Week: 10

Subject: Basic Science

Class: Basic 1

Term: 1^st Term

Topic: Importance of soil

Performance objectives: At the end of the lesson pupils should be able to:

1. Differentiate the importance of soil to plants and animals
2. Uses of soil

Instructional material/Reference material: Concrete objects, pictures, charts etc. Basic Science Book 1.

Building Background /connection to prior knowledge: Pupils are familiar with the topic.

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CONTENT� � � ��

IMPORTANCE OF SOIL TO PLANT

1: Soil provide nutrients and mineral to plants

2: Soil helps in holding the plants firmly

IMPORTANCE OF SOIL TO ANIMAL

1. Helps in providing as a source of food to animal

IMPORTANCE OF SOIL TO MAN

1. Provide food to man
2. Provide medicine to man

USES OF SOIL

1. It is used for building.
2. It is used agriculture.
3. It is used for pottery.
4. It is used for planting.
5. It is used for medicine.

Assessment and Evaluation

1. Describe the importance of soil
2. State the uses of soil

Wrap up (conclusion)

Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.

Assignment

State 5 importance of soil Mention 5 uses of soil.