in a sunny spot, using good soil, and pruning.
• Students will identify different types of flowers and their needs.

Learning Activities 

• Pupils, in groups, discuss
  ways of maintaining
  flowers and share with the
  class.
• Pupils in the same groups,
  carryout the activities of
  flower maintenance in the
  school garden.
  Individual pupils plant a
  flowering plant at home
  and nurture it.

Embedded Core Skills 

• Communication and Collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership skills and Personal Development
• Creativity and Imagination
• Citizenship

Learning Resources 

• Pictures of different types of flowers
• Watering can or hose
• Soil
• Fertilizer or compost
• Pruning shears
• Whiteboard and markers

Content Development

MAINTENANCE OF FLOWERS

Maintaining flowers means taking care of them so that they stay healthy and beautiful. There are a few things you can do to take care of flowers, and I’ll explain them using examples:

1. Watering: Just like people, flowers need water to survive. You can water them with a watering can or a hose, but be careful not to overwater them. Some flowers need more water than others, so it’s important to know how much water your specific flower needs. For example, sunflowers need a lot of water, while cacti need very little.
2. Sunlight: Most flowers need sunlight to grow, but some need more sunlight than others. If your flower needs a lot of sunlight, make sure to place it in a sunny spot in your garden or home. For example, marigolds need a lot of sunlight, while impatiens can grow in the shade.
3. Soil: Flowers need good soil to grow in. Good soil is rich in nutrients, which helps the flowers grow strong and healthy. If your soil is poor, you can add compost or fertilizer to make it better. For example, roses need soil that is rich in nutrients, while succulents can grow in poor soil.
4. Pruning: Pruning means cutting off parts of the flower that are dead or damaged. This helps the flower stay healthy and also makes it look better. For example, if a rose has a dead branch, you can cut it off so that the rose can focus on growing healthy branches.

Evaluation

1. Which of the following is necessary for a flower to survive? a) Soil b) Water c) Sunlight d) All of the above
2. Which flower needs a lot of water? a) Sunflower b) Cactus c) Rose d) Tulip
3. What is pruning? a) Watering the flowers b) Cutting off parts of the flower that are dead or damaged c) Placing the flower in a sunny spot d) Adding fertilizer to the soil
4. What is the purpose of pruning? a) To make the flower look better b) To help the flower stay healthy c) Both a and b d) None of the above
5. Which flower needs soil that is rich in nutrients? a) Marigold b) Impatiens c) Rose d) Succulent
6. What happens if you overwater a flower? a) The flower will wilt and die b) The flower will grow faster c) The flower will change color d) The flower will attract insects
7. Which flower needs a lot of sunlight? a) Marigold b) Impatiens c) Rose d) Sunflower
8. What can you add to poor soil to make it better? a) Water b) Compost c) Fertilizer d) All of the above
9. Which flower can grow in the shade? a) Marigold b) Impatiens c) Rose d) Sunflower
10. How can you help a flower grow strong and healthy? a) By watering it regularly b) By placing it in a sunny spot c) By using good soil d) All of the above

Evaluation

1. Flowers need ______ to survive.
2. Some flowers need more ______ than others.
3. ______ is necessary for a flower to grow.
4. ______ is rich in nutrients that help flowers grow strong and healthy.
5. ______ means cutting off parts of the flower that are dead or damaged.
6. ______ can be added to poor soil to make it better.
7. ______ can cause a flower to wilt and die.
8. ______ needs a lot of sunlight to grow.
9. ______ can grow in the shade.
10. Watering, placing in a sunny spot, and using good soil can help a flower grow ______ and healthy.

Class work

1. What is maintenance of flowers?
2. What are the four things you can do to take care of flowers?
3. Why do flowers need water?
4. Which flower needs a lot of water?
5. What is pruning and why is it important?
6. What is good soil for a flower?
7. Which flower needs soil that is rich in nutrients?
8. What happens if you overwater a flower?
9. Which flower needs a lot of sunlight?
10. How can you help a flower grow strong and healthy?

Homework

1. Flowers need ______ to survive.
2. Some flowers need more ______ than others.
3. ______ is necessary for a flower to grow.
4. ______ is rich in nutrients that help flowers grow strong and healthy.
5. ______ means cutting off parts of the flower that are dead or damaged.
6. ______ can be added to poor soil to make it better.
7. ______ can cause a flower to wilt and die.
8. ______ needs a lot of sunlight to grow.
9. ______ can grow in the shade.
10. Watering, placing in a sunny spot, and using good soil can help a flower grow ______ and healthy

Lesson Presentation

Procedure:

Revision of Previous Lesson 

• Welcome the pupils to class with a smile
• Ask leading questions that are related to the previous to the previous lesson which was
• MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR HORTICULTURE PRACTICES

Introduction:

1. Begin the lesson by showing students pictures of different types of flowers.
2. Ask students if they know the names of any of the flowers and what they look like.
3. Explain that flowers are living things and just like people, they need certain things to stay healthy and grow.

Body:

1. Define maintenance of flowers as taking care of flowers so that they stay healthy and beautiful.
2. Explain the four things that are necessary for maintaining flowers: watering, placing in a sunny spot, using good soil, and pruning.
3. Demonstrate watering flowers with a watering can or hose and explain that different flowers need different amounts of water.
4. Show students different types of soil and explain how good soil is rich in nutrients that help flowers grow strong and healthy. Explain that if the soil is poor, fertilizer or compost can be added to make it better.
5. Demonstrate pruning by showing students how to cut off dead or damaged parts of the flower with pruning shears. Explain that pruning helps the flower stay healthy and look better.
6. Discuss different types of flowers and their needs. For example, sunflowers need a lot of water, roses need soil that is rich in nutrients, and impatiens can grow in the shade.

Conclusion:

1. Summarize the four things necessary for maintaining flowers.
2. Review different types of flowers and their needs.
3. Ask students if they have any questions or if they can identify any of the flowers shown at the beginning of the lesson.

Assessment:

• Students can be assessed by answering review questions on the lesson.
• Students can also be assessed by taking care of a flower at home and reporting back to the class on its progress.