Agricultural Science Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes

Week 1: Review of First Term Scheme of Work

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Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Review of First Term Scheme of Work

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Sub-Topic: Recap of Agricultural Science Topics from First Term

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Duration: 40 Minutes

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Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Recall previous topics taught in the first term.
2. Discuss key points from each topic.
3. Answer questions based on the first term’s topics.

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Keywords: Review, Recall, First Term, Topics, Agricultural Science

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Set Induction

The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils to share what they remember about the topics taught during the first term.

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Entry Behavior

Pupils have basic knowledge of the topics covered in the first term.

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Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with topic names
• Charts with summary points
• Pictures related to first-term topics

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils were taught several topics during the first term, including the importance of agriculture, farming systems, and farm tools.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork

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Content

Topics Taught in First Term

1. Meaning and Importance of Agriculture
   • Definition of agriculture
   • Importance of agriculture in providing food, raw materials, and employment.
2. Branches of Agriculture
   • Crop production, animal husbandry, forestry, and fishery.
3. Farming Systems
   • Shifting cultivation, crop rotation, and mixed farming.
4. Farm Tools and Their Uses
   • Examples of farm tools (hoe, cutlass, rake, etc.)
   • Uses of these tools in planting, weeding, and harvesting.
5. Soil and Types of Soil
   • Sandy, clayey, and loamy soils
   • Importance of soil in agriculture
6. Crops and Their Classification
   • Food crops (e.g., rice, yam) and cash crops (e.g., cocoa, rubber).

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Evaluation

Fill-in-the-blank Questions
Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d).

1. Agriculture provides us with ____.
   a. toys
   b. food
   c. clothes
   d. books
   Answer: b
2. A tool used for weeding is ____.
   a. hoe
   b. pencil
   c. ruler
   d. bucket
   Answer: a
3. Clayey soil is ____.
   a. rough
   b. sticky
   c. soft
   d. sandy
   Answer: b
4. Mixed farming involves ____.
   a. planting only maize
   b. keeping animals only
   c. combining crop farming and animal rearing
   d. none of the above
   Answer: c
5. Cocoa is an example of a ____.
   a. food crop
   b. cash crop
   c. weed
   d. tool
   Answer: b

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Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

Q1: What is agriculture?
A1: Agriculture is the practice of growing crops and rearing animals for human use.

Q2: Name three types of soil.
A2: Sandy soil, clayey soil, and loamy soil.

Q3: What is the importance of agriculture?
A3: Agriculture provides food, raw materials, and employment.

Q4: What is shifting cultivation?
A4: It is a farming system where farmers move from one piece of land to another.

Q5: Give two examples of farm tools.
A5: Hoe and cutlass.

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Presentation Steps

1. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Recap the topics taught in the first term.
   • Display charts and flashcards to guide the discussion.
2. Learners’ Activities:
   • Mention topics they remember from the first term.
   • Participate in the discussion and answer questions.

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Assessment

Short-answer Questions

1. What is agriculture?
2. List three branches of agriculture.
3. Mention two examples of farm tools.
4. Name three types of soil.
5. What is a cash crop?

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Conclusion

The teacher reviews key points from the first term topics and corrects any misconceptions. Pupils are encouraged to read their first term notes for further understanding.

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