- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 2nd Term
- Week: 7
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
- Previous Lesson: Identification Of Some Common Insects Pest
- Topic: Damages Caused By Pests
- Content: Eat crop leaves and roots, Destroy grains, etc.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Identify at least five damages caused by pests.
- Affective Domain: Explain the importance of protecting crops from pests.
- Psychomotor Domain: Create a pest album showing examples of pest damages.
- Social Domain: Work in groups to discuss strategies to control pests.
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: Britannica – Insect – Crop Pests, Damage, Control
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Pictures of common pests and their damages.
- Pest albums.
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Charts showing pest-damaged crops.
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the damages caused by pests is vital because it helps pupils appreciate the need to protect crops, ensuring food security and healthy plants.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have identified some common pests in the previous lesson and have basic knowledge of how pests affect crops.
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 | Discussion | Asks pupils to recall some common pests and their activities. | Answer questions and share previous knowledge. | Pests harm crops. |
| Step 2: Explanation | 10 mins | Lecture | Visual aids | Explains what pest damages are and shows pictures of damages. | Observe pictures and listen attentively. | Types of pest damages. |
| Step 3: Examples | 8 mins | Demonstration | Interactive teaching | Lists and explains 5 types of damages caused by pests. | Copy the examples in their notebooks. | Specific pest damages. |
| Step 4: Group Activity | 7 mins | Collaborative | Group discussion | Divides pupils into groups to discuss and create a pest album. | Work in groups to discuss and make the album. | Collaboration on pest control. |
| Step 5: Note-Taking | 5 mins | Guided writing | Independent work | Guides pupils to copy the main points into their notes. | Write down the notes neatly. | Clear note on pest damages. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 3 mins | Oral questioning | Interactive discussion | Asks questions to test pupils’ understanding of the topic. | Answer questions. | Assessment of understanding. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Review session | Summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of pest control. | Listen to the summary. | Importance of pest control. |
Lesson Content
Damages Caused By Pests
Pests are organisms that harm plants, animals, or humans. They can cause serious damage to crops, which reduces food production. Below are five damages caused by pests:
- Eating Crop Leaves and Roots: Pests like grasshoppers destroy leaves, reducing the plant’s ability to make food.
- Destroying Grains: Weevils and beetles infest stored grains, making them unusable.
- Drilling Holes in Fruits: Pests like fruit flies damage fruits, making them rot quickly.
- Sucking Plant Juices: Aphids suck juices from plant stems and leaves, causing them to wither.
- Transmitting Diseases: Some pests, like whiteflies, spread diseases that weaken or kill plants.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Mention five damages caused by pests.
- Explain why pest control is important.
- Describe how pests affect stored grains.
- Discuss one way to protect crops from pests.
- Create a simple pest album showing examples of damages caused by pests.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Encourage pupils to actively participate in discussions and group activities. Show them real-life examples if possible to make the lesson relatable. Happy teaching!
