Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 2 - Words associated with Agriculture and Horticulture

SUBJECT: VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 1-3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Words associated with Agriculture and Horticulture

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define vocabulary related to agriculture and horticulture.
• Identify and give examples of livestock, plants, and farming terms.
• Use agricultural and horticultural words in correct sentences.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Discussion
• Group activities
• Spelling drills

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Flashcards with images of farm animals, plants, and tools
• Pictures of farming activities
• Whiteboard and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1:
The teacher introduces the topic of agriculture and horticulture. The teacher explains that agriculture refers to the science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of soil for growing crops and the rearing of animals for food and raw materials. Horticulture is the branch of agriculture concerned with the cultivation of plants. The teacher encourages students to think of examples of agricultural and horticultural activities, discussing their importance.

STEP 2:
The teacher introduces key vocabulary associated with agriculture and horticulture, such as:

• Livestock and domestic animals (e.g., cows, chickens, goats)
• Dairy products (e.g., milk, butter, cheese)
• Plants and flowers (e.g., roses, tomatoes, beans)
• Farming animal diseases (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza)
• Types of food produce (e.g., vegetables, fruits, cereals)
• Veterinary medicine (e.g., vaccinations, animal health)
• Farm manager (e.g., overseeing the farm's operations)

STEP 3:
The teacher explains each word and provides examples in sentences:

• "The cow gives milk, which is used to make butter."
• "A veterinary doctor treats sick animals."
  Students repeat these sentences and make their own using the vocabulary words.

STEP 4:
Spelling drill: The teacher writes the words on the board and asks students to spell them aloud.

EVALUATION:

• Define agriculture and horticulture and list 5 associated words.
• Use 5 agricultural terms in sentences.
• Match vocabulary with their definitions (e.g., cow - an animal raised for milk).

CLASS-WORK:

• Write 5 sentences using different agricultural and horticultural vocabulary words.
• Create a diagram illustrating a farm with at least 5 animals and 5 types of plants mentioned in the lesson.

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) about agriculture, using at least 8 words related to farming or horticulture.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher marks students’ work, corrects errors, and commends students for their participation.