Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Agricultural Science - Functions And Problems Of Farm Managers

### Lesson Plan: Functions and Problems of Farm Managers **Subject:** Agricultural Science **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 (SS 2) **Duration:** 80 minutes **Topic:** Functions and Problems of Farm Managers --- **Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify the key functions of a farm manager. 2. Understand the challenges faced by farm managers. 3. Analyze the impact of these challenges on farm productivity. 4. Propose potential solutions to overcome these challenges. ### **Resources:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer for presentation slides - Handouts with key points - Flip charts and markers - Case studies or real-life examples - Video clips of farm managers (optional) ### **Lesson Procedures:** **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Teacher greets the students and takes attendance. 2. **Warm-up Discussion:** Start with a brief discussion about what students think a farm manager does. Encourage them to share any personal experiences or stories they might know. **Direct Instruction (20 minutes):** 1. **Presentation:** - Define the role of a farm manager. - Use a PowerPoint presentation to outline the main functions of a farm manager: a. Planning and Organization b. Decision Making c. Resource Management d. Supervision of Farm Operations e. Financial Management f. Marketing and Sales - Discuss each function briefly, providing real-life examples for better understanding. **Guided Practice (20 minutes):** 1. **Group Activity:** Divide students into small groups. Assign each group one of the functions of a farm manager to discuss and list potential problems that might be encountered in executing that function. 2. **Presentation:** Each group presents their findings to the class. The teacher moderates the discussion, correcting misconceptions and adding additional points. **Discussion (15 minutes):** 1. **Challenges Overview:** - Teacher discusses broader challenges a farm manager might face, such as: a. Climate Change b. Labour Shortages c. Financial Constraints d. Pest and Disease Control e. Regulatory Issues - Discuss the impact of these challenges on farm productivity and profitability. **Independent Practice (10 minutes):** 1. **Individual Task:** - Each student writes a short essay on one particular challenge a farm manager faces, explaining its impact and proposing possible solutions. **Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. 2. **Q&A:** Open the floor for any questions or thoughts students might have. 3. **Homework:** Assign a research task where students find and report on a case study of a successful farm manager who overcame significant challenges. --- **Assessment:** - Group activity presentations - Individual essay on challenges and solutions - Participation in discussions **Differentiation:** - Provide additional reading material for advanced students. - Offer one-on-one support for students who may need extra help understanding the concepts. **Closure:** - Thank the students for their participation. - Remind them about the homework assignment and next class topic. By structuring the lesson in this way, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role of farm managers and the real-world challenges they face.