Common Uses and Group Classification of Plants in Nigeria Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Common Uses of Plants and Groups of Plants in Nigeria
Sub-topic: Identifying plants based on common uses
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students should be familiar with different plants and their basic uses.

Key Words: Plants, Uses, Groups, Nigeria, Common, Identify

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will identify plants commonly used in Nigeria.
• Students will classify plants into groups based on their uses.
• Students will understand the importance of different plant groups.

Embedded Core Skills: Classification, Observation, Communication

Learning Materials:

1. Pictures of common plants used in Nigeria.
2. Flashcards with plant names and uses.
3. Large chart paper and markers.
4. Small plant samples for hands-on observation.

Content:

Common Uses of Plants in Nigeria

1. Food: Plants like rice, yams, and vegetables are eaten as part of our meals.
2. Clothing: Cotton plants provide fibers used to make clothes.
3. Shelter: Wood from trees is used to build houses and furniture.
4. Medicine: Some plants have healing properties and are used in traditional medicine.
5. Oxygen: Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis, which is essential for us to breathe.
6. Paper: Trees provide materials for making paper.
7. Fuel: Wood from plants is used for cooking and heating.
8. Perfume: Fragrances are often made from plant extracts.
9. Decoration: Flowers and other plants are used for beautifying our surroundings.
10. Habitat: Plants provide a home for many animals and insects.

Evaluation

1. Plants like rice and yams are commonly used as _____ in Nigeria. a) Clothing b) Food c) Shelter d) Medicine
2. Cotton plants are a source of fibers used to make _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
3. Wood from trees is utilized for building houses and _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
4. Some plants have healing properties and are used in _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Medicine d) Shelter
5. Plants release _____ during photosynthesis, which is essential for breathing. a) Nitrogen b) Carbon dioxide c) Oxygen d) Hydrogen
6. Trees provide materials for making _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Paper
7. Wood from plants is used as a source of _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Fuel
8. Fragrances are often made from plant _____. a) Fibers b) Extracts c) Seeds d) Roots
9. Flowers and other plants are used for _____ our surroundings. a) Hiding b) Beautifying c) Destroying d) Ignoring
10. Plants provide a _____ for many animals and insects. a) Space b) Habitat c) Cage d) Farm

Group Classification of Plants in Nigeria based on their Uses

1. Food Plants:
   • Rice
   • Yams
   • Fruits like oranges and bananas
2. Clothing Plants:
   • Cotton plants (used for making fabrics)
3. Shelter Plants:
   • Trees (provide wood for building houses)
4. Medicinal Plants:
   • Plants with healing properties used in medicine
5. Fuel Plants:
   • Wood from trees (used as a source of fuel)
6. Paper Plants:
   • Trees (provide materials for making paper)
7. Fragrance Plants:
   • Flowers and plants used for making perfumes
8. Ornamental Plants:
   • Flowers and plants used for beautifying our surroundings
9. Habitat Plants:
   • Plants that provide a home for animals and insects
10. Root Plants:
    • Plants where roots are used for various purposes

Evaluation

1. Plants like rice and yams fall into the category of __________ plants. a) Medicinal b) Food c) Ornamental d) Fragrance
2. Cotton plants are primarily associated with which group of plants? a) Fuel b) Shelter c) Clothing d) Habitat
3. Trees that provide wood for building houses belong to the ________ plants group. a) Food b) Medicinal c) Shelter d) Ornamental
4. Which group includes plants with healing properties used in medicine? a) Paper b) Fuel c) Medicinal d) Clothing
5. Wood from trees is commonly used as a source of _________. a) Food b) Shelter c) Fuel d) Ornament
6. Trees providing materials for making paper belong to the ________ plants group. a) Medicinal b) Food c) Paper d) Clothing
7. Flowers and plants used for beautifying surroundings fall under the ________ plants category. a) Ornamental b) Habitat c) Food d) Shelter
8. Plants used for making perfumes are part of the ________ plants group. a) Medicinal b) Fragrance c) Shelter d) Food
9. Flowers and plants providing a home for animals and insects are ________ plants. a) Habitat b) Clothing c) Food d) Shelter
10. In Nigeria, plants with roots used for various purposes are considered ________ plants. a) Fuel b) Root c) Medicinal d) Food
11. Cotton is a type of plant used for making ________. a) Paper b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Fragrance
12. Wood from trees used for building houses is a feature of ________ plants. a) Clothing b) Shelter c) Medicinal d) Fragrance
13. Plants providing a home for animals and insects fall into the ________ plants category. a) Habitat b) Ornamental c) Clothing d) Food
14. Trees used as a source of fuel belong to the ________ plants group. a) Fuel b) Shelter c) Food d) Ornamental
15. Fragrance plants include flowers and plants used for making ________. a) Food b) Shelter c) Medicinal d) Perfumes

Presentation

1. Revision: Briefly review the previous lesson about the features of plants and their groups. Second Term Mid Term Test Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7
2. Introduction of New Topic: Discuss the common uses of plants in Nigeria. Highlight the uses for food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and other purposes.
3. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Show pictures and examples of plants used for food, clothing, shelter, and medicinal purposes.
   • Use flashcards to engage students in identifying and matching plant names with their uses.
   • Introduce the concept of classifying plants into different groups based on their uses.
4. Learners’ Activities:
   • Participate in discussions about the common uses of plants.
   • Observe and identify different plants and their uses.
   • Work in groups to classify plants based on their uses.
5. Assessment: Ask questions related to the common uses of plants. Use flashcards for a quick quiz on plant identification and grouping.

Evaluation :

1. What is the primary use of plants in the category of “food”?
2. Name one plant used for making clothing.
3. How do we classify plants based on their uses?
4. Give an example of a plant used for medicinal purposes.
5. Explain why plants are essential for shelter.
6. Identify a plant commonly used in Nigeria for fragrance or perfume.
7. Discuss the importance of plants used for habitat purposes.
8. Why are plants classified into different groups?
9. Name a plant that provides wood for building houses.
10. How does classifying plants based on their uses help us?

Conclusion: Review the main points discussed, answer any questions, and assign relevant homework. The teacher should assess students’ understanding through class participation and the quiz.