TENDERTOES ACADEMYGrade: 1
Topic: Rocks – Types and Benefits to Farmers
Instructor's Name: Miss Choice
Date: 16th -20th February 2026
Age: 5-6 years
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
Say what a rock is
Name the three main types of rocks
Tell how rocks help farmers
Teaching & Learning Materials
Real rocks or pictures of rocks
Chart/poster of rocks
Soil and small stones (if available)
Introduction
Show learners a small stone.
Ask:
“Have you seen this before?”
“Where do we find stones or rocks?”
Explain:
“A rock is a hard thing found on the ground.”
Lesson Development
1. Types of Rocks (Simple explanation)
Explain using pictures or real stones:
Igneous rocks – Rocks made from fire (hot melted rock).
Example: Granite
Sedimentary rocks – Rocks made from sand and soil pressed together.
Example: Limestone
Metamorphic rocks – Rocks that change because of heat and pressure.
Example: Marble
👉 For Grade 1, focus more on names and examples, not deep details.
2. Benefits of Rocks to Farmers
Explain in simple words:
Rocks help make soil strong for planting crops
Small rocks help water stay in the soil
Some rocks are used to build farm houses and fences
Crushed rocks make soil good for growing crops
Learner Activities
Let learners touch and look at different rocks
Conclusion
Ask learners to name one type of rock
Ask how rocks help farmers
Repeat key points together
Questions
1. What is a rock?
👉 A rock is a hard thing found on the ground.
2. Name one place where we find rocks.
👉 On the ground / In the soil / Near rivers
3. How many types of rocks are there?
👉 Three types
4. Name one type of rock.
👉 Igneous / Sedimentary / Metamorphic
5. Do rocks help farmers?
👉 Yes, they do.
6. How do rocks help farmers?
👉 They make soil good for growing crops.
7. Can farmers use rocks to build?
👉 Yes.