Class: Primary 2

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 5

Age: 6 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science And Technology

Curriculum Theme: Basic Science

Topic: Uses Of Plants

Content: Food, Medicine

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

Mention plants around their neighborhood.
Mention two plants that are eaten by people and those that are for medication.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Course Book
Online Information
Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

Paper and pencils for drawing
Pictures of different plants
Samples of edible and medicinal plants
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the uses of plants is essential for appreciating the role of plants in our daily lives, including providing food and medicine.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have basic knowledge of plants and their presence in the environment.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Uses Of Plants

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic	Discuss the importance of plants. Ask pupils about plants they know.	Answer questions and share their knowledge.
Plant Identification	10 mins	Outdoor Observation	Take pupils around the school compound to identify different plants.	Identify and name plants in the school compound.
Group Discussion	10 mins	Group Discussion	Lead pupils in discussing the uses of plants (food, medicine, decoration).	Discuss and share their ideas in groups.
Drawing Activity	5 mins	Drawing	Provide pictures of plants and ask pupils to draw plants used for food and medicine.	Draw plants based on the given instructions.
Note taking	5 mins	Explanation	Provide brief notes summarizing the key points of the lesson.	Copy the notes into their notebooks.
Evaluation	3 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions related to the specific objectives.	Answer questions individually.
Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Summarize the importance of understanding the uses of plants.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

Uses Of Plants

Food

2. Medicine

3. Oxygen Production

4. Shade and Shelter

5. Decoration

Plants Used for Food:

Apple Tree:

Apples grow on apple trees and are delicious fruits that we can eat.

2. Carrot Plant:

Carrots are roots that grow underground as part of the carrot plant. We eat the orange part of the plant.

3. Rice Plant:

Rice is a staple food that comes from the rice plant. We eat the seeds, which are processed into rice.

Plants Used for Medicine:

Aloe Vera Plant:

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with soothing gel inside its leaves, often used for treating burns and skin irritations.

2. Peppermint Plant:

Peppermint is a herb used for making medicine, especially for soothing stomach issues and providing relief from headaches.

3. Eucalyptus Tree:

The leaves of the eucalyptus tree are used for medicinal purposes, such as helping with respiratory issues and congestion.

Evaluation:

Mention two plants you know from your neighborhood.
List two plants used for food and one used for medicine.

Note to Teachers:

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.

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Lesson Plan On Uses Of Plants (Basic 2)