Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Plants
Topic: Examples Of Common Plants
Content: Examples Of Common Plants

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: List five examples of common plants.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the role of plants in the environment.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw one example of a common plant.
Social Domain: Share ideas with peers about common plants.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum Abuja.
Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work.
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work.
Online Information from: GeeksforGeeks – 50+ Plants Names in English: List of Common Plants
Relevant Textbooks.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards showing pictures of common plants.
A chart displaying plant names and characteristics.
Real samples of small plants (e.g., grass or flowers).
Drawing books and crayons.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding examples of common plants helps pupils identify the plants they see around them daily, fostering a connection to nature and their environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know what plants are from the previous lesson and can recognize them in their surroundings.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set induction	Question and Answer	Asks pupils what they remember about plants.	Respond by sharing their knowledge.	Plants are living things found around us.
Step 2: Examples of plants	10 mins	Discussion	Visual aids	Shows pictures of five common plants and explains them.	Observe, listen, and name the plants.	Examples of plants include grass, mango, and hibiscus.
Step 3: Characteristics	7 mins	Demonstration	Interactive discussion	Describes features of the plants, e.g., leaves, flowers.	Participate by pointing at features.	Plants have different leaves, flowers, and stems.
Step 4: Drawing activity	8 mins	Hands-on	Guided practice	Guides pupils to draw one of the plants (e.g., hibiscus).	Draw the plant with crayons.	Drawing helps in recognizing plant features.
Note-taking	5 mins	Explanation	Direct teaching	Writes a short note for pupils to copy into notebooks.	Copy the note into their notebooks.	Pupils learn and remember plant examples.
Evaluation	3 mins	Questioning	Peer review	Asks pupils questions to assess learning.	Answer questions orally.	Pupils recall and share learned information.
Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Summarization	Summarizes the lesson and gives positive feedback.	Listen attentively.	Plants are important and have unique features.

Lesson Content

Examples Of Common Plants

Plants are living things that grow in our surroundings. They provide us with food, shelter, and beauty. Below are five common plants and their descriptions:

Grass: Green, soft, and grows close to the ground. Found in fields and lawns.
Hibiscus: A plant with colorful flowers. Used as decoration.
Mango Tree: Produces sweet, juicy mango fruits. Grows tall.
Maize: A tall plant that grows corn. Common on farms.
Tomato Plant: A small plant that grows juicy red tomatoes.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name five common plants.
Describe one feature of each plant.
Draw a simple picture of the hibiscus plant.
Explain why plants are important to the environment.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

This lesson introduces pupils to plants they see every day. Engage them with real-life examples and encourage interaction during activities. Remember to be patient as they practice drawing. Happy teaching!

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Examples Of Common Plants (Primary 1)