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Primary 5 Agricultural Science Lesson Notes
Agriculture isn’t just a subject—it’s our story. From the hoe in Papa’s backyard to the cassava by the roadside, our children deserve to learn how the land feeds a nation. These Primary 5 Agricultural Science Lesson Notes are crafted to bring farming to life in the classroom, using relatable Nigerian examples, hands-on activities, and curriculum-aligned content.
Each note is structured for real teachers, teaching real pupils—with clear objectives, engaging methods, local tools, and life-applicable outcomes. Whether you’re introducing crop rotation or animal care, you’ll find every topic simplified, story-driven, and rooted in relevance.
All content aligned with national and state standards—so you teach with clarity, confidence, and compliance.
Because when a child understands the land, they learn to value life itself.
Introduction As a young girl growing up in Ilorin, I remember watching my grandmother gently pull out stubborn weeds from her okra garden every Saturday morning. She’d hum softly, her bare hands dusted with red earth, and say, “These green intruders look harmless, but they drink more water than my crops!” At the time, I…
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Agricultural Science Primary 5 Second Term Lesson NotesWeek 5: Benefits of Weeds Subject: Agricultural ScienceClass: Primary 5Term: Second TermWeek: Week 5Age Group: 10-11 yearsTopic: Benefits of Weeds Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: Identify different ways in which weeds can be beneficial to animals, humans, and the environment….
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Subject: Agricultural ScienceClass: Primary 5Term: Second TermWeek: 4Age: 9–11 yearsTopic: Control of WeedsSub-topic: Methods of Controlling WeedsDuration: 40 minutes Week 4: Control of Weeds Introduction As someone who has spent countless hours on farms, both big and small, I can tell you that weeds are one of the biggest challenges we face. Weeds don’t just…
Primary 5 Agricultural Science Lesson Note – Week 2 Definition and Examples of Weeds What Are Weeds? Definition, Common Examples, and Weed Album for Primary 5 Learn the meaning of weeds, common types found on farms, and how to create a weed album in this engaging Primary 5 Agricultural Science lesson note. Perfect for teachers…
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Primary 5 Agricultural Science Lesson Notes: Week 5 – Control of Weeds Introduction Weeds may have some surprising benefits, but when left unchecked, they can cause serious problems for farmers. They compete for water, nutrients, and sunlight, ultimately affecting crop yields. Controlling weeds is a crucial skill every farmer must learn in order to ensure…
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Agricultural Science Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes – Week 6 Topic: Systems of Rearing Farm Animals (Intensive, Extensive & Semi-Intensive) Class: Primary 5 Term: Third Term Week: 6 Age: 9–10 years Duration: 40 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify the three systems of rearing farm…
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Primary 5 Agricultural Science Third Term Examination Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Section A: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (50 Questions, Choose the Correct Option) Topic: Rearing of Farm Animals Rearing of farm animals means __________.a) Playing with themb) Taking care of them for food and profitc) Teaching them how to readd) Keeping them in the…
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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PRIMARY 5 – THIRD TERM WEEK 9 LESSON NOTE Common Diseases of Farm Animals Lesson Objectives By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: Discuss diseases of farm animals. Identify the causes of diseases in farm animals. Outline some common diseases of farm animals. Common Diseases of Farm Animals &…
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