Introduction to Agriculture for Young Learners Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Vocational Aptitude

Class: Primary 1

Term: Third Term

Week: 6

Age: 6 – 7 years

Topic: Agriculture

Sub-topic: Introduction to Agriculture and its Importance

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define agriculture in simple terms.
2. Identify at least three crops and two farm animals.
3. Explain why agriculture is important.

Keywords

• Agriculture
• Farmer
• Crops
• Farm animals
• Food

Set Induction

The teacher shows the class a basket of fruits and vegetables, asking:

• “Where do we get these fruits from?”
• “Who works on a farm to grow food?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with foods such as rice, beans, and fruits like bananas.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Real fruits and vegetables (banana, tomato, corn).
2. Flashcards with pictures of farm animals and crops.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of their previous lesson on Welding, where they discussed different jobs. The teacher explains that farming is another important job that provides food.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Observation skills
• Communication skills

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards with pictures of crops and animals

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Science and Technology Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards of crops and farm animals
• Fruits and vegetables brought to class

Content

What is Agriculture?

Agriculture is the practice of growing crops and raising animals for food and other uses. People who work on farms are called farmers. They plant crops and care for animals so we can have food to eat.

Types of Crops

1. Food Crops
   • Rice
   • Corn
   • Beans
2. Fruit Crops
   • Mango
   • Orange
   • Banana

Farm Animals

1. Domestic Animals
   • Cow
   • Goat
   • Chicken
2. Why Agriculture is Important

• It gives us food to eat.
• It provides raw materials like cotton for clothes.
• It gives people jobs.

Board Summary

• Agriculture: Growing crops and raising animals for food.
• Farmers: People who grow crops and raise animals.
• Examples of Crops: Rice, corn, beans.
• Examples of Animals: Cow, goat, chicken.
• Importance of Agriculture: Provides food and jobs.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Agriculture means __________.
   a) Planting crops and raising animals
   b) Building houses
   c) Fixing cars
   d) Teaching children
2. A person who works on a farm is called a __________.
   a) Doctor
   b) Farmer
   c) Pilot
   d) Teacher
3. An example of a food crop is __________.
   a) Rice
   b) Plastic
   c) Pencil
   d) Bread
4. Which of these is a fruit crop?
   a) Corn
   b) Mango
   c) Toy
   d) Book
5. We get __________ from farm animals.
   a) Milk
   b) Cars
   c) Chairs
   d) Clothes
6. __________ is a farm animal.
   a) Dog
   b) Cow
   c) Car
   d) Hat
7. Farmers grow __________ for food.
   a) Crops
   b) Cars
   c) Buildings
   d) Toys
8. __________ helps make clothes.
   a) Cotton
   b) Sand
   c) Paper
   d) Plastic
9. A goat is a type of __________.
   a) Toy
   b) Animal
   c) Fruit
   d) Book
10. Agriculture gives people __________ to do.
    a) Jobs
    b) Toys
    c) Problems
    d) Cars
11. Which animal gives us eggs?
    a) Chicken
    b) Goat
    c) Cow
    d) Dog
12. Farmers raise animals like __________.
    a) Fish and cows
    b) Dogs and toys
    c) Chairs and tables
    d) Cars and bicycles
13. Which crop is used to make bread?
    a) Wheat
    b) Banana
    c) Orange
    d) Plastic
14. An example of a domestic animal is __________.
    a) Goat
    b) Lion
    c) Elephant
    d) Tiger
15. Agriculture helps provide __________.
    a) Food
    b) Toys
    c) Phones
    d) Laptops

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is agriculture?
   Agriculture means growing crops and raising animals.
2. Who is a farmer?
   A person who grows crops and raises animals.
3. What do farmers grow?
   Crops like rice and fruits.
4. Name a farm animal.
   A cow.
5. Why is agriculture important?
   It gives us food and jobs.
6. What crop is used to make bread?
   Wheat.
7. Name a fruit crop.
   Mango.
8. What animal gives us milk?
   A cow.
9. Where do farmers work?
   On farms.
10. What do we get from chickens?
    Eggs.

(Continue with 5 more FAQs.)

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on welding.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces agriculture using flashcards of crops and animals.
3. Step 3: Pupils contribute by naming crops and animals they know.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show flashcards of crops and farm animals.
2. Explain the importance of agriculture.
3. Guide pupils to identify real fruits and vegetables.

Learners’ Activities

1. Participate in discussions.
2. Identify the crops and animals shown.
3. Ask questions about agriculture.

Assessment

1. What is agriculture?
2. Who works on a farm?
3. Name two food crops.
4. What is a domestic animal?
5. Why do we need agriculture?
6. Name one fruit crop.
7. What do we get from cows?
8. Where do farmers work?
9. What crop makes bread?
10. Name a farm animal that gives eggs.

Conclusion

The teacher will mark the pupils’ work and correct any mistakes. The lesson ends with a recap on the importance of agriculture in everyday life.