PRIMARY 4: AGRIC SCIENCES – SECOND TERM | WEEK 4

TOPIC: MATERIALS NEEDED FOR GROWING CROPS

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Seeds.
2. Stem cuttings.
3. Soil sample.
4. Manure.
5. Fertilizer sample or picture.
6. Watering can.
7. Simple farm tools.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 4.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt that crops need suitable soil, water and proper care in order to grow well.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Explain crop production.
2. Name materials needed for growing crops.
3. Identify good planting materials.
4. Explain the importance of soil and water.
5. State the uses of manure and fertilizer.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Crop Production

Crop production is the growing of plants for food and other useful purposes.

Materials Needed for Growing Crops

Farmers need several materials to grow crops successfully.

1. Seeds

Good seeds should be healthy and able to germinate. Examples include:

• maize seeds
• beans
• rice
• groundnut

2. Stem Cuttings

Some plants can be grown from stem cuttings. Examples include:

• cassava
• sugar cane

3. Vines

Some crops are planted using vines. Example:

• sweet potato

4. Fertile Soil

Fertile soil provides nutrients to growing plants.

5. Water

Plants need water for proper growth. 💧 Water helps plants remain healthy.

6. Manure

Manure adds nutrients to the soil.

7. Fertilizer

Fertilizer supplies nutrients needed by crops.

8. Farm Tools

Examples include:

• hoe
• cutlass
• rake
• watering can

9. Farm Chemicals

Some chemicals are used to control pests and weeds. They must be handled carefully.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Explains crop production.
2. Displays seeds and cuttings.
3. Identifies materials needed for growing crops.
4. Explains the importance of fertile soil.
5. Explains the importance of water.
6. Shows manure and fertilizer.
7. Discusses simple farm tools.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Explain crop production.
2. Identify seeds and cuttings.
3. Name materials needed for crop growth.
4. State the importance of soil and water.
5. Identify manure and fertilizer.
6. Name simple farm tools.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the important materials needed for growing healthy crops. The teacher encourages pupils to observe the materials farmers use when planting crops.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is crop production?
2. Name five materials needed for growing crops.
3. Give two examples of crops planted with seeds.
4. Name one crop planted with stem cutting.
5. Why do plants need water?
6. State one use of manure.
7. Name two simple farm tools.