Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Useful But Harmful Insects
Topic: Examples Of Harmful Insects
Content: Examples Of Harmful Insects and how they harm humans, animals, plants
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain: List examples of harmful insects.
Affective Domain: Discuss their feelings about harmful insects.
Psychomotor Domain: Identify harmful insects in pictures.
Social Domain: Share information about harmful insects with peers.
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 Study.com – Harmful Insects: Lesson for Kids
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of harmful insects
- Charts showing the damage caused by harmful insects
- Real-life specimens (if available)
- Flashcards with insect names and pictures
- Whiteboard and markers
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding examples harmful insects is important because it helps us protect our health, our animals, and our plants. Knowing which insects are harmful and how they affect our environment enables us to take action to control or avoid them.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should already be familiar with the concept of insects and their roles in the environment, as covered in the previous lesson on useful but harmful insects.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Examples Of Harmful Insects
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 | Interactive Discussion | Set Induction | Engage pupils by asking them about insects they know and introducing harmful insects | Participate in discussion, answering and asking questions | Activate prior knowledge about insects |
| Step 2: Examples of Harmful Insects | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Use of Visual Aids | Show pictures and explain different harmful insects and their effects on humans, animals, and plants | Observe pictures, listen to explanations, and ask questions | Identify harmful insects and understand their impacts |
| Step 3: Effects on Humans, Animals, and Plants | 10 mins | Explanation | Storytelling | Tell stories or give examples of how harmful insects affect our daily lives | Listen to stories and relate to personal experiences | Understand the consequences of harmful insects |
| Step 4: Identification Activity | 5 mins | Hands-On Activity | Visual Identification | Provide flashcards and pictures for pupils to identify harmful insects | Match flashcards with pictures, discuss with peers | Practice identifying harmful insects visually |
| Note Taking | 5 mins | Writing | Guided Note Taking | Guide pupils to copy the classroom note | Copy notes from the board | Reinforce knowledge through writing |
| Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral Questioning | Question and Answer | Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson | Answer questions and provide examples | Assess comprehension of harmful insects and their effects |
| Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Recap | Summarize key points of the lesson and encourage pupils to share what they learned | Participate in the summary discussion, share thoughts | Reinforce learning through summary and peer interaction |
Classroom Note:
Examples Of Harmful Insects
Insects can be harmful to humans, animals, and plants. This means that they can cause damage or problems in different ways. Below are some examples of harmful insects and how they harm us:
- Mosquitoes: They bite humans and animals, causing itchy bumps. They can also spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
- Termites: These insects eat wood, which can damage buildings and furniture.
- Locusts: Locusts can destroy crops by eating the leaves, which affects our food supply.
- Houseflies: They land on food and spread germs, which can make people sick.
- Aphids: These small insects suck the juice from plants, causing them to become weak and possibly die.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- List three examples of harmful insects.
- Explain how mosquitoes harm humans.
- Describe what termites do to buildings.
- Discuss the impact of locusts on crops.
- Identify which insect spreads germs by landing on food.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
