Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Types Of Tools, Digging Tools
Topic: Types Of tools: Carrying Tools
content/Learning Area: Carrying tools: basket, head-pan, wheel barrow

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify and name at least three carrying tools used in agriculture.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of carrying tools in farm work.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to handle a wheelbarrow, head-pan or basket properly.
Social Domain: Work in groups to describe uses of carrying tools.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS national Unified scheme of Work
Online Information from: Scribd – Meaning and Pictures of Simple Farm Tools
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

Real samples of basket, head-pan, and wheelbarrow
Pictures and charts of carrying tools
Flashcards with names and uses of tools
Video clips of farmers using carrying tools

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding carrying tools helps pupils know how farmers move farm produce and materials, and why these tools make farm work easier and faster.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

pupils have seen and used simple containers like basins and buckets at home, and thay have basic knowledge of tools from earlier lessons.

Lesson Content

Types Of Tools: Carrying Tools

Carrying tools help farmers carry farm items such as harvested crops, water, manure, and tools. They are useful for moving things around the farm.

Types of Carrying Tools

Carrying tools are essential for transporting materials on the farm. These include:

Basket
head-pan
Wheelbarrow

Uses of Carrying Tools

Carrying tools serve specific purposes in farming. These include the following uses:

Basket is used to carry harvested fruits and vegetables
Head-pan is used to move soil or water
Wheelbarrow is used to carry heavy loads like manure or farm tools
Buckets are used for carrying water, fertilizers, or small tools.
Sacks are used for transporting grains, seeds, or harvested crops in larger quantities.
Trugs are shallow, open containers used for carrying delicate items like seedlings or flowers.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Exhibition, Visual Aids, Group Work, Question and Answer

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells a short story about a farmer carrying crops using different tools
pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share any tools they’ve seen or used

Step 2: Meaning of Carrying Tools

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what carrying tools are and why they are used on the farm
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and ask questions

Step 3: Types of Carrying Tools

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Visual Aid, Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays real tools and pictures, naming each carrying tool
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, repeat tool names and identify them

Step 4: Uses of Carrying Tools

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows how each tool is used and explains its use
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch, describe uses, and demonstrate if asked

Step 5: Group work

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s activity: The teacher guides pupils into groups to discuss and match tools with uses
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups and report answers to the class

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher dictates short notes from the board
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: the teacher asks questions based on the lesson
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally and practically

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify and name at least three carrying tools used in agriculture.
Demonstrate how to handle a wheelbarrow, head-pan or basket properly.
Work in groups to describe uses of carrying tools.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Social
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils, links lesson to next topic, and encourages practice
pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond and share what they learned

Lesson Keywords

Carrying tools – tools used to move farm items
Basket – a woven container for carrying crops
Head-pan – a wide metal bowl used to carry things on the head
Wheelbarrow – a cart with one wheel used to push heavy loads
Farm work – tasks done on the farm

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention three examples of carrying tools
Say what a head-pan is used for
Match each tool to its correct use
Demonstrate how to carry an item with a basket
Work in groups to list carrying tools and their uses

Assignment/Homework

Draw and label a basket, head-pan, and wheelbarrow.
List three reasons why farmers use carrying tools.
Ask your parents or guardians about other carrying tools they know and write down their names and uses.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide simplified diagrams and one-on-one assistance to identify and name the tools.
for advanced learners: Challenge them to research and present on the historical growth of carrying tools in agriculture.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids like videos, auditory cues like verbal descriptions, and hands-on activities like demonstrating the use of tools.

Note for Teachers

Encourage active participation through questioning and physical demonstrations. Use real-life examples pupils can relate to.