Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Agricultural Science
Previous Lesson: Materials Needed
Topic: How To Raise Ornamental Plants
Content/Learning Area: Steps in growing ornamental Plants: Choice of Land/site, Land clearing, Nursery beds/pot-preparation.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of ornamental plants and identify steps in raising them.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the beauty and importance of ornamental plants in the environment.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to prepare a nursery bed or pot for planting.
Social Domain: Work together in groups to discuss and practice steps in raising ornamental plants.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online information from: Wikipedia – Ornamental plant
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Chart showing pictures of ornamental plants
Samples of small ornamental plants or seedlings
Hand tools like hoe, rake, and watering can
Small plastic pots or nursery trays
Soil samples for planting

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson will help pupils understand the importance of beautifying the environment and develop basic skills in raising ornamental plants.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen flowers and plants around their homes, schools, and roadsides, and they know they make the environment beautiful.

Lesson Content

How To Raise Ornamental Plants

Ornamental plants are plants grown to beautify the home, school, and environment. They are raised by following some steps carefully.

Choice of Land or Site: The place chosen for planting is very important. A good site must have enough sunlight and fertile soil for the plants to grow well.

Land Clearing: The land must be cleared of grasses, weeds, and stones. This makes the soil clean and ready for planting.

Nursery Bed or Pot Preparation: Young plants need a small, safe place to start growing. A nursery bed or pot is prepared with fine soil and watered before planting.

Steps in Growing Ornamental Plants

The following are steps in growing ornamental plants:

Choose a good site with sunlight
Clear the land of weeds and dirt
Prepare nursery beds or pots with soil
Plant the seeds or seedlings carefully
Water the plants regularly
Weed and care for the plants

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Group Work, Use of Visual Aids

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: Teacher asks pupils to mention flowers they have seen in their homes or school. Teacher shows pictures of ornamental plants.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming flowers and looking at pictures.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to ornamental plants.

Step 2: Choice of Land/Site

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains what makes a good site for planting ornamental plants.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and answer questions.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the importance of choosing a good site.

Step 3: Land Clearing

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains and shows how to clear weeds and dirt from land.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch and practice clearing in small areas.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how to prepare land for planting.

Step 4: Nursery Bed or Pot Preparation

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher demonstrates how to fill pots or prepare a small nursery bed with soil.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils follow by preparing their own small pots.
Learning Point: Pupils learn how to prepare nursery pots or beds.

Step 5: Steps in Growing Ornamental Plants

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher lists and explains the steps in raising ornamental plants.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the steps after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils memorize the steps in raising ornamental plants.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates short notes on steps in raising ornamental plants.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes in their books.
Learning Point: Pupils have a record of the lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Question and Answer
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils questions on the topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Pupils show their level of understanding.

Objective-aligned checks:

Explain the meaning of ornamental plants and identify steps in raising them.
Demonstrate how to prepare a nursery bed or pot for planting.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes the lesson and encourages pupils to care for plants.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and show appreciation.
Learning Point: Pupils value the lesson and apply it.

Home Task: List four lesson examples connected with How To Raise Ornamental Plants and add one correct use, step or safety rule.

Lesson Keywords

Ornamental Plants: Plants grown for beauty
Site: The place chosen for planting
Land Clearing: Removing weeds and dirt from the soil
Nursery Bed: Small place for young plants to grow
Weeding: Removing unwanted plants from the soil

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Explain the meaning of ornamental plants.
Mention one importance of ornamental plants.
State one thing to consider when choosing a site for planting.
Describe what land clearing means.
List the steps in growing ornamental plants.
Demonstrate how to prepare a nursery pot.

Differentiation

Teacher will pair stronger pupils with weaker ones for group activities and provide visual aids to support learners with difficulties.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to bring small pots or containers from home for practice. Use real samples of ornamental plants if possible to make the lesson practical.