JHS3 Science · Term 2 Week 3: Farming Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.3.4.1.1 - List and explain the different plant and animal waste used in preparing different types of manure

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least six different types of manure used by farmers in Ghana.
Identify and state the sources of materials used in preparing manure (plant wastes and animal wastes).
Categorise given manures into those from plant wastes and those from animal wastes.
Compile a list of plant parts/wastes and animal parts/wastes used for manure preparation.
Justify the choice of a particular manure type under different soil and climatic conditions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Farming Systems (3.4)
Content standard: B9.3.4.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the preparation of different types of manure from animal and plant waste
Indicator: B9.3.4.1.1 - List and explain the different plant and animal waste used in preparing different types of manure
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 105
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. List some types of manure used by farmers.
2. Identify and write down the materials used in preparing manure and their sources .
3. Categorise manure into those from plant wastes and animal wastes.
4. Compile a list of plant parts/wastes and animal parts/wastes that are used to prepare manure.
5. Justify the use of different animal and plant manures (poultry droppings, cow dung, animal parts and carcases, pig dung, human excreta, domestic refuse, leaves, waste fruits, plant parts and shavings, etc) under different soil and climatic conditions.