Lesson Plan for Primary One (Age 6)
Subject: Basic Agricultural Science
Class: Primary One
Week of the First Term: Week 8
Topic: The Sun
Sub-Topic: Uses of the Sun to Plants
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain why the sun is important for plant growth.
- Identify at least two ways in which plants use sunlight.
- Draw and label a simple diagram showing how the sun helps plants grow.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should have some basic understanding that plants grow outside and may know that the sun shines on them but might not fully grasp the specific ways in which sunlight helps plants.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook on basic agricultural science
- Visual aids (charts showing sunlight’s role in photosynthesis)
- Flashcards with pictures of plants in sunlight and shadow
Reference Materials
Aikipitanyi, H. et al. (2023). Basic Agricultural Science for Primary Schools 4 – 6 (Revised Edition). Accessible Publishers Ltd., Ibadan.
Youdeowei, A., Fadipe, L., Diokpa, C., & Balarabe, D. (2017). Learn Basic Agriculture Primary School Book 4. West African Book Publishers Ltd., Lagos.
Content
The sun is vital for plants. Plants use sunlight to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Sunlight helps plants grow by providing energy, allowing them to produce food and oxygen, which is essential for life on Earth.
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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