TOPIC: DESCRIPTION OF CROP FARM TOOLS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Cutlass.
- Hoe.
- Spade.
- Shovel.
- Rake.
- Axe.
- Garden fork.
- Hand trowel.
- Watering can.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 4.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils can identify many simple crop farm tools and can name them correctly.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe a cutlass.
- Describe a hoe.
- Describe a spade and shovel.
- Describe a rake and garden fork.
- State materials used for making farm tools.
E: CONTENT
Description of a Cutlass
A cutlass has:
- a long metal blade
- a sharp cutting edge
- a handle made of wood, plastic or other material
Description of a Hoe
A hoe has:
- a metal blade
- a long wooden handle
Some hoes have broad blades while others have narrow blades.
Description of a Spade
A spade has:
- a flat metal blade
- a long handle
- a firm edge for digging
Description of a Shovel
A shovel has:
- a broad metal blade
- a long handle
The blade is usually shaped to carry loose materials.
Description of a Rake
A rake has:
- a long handle
- a metal head
- several teeth
Description of an Axe
An axe has:
- a heavy metal head
- a sharp edge
- a strong wooden or other suitable handle
Description of a Garden Fork
A garden fork has:
- a handle
- several strong pointed metal prongs
Description of a Hand Trowel
A hand trowel is small. It has:
- a short handle
- a small metal blade
Description of a Watering Can
A watering can has:
- a container
- a handle
- a spout
- a rose with small holes
💧 The rose helps to spread water gently.
Materials Used for Making Farm Tools
Farm tools may be made from:
- metal
- wood
- plastic
- rubber
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Displays different farm tools.
- Describes the parts of a cutlass.
- Describes the hoe.
- Describes the spade and shovel.
- Describes the rake and garden fork.
- Identifies materials used to make farm tools.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Observe farm tools.
- Describe a cutlass.
- Describe a hoe.
- Identify parts of different tools.
- Name materials used for making farm tools.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the physical features of common crop farm tools. The teacher encourages pupils to observe the shapes, handles and blades of farm tools around them.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- Describe a cutlass.
- Describe a hoe.
- State two features of a rake.
- What does a garden fork have?
- State two features of a watering can.
- Name three materials used for making farm tools.