Scheme of Work – Third Term
- Week 1: Useful Farm Insects
- Week 2: Usefulness of Insects
- Week 3: Useful but Harmful Insects
- Week 4: Examples of Harmful Insects
- Week 5: Damages Caused by Harmful Insects
- Week 6: Farmer’s Friend (Earthworms)
- Week 7-8: Rodents, Birds and Crabs
- Week 9-10: Methods of Control
Week 1
Topic: Useful Farm Insects
Class: Basic 2 / JSS 2
Subject: Agricultural Science
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the usefulness of some farm insects
Learning Resources
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts and posters
- Textbook
Lesson Content
Useful Farm Insects
Hello students! Today we will learn about insects that help farmers.
Not all insects are harmful! Some insects are very helpful on the farm. Let’s learn about them:
1. Bees
Bees help with pollination, which is essential for many crops to produce fruit or seeds. Without bees, many plants would not be able to reproduce and grow food for us.
2. Ladybugs
Ladybugs feed on aphids, which are pests that can damage crops. One ladybug can eat up to 50 aphids per day!
3. Praying Mantis
They also eat other insects that can be harmful to crops. Praying mantises are natural pest controllers on the farm.
4. Butterflies
Some butterflies help with pollination, and their larvae can also help break down organic matter in soil, making it richer and more fertile.
5. Termites
While termites are known for causing damage to wooden structures, some species can actually help with soil aeration and nutrient cycling in agriculture.
Classwork
- List 3 farm insects and their usefulness.
Week 2
Topic: Usefulness of Insects
Class: Basic 2 / JSS 2
Subject: Agricultural Science
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Discuss the usefulness of insects
Learning Resources
- Audio-visual resources
- Charts and posters
- Textbook
Lesson Content
How Insects Are Useful to Us
Insects are very useful to us in various ways. Some of their important roles include:
1. Pollination
Many insects such as bees, butterflies, and moths help in pollinating flowers, which is essential for the production of fruits, vegetables, and seeds.
2. Pest Control
Some insects like ladybugs and praying mantises are natural predators of pests like aphids and caterpillars, and can help control their populations in farms and gardens.
3. Decomposition
Insects such as termites and dung beetles play a vital role in breaking down dead plant and animal material, which helps to enrich the soil.
4. Food Production
Insects like bees and silkworms are used in the production of honey and silk, respectively.
5. Scientific Research
Insects are studied extensively by scientists to understand various biological processes and to develop new technologies and medicines.
Overall, insects play a significant role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and in supporting human well-being.
Classwork Questions
- List and explain 3 usefulness of insects.
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- Week 3: Useful but Harmful Insects (Bees, Mosquitoes, Caterpillars, Ants)
- Week 4: Examples of Harmful Insects (Mosquitoes, Ticks, Locusts, Termites, Bed bugs)
- Week 5: Damages Caused by Harmful Insects (Health, Crop, Structural, Allergic reactions, Environmental)
- Week 6: Farmer’s Friend – Earthworms (Soil aeration, Nutrient cycling, Water retention)
- Week 7-8: Rodents, Birds and Crabs (Description and effects on agriculture)
- Week 9-10: Methods of Control (Trapping, Poisoning, Shooting, Scarecrow, Netting, Proper management)
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