Prevocational Studies Scheme, Agricultural Science Scheme of Work Primary 2 Federal, Harmful Insects, Simple Farm Tools, Vegetable Crops.
FIRST TERM HOME AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY TWO
WEEK 1
TOPIC/ CONTENT
BASIC FARM TOOLS
- Meaning of farm tolls
Simple farm tools are those used in farming.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils some simple farm tools.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of simple farm tools
WEEK 2
TOPIC/ CONTENT
SIMPLE FARM TOOLS:
Cutting tools e.g. Cutlass, Knives etc
ACTIVITIES
TEACHERS:
Shows pupils samples of tools.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of simple farm tools.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/ CONTENT
DIGGING TOOLS e.g. Hoe, pickaxe etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils sample of digging tools
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of digging tools.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
MAINTENANCE OF FARM TOOLS:
Sharpening, washing, drying, greasing, oiling, dry or cool place.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Teaches pupils how to maintain farm tools before and after use.
PUPILS
Observes the different ways of maintaining farm tools.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of different ways of maintaining farm tools.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
VEGETABLE CROPS
Meaning of vegetable crops: Vegetable crops are plants or part of plants that are freshly eaten as food.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows samples of vegetable crops
PUPILS
Observes samples of vegetable crops
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of vegetable crops
WEEK 6
TOPIC/ CONTENT
EXAMPLES OF SOME LOCAL VEGETABLE CROPS:
Tomatoes, Okra, Pepper, Lettuce, Cabbage, Water leaf, Pumpkin leaves
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils some local vegetable crops.
PUPILS
Observe some local vegetable crops shown to them by the teacher.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of vegetable crops.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF VEGETABLE CROPS
Uses of vegetables:
For salad, vegetable soup, as spices e.g. pepper, onion, garlic etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains the uses of vegetable crops
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of vegetable crops.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/ CONTENT
GRAIN CROPS
Examples of local grain crops: Rice, Millet, Maize, Guinea corn, etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils examples of some local grain crops
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of some local grain crops.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF GRAIN CROPS:
- They are used for food
- For animal feeds
- Sources of income
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains the uses of grains crops to pupils
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of grain crops and their uses.
WEEK 10 – 11: Revision
WEEK 12 – 13: Examination
Prevocational Studies Scheme, Agricultural Science Scheme of Work Primary 2 Federal
SECOND TERM HOME AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY TWO
WEEK 1
TOPIC/ CONTENT
TENDER CROPS
Meaning of Tuber Crops:
Tuber crops are crops that produce their food underground through the stem or roots.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Tuber crops example yam or cassava
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of tuber crops.
WEEK 2
TOPIC/ CONTENT
EXAMPLES OF LOCAL TUBER CROPS
Yam, cocoa yam, Irish potato, Cassava, Carrot ,etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils examples of local tuber crops.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of local tuber crops.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF TUBER CROPS:
- They are used for food
- Production of starch
- Source of income
- As animal feed
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Show charts of processed food e.g. Pounded yam, Garri, Akpu.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of processed food.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
ORNAMENTAL CROPS
Meaning of Ornamental Crops: These are plants meant for beautification of the environments.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Sample of ornamental crops e.g. flowers, branches of tree or shrubs.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart of ornamental crops.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
EXAMPLES OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS:
Rose flower, Hibiscus flower etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows picture of rose flower and hibiscus flower.
PUPILS
Observes pictures of rose flower and hibiscus flower.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Picture and chart of rose flower, hibiscus flower.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS:Sources of income It prevents erosion For beautification It provides shade
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains the uses of ornamental crops.
PUPILS
Observes and ask questions.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Charts and pictures.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FRUIT CROPS
Meaning of Fruits Crops
Examples of Fruit Crops e.g. Mango, Orange, Guava, Cashew, Apple, Banana etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows samples of fruits to pupils
PUPILS
Observes and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Pictures and charts of fruit crops.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USES OF FRUIT CROPS
For food
For juice production
For medical purposes
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains to pupils the uses of fruit crops
PUPILS
Observe and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart and pictures.
WEEK 9 -10: Revision
WEEK 11 -12: Examination
THIRD TERM HOME AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY TWO
WEEK 1
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USEFUL FARM INSECTS
Examples of Useful Farm Insect Butterfly, bees, termites, praying mantis etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Provides a sample of farm insects to pupils
PUPILS
Observes and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart and pictures of farm insects.
WEEK 2
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USEFULNESS OF INSECTS
They help in pollination of flowers Production of honey.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains the usefulness of farm insects
PUPILS
Observe and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chars and pictures
WEEK 3
TOPIC/ CONTENT
USEFUL BUT HARMFUL INSECTS.
E.g. bees, termites, ants etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows some useful but harmful insect.
PUPILS
Observes the teacher
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart and pictures of harmful insects.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/ CONTENT
EXAMPLES OF HARMFUL INSECTS
Tsetse fly, grain, weevil, beetle, Locust, ticks, poultry lice etc.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pupils examples of harmful insects.
PUPILS
Observes the teacher
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Pictures of harmful insects.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/ CONTENT
DAMAGES CAUSED BY HARMFUL INSECTS.
Bites and transmission of diseases to humans and animals. Destruction of farm structures etc.
Destruction of grains and other farm products.
Destruction of plant leaves
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains the damages caused by harmful insects.
PUPILS
Observes the teacher and ask questions.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Chart and pictures
WEEK 6
TOPIC/ CONTENT
FARMER’S FRIENDS
Usefulness of earthworm
Aerate soil by burrowing
Enrich soil by dragging down dead leaves with the soil.
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Shows pictures of earthworm, rodents and birds.
PUPILS
Observe and ask questions
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Pictures and charts
WEEK 7
TOPIC/ CONTENT
DESCRIPTION OF RODENTS, BIRDS AND CRABS.
- Eat crops in the field and in storage
- Cut roots of plants
- Crab destroy shrimps and fishes
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Describes rodents, birds and crabs
PUPILS
Observes the teacher
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Pictures and charts
WEEK 8
TOPIC/ CONTENT
METHODS OF CONTROL
Shooting
Trapping
Poisoning
Scare-crow
Proper storage
ACTIVITIES
TEACHER
Explains controlling methods to pupils.
PUPILS
Observes the teacher
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Charts and pictures.
WEEK 9 – 10: REVISION
WEEK 11 – 12: EXAMINATION
