36. Main Occupation of Nepal : Agriculture

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Learn about farming in Nepal
  • Understand different crops grown
  • Know about farming seasons
  • Appreciate farmer's life

Duration

60 minutes

Materials Needed

  • Paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Regular pencils
  • Notebooks

Lesson Plan

1. Review (5 minutes)

  • Quick recap of school life
  • Connect seasons to farming
  • Discuss what they know about farming

2. Main Crops (15 minutes)

Discuss and draw:

  • Rice Farming
  • Main food crop
  • Paddy fields
  • Planting season
  • Harvest time
  • Other Important Crops
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Millet
  • Vegetables

3. Farming Methods (15 minutes)

Discuss and illustrate:

  • Traditional Methods
  • Hand tools
  • Animal help
  • Family working
  • Simple tools
  • Farming Seasons
  • Monsoon planting
  • Winter crops
  • Spring vegetables
  • Harvest times

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw:

  • Rice fields
  • Farming activities
  • Different crops
  • Farm tools

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

  • Students write about farming
  • Share what they learned
  • Compare with local farming
  • Review whole year's learning

Key Vocabulary

  • Farmer (किसान - Kisan)
  • Agriculture (कृषि - Krishi)
  • Rice (धान - Dhan)
  • Crop (बाली - Bali)
  • Field (खेत - Khet)

Take-Home Activities

1. Draw farming scenes

2. Write about different crops

3. Draw farming tools

Assessment

Check students':

  • Understanding of agriculture
  • Knowledge of crops
  • Drawing skills
  • Class participation

Notes for Teachers

  • Keep farming terms simple
  • Use clear examples
  • Connect to food they eat
  • Explain seasons
  • Make farming relatable
  • Focus on importance

Fun Facts to Share

  • Most Nepalis are farmers
  • Rice is most important
  • Different regions grow different crops
  • Family works together
  • Festivals connect to farming

Teaching Tips

  • Draw simple farm scenes
  • Show farming steps
  • Connect to food sources
  • Discuss seasons
  • Keep terms simple
  • Make learning meaningful

End of Year Review

  • Recap key topics covered
  • Celebrate learning journey
  • Share favorite lessons
  • Discuss what they remember most