TOPIC: USES OF CROP FARM TOOLS
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Cutlass.
- Hoe.
- Spade.
- Shovel.
- Rake.
- Axe.
- Watering can.
- Wheelbarrow.
- Hand trowel.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Agric Sciences textbook for Primary 4.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils have learnt how common crop farm tools look and can describe their main parts.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- State uses of a cutlass.
- State uses of a hoe.
- State uses of a spade and shovel.
- State uses of a rake and watering can.
- Match farm tools with their correct uses.
E: CONTENT
Uses of a Cutlass
A cutlass is used for:
- Clearing bushes.
- Cutting grasses.
- Cutting small branches.
- Harvesting some crops.
Uses of a Hoe
A hoe is used for:
- Weeding.
- Making ridges.
- Making planting holes.
- Loosening soil.
Uses of a Spade
A spade is used for:
- Digging soil.
- Turning soil.
- Making holes.
Uses of a Shovel
A shovel is used for:
- lifting soil
- moving sand
- moving manure
- loading farm materials
Uses of a Rake
A rake is used for:
- Gathering leaves.
- Removing stones.
- Levelling soil.
- Breaking small soil lumps.
Uses of an Axe
An axe is used for cutting:
- wood
- tree branches
- small logs
Uses of a Garden Fork
A garden fork is used for:
- loosening soil
- turning compost
- mixing manure with soil
Uses of a Hand Trowel
A hand trowel is used for:
- transplanting seedlings
- making small planting holes
- loosening soil around plants
Uses of a Watering Can
A watering can is used for watering:
- seedlings
- vegetables
- ornamental plants
Uses of a Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow is used for carrying:
- manure
- soil
- tools
- harvested crops
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Displays common farm tools.
- Demonstrates the use of a cutlass safely.
- Explains the uses of a hoe.
- Explains uses of digging tools.
- Demonstrates watering.
- Guides pupils to match tools with uses.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Name displayed tools.
- State their uses.
- Match tools with farm operations.
- Observe demonstrations.
- Identify the correct tool for given tasks.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the uses of common crop farm tools. The teacher encourages pupils to always choose the correct tool for each farm activity and use tools safely.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- State two uses of a cutlass.
- State three uses of a hoe.
- What is a shovel used for?
- State two uses of a rake.
- Which tool is used for watering plants?
- Which tool is used for carrying manure?
- State one use of a hand trowel.