Review of Primary 5 Scheme of Work Agricultural Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Agricultural Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 11 years

Topic: Review of Primary 5 Scheme of Work
Sub-topic: Recall of Previous Topics
Duration: 1 hour

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

1. Recall and describe topics covered in Primary 5 Agricultural Science.
2. Identify key concepts and methods learned in the previous year.
3. Connect previous knowledge to new topics in the current term.

Keywords: Review, Recall, Primary 5, Agricultural Science

Set Induction:
Start by asking pupils what they remember about Agricultural Science from Primary 5. Display some key topics from the previous year to prompt their memory.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic concepts of agriculture covered in Primary 5.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Primary 5 Agricultural Science textbook
• Summary of previous year’s topics
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Relate the review to the new term’s content. Discuss how recalling previous knowledge will help in understanding new topics.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Memory recall
• Analytical thinking
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Primary 5 scheme of work summary
• Flashcards with key topics from Primary 5

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Agricultural Science for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Textbook from Primary 5

Content:

1. Overview of Previous Topics:
   • Review the main topics covered in Primary 5, such as:
     • Types of crops and their cultivation
     • Basic principles of soil management
     • Introduction to farm animals
     • Simple methods of crop and animal husbandry
2. Key Concepts:
   • Importance of soil for agriculture
   • Methods of planting and harvesting crops
   • Basic animal care and feeding
3. Connecting to New Topics:
   • Discuss how the previous year’s knowledge will support learning about new methods of crop and livestock management this term.

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What topics did we learn about crops in Primary 5?
   • Discuss types of crops, planting methods, and harvesting.
2. Why is soil management important?
   • Review how soil affects plant growth and yield.
3. What do we remember about farm animals from last year?
   • Talk about the care, feeding, and uses of different animals on the farm.
4. How can we use what we learned last year in this term’s lessons?
   • Connect previous knowledge with current topics on advanced crop and animal management.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Review previous topics by summarizing key points from Primary 5.
2. Step 2: Discuss how these topics connect to what will be learned this term.
3. Step 3: Engage pupils in recalling specific details and applying them to new contexts.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present an overview of topics from Primary 5.
• Use visual aids to help pupils recall key concepts.
• Facilitate discussion and connect past knowledge to current learning.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the review discussion.
• Share their recollections of Primary 5 topics.
• Connect their previous knowledge to new topics.

Assessment:

• Ask pupils to list and describe a few topics from Primary 5.
• Conduct a brief quiz to test their recall of key concepts.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What were some key topics covered in Primary 5?
2. How does soil management affect crop growth?
3. Name one method of planting crops learned last year.
4. What is one thing you remember about animal care from Primary 5?
5. How will what you learned last year help with this term’s topics?

Conclusion:

• Recap the topics covered and their relevance to the new term.
• Go around the class to check pupils’ understanding and provide feedback.
• Encourage pupils to think about how previous knowledge will aid their learning this term.