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Science Simplified
Cultivating Crops: Basics
and Beyond
A s a teacher, it’s essential to make complex
topics engaging and easy to understand
for our students. Recently, I had the
opportunity to teach Class VIII students
about crop production and management.
To make this topic more interesting and
interactive, I employed various
teaching-learning methods and took the
students on a trip to the Indian Agricul-
tural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa.
Teaching-Learning Methods:
To simplify the topic, I used a combination
of teaching-learning methods, including:
1. Visual Aids:
Diagrams, flowcharts, and pictures to
explain the different stages of crop
production, from seed selection to
harvesting.
2. Real-Life Examples:
Sharingexamples of local farmers and their
experiences with crop production, making
the topic more relatable and interesting.
3. Group Discussions:
Dividing the students into groups and
asked them to discuss different aspects of
crop production, such as irrigation, fertilizers,
and pest management.
4. Practical Activities:
Conducting practical activities, such as
soil testing and seed germination, to help
students understand the concepts better.
Trip to IARI, PUSA:
To make the topic more engaging and
interactive, I organized a trip to IARI,
PUSA. The students were excited to visit
the institute and learn from the experts.
During the trip, we:
1. Visited the Crop Museum:
The students saw various crop varieties
and learned about their characteristics,
uses, and cultivation practices.
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