TENDERTOES ACADEMYLESSON PLAN
Topic: Usefulness and Harmfulness of Insects on the Farm
Instructor's Name: Miss Choice
Date: 16th - 20th February 2026
Class: Grade 2
Age: 7–8 years
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Mention insects found on the farm.
State two usefulness of insects on the farm.
State two harmful effects of insects on the farm.
Identify good and bad insects on the farm.
Teaching Aids / Materials
Pictures or charts of insects (bee, butterfly, grasshopper, caterpillar, ant)
Flashcards
Introduction
Teacher asks:
“Who has seen insects on a farm?”
“Can you name one insect you know?”
Teacher explains that insects can be useful or harmful to farmers.
Lesson Presentation
Meaning of Insects
Insects are small animals with six legs. They are found on farms, in gardens, and around homes.
Usefulness of Insects on the Farm
Bees help plants to grow by carrying pollen from one flower to another.
Some insects make honey, which we eat.
Ants help loosen the soil, making it good for planting.
Butterflies help flowers grow.
Harmfulness of Insects on the Farm
Grasshoppers eat crops and destroy plants.
Caterpillars destroy leaves of crops.
Some insects spread diseases.
Insects can reduce farm yield by destroying crops.
ACTIVITY TIME
Activity 1: Identify Insects
Teacher shows pictures of insects.
Pupils name each insect.
Conclusion
Teacher summarizes that:
Some insects help farmers.
Some insects destroy crops.
Farmers must protect crops from harmful insects.
Questions
1. Insects are small animals with ______ legs.
2. Bees help plants to ______.
3. Grasshoppers are ______ insects.
4. Name one useful insect on the farm.
5. Name one harmful insect on the farm.