• Class: Primary 1
  • Term: 2nd Term
  • Week: 7
  • Age: 6 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Subject: Agricultural Science
  • Previous Lesson: Meaning And Types Of Land
  • Topic: Uses Of Land; Cultivation, Grazing, And Road Construction
  • Content: Cultivation, Grazing, And Road Construction

Performance Objectives

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

  • Cognitive Domain: Identify the uses of land for cultivation, grazing, and road construction.
  • Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of land in daily life.
  • Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how land is used for cultivation by imitating planting actions.
  • Social Domain: Collaborate with classmates in identifying different land uses.

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: Wikipedia – Land use

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Pictures of farmland, grazing fields, and roads.
  • Flashcards with illustrations of land uses.
  • A small container of soil and toy animals.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the uses of land helps pupils appreciate the importance of the environment and its role in providing food, transportation, and resources for daily activities.


Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know the meaning and types of land from the previous lesson and have observed land being used for activities like farming and transportation around their community.


Instructional Procedures

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

Content DevelopmentTimeTeaching MethodTeaching StrategyTeacher’s ActivityPupils’ ActivityLearning Point
Step 1: Introduction5 minsSet InductionStorytellingShares a story about a farmer using land for planting crops and a herder using land for grazing animals.Listen attentively and answer questions about the story.Pupils understand that land is used in different ways.
Step 2: Cultivation10 minsDemonstrationHands-on ActivityShows pictures of farmland and demonstrates planting actions.Mimic planting actions and discuss farmland use.Pupils learn that land is used to grow crops.
Step 3: Grazing10 minsGuided DiscussionQuestion and AnswerDisplays toy animals and explains how grazing occurs on land.Name animals that graze and describe grazing fields.Pupils understand land is used for feeding animals.
Step 4: Road Construction10 minsLectureVisual AidsShows pictures of roads and explains how they are built on land.Identify roads in their community and discuss their uses.Pupils understand land is used for transportation.
Step 5: Note-taking5 minsExplanationGroup ActivityGuides pupils to write key points about land uses.Copy the notes into their notebooks.Pupils can summarize land uses.
Step 6: Evaluation5 minsInteractive MethodQuestioningAsks questions about the uses of land.Answer questions individually.Pupils recall and apply their knowledge.
Step 7: Conclusion2 minsSummaryInteractive SummaryRecaps the uses of land and their importance.Share what they learned during the lesson.Pupils consolidate their learning.

Lesson Content

Uses Of Land; Cultivation, Grazing And Road Construction

Land is very important because it is used for many activities.

  1. Cultivation:
    Land is used to grow crops like maize, yam, and rice. This means that farmers plant seeds in the soil and take care of the plants until they are ready for harvest.
  2. Grazing:
    Land provides food for animals like cows, goats, and sheep. This is called grazing. Animals eat grass and other plants from grazing fields.
  3. Road Construction:
    Roads are built on land to help us move from one place to another. This makes transportation easy and fast.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

  1. What is one use of land for farmers?
  2. Name two animals that graze on land.
  3. Why is land important for building roads?
  4. List three uses of land you learned today.

Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan

Ensure pupils are actively involved in demonstrations and discussions to enhance their understanding. Use simple language and give relatable examples. Happy teaching!