Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes

Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Weekly Topics

Week 1:

• Revision of Difficult Topics from Primary 4
• Revision of difficult topics in primary four Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 2:

• Crop Production
  • Definition of crop production
  • Types of crops
  • Classification of crops (based on uses, life cycle, morphology)
  • Crop Production Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week 3:

• Procedures for Crop Production
  • Steps in cultivating crops
  • Pre-planting activities
  • Pre-planting operations
  • Procedure for crop production Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Week 3

Week 4:

• Planting Activities
  • Description of planting activities
  • Tools used in planting
  • Practical planting activities (school farm and at home)
  • Planting Operations and Activities Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week 5:

• Post-Planting Activities
  • Irrigation
  • Mulching
  • Thinning
  • Application of manure/fertilizer
  • Weeding
  • Post Planting Operations Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week 6:

• Harvesting Activities
  • Steps in harvesting crops
  • Tools used in harvesting
  • Recognizing the right time for harvesting
  • Harvesting Activities: Steps involved, tools used, and recognizing the right time for harvesting crops Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Week 7:

• Mid-Term Assessment and Break
  • Assessment covering all topics taught
  • First Term Mid Term Test Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week 8:

• Post-Harvesting Activities
  • Sorting
  • Grading
  • Storage
  • Importance of post-harvesting activities
  • Post Harvesting Activities, Sorting, grading, and storage Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week 9:

• Preservation of Harvested Crops
  • Methods: Silo, Crib, Yam Barn, Bagging
  • Processes involved in preserving crops
  • Reasons for preservation
  • Preserving Harvests: Essential Methods for Crop Longevity Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 10:

• Processing of Harvested Crops
  • Methods: Grinding, Milling
  • Benefits of processing crops
  • Practical: Creating fruit juice
  • Processing of Harvested crops eg grinding, milling, etc Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11:

• Revision of All Topics Covered
  • Review with FAQ, objective questions, theory questions, true/false questions, and fill-in-the-gaps questions
  • Revision and Review Test Questions Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 12:

• Examination
  • Objective questions
  • Theory questions
  • True/false questions
  • Fill-in-the-gaps questions
  • First Term Examination Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

This overview provides a summary of the key topics covered each week in Agricultural Science for Primary 5 during the first term