Week Two
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 2nd Week
Topic: Plants
Sub-topic: (i) Meaning of Plant (ii) Types of Plant
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define what a plant is in simple terms.
- Identify and name two different types of plants (e.g., trees, shrubs, flowers).
- Differentiate between plants based on their appearance using pictures or real-life examples.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should have some basic understanding of the environment around them and should have seen or interacted with plants such as trees, flowers, or grass.
Instructional Materials
- Agriculture for Primary School 1 textbook.
- Visual aids: Pictures or drawings of different types of plants (trees, flowers, shrubs).
- Real-life plant samples (leaves, small potted plants).
Reference Materials
- Dairo, S. D., Akande, A. S., Akindele, F. Y., Muazu, I., & Uzowanne, C. (2023). Agriculture for Primary School 1 (BEC Edition). Spectrum Book Ltd, Lagos.
- Youdeowei, A., Ogbazi, J. N., Adesiyan, S. O., & Olowu, T. (2018). WABP Primary School Agriculture Book 1. West African Book Publishers Ltd, Lagos.
Content
Plant
Meaning of Plant:
A plant is a living thing that grows in the ground and has roots, leaves, stems, and flowers. Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
Types of Plants:
- Trees: Tall plants with strong trunks and branches (e.g., mango tree, orange tree).
- Shrubs: Smaller plants with multiple stems (e.g., rose, hibiscus).
- Flowers: Beautiful plants that bloom with colorful petals (e.g., sunflower, marigold).
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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