Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

WEEK 3

SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

TERM: 1^ST TERM

TOPIC: CHARACTERISTICS OF TYPES OF SOIL

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able know:

The Characteristics of Types of Soil

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Universal Basic Education Curriculum.

NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for Primary Schools.

Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools four Agricultural Science (MIDDLE BASIC)

Internet.

Lagos State Agricultural Science Scheme of Work

 Agricultural Science for Primary Schools.

CONTENT

CHARACTERISTICS OF TYPES OF SOIL

CHARACTERISTICS OF SANDY SOIL

It does not contain many nutrients.

It contains loose material of tiny particles

Growth of crops is very poor. 

It can’t not hold water.

It is rough when touched with hand.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CLAY SOIL

It is very fine-grained soil.

It is smooth

It can be used for mounding when wet.

It is hard when the water in it dries up.

Growths of crops are poor on it.

It can hold water.

It has small and closely packed particles.

It can hold a lot of nutrients.

It does not allow air and water through it.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOAMY SOIL

It is a rich soil.

It contains mixture of sand and clay.

It is the best soil for crops growing.

It can hold enough water

It is rich with nutrients

It is rich with minerals.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

The Teacher revises the previous lesson.

The Teacher introduces the topic.

The Teacher explains the lessons.

LEARNERS ACTIVITIES

Learners participate in the class discussion

Learners practice how to identify soil

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

Mention three Characteristics of each Types of Soil.

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarizes the lesson.