Basic Practices Of Crop Production
Chapter Name : Crop Production And Management |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_01_01_01 |
Topic Name : Basic Practices Of Crop Production |
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Sub Topic Name : Basic Crops |
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Introduction
Basic crops - There are 4 basic crops, which are rice, wheat, corn and barley.
Pre-Requisites:
What are basic crops? What are the different kinds of basic crops?
Activity:
Fields where rice\wheat is grown near your town. Also, watch videos, which depict how these crops are grown.
Real Life Question:
How do these basic crops help us remain healthy?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Barley | Member of grass family, serves as a major animal fodder. Germany is the largest producer of it and it is highly rich in carbohydrates. |
| Wheat | It's a cereal grain, it's a staple food used to make flour. It is highly rich in carbohydrates and proteins. China is the largest producer followed by India. |
| Rice | It is highly rich in carbohydrates. It's a major staple food for people. China is the largest producer of rice |
| Corn (Maize) | It's a widely grown grain crop, U.S.A is the largest producer of it. It is used as food, chemicals, bio-fuels etc. It is rich in carbohydrates. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
These basic crops are rich in carbohydrates hence they are very good for health.
Places to visit :
Rice,Wheat,Maize and barley fields on the outskirts of your city.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Rice as a basic crop | Rice is called as a basic crop because it is the staple diet of majority of people in the world hence it is also the largest crop which is produced. |
What you learn in Theory:
Different kinds of basic crops
What you learn in Practice:
Why these basic crops are an important part of our diet.