How To Grow Crops; Post Planting Activities (Primary 5)

Mercy Egwim
August 22, 2024
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Class: Primary 5
Term: 1st Term
Week: 5
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: Post Planting Activities

Performance Objectives:

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

Cognitive Domain: Define and describe the post-planting activities of watering, mulching, and supplying.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of post-planting activities in ensuring the healthy growth of crops.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to correctly water and mulch a crop.
Social Domain: Work cooperatively with classmates to discuss the benefits of post-planting activities.

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 FCT EMIS – post planting operation.
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A watering can
Mulching materials (e.g., dry leaves or straw)
A small potted plant for demonstration
A whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding post-planting activities is crucial as these activities are vital in ensuring that crops grow healthily. Watering, mulching, and supplying are practices that every young farmer should know to maintain a successful garden or farm. This lesson will help pupils develop the skills necessary to care for plants effectively, which is essential for food production and environmental stewardship.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils are familiar with basic planting techniques and understand the importance of preparing the soil before planting crops.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Learning Area: How To Grow Crops; Post Planting Activities

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teachers Activity	Pupils Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils what activities they think are necessary after planting crops.	5 minutes	Questioning & Discussion	Interactive Introduction	The teacher asks pupils questions to stimulate their thinking and introduces the topic of post-planting activities.	Pupils respond to the questions and share their thoughts.	Pupils understand the necessity of post-planting activities.
Step 2: Explanation of Watering The teacher explains the importance of watering crops regularly and demonstrates how to water a plant properly.	10 minutes	Explanation & Demonstration	Visual Aids	The teacher uses a watering can to demonstrate the correct way to water plants.	Pupils observe and ask questions during the demonstration.	Pupils learn the correct technique for watering plants.
Step 3: Explanation of Mulching The teacher explains how mulching helps retain soil moisture and protect crops, followed by a demonstration using dry leaves.	10 minutes	Demonstration & Explanation	Hands-on Activity	The teacher shows how to apply mulch around the base of a plant.	Pupils observe and participate in mulching a small potted plant.	Pupils understand the benefits and method of mulching.
Step 4: Explanation of Supplying The teacher explains what supplying means, emphasizing replacing dead or weak plants to ensure a full crop stand.	5 minutes	Explanation	Discussion & Illustration	The teacher discusses the importance of supplying and how it ensures a healthy crop.	Pupils listen and ask questions for clarification.	Pupils learn the concept and significance of supplying.
Note Taking The teacher summarizes the key points and writes them on the board for pupils to copy.	5 minutes	Note Giving	Summary	The teacher writes the important points about watering, mulching, and supplying on the board.	Pupils copy the notes into their exercise books.	Pupils consolidate their understanding through note-taking.
Evaluation The teacher asks pupils questions to assess their understanding of the lesson.	3 minutes	Oral Questioning	Immediate Feedback	The teacher asks questions based on the lesson’s content to evaluate understanding.	Pupils answer the questions, demonstrating their comprehension.	Pupils’ understanding of post-planting activities is assessed.
Conclusion The teacher reviews the key points of the lesson and assigns homework related to post-planting activities.	2 minutes	Review & Assignment	Recap	The teacher recaps the lesson and provides homework for reinforcement.	Pupils listen and note the homework.	Pupils leave the lesson with reinforced knowledge of post-planting activities.

Lesson Content

How To Grow Crops; Post Planting Activities

After planting crops, there are several important activities we must carry out to ensure our crops grow well. These activities include watering, mulching, and supplying.

Watering: This means giving water to our crops to help them grow. Water is essential because it provides the moisture that plants need to absorb nutrients from the soil. We should water our crops regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep them healthy.

Mulching: Mulching involves covering the soil around our crops with materials like dry leaves or straw. This helps to keep the soil moist, prevent weeds from growing, and protect the plants from extreme temperatures. By mulching, we can reduce the amount of water we need to give our crops and keep them healthy.

Supplying: Sometimes, some of the plants we plant may die or not grow well. Supplying is the process of replacing these weak or dead plants with new ones to ensure that we have a full crop. This helps to maximize our harvest and ensure that we don’t have empty spaces in our garden.