Class: Primary 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 5
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Period:
Subject: Pre-vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Topic: Vegetable Crops
Content: Meaning of Vegetable Crops
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define vegetable crops.
- Identify different vegetable crops.
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Course Book
- All Relevant Material
- Online Information
- Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of different vegetable crops
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart with names of vegetable crops
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding vegetable crops is essential because they are a part of our daily diet. Knowing what they are and how to identify them is important for making healthy food choices.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of different types of foods and plants.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Meaning of Vegetable Crops
| Content (Step 1, 2, 3, etc.) | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | – Greet pupils. – Explain the importance of vegetable crops in our diet. | – Respond to greetings. – Listen attentively. |
| What Are Vegetable Crops? | 10 mins | Discussion | – Show pictures of different vegetable crops. – Define vegetable crops as plants we grow for their parts that we can eat, like leaves, stems, or roots. | – Observe the pictures. – Repeat the definition. |
| Identifying Vegetable Crops | 10 mins | Group Activity | – Display a chart with names of vegetable crops. -Discuss the appearance of each vegetable crop. – Encourage pupils to identify and name common vegetable crops (e.g., carrots, spinach). | – Identify and name the vegetables. – Discuss the appearance of each crop. – Participate in identifying crops. |
| Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap | – Summarize the lesson. – Ask pupils if they have any questions. | – Listen to the summary. – Ask questions if they have any. |
| Evaluation | 5 mins | Question and Answer | – Ask questions related to the lesson (e.g., “What are vegetable crops?”). | – Answer questions individually. |
| Note Copying | 5 mins | Writing | – Provide key points to copy in notebooks. | – Copy the notes. |
Note to Pupils:
What are Vegetable Crops?
Vegetable crops are special plants that we grow in gardens or on farms because we can eat parts of these plants. These parts could be the leaves, stems, or roots. Vegetables like carrots, spinach, and lettuce are examples of vegetable crops.
Evaluation:
- What are vegetable crops?
- Can you name one vegetable crop?
- Why are vegetable crops important for our diet?
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources. Ensure that pupils can identify common vegetable crops, and encourage them to explore more about these crops in future lessons.
