Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
Previous Lesson: Uses of Land; Cultivation, Grazing, and Road Construction
Topic: Uses of Land; Farming and Building Construction
Content: Farming and Building Construction

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: State two uses of land for farming and building construction.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of using land for farming and building.
Psychomotor Domain: Draw a simple farm structure or building.
Social Domain: Discuss how land is shared for farming and building in communities.

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: BYJU’S – What are the uses of land?
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Flashcards with images of farms and buildings
Chart showing different uses of land
Whiteboard and marker
A toy house and farm model

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the uses of land for farming and building helps pupils appreciate the value of land in providing food, shelter, and infrastructure for our communities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the basic concept of land use from previous lessons on cultivation, grazing, and road construction.

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	Questioning and Discussion	Shows images of farms and buildings and asks pupils what they see.	Pupils describe what they see.	Pupils recognize farms and buildings as uses of land.
Step 2: Teaching	15 mins	Explanation	Visual Aids and Discussion	Explains how land is used for farming and construction.	Listen and ask questions for clarity.	Pupils understand the uses of land.
Step 3: Activity	10 mins	Demonstration	Hands-on Activity	Shows a toy farm and house, and asks pupils to identify each use.	Pupils identify the toy farm and house, relating to real-life uses.	Pupils identify farming and building construction uses.
Step 4: Note Taking	5 mins	Guided Writing	Direct Instruction	Guides pupils to copy the lesson notes on farming and construction.	Pupils copy notes into their books.	Pupils have written knowledge for reference.
Step 5: Evaluation	3 mins	Oral Questions	Interactive Questions	Asks questions based on lesson objectives.	Pupils answer questions orally.	Pupils assess their understanding of the lesson.
Step 6: Conclusion	2 mins	Summary	Review of Key Points	Summarizes the importance of using land for farming and building.	Pupils listen to the summary.	Pupils reinforce understanding.

Lesson Content

Uses of Land; Farming and Building Construction

Land is very useful for many things in our lives. Below are two important uses of land are for farming and building construction:

Farming: Land is used to grow crops like maize, yams, and vegetables. It provides space for animals like cows and chickens.
Building Construction: Land is where houses, schools, and hospitals are built to give us shelter and a place to learn or get care.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention two things we can do with land.
Draw a picture of a farm or a house.
Why is land important for farming and building?
Discuss with a partner how your family uses land.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage pupils to explore how their families use land at home to make the topic relatable. Use the models and flashcards creatively to engage pupils and enhance learning. Happy teaching!

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Uses Of Land; Farming And Building Construction (Primary 1)