- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 6
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
- Previous Lesson: How To Grow Crops
- Topic: How To Grow Crops
- Content: Thinning And Supplying
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain: Define thinning and supplying as post-planting activities.
- Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of these activities in ensuring healthy crop growth.
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to properly thin and supply plants in a farm setting.
- Social Domain: Work collaboratively in groups to practice thinning and supplying techniques.
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 Kofa Study – Post-planting Operations
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Samples of young crops for demonstration
- A hoe and watering can
- Visual aids showing thinning and supplying processes
- A video clip on proper thinning and supplying techniques
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding thinning and supplying is crucial for students to grasp the importance of post-planting care in agriculture. These practices help ensure the healthy growth of crops, leading to better yields, which is essential for food security and agricultural success.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have a basic understanding of planting crops and have previously discussed how to grow crops.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: How To Grow Crops
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 (Set induction) | 5 mins | Discussion | Question and Answer | The teacher begins by reviewing the previous lesson on planting crops and asks pupils about their experience with young plants. | Pupils respond to questions based on their previous knowledge. | Pupils recall how crops are planted and prepared for growth. |
| Step 2: Explaining Thinning | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Demonstration | The teacher explains thinning, using visual aids to show how overcrowded plants are removed to allow space for others to grow. | Pupils observe the visual aids and ask questions. | Pupils understand the importance of thinning. |
| Step 3: Explaining Supplying | 10 mins | Direct Instruction | Demonstration | The teacher explains supplying, showing how plants are added where there are gaps in the farm. | Pupils observe and participate in discussions. | Pupils learn how to supply plants where needed. |
| Step 4: Practical Demonstration | 8 mins | Practical Session | Hands-on Activity | The teacher demonstrates thinning and supplying with real crops, and invites pupils to practice. | Pupils practice thinning and supplying under guidance. | Pupils apply thinning and supplying techniques. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 3 mins | Lecture | Guided Note-Taking | The teacher provides notes for pupils to copy, summarizing the lesson on thinning and supplying. | Pupils copy the notes into their exercise books. | Pupils consolidate their learning through note-taking. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 2 mins | Oral Assessment | Question and Answer | The teacher asks pupils questions to evaluate their understanding of thinning and supplying. | Pupils answer the teacher’s questions. | Pupils demonstrate understanding through responses. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 2 mins | Recap | Review and Closing | The teacher recaps the lesson, emphasizing the importance of thinning and supplying in crop management. | Pupils listen and ask any final questions. | Pupils leave the class with a clear understanding of the topic. |
Lesson Content
How To Grow Crops; Thinning And Supplying
Thinning:
Thinning is the process of removing some plants from a crowded area to give the remaining plants enough space to grow well. When plants are too close together, they compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients, which can result in poor growth. By thinning, we make sure each plant has enough room to thrive.
Supplying:
Supplying is the act of adding new plants to areas in the farm where some crops did not grow or where the crops are sparse. This ensures that the farm has a uniform crop density, which helps in achieving better yields. Supplying is done carefully to avoid damaging the existing plants.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define thinning and explain why it is important in farming.
- Describe the process of supplying and its benefits to crop growth.
- Demonstrate how you would thin a crowded row of plants.
- Work in groups to identify areas in a sample plot that need thinning or supplying.
