Lesson Plan On Uses Of Tuber Crops (Basic 2)

• Class: Primary 2
• Term: 2nd Term
• Week: 3
• Age: 6 years
• Period:
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Date:
• Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
• Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
• Topic: Tuber Crops
• Content: Uses Of Tuber Crops

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

1. Mention three uses of tuber crops.

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:

• Charts of processed foods
• Samples of tuber crops (if available)
• Pictures illustrating tuber crop uses
• Marker board and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the uses of tuber crops is vital for appreciating the role of these crops in daily life, nutrition, and various processed food products.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have a basic understanding of different types of crops.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Uses Of Tuber Crops

Note to Pupils:

Uses Of Tuber Crops

1. Food Consumption:

• Tuber crops like yams and potatoes are commonly consumed as staple foods in various forms such as boiled, roasted, or mashed.

2. Processing into Flour:

• Tuber crops can be processed into flour, used in making products like Poundo yam or potato flour.

3. Snack Production:

• Some tuber crops, when sliced and fried, make popular snacks like potato chips or fried yam sticks.

4. Beverage Production:

• Tuber crops like cassava can be processed to make beverages such as garri or tapioca.

5. Livestock Feed:

• Tuber crops can serve as nutritious feed for livestock, providing energy and essential nutrients.

6. Industrial Starch Production:

• Cassava, a tuber crop, is a significant source of starch used in various industrial processes.

7. Traditional Medicine:

• Some communities use certain tuber crops for medicinal purposes due to their nutritional and therapeutic properties.

Evaluation:

1. Name one processed food made from tuber crops.
2. What are three uses of tuber crops?

Note to Teachers:

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