Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

TERM: 2^nd Term

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Primary 4

AGE: 9 years

DURATION: 40 minutes of 2 periods each
DATE:

SUBJECT: Prevocational Studies

TOPIC:       -        Suitable soil for planting different crops

                   -        Reasons for wearing clothes

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

1. Identify the best soil for planting
2. Outline the properties found in each soil
3. Differentiate between fertile and non-fertile soil
4. State the reasons for wearing clothes

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Charts showing different people wearing varieties of clothes, real objects e.g sweaters, uniforms etc

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 and 2:

NOTE

Properties of sandy soil

1. Sandy soils have a light texture and loose structure, which cause them to drain quickly and not hold water well.
2. Sand particles are large and surrounded by air pockets, which provides plenty of open spaces for water to move through. When you pour water onto sandy soil, the water doesn't pool on the surface, but soaks right in
3. Sandy soil has a loose structure with large pore spaces, which allows for easy movement of roots through the soil.

Properties of loamy soil

1. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay, silt and humus in the right proportions.
2. Loamy soil is a mixture of large and small rock particles which impart it the desired properties.
3. Loamy soil has the right water-holding capacity for the growth of plants.
4. The excess water can also drain out through it easily.
5. it is the best soil for planting

Properties of clay soil

1. Clay has the smallest particle size of any soil type
2. Because of the small particle size of clay soils, the structure of clay-heavy soil tends to be very dense. The particles typically bond together, creating a mass of clay that can be hard for plant roots to penetrate
3. Because the soil particles are small and close together, it takes water much longer to move through clay soil

Fertile and non-fertile soil

Compared to non-fertile soil, Fertile soil has a high level of minerals and nutrients, making it an ideal place for plants to grow.

Reasons why we wear clothes

1. To protect us from the harsh weather
2. To cover our nakedness
3. as uniforms for a function or for identification
4. to show our role in the society e.g military men, doctors, nurses etc
5. To show our status or position in the hospital e.g. priests, traditional rulers etc

EVALUATION:    1. Highlight the properties of

1. sandy soil b. clay soil           c. loamy soil
2. what is the best soil for planting?
3. Discuss four reasons why we wear clothes

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

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