JHS1 Science · Term 3, Week 7

Agricultural Tools

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.4.5.1.2 - Apply the handling and maintenance of basic and simple agricultural tools in their community.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Demonstrate the correct handling of at least three basic agricultural tools (cutlass, hoe, and rake) during a practical session.
  2. Apply the basic maintenance rules (cleaning, drying, oiling, and proper storage) to agricultural tools after use.
  3. Write a short report on the handling and maintenance practices observed on a farm visit or from a demonstration.
  4. State at least five operational rules for handling agricultural tools safely and correctly.
  5. Justify why regular maintenance of agricultural tools is important for their durability and effectiveness.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Forces and Energy (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
Agricultural Tools (4.5)
Content standard
B7.4.5.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills in handling and maintenance of basic and simple agricultural tools
Indicator
B7.4.5.1.2 - Apply the handling and maintenance of basic and simple agricultural tools in their community.
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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. 42

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Observe and discuss the handling and maintenance of basic and simple agricultural tools used in farms visited in the community and write a report.
2. Assemble agricultural tools from the community and practice handling the tools to perform simple agricultural operations. Write down the operational rules of handling agricultural tools.
3. Assemble agricultural tools from the community and practice the basic rules in tools maintenance and list the rules used.