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Methods of improving soil fertility + Types and care of personal clothing

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TERM: 2nd Term

WEEK: 5

CLASS: Primary 4

AGE: 9 years

DURATION: 40 minutes of 2 periods each
DATE:

SUBJECT: Prevocational Studies

TOPIC:       -        Methods of improving soil fertility

                   -        Types and care of personal clothing

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

  1. Identify methods of improving soil fertility
  2. Outline the importance of improving soil fertility
  3. Identify types of personal clothing
  4. State the reasons for caring for clothes
  5. List the steps in caring for clothes

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different articles of clothing, pictures of people of various profession in uniforms, real objects e.g hangers, pegs, soaps, pressing iron, etc, needle, thread

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 and 2:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson on soil fertility and personal grooming

Pupils pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

The teacher explains

The methods used in improving soil fertility

These include

1. Bush fallowing

2. using compost, manure, crop residues, fertilizer trees  

3. intercropping legumes with cereals 4. crop rotation

5. ensuring permanent cover for the soil

 

She further highlights the importance of soil fertility

1. Soil fertility supports plant growth and great crop yield.

2. Having healthy soil allows farmers to deliver the green, growing vegetables and plants everyone will love and enjoy

Pupils pay attention

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

The teacher explains the meaning of Clothing and lists the various types of personal clothing

 

Clothing is the articles that are worn on the body to protect and beautify the body. It could be dresses, shirts, blouse, trousers, wrappers etc. Others are shoes, hand bags, jewellery, make-up, and accessories.

 

She highlights reasons why we should care for clothes

 

1. Clothes not only cover our body but also improves our personality.

2. Dirty clothes carry many germs and bacteria which can cause infection in our bodies.

3. Dirty clothes make us upset and unhealthy.

4. Caring for clothes improves its life span and durability

 

She then outlines the steps to take in caring for the clothes

1. Sort your clothes before washing them

2. Read the care labels.

3. Treat stains right away.

4. Launder T-shirts in cold water.

5. Wash jeans infrequently and inside-out.

6. Hand-wash delicate clothes in cool water and let them air-dry.

7. Clean delicate fabrics carefully so they don’t get ruined.

8. Press or air-dry dress shirts after washing them.

 

9. Avoid overloading the dryer

10. Iron specific fabrics at their recommended temperatures.

11.  Hang up your clothing with wooden and padded hangers.

12. Stick with plastic for long-term storage.

13. Mend your clothes as needed.

14. Clean your jewelry gently.

15. Clean and store your shoes properly.

Pupils pay attention

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes on the board while the pupils copy the note

Pupils copy the note

NOTE

Methods used in improving soil fertility

These include

  1. Bush fallowing
  2. using compost, manure, crop residues, fertilizer trees
  3. intercropping legumes with cereals
  4. crop rotation
  5. ensuring permanent cover for the soil

 

Importance of soil fertility

  1. Soil fertility supports plant growth and great crop yield.
  2. Having healthy soil allows farmers to deliver the green, growing vegetables and plants everyone will love and enjoy

  

PERSONAL CLOTHING

 

Clothing is the articles that are worn on the body to protect and beautify the body. It could be dresses, shirts, blouse, trousers, wrappers etc. Others are shoes, hand bags, jewellery, make-up, and accessories.

 

Reasons why we should care for clothes

  1. Clothes not only cover our body but also improves our personality.
  2. 2. Dirty clothes carry many germs and bacteria which can cause infection in our bodies.
  3. Dirty clothes make us upset and unhealthy.
  4. Caring for clothes improves its life span and durability

 

Steps in taking care for the clothes

  1. Sort your clothes before washing them
  2. Read the care labels.
  3. Treat stains right away.
  4. Launder T-shirts in cold water.
  5. Wash jeans infrequently and inside-out.
  6. Hand-wash delicate clothes in cool water and let them air-dry.
  7. Clean delicate fabrics carefully so they don’t get ruined.
  8. Press or air-dry dress shirts after washing them.
  9. Avoid overloading the dryer
  10. Iron specific fabrics at their recommended temperatures.
  11. Hang up your clothing with wooden and padded hangers.
  12. Stick with plastic for long-term storage.
  13. Mend your clothes as needed.
  14. Clean your jewelry gently.
  15. Clean and store your shoes properly.

EVALUATION:    1. Describe three methods in improving soil fertility

  1. Discuss the importance of improving soil fertility
  2. Explain the meaning of clothing
  3. Give three examples of personal clothing
  4. Why should we care for our clothing articles?
  5. Discuss the steps in caring for clothing

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books



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