Crop Production · JHS1 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.3.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and list at least five different plant nutrient sources found in their own community.
Classify each identified nutrient source as either organic or inorganic based on its origin.
Create a table that clearly shows the differences between organic and inorganic plant nutrients.
Explain why both organic and inorganic nutrients are important for plant growth.
Work in groups to survey the school compound and surrounding area for nutrient sources and present their findings to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Crop Production (2.3)
Content standard: B7.2.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the different plant nutrients (organic, and inorganic fertilizers) and their application in school farming (school gardening)
Indicator: B7.2.3.1.1 - Observe and list all plant nutrient sources available in a community and categorise them into organic and inorganic nutrient sources.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Create a table to explain the differences between organic and inorganic plant nutrients.
2. Compare the volumes of organic and inorganic nutrient source required by different plants.