Farm Records and Accounts J S 3 Basic Science Lesson Note

Farm Records and Accounts J S 3 Basic Science Lesson Note

LESSON NOTE FOR J S 3 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

TOPIC: Farm Records and Accounts

WEEK 4 

CLASS: J S 3 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Distinguish between various types of farm records.
2. Use information provided by the teacher to make entries on different farm records.
3. Take inventory of all the records in the school farm and at home.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

• Farm records
• Farm diary
• Farm inventory
• Input record

CONTENT:

Types and Uses of Farm Records:

1. Farm Diary:
   • A farm diary is used to record daily activities on the farm. It includes information like farm operations carried out, weather conditions, planting dates, and farm maintenance.
   • Use: Helps to keep track of daily operations, making it easier to monitor farm activities over time.
2. Farm Inventory:
   • A farm inventory is a record of all assets on the farm, such as equipment, livestock, tools, and crops.
   • Use: Helps farmers keep track of their assets and know when to replace or repair equipment, and monitor livestock growth.
3. Input Record:
   • Input records document all the resources used on the farm, including seeds, fertilizers, feeds, and chemicals.
   • Use: Helps to calculate the total cost of farm inputs and plan for future farm activities efficiently.

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:

1. Discussion on the different types of farm records and their uses.
2. Demonstration of how to make entries in a farm diary and inventory.
3. Practical activity where students create a sample farm inventory for the school farm or their home.

WRAP UP & ASSESSMENT:

• Ask students to list the different types of farm records.
• Have students make sample entries for farm inventory and input records based on classroom examples.

ASSIGNMENT:

1. List five items you would include in a farm inventory for your home garden or school farm.
2. Write a short entry for a farm diary describing one day’s activities on a farm.

HOD/VP’S COMMENT & ENDORSEMENT:

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