TOPIC: DAMAGE CAUSED BY FARMERS’ ENEMIES
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Pictures of damaged crops.
- Pictures of damaged grains.
- Pictures of rodents and birds.
- Flashcards.
- Chalkboard.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 2.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils can identify rodents, birds and crabs as examples of farmers’ enemies.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Mention ways farmers’ enemies damage crops.
- Explain how seeds may be damaged.
- State how fruits and roots may be damaged.
- Explain how stored produce may be destroyed.
- State the effect of such damage on farmers.
E: CONTENT
Eating Planted Seeds
Rats, mice and birds may dig up or eat planted seeds. This can reduce the number of plants that grow.
Eating Growing Crops
Some farmers’ enemies may eat:
- leaves
- stems
- young plants
- fruits
Damaging Roots and Tubers
Rodents may damage crops such as:
- yam
- cassava
- sweet potato
Destroying Stored Produce
Rats and mice may eat or spoil stored:
- rice
- maize
- beans
Effects on Farmers
Damage caused by farmers’ enemies can:
- Reduce harvest.
- Spoil food.
- Waste farmers’ money.
- Reduce farmers’ income.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Displays pictures of damaged crops.
- Explains different types of damage.
- Discusses damage to planted seeds.
- Explains damage to stored food.
- Discusses the effects on farmers.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Observe pictures.
- Describe the damage.
- Mention crops that may be affected.
- State effects on farmers.
- Answer questions.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the main types of damage caused by farmers’ enemies and explains why farmers need to protect their farms and stored produce.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Mention three ways farmers’ enemies damage crops.
- What can birds do to planted seeds?
- Mention two tuber crops rodents may damage.
- Mention two stored foods rats may spoil.
- State two effects of such damage on farmers.