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 Week 36 of 36 
 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