Introduction to Crop Farming, Animal Farming, and Mixed Farming Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Vocational Aptitude

Class: Primary 1

Term: Third Term

Week: 8

Age: 6 – 7 years

Topic: Types of Agriculture

Sub-topic: Introduction to Crop Farming, Animal Farming, and Mixed Farming

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify the types of agriculture.
2. Explain crop farming and animal farming.
3. Give examples of crops and farm animals.

Keywords

• Agriculture
• Crop Farming
• Animal Farming
• Mixed Farming

Set Induction

The teacher presents pictures of a rice field, cows, and a farm that has both crops and animals. The teacher asks:

• “Can you tell what is happening in these pictures?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils know about crops like rice and animals like goats from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Pictures of crop farms, animal farms, and mixed farms
2. Real samples of grains (like rice or beans)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of the last lesson on agriculture and explains that agriculture involves more than just planting crops—it also includes raising animals.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Observation skills
• Communication skills

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards with pictures of farms

Reference Books

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

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards showing farms with crops and animals
• Real grains like rice or beans

Content

Types of Agriculture

1. Crop Farming:
   • Involves growing plants like rice, maize, and beans.
   • Farmers grow these plants for food and sale.
2. Animal Farming (Livestock Farming):
   • Involves raising animals such as cows, goats, and chickens.
   • Farmers care for animals to get products like milk and eggs.
3. Mixed Farming:
   • A combination of crop farming and animal farming on the same farm.
   • Farmers grow crops and raise animals on the same land.

Board Summary

• Agriculture: The practice of growing crops and raising animals.
• Crop Farming: Growing plants like maize and beans.
• Animal Farming: Raising animals like cows and goats.
• Mixed Farming: Growing crops and raising animals on the same farm.

Evaluation

1. Agriculture means __________.
   a) Growing crops and raising animals
   b) Flying planes
   c) Building houses
   d) Teaching
2. Growing plants for food is called __________.
   a) Crop farming
   b) Animal farming
   c) Toy making
   d) Singing
3. Raising animals for food is called __________.
   a) Animal farming
   b) Mixed farming
   c) House cleaning
   d) Fruit farming
4. A farm that has both crops and animals is called __________.
   a) Mixed farming
   b) Crop farming
   c) Toy factory
   d) Car workshop
5. Rice is an example of a __________.
   a) Crop
   b) Toy
   c) Animal
   d) Car
6. A goat is an example of a __________.
   a) Farm animal
   b) Plant
   c) Tool
   d) Fruit
7. Farmers grow crops like __________.
   a) Maize and beans
   b) Chairs and tables
   c) Milk and eggs
   d) Cars and trucks
8. A farm with only animals is called __________ farming.
   a) Animal
   b) Crop
   c) Mixed
   d) Toy
9. Which crop is used to make bread?
   a) Wheat
   b) Banana
   c) Mango
   d) Milk
10. A chicken gives us __________.
    a) Eggs
    b) Cars
    c) Chairs
    d) Books
11. __________ farming grows crops for food.
    a) Crop
    b) Animal
    c) Toy
    d) Mixed
12. __________ farming raises cows, goats, and chickens.
    a) Animal
    b) Mixed
    c) Crop
    d) Toy
13. In mixed farming, farmers raise __________ and grow crops.
    a) Animals
    b) Toys
    c) Chairs
    d) Cars
14. __________ is an example of a farm animal.
    a) Cow
    b) Book
    c) Fan
    d) Spoon
15. Mixed farming combines __________ farming and animal farming.
    a) Crop
    b) Toy
    c) House
    d) Road

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is agriculture?
   Agriculture is growing crops and raising animals.
2. What is crop farming?
   Crop farming is growing plants for food.
3. What is animal farming?
   Animal farming is raising animals like cows and goats.
4. What is mixed farming?
   Mixed farming involves growing crops and raising animals on the same farm.
5. Give an example of a crop.
   Rice is an example of a crop.
6. Name a farm animal.
   A cow is a farm animal.
7. Why is agriculture important?
   It provides food and jobs.
8. What do farmers get from chickens?
   Farmers get eggs from chickens.
9. What crop is used to make bread?
   Wheat is used to make bread.
10. Can a farm have both crops and animals?
    Yes, that is called mixed farming.

Presentation Steps

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

Teacher’s Activities

1. Display pictures of different types of farms.
2. Explain crop farming, animal farming, and mixed farming.
3. Guide pupils to identify crops and animals.

Learners’ Activities

1. Participate in discussions.
2. Identify crops and animals from the pictures.
3. Ask questions about farming.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is crop farming?
2. What is animal farming?
3. What is mixed farming?
4. Name one crop used to make bread.
5. Give an example of a farm animal.
6. What do farmers get from cows?
7. Why is mixed farming useful?
8. Name two crops.
9. What is agriculture?
10. Give an example of a farm product from chickens.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews pupils’ answers and provides feedback. The lesson ends with a recap on how different types of agriculture provide food and materials for our daily lives