Lesson Plan On Meaning Of Agriculture – Growing Of Crops (Basic 4)

Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 2

Age: 9 years

Period:

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies

Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science

Topic: Meaning Of Agriculture

Content: Growing Of Crops (e.g., rice, corn, cassava, etc.)

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

• Define agriculture as a means of growing 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:

• Pictures or real samples of rice, corn, cassava
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the meaning of agriculture and its role in growing crops is important for students as it connects them to real-life knowledge about food production and its significance in daily life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have basic knowledge of the concept of farming and crops.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Meaning Of Agriculture

Note to Pupils:

Agriculture as a means of growing crops

Agriculture is like a special way of growing food. It’s when people plant seeds in the soil, take care of them, and watch them grow into the food we eat. Imagine a farmer planting seeds in the ground. These seeds can become plants like rice, corn, and cassava.

The farmer waters them, gives them sunlight, and protects them from pests. As the plants grow, they produce the food we find in our meals, like rice grains, corn on the cob, or cassava roots.

Evaluation:

1. What does agriculture mean?
2. Name some crops that are grown in agriculture.
3. Why is agriculture important?

Note to Teachers:

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