Meaning and Properties of Sandy Soil | Organisms in sandy Soil Primary 2 (Basic 2) Term 3 Week 10 Basic Science and Technology

BASIC SCIENCE

BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

THIRD TERM

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 2

THEME – AGRICULTURE

PREVIOUS LESSON – Soil – Meaning (Types) and Properties of Soil (Primary 2 and Primary 3)

TOPIC: SANDY SOIL 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Properties of Sandy Soil

3. Organisms in Sandy Soil

4. Importance of Sandy Soil

5. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives to –

1. explain the meaning of sandy soil.

2. identify and describe the properties of sandy soil.

3. identify the organisms in the sandy soil.

ENTRY BEHAVIOR

The pupils can identify sandy soil

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of soil samples – sandy, clayey and loamy.

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Course Book

All Relevant Material

Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION

Soil is the upper layer of the earth where plants grow.

It is one of the essential components of land.

It consists of particles of rock, different kinds of soil and organic material.

There are 3 major types of soil – sandy, loamy and clay soils.

MEANING AND PROPERTIES OF SANDY SOIL

Sandy soil is the loose parts of the soil used for building of houses and construction of roads.

The following are the properties of sandy soil,

1. It has large, loosely packed particles.

2. It does not hold water.

3. It is rough when rubbed between fingers.

4. Crops do not grow well on sandy soil.

5. Sandy soils are light brown.

LESSON 2 – ORGANISMS IN SANDY SOIL

Termites and earthworms are living organisms in sandy soil.

 

IMPORTANCE OF SANDY SOIL 

The importance of sandy soil are as follows:

1. It is used for planting vegetables.

2. It is used for road construction.

3. It is used for building houses.

4. It is used for moulding block.

LESSON 3 – SUMMARY AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST) 

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;

2. Teacher organizes pupils in groups or pairs depending on the size of the class.

3. Teacher displays sample of sandy soil.

4. Teacher lets pupils identify and describe sandy soil.

Pupil’s Activities – Describe the colour, texture and particles of sandy soil.

5. Teacher uses the sample and pupil’s responses to introduce the lesson.

Pupil’s Activities – Pay attention to the lesson introduction to understand the concept of the lesson.

6. Teacher leads a discussion on the meaning and properties of sandy soil.

Pupil’s Activities – Identify the properties of sandy soil.

7. Teacher displays sample or chart showing termite and earthworm.

8. Teacher uses the chart in step 7 to discuss the living organisms in sandy soil.

Pupil’s Activities – Identify and draw the living organisms in the sandy soil.

9. Teacher discuss importance of sandy soil.

Pupil’s Activities – Analyze the importance of sandy soil in their communities.

10. Teacher summarizes the lessons on the board with appropriate lesson evaluation.

Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding to the questions and write as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

NEXT LESSON

Meaning of Loamy Soil | Organisms In The Sample of The Soil | Properties of Loamy Soil Primary 2 (Basic 2)

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks pupils to,

1. state the properties of sandy soil.

2. describe the colour, texture and particles of soil.

3. mention 3 importance of sandy soil.

4. draw termite and earthworm.