Common Insects Found at Home Agricultural Science Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Detailed Lesson Plan for Agricultural Science (Primary 2, First Term, Week 10)

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 10

Age: 7 years

Topic: Common Insects Found at Home

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify common insects found at home.
2. Describe the characteristics and habitats of each insect.
3. Understand basic facts about insects.

Keywords:

• Insects
• Home
• Characteristics
• Habitats

Set Induction:

Show pictures of different insects and ask pupils if they have seen any of these insects at home. Discuss their responses briefly.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic knowledge of insects from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures or real specimens of common insects
• Flashcards with names and pictures of insects
• Charts illustrating insect characteristics

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review the characteristics of insects discussed in previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Identification
• Classification
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Agricultural Science Primary 2
• Flashcards, pictures, charts

Instructional Materials:

• Real insects (if available)
• Flashcards with images and names of insects
• Charts showing insect characteristics

Content:

1. Introduction to Common Insects Found at Home:
   • Insects are small creatures found in and around homes. They have six legs and usually a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton.
2. Examples of Common Insects Found at Home:
   • Ants: Found in kitchens and around food.
   • Cockroaches: Often seen in dark places like cupboards and behind appliances.
   • Houseflies: Found near food and waste areas.
   • Mosquitoes: Found in areas with stagnant water.
   • Spiders: Found in corners or webs around the house.
3. Characteristics and Habitats:
   • Ants: Small, black or brown. They live in colonies and are often seen in lines.
   • Cockroaches: Brown with long antennae. They hide in dark, warm places during the day.
   • Houseflies: Gray with transparent wings. They are attracted to food and garbage.
   • Mosquitoes: Small with long legs and wings. They breed in stagnant water.
   • Spiders: Small with eight legs. They spin webs to catch insects.

Questions:

1. Insects have __________ legs. (a) four (b) six (c) eight (d) ten.
2. Ants are often found in __________ areas. (a) dry (b) wet (c) cold (d) windy.
3. Cockroaches hide in __________ places during the day. (a) bright (b) dark (c) cold (d) windy.
4. Houseflies are attracted to __________ and garbage. (a) water (b) air (c) food (d) stones.
5. Mosquitoes breed in __________ water. (a) running (b) salty (c) stagnant (d) fresh.
6. Spiders have __________ legs. (a) six (b) eight (c) ten (d) twelve.
7. Insects have a hard outer shell called an __________. (a) endoskeleton (b) exoskeleton (c) shell (d) wings.
8. Ants often move in __________ lines. (a) zigzag (b) straight (c) round (d) curved.
9. Cockroaches are __________ colored with long antennae. (a) yellow (b) brown (c) white (d) black.
10. Houseflies have __________ wings. (a) colorful (b) transparent (c) big (d) small.

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are insects?
   • Insects are small creatures with six legs and an exoskeleton.
2. Where are ants often found?
   • Ants are often found in kitchens and around food.
3. Why do cockroaches hide in dark places?
   • They prefer warm, dark environments to hide during the day.
4. What attracts houseflies?
   • Houseflies are attracted to food and garbage.
5. Where do mosquitoes breed?
   • They breed in stagnant water.
6. How many legs do spiders have?
   • Spiders have eight legs.
7. What is the outer shell of insects called?
   • It’s called an exoskeleton.
8. How do ants move?
   • They often move in straight lines.
9. What color are cockroaches?
   • Cockroaches are usually brown.
10. What type of wings do houseflies have?
    • Houseflies have transparent wings.

Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic, which was maintenance of farm tools.

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures or real specimens of common insects found at home.

Step 3:

The teacher allows the pupils to give their contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the characteristics and habitats of common insects using simple language.
• Show pictures or real specimens of insects.
• Describe where each insect is commonly found.
• Ask questions to engage pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher.
• Answer questions.
• Participate in discussions.

Assessment:

• Oral questions during the lesson.
• Observe pupils’ participation.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are insects?
2. Name one common insect found at home.
3. Where are ants often found?
4. Why do cockroaches hide in dark places?
5. What attracts houseflies?
6. Where do mosquitoes breed?
7. How many legs do spiders have?
8. What is the outer shell of insects called?
9. How do ants often move?
10. What color are cockroaches?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ understanding and participation.

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