PRIMARY 2: AGRIC SCIENCES – THIRD TERM | WEEK 8

TOPIC: CONTROL OF FARMERS’ ENEMIES

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Picture of a scarecrow.
2. Pictures of farm fences.
3. Pictures of protective nets.
4. Storage containers.
5. Flashcards.
6. Pictures of clean farm stores.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 2.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt how rodents, birds and other farmers’ enemies can damage crops and stored farm produce.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the control of farmers’ enemies.
2. Mention simple methods of control.
3. Explain how scarecrows help farmers.
4. State how fences and nets protect crops.
5. Mention ways of protecting stored produce.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Control

Control of farmers’ enemies means preventing or reducing the damage they cause.

Use of Scarecrows

A scarecrow is made to look like a person. It is placed on a farm to frighten some birds away.

Use of Fences

Fences can help keep some animals away from crops.

Use of Nets

Nets may be used to protect fruits, vegetables and other crops from birds.

Proper Storage

Harvested produce should be:

1. Stored in clean places.
2. Kept in strong containers.
3. Protected from rats and mice.

Keeping the Farm Clean

Bushes and rubbish around storage areas should be cleared because they may provide hiding places for rodents.

Safety

Children should not handle dangerous traps, poisons or chemicals. These should only be used by responsible adults.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Explains the meaning of control.
2. Displays a picture of a scarecrow.
3. Shows pictures of fences and nets.
4. Explains proper storage.
5. Gives safety instructions.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Explain control in simple words.
2. Identify a scarecrow.
3. Mention how fences and nets help.
4. State ways of protecting stored produce.
5. Mention safety precautions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises simple methods of controlling farmers’ enemies and emphasizes safe and proper protection of crops and stored produce.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What does control of farmers’ enemies mean?
2. What is a scarecrow used for?
3. Mention two ways crops can be protected.
4. How should harvested produce be stored?
5. Who should handle dangerous traps or poisons?