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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 3

AGE: 14 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Basic Science

TOPIC: Resources from living things

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

  1. ) Give examples of plant resources and state their personal and economic use

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Basic Science textbooks for Junior Secondary School 3

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review

The teacher revises the previous lesson.

Learners pay attention

STEP 2

Introduction

He gives examples of plant resources

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 3

Explanation

He states their personal and economic use

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy

The learners copy the note from the board

 

NOTE

RESOURCES FROM LIVING THINGS
Plant Resources and Their Personal and Economic Use

a.) Wood:

  • Personal Use: Wood is commonly used for construction, making furniture, and as a source of fuel (firewood) for heating and cooking.
  • Economic Use: Wood is an essential raw material in the timber industry, used for making paper, furniture, construction materials, and packaging.

b.) Fruits and Vegetables:

  • Personal Use: Fruits and vegetables are primarily used for food, providing essential vitamins and minerals for human health.
  • Economic Use: They are sold in local markets and exported globally as part of the agricultural industry, contributing to the economy of many countries.

c.) Medicinal Plants (e.g., Aloe Vera, Echinacea):

  • Personal Use: Medicinal plants are used for treating minor ailments, skincare, and in traditional medicine for health purposes.
  • Economic Use: The pharmaceutical industry utilizes medicinal plants for the production of herbal remedies and supplements, contributing to health industries worldwide.

d.) Rubber (from Rubber Trees):

  • Personal Use: Rubber is used for making tires, footwear, and other products like gloves and mats.
  • Economic Use: The rubber industry is a significant part of the global economy, as it produces rubber for automotive industries, manufacturing, and consumer goods.

e.) Cotton:

  • Personal Use: Cotton is used in the production of clothing, household items like bed linens and towels.
  • Economic Use: Cotton is a major agricultural commodity, driving the textile and fashion industries.

EVALUATION:

  1. What are the personal and economic uses of wood as a plant resource?
  2. Explain how livestock, particularly cattle and goats, contribute to both personal and economic benefits.
  3. How do medicinal plants impact human health and the pharmaceutical industry?
  4. What are the environmental and economic implications of over-relying on plant resources such as cotton and rubber?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively