Characteristics of Types of Soil

TITLE: NOTE OF LESSON ON AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

THEME: BASIC CONCEPT S IN AGRICULTURE

TERM: FIRST TERM

WEEK: WEEK 3

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

DATE:

AGE OF STUDENTS:

CLASS COMPOSITION: Slow and fast learners.

PERIOD:

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: CHARACTERISTICS OF TYPES OF SOIL

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this Module, Pupils should be able know:

• The Characteristics of Types of Soil

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Sample of clay soil
• Sample of sandy soil
• Sample of loamy soil
• Whiteboard/ Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD

• Explanation
• Discussion
• Questions and Answers.

Entry Behaviour/ Previous Knowledge:

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for Primary Schools.
• Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools four Agricultural Science (MIDDLE BASIC)
• Internet.
• Lagos State Agricultural Science Scheme of Work
•  Agricultural Science for Primary Schools.

WORD FILE:   Material, enrich, organic

                        MODULE CONTENT

CHARACTERISTICS OF TYPES OF SOIL

CHARACTERISTICS OF SANDY SOIL

1. It does not contain many nutrient.
2. It contains loose material of tiny particles
3. Growth of crops is very poor. 
4. It can’t not hold water.
5. It is rough when touched with hand.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CLAY SOIL

1. It is very fine-grained soil.
2. It is smooth
3. It can be used for mounding when wet.
4. It is hard when the water in it dries up.
5. Growths of crops are poor on it.
6. It can hold water.
7. It has small and closely packed particles.
8. It can hold a lot of nutrients.
9. It does not allow air and water through it.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LOAMY SOIL

1. It is a rich soil.
2. It contains mixture of sand and clay.
3. It is the best soil for crops growing.
4. It can hold enough water
5. It is rich with nutrients
6. It is rich with minerals.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson (SOIL FORMATION).
• The Teacher introduces the topic (THE LAND AND THE SOIL).
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

LEARNERS ACTIVITIES

• Learners participate in the class discussion
• Learners practice how to identify soil

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Mention three Characteristics of each Types of Soil.

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.

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