Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Prevocational Studies - ost-harvesting Activities + Simple Sewing Tools A

### Lesson Plan for Prevocational Studies **Grade:** Primary 5 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Post-Harvesting Activities and Simple Sewing Tools and Equipment #### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand and explain the importance of post-harvesting activities. 2. Identify and describe various post-harvesting activities. 3. Recognize and name simple sewing tools and equipment. 4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of using simple sewing tools. #### Materials Needed: - Pictures or physical examples of post-harvesting activities and tools - Samples of grains, fruits, or vegetables for post-harvest demonstration - Basic sewing tools: needles, thread, scissors, fabric pieces, pins, measuring tape, and buttons - Whiteboard and markers - Worksheets for post-harvesting activities and sewing tools - Chart paper and markers for group activities #### Lesson Outline: **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Attendance (2 minutes):** Welcome students and take attendance. 2. **Warm-up Activity (3 minutes):** Ask students if they know what happens to crops after they are harvested. 3. **Introduction to the Topic (5 minutes):** Explain that today, we will learn about the steps involved after crops are harvested (post-harvesting) and also some simple tools used in sewing. **Body (40 minutes):** **I. Post-Harvesting Activities (20 minutes):** 1. **Discussion (5 minutes):** - Define post-harvesting activities. - Discuss the importance of post-harvesting to prevent spoilage and loss. 2. **Explanation (10 minutes):** - **Cleaning:** Removing dirt and residue from crops. - **Drying:** Removing moisture to prevent mold and spoilage. - **Sorting and Grading:** Separating by size, quality, and type. - **Storage:** Properly storing to maintain quality. - **Packaging:** Preparing for transport or sale. Use pictures or real examples to show each step. 3. **Activity (5 minutes):** - Hands-on sorting and grading activity using samples of grains, fruits, or vegetables. **II. Simple Sewing Tools and Equipment (20 minutes):** 1. **Discussion (5 minutes):** - Ask students if they have seen any sewing tools at home and what they know about them. 2. **Explanation (10 minutes):** - Show and describe each tool: needles, thread, scissors, fabric pieces, pins, measuring tape, buttons. - Discuss the use of each tool and its importance in sewing. 3. **Activity (5 minutes):** - Demonstrate threading a needle and simple sewing techniques such as a running stitch. - Allow students to try threading a needle and practicing a stitch. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Review (5 minutes):** - Summarize key points on post-harvesting activities and the simple sewing tools discussed. - Ask students questions to reinforce learning. 2. **Worksheet Activity (5 minutes):** - Distribute worksheets with questions and activities related to the lesson for students to complete. - Use the last few minutes for students to fill in the worksheet and ask any questions. **Assessment:** - Participation in discussions and activities. - Completed worksheets to check understanding of post-harvesting activities and sewing tools. **Homework:** - Ask students to draw or find pictures showing a post-harvesting activity and any sewing tool, then write a few sentences about how they are used. **Notes:** - Ensure all students get a chance to participate in the hands-on activities. - Monitor and assist students as they work on the activities to ensure understanding and engagement.