Primary 1 Federal Agricultural Science Scheme of work, Agric Scheme, Sun and its uses, Air and its uses – Schemeofwork.com
FIRST TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRIMARY 1
WEEK 1
TOPIC/ CONTENT
SUN AND ITS USES
Description of Sun
- The sun shines above the earth
- An object far away from the earth
- Sends its hot rays to the earth.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER:
Takes the pupils out to see the sun
WEEK 2
TOPIC/ CONTENT
SUN AND ITS USES
Uses of sun to the plants
- To generate heat for germination
- It helps the proper growth of plants
- It is used in drying grains
- It provides day light
- Light and sources of vitamin to animals.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows sample of plant parts and products dried with the aid of the sun.
PUPILS observe
WEEK 3
TOPIC/ CONTENT
AIR AND ITS USES
Description of Air
- i) Air cannot be seen Its presence can be felt
- It occupies space e.g. balloon, bicycle or motor tubes.
- It has weight.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Makes pupils feel the effects/presence of the air by trapping in a balloon.
PUPILS: Participate
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:
Balloons
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
AIR AND ITS USES
Uses of Air
- It is used for respiration
- It is used for pumping bicycle and motor tubes.
- It cools the bodies of farm animals.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Demonstrates respiration process by breathing in and out.
PUPILS: Participate
WEEK 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
WATER AND ITS USES
Sources of Water
i) Streams, river, lakes, ponds, dug- up wells, rain
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Displays sample of water in a container.
PUPILS: Observe and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
WEEK 6
TOPIC/ CONTENT
WATER AND IS USES
Uses of Water
- It is used for drinking
- Plant growth
- Fishing
- Washing
- Transportation
- Some animals live in water
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Show charts of someone using water to wash or boat on water.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FOOD
Meaning of Food
i) Items or things taken in (eaten) to sustain lives and stay healthy.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Show food items to pupils
WEEK 8
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FOOD
Sources of Food
Plant e.g. tuber crops, grains, fruits.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Show food items to pupils.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FOOD
Food items for animals, meat, milk, vegetables, fish insects etc.
ACTIVITIES
WEEK 10
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FOOD
Food items for plants
Minerals (manure and fertilizer)
WEEK 11: Revision
WEEK 12: Examination
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRIMARY 1
WEEK 1
TOPIC/ CONTENT
PLANTS
Meaning of Plants
- Plants are living things that grow on the soil.
- The two type of plants (flowering and non – flowering plants).
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER:
Show pupils different types of plants
WEEK 2
TOPIC/ CONTENT
Examples of common plants
- Mango tree
- Orange tree
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER:
Displays samples of common plants.
PUPILS: Observe common plants
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Samples of mango and orange trees
WEEK 3
TOPIC/ CONTENT
Parts of typical plant
-Roots
-Stem
-Leaves
-Flowers
-Branches & fruits
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER:
Shows pupils different parts of plant
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Root, stem, leaves, flowers, branches and fruits.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
DRAWING OF A TYPICAL PLANT
Draw and label the parts of a typical plant.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows or draws a plant for the pupils
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
A typical plant
WEEK 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF PLANTS
Uses of plant
- Food for man
- Food for farm animals
- Medical uses
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains uses of plants
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Samples of plants
WEEK 6
TOPIC/ CONTENT
Use of Plants
- For building
- Sold to make money
For decoration e.g. flower
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains uses of plants
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Samples of plants
WEEK 7
TOPIC/ CONTENT
LAND AND IT USES
Meaning of Land
- Land is the solid part of the earth
- Types of Land – Rocky Land, Flat Land, Swampy Land, Dry Land.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Take the pupils out to see the open land in the school compound
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
An open land in the school compound
WEEK 8
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF LAND
- Land is used for the cultivation of crops
- For grazing (rearing animals)
- Road construction
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to see a cultivated land, a constructed road.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Cultivated land, constructed road.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF LAND
- Used for the construction of farm structures
- Used for building construction
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to see a cultivated land, a constructed road.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Cultivated land, constructed road.
WEEK 10: Revision
WEEK 11 -12: Examination
THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRIMARY 1
WEEK 1
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FARM ANIMALS
i) Meaning of farm animals
e.g. goats, chicken, rabbit, cow, sheep, fish, etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to visit a poultry farm in or near the school.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Some farm animals, chart.
WEEK 2
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FARM ANIMALS
Animals and their young ones, e.g. Cow-calf, Dog – puppy etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to visit a poultry farm in or near the school.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Some farm animals, chart.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/ CONTENT
THEIR HOMES
Water and land
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to visit a poultry farm in or near the school.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
A dog, chicken, fish etc.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FARM ANIMALS
- Examples of animals that live n land e.g. goat, rabbit, poultry, etc.
ii)Examples of animals that live in water e.g. fish, snails etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Show pupils chart of farm animals
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF FARM ANIMALS
Animals used for food e.g. chicken, goats, rabbit etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to a nearby animal farm
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of farm animals.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF FARM ANIMALS
i. Animals used for transportation
e.g. donkey, camel.
ii. Animals used for security e.g. dog, cat.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils a chart of animals used for transportation and security.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Some farm animals, chart.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF FARM ANIMALS
Animals kept as pets, e.g. cats, dogs and parrots.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Takes pupils to visit animal farm
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of farm animals.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/ CONTENT
Animals used for hunting e.g. dogs. Animals used for sport e.g. horse
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils animals used for hunting and sports.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart and pictures.
WEEK 9 -10 : Revision
WEEK 11 – 12: Examination
