Primary4 Agricultural Science Scheme of Work
Primary 4 Agricultural Science is scheme of work is designed to introduce young learners to the fascinating world of agriculture. Through a series of engaging lessons and hands-on activities, students will explore the basics of crop cultivation, animal husbandry, soil science, and the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. By the end of the year, students will have a solid foundation in agricultural science, fostering a deeper appreciation for the food we eat and the environment around us.
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Primary 4 First Term Scheme of Work for Agricultural Science
| Agriculture Scheme of Work for Primary/Basic 4 | ||
| CLASS | Primary/Basic 4 | |
| SUBJECT | First Term | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | Meaning and importance of Agriculture | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. define agriculture; 2, enumerate the importance of agriculture, |
| 2 | Agriculture as a source of food to man | By the end of the lesson pupils should be able to: 1. outline various food substances produced from agriculture; 2, identify the sources of manufactured produce in agriculture; 3, give the nutritional value of some agricultural produce. |
| 3 | Agriculture as a source of employment and source of income to the farmer. | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. highlight different job opportunities in agriculture; 2. identify different means of generating income in agriculture; 3. demonstrate how agricultural produce can be sold to generate income. |
| 4 | Agriculture as a source of raw materials for industries. | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. outline industries and the agricultural raw materials used 2. make a list of industrially finished goods produced from agricultural materials, 3. give the location of some of these industries. |
| 5 | Agriculture as a source of mateials for clothing and define producing cloths | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to; 1. identify raw materials used in producing cloths and medicine, 2. descnbe the benefits of dothing and medicine |
| 6 | AGRICULTURE: -As a means of foreign exchange | By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. create a list of agrutural produce tiat can be exported, 2. descnbe the importance of exchange, 3. evaluate the demerit of foreign exchange |
| 7 | Mid -Term Test and Break | |
| 8 | Branches of Agriculture; -People involved in agricultural | By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify the different branches of agriculture, 2. give examples of people involved in agricultural production. |
| 9 | CROP PRODUCTION | By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to; 1. outline various crops produced in agriculture, 2. explain the importance of each crops to man, 3. carryout some of the activities involved crop production. |
| 10 | Rearing of Animals NOTE A poultry farm should be created in the school. | By the the lesson, pupils be able to 1. identify different types of domestic animals like sheep , goat, cattle, pig etc. 2. justify reasons for rearing domestic animals, 3. carryout the activities 0t caring for chicken. |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
Primary 4 Second Term Scheme of Work for Agricultural Science
| CLASS | Primary/Basic 4 | |
| SUBJECT | Agriculture | |
| TERM | Second Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISION OF LAST TERM’S TOPICS | By the end of the able lesson,to: 1. pupils should be recall previous topics taught in first term. |
| 2 | Soil -Meaning and importance of soil | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. explain the term soil; 2. describe the uses of soil in agriculture; 3. cultivate an seed of their choice in a pot. |
| 3 | Classification of soil in agriculture | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify different soil types; 2. compare and contrast the soil types. |
| 4 | Soil -Causes of reduction in soil fertility | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. explain soil fertility; 2. identify the causes of reduction in soil fertility; 3. describe effects of reduction in soil fertility. |
| 5 | Soil -Methods of improving soil fertility | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify different methods of improving soil fertility; 2. outline the importance of improving soil fertility; 3. carryout ways of improving soil fertility. |
| 6 | Soil -Suitable soil for planting different crops | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify the best soil for planting 2. outline the properties found in each soil 3. differentiate between fertile and non fertile soil |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | Horticulture in Agriculture | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. define horticulture 2. identify different flowery plant 3. describe the importance of horticulture |
| 9 | Materials/ Tools for Horticulture Practice | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify various tools used in horticultural practices: ii. outline the application for each materials/tools; 3. demonstrate the use of each tools. |
| 10 | Maintenance of Flowers | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify different ways of maintaing flowers. 2. plant and maintain flowers in your school garden |
| 11 | REVISION | |
| 12 | EXAMINATION | |
Primary 4 Third Term Scheme of Work for Agricultural Science
| CLASS | Primary/Basic 4 | |
| SUBJECT | Agriculture | |
| TERM | Third Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISION OF SECOND TERM’S TOPIC | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. recall previous topics taught in second term. |
| 2 | Common farm tools | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify farm tools; 2. draw some common farm tools; 3. demonstrate the use of farm tools. |
| 3 | Description and uses of farm tools | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. describe the parts of farm tools; 2. explain the importance of these farm tools. |
| 4 | Agricultural Tillage Tools | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify digging tools; 2. describe each identify tools 3. make use of each tools at the school farm |
| 5 | Digging Tools | Bythe end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify tools used for gathering items in the farm; 2. describe each tools identified for gatheing items and dirt on the farm; 3. make use of gathering items. |
| 6 | Gathering tools | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify the tools used for gathering items in the farm 2. describe each tools identified for gathering items and dirt on the farm 3. make use of garthering items.. |
| 7 | MID-TERM TEST | |
| 8 | Carrying or transportation tools | By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: 1. identify tools used for transporting items within the farm: 2. descnbe the advantages |
| 9-10 | Maintenance and care of farm tools | By the end ofthe should be able to: 1. highlight the methods d maintaintng farm ms. 2. identify the effect of poor maintenance practice on farm tools 3. enumerate the benefits of maintaining farm tools 4. carryout maintenace practices on the farm tools |
| 11 | TEMPORARY STITCHES | Pupils Should be able to: 1. Identify temporary stitches 2. Create samples of different temporary stitches on brown papers farm tools; 3. enumerate the benefits of maintaimng fam tools; 4. carryout nuintenance practices on the school farm tools. |
| 12 | REVISION | |
| 13 | EXAMINATION | |