Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Social Studies
Previous Lesson: Functions of State Government
Topic: Meaning of Agricultural Industry and Division of Labour
Content: Meaning of agriculture, Forms of agriculture, Meaning of labour, Meaning of division of labour

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define agriculture, explain the forms of agriculture, and describe the concepts of labour and division of labour.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of agriculture and the role of teamwork in farming activities.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate an understanding of division of labour by role-playing different farming tasks.
Social Domain: Collaborate effectively with peers to simulate the application of division of labour in agriculture.

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: Merriam-Webster – Agriculture Definition & Meaning
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures or drawings of farming activities
Flashcards with terms and definitions
A small model farm setup (optional)
Charts showing examples of division of labour in agriculture

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding agriculture and division of labour helps pupils appreciate the importance of farming to society and how teamwork enhances productivity.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know about plants and animals used as food, and they have basic ideas of teamwork from group activities.

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	Question & Answer	Asks pupils what they know about farming.	Respond enthusiastically.	Pupils connect prior knowledge to lesson.
Step 2: Meaning of Agriculture	5 mins	Explanation	Visual Aids	Explains agriculture using pictures.	Observe pictures and listen.	Pupils understand agriculture as farming.
Step 3: Forms of Agriculture	10 mins	Discussion	Group Work	Guides pupils in identifying forms of agriculture.	Group work to list examples of farming activities.	Pupils differentiate forms of agriculture.
Step 4: Meaning of Labour	5 mins	Storytelling	Interactive Talk	Uses a story about teamwork in farming.	Listen and ask questions.	Pupils understand labour as work in farming.
Step 5: Division of Labour	10 mins	Role-Playing	Group Activity	Assigns farming roles for pupils to act out.	Role-play assigned tasks.	Pupils grasp teamwork via division of labour.
Step 6: Note Taking	3 mins	Dictation	Guided Note Taking	Guides pupils in writing key points.	Copy notes attentively.	Pupils reinforce concepts through writing.
Step 7: Conclusion & Evaluation	2 mins	Recap & Q&A	Oral Discussion	Recaps and evaluates with questions.	Answer questions.	Pupils consolidate knowledge.

Lesson Content

Meaning of Agricultural Industry and Division of Labour

Agriculture is the practice of growing crops and rearing animals to provide food, clothing, and other products. This means that farming is important for human survival.

Forms of Agriculture:

Crop Farming: Growing plants like maize, rice, and vegetables.
Animal Husbandry: Rearing animals like chickens, goats, and cows.
Fishing: Harvesting fish from water bodies.

Labour:

Labour refers to the physical and mental effort used to complete a task. For example, farmers use labour to plant, weed, and harvest crops.

Division of Labour:

Division of labour means splitting tasks among people to increase efficiency. For example, one person plants, another waters, and another weeds. This helps complete work faster.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define agriculture.
List two forms of agriculture.
Explain the meaning of labour in farming.
Describe what division of labour means and give an example.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Encourage active participation during the group activity, as it fosters teamwork. Use relatable examples to make the lesson engaging. Happy teaching!

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Agricultural Industry And Division Of Labour (Primary 4)