Agricultural Science Scheme of Work Primary 1 Federal

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Prevocational Studies Scheme, Agricultural Science Scheme of Work Primary 1 Federal, Farm Animals, Sun and its uses, Common Plants.

FIRST TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRIMARY 1

WEEK 1

TOPIC/ CONTENT

SUN AND ITS USES

Description of Sun

  1. The sun shines above the earth
  2. An object far away from the earth
  3. 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

  1. To generate heat for germination
  2. It helps the proper growth of plants
  3. It is used in drying grains
  4. It provides day light
  5. 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

  1. i) Air cannot be seen Its presence can be felt
  2. It occupies space e.g. balloon, bicycle or motor tubes.
  3. 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

  1. It is used for respiration
  2. It is used for pumping bicycle and motor tubes.
  3. 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

  1. It is used for drinking
  2. Plant growth
  3. Fishing
  4. Washing
  5. Transportation
  6. 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.

WEEK 10

TOPIC/ CONTENT

FOOD

Food items for plants

Minerals (manure and fertilizer)

WEEK 11: Revision

WEEK 12: Examination

Prevocational Studies Scheme, Agricultural Science Scheme of Work Primary 1 Federal, Farm Animals, Sun and its uses, Common Plants.

SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRIMARY 1

WEEK  1

TOPIC/ CONTENT

PLANTS

Meaning of Plants

  1. Plants are living things that grow on the soil.
  2. 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

  1. Mango tree
  2. 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

  1. Food for man
  2. Food for farm animals
  3. Medical uses

ACTIVITIES

TEACHER

Explains uses of plants

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

Samples of plants

WEEK 6

TOPIC/ CONTENT

Use of Plants

  1. For building
  2. 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

  1. Land is the solid part of the earth
  2. 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

  1. Land is used for the cultivation of crops
  2. For grazing (rearing animals)
  3. 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

  1. Used for the construction of farm structures
  2. 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

  1. 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

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