### Lesson Plan for Agricultural Science: Crop Husbandry
#### Grade: Senior Secondary 1
#### Duration: 1 hour
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#### Objective:
- Understand the concept of crop husbandry.
- Learn the various practices involved in crop husbandry.
- Appreciate the importance of crop husbandry in agriculture.
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### Lesson Outline
#### 1. **Introduction - 10 minutes**
- **Greeting and Roll Call**
- Welcome students and take attendance.
- **Hook/Attention Grabber**
- Show a short video clip (2-3 minutes) of farmers practicing crop husbandry.
- **Lesson Objective**
- Explain to students what they will learn by the end of the lesson.
#### 2. **Lecture/Presentation - 20 minutes**
- **Definition of Crop Husbandry**
- Explanation of crop husbandry as the science and practice of growing crops.
- **Importance of Crop Husbandry**
- Discuss the significance of crop husbandry in ensuring food security, improving yields, and sustainable farming.
- **Types of Crops**
- Categorize crops into cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and root crops.
- **Key Practices in Crop Husbandry**
- **Soil Preparation**
- Plowing, harrowing, and leveling.
- **Seed Selection and Sowing**
- Quality seed selection, methods of sowing (broadcasting, drilling, transplanting).
- **Water Management**
- Irrigation methods (flood, drip, sprinkler).
- **Weed Control**
- Manual weeding, chemical weed control, and mulching.
- **Fertilization**
- Use of organic and inorganic fertilizers.
- **Pest and Disease Control**
- Identification of common pests and diseases, using pesticides, and integrated pest management.
- **Harvesting**
- Right time and methods of harvesting for different crops.
#### 3. **Interactive Discussion - 10 minutes**
- **Class Discussion**
- Ask students about any experiences they have with farming or gardening.
- **Q&A Session**
- Open the floor for students to ask questions or share their views on crop husbandry.
#### 4. **Activity - 15 minutes**
- **Group Work**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a specific crop.
- Each group will outline the steps they would take to cultivate their assigned crop, covering the topics discussed in the lecture.
- **Presentation**
- Each group presents their crop husbandry plan to the class.
#### 5. **Assessment - 5 minutes**
- **Quiz**
- Conduct a short quiz (5 questions) based on today’s lesson to assess understanding.
- Example questions:
1. What is crop husbandry?
2. Name three methods of soil preparation.
3. Why is seed selection important?
4. Mention two irrigation methods.
5. What is integrated pest management?
#### 6. **Conclusion - 5 minutes**
- **Recap**
- Summarize the key points.
- **Homework Assignment**
- Research and write about one successful crop husbandry practice in another country and how it could be applied locally.
- **Closing**
- Thank students for their participation and attention.
- Briefly introduce the next lesson topic.
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### Materials Needed:
- Projector and video clip on crop husbandry.
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Quiz questions printed or prepared on the board.
### References:
- Agricultural Science textbooks.
- Online reputable agricultural education resources.
- Local agriculture department publications.
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This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to crop husbandry for Senior Secondary 1 students, ensuring they understand both the theoretical and practical aspects of the topic.