Simple Farm Tools for Cutting Agricultural Science Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Detailed Lesson Plan for Agricultural Science (Primary 2, First Term, Week 4)

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 7 years

Topic: Simple Farm Tools for Cutting

Sub-topic: Types and Uses of Cutting Tools

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Define cutting tools.
2. List examples of simple farm tools for cutting.
3. Describe the uses of each cutting tool.
4. Identify cutting tools from pictures or real objects.

Keywords:

• Cutting Tools
• Cutlass
• Sickle
• Pruning Shears
• Knife

Set Induction:

Show the pupils a real or picture of a cutlass and ask if they know what it is and how it is used. Discuss their answers briefly.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils have basic knowledge of farm tools from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Real or pictures of cutting tools (cutlass, sickle, pruning shears, knife)
• Flashcards with names and pictures of tools
• Charts illustrating the use of each tool

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review the classification of simple farm tools discussed in Week 3, focusing on cutting tools.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Identification
• Critical thinking
• Communication

Learning Materials:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Real simple farm tools for cutting (if available)
• Flashcards with images and names of farm tools
• Charts showing the use of each cutting tool

Content:

1. Definition of Cutting Tools:
   • Cutting tools are tools used by farmers to cut plants, branches, and other materials.
2. Examples of Cutting Tools:
   • Cutlass:
     • Used for cutting weeds, small branches, and clearing bushes.
   • Sickle:
     • Used for cutting crops like rice, wheat, and grass.
   • Pruning Shears:
     • Used for trimming and cutting small branches and stems.
   • Knife:
     • Used for harvesting fruits and vegetables and cutting small plants.

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. A cutlass is used for __________ (a) eating (b) cutting (c) writing (d) drawing.
2. A sickle is used to cut __________ (a) rice (b) clothes (c) paper (d) books.
3. Pruning shears are used for __________ (a) swimming (b) cooking (c) trimming (d) driving.
4. A __________ is used for harvesting fruits (a) rake (b) hoe (c) knife (d) fork.
5. Simple farm tools help farmers to __________ (a) play (b) work (c) sleep (d) eat.
6. The tool used for cutting crops like wheat is a __________ (a) sickle (b) hoe (c) rake (d) shovel.
7. Pruning shears are used for cutting __________ (a) big trees (b) small branches (c) stones (d) water.
8. A knife is a __________ tool (a) cutting (b) digging (c) gathering (d) cooking.
9. Farmers use a __________ to cut weeds (a) sickle (b) rake (c) cutlass (d) shovel.
10. Simple farm tools are __________ (a) hard to use (b) easy to use (c) heavy (d) expensive.

Class Activity Discussion

1. What are cutting tools?
   • Cutting tools are tools used by farmers to cut plants, branches, and other materials.
2. What is a cutlass used for?
   • A cutlass is used for cutting weeds, small branches, and clearing bushes.
3. What is a sickle used for?
   • A sickle is used for cutting crops like rice, wheat, and grass.
4. What are pruning shears used for?
   • Pruning shears are used for trimming and cutting small branches and stems.
5. What is a knife used for in farming?
   • A knife is used for harvesting fruits and vegetables and cutting small plants.
6. Can a cutlass be used to cut small branches?
   • Yes, it can.
7. What tool is used for cutting crops like rice?
   • A sickle is used for cutting crops like rice.
8. Are pruning shears used for trimming big trees?
   • No, they are used for trimming small branches and stems.
9. Is a knife a simple farm tool?
   • Yes, it is.
10. Why do farmers use cutting tools?
    • To make their work easier by cutting plants, branches, and other materials.

Presentation:

Step 1:

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

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic by showing real or pictures of cutting tools and explaining their uses.

Step 3:

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

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the meaning and use of cutting tools using simple language.
• Show real or pictures of cutting tools.
• Describe the use of each cutting tool.
• 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.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What are cutting tools?
2. Name one example of a cutting tool.
3. What is a cutlass used for?
4. Give an example of a tool used for trimming.
5. Why do farmers use cutting tools?
6. What tool is used for cutting crops like wheat?
7. Name a tool used for harvesting fruits.
8. What is the main use of pruning shears?
9. Can a sickle be used for cutting grass?
10. Are cutting tools important for farmers?

Conclusion:

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

More Useful Links

• Basic Farm Tools Agricultural Science Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
• Classification of Simple Farm Tools Agricultural Science Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3