Tools Used for Hunting and Gathering Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan on Hunting and Gathering Tools

Subject: Vocational Aptitude

Class: Primary 1

Term: Third Term

Week: 2

Age: 6 – 7 years

Topic: Hunting and Gathering

Sub-topic: Tools Used for Hunting and Gathering

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define hunting and gathering.
2. Identify tools used for hunting.
3. Mention tools used for gathering.
4. Explain the importance of hunting and gathering in the past and present.

Keywords

• Hunting
• Hunter
• Huntress
• Gathering
• Tools
• Basket

Set Induction

The teacher will begin by asking the pupils if they have ever seen animals being hunted or fruits collected from the bush.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils know that animals like goats and chickens can be caught and fruits can be picked from farms or trees.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of hunting tools (gun, spear, bow, and arrow)
• Pictures of gathering tools (basket, hoe, head pan)
• Real tools like baskets and hand trowels (if available)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind the pupils about how some people collect fruits or vegetables from the farm and how hunters chase animals to catch them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation skills
• Critical thinking
• Social awareness

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Vocational Studies Textbook for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards showing hunting and gathering tools
• Printed images of animals hunted and leaves gathered

Content: Hunting and Gathering

What is Hunting?

Hunting is the act of chasing and killing animals for food or to sell.

• A man who hunts is called a hunter.
• A woman who hunts is called a huntress.

Tools Used by Hunters

1. Gun
2. Trap
3. Spear
4. Bow and arrow
5. Catapult
6. Cutlass

What is Gathering?

Gathering is the act of collecting wild fruits, leaves, or other useful items.

• Early men and women gathered to find food in forests.
• People who gather are called gatherers.

Tools Used for Gathering

1. Basket
2. Head pan
3. Bowl
4. Hoe
5. Rake
6. Hand trowel
7. Gloves

Board Summary

1. Hunting: Chasing and killing animals.
   • Tools: Gun, spear, bow and arrow, trap.
2. Gathering: Collecting leaves and fruits.
   • Tools: Basket, head pan, hoe, rake.

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is hunting?
   • It is the act of chasing animals for food or sale.
2. Who is a hunter?
   • A man who hunts animals.
3. Who is a huntress?
   • A woman who hunts animals.
4. What is gathering?
   • It is the collection of wild fruits and leaves.
5. Who is a gatherer?
   • Someone who collects wild fruits and leaves.
6. Name two tools used for hunting.
   • Gun and spear.
7. Name two tools used for gathering.
   • Basket and head pan.
8. What do hunters do with the animals they catch?
   • They eat or sell them.
9. Why do gatherers wear gloves?
   • To protect their hands.
10. What is a catapult used for?

• To shoot small animals or birds.

11. What do hunters use a bow and arrow for?

• To shoot animals.

12. What tool helps gatherers carry many fruits?

• A basket.

13. What is a hoe used for?

• For digging the ground.

14. What is the head pan used for?

• For carrying fruits or leaves.

15. Can hunting and gathering still be done today?

• Yes, but not as often as in the past.

Class Activity Discussion

1. ______ is the act of chasing animals for food.
   a) Swimming
   b) Hunting
   c) Planting
   d) Selling
   Answer: b) Hunting
2. A man who hunts is called a ______.
   a) Hunter
   b) Farmer
   c) Builder
   d) Doctor
   Answer: a) Hunter
3. A woman who hunts is called a ______.
   a) Nurse
   b) Teacher
   c) Huntress
   d) Tailor
   Answer: c) Huntress
4. A tool used by hunters is a ______.
   a) Catapult
   b) Spoon
   c) Plate
   d) Basket
   Answer: a) Catapult
5. ______ is the act of collecting wild fruits and leaves.
   a) Hunting
   b) Gathering
   c) Fishing
   d) Cooking
   Answer: b) Gathering
6. A gatherer uses a ______ to collect fruits.
   a) Gun
   b) Basket
   c) Spear
   d) Cutlass
   Answer: b) Basket
7. A ______ is used to dig the ground.
   a) Hoe
   b) Bowl
   c) Knife
   d) Spoon
   Answer: a) Hoe
8. A hunter uses a ______ to trap animals.
   a) Gun
   b) Trap
   c) Plate
   d) Bucket
   Answer: b) Trap
9. Gatherers use a ______ to carry items on their head.
   a) Head pan
   b) Catapult
   c) Spear
   d) Gun
   Answer: a) Head pan
10. A hunter uses a bow and ______.
    a) Arrow
    b) Spoon
    c) Knife
    d) Basket
    Answer: a) Arrow

Presentation

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on tools used for farming.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic and explains hunting and gathering.
3. Step 3: Pupils are asked to share what they know about hunting and gathering in their community.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures of hunting and gathering tools.
• Write key points on the board.
• Ask pupils questions to check understanding.

Learners’ Activities

• Answer questions about hunting and gathering.
• Match tools with their correct use.
• Participate in a discussion about how people hunt or gather.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

1. What is hunting?
2. Name two tools used by hunters.
3. Who is a huntress?
4. What is gathering?
5. Name two tools used for gathering.

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson and collects pupils’ books for marking.

More Useful Links

• We should not maintain our farm tools? (a) true (b) false (c) may be
• Simple Farm Gathering Tools