SS1 Third Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1-2: Livestock Management and Health

Lesson Note: Dive deeper into animal husbandry, focusing on breeding, diseases, and health management.

Scheme of Work: Cover topics such as vaccination, reproduction techniques, and herd health.

Activities: Veterinary clinic visit, practical demonstration of basic animal health checks.

Week 3-4: Agricultural Technology and Innovation

Lesson Note: Explore cutting-edge technologies in agriculture, such as precision agriculture, drones, and biotechnology.

Scheme of Work: Discuss the ethical considerations and potential benefits of agricultural innovation.

Activities: Hands-on experience with agricultural technology, group projects on innovative farming methods.

Week 5-6: Food Security and Global Agriculture

Lesson Note: Discuss global food security issues, the role of agriculture in addressing hunger, and international agricultural systems.

Scheme of Work: Explore sustainable practices to enhance food security globally.

Activities: Research on global food security challenges, presentations on sustainable agriculture practices.

Week 7-8: Agricultural Research and Development

Lesson Note: Introduce the importance of research in agriculture, agricultural research institutions, and ongoing projects.

Scheme of Work: Explore career opportunities in agricultural research and development.

Activities: Guest lecture from a research scientist, visit to a research facility, student-led research projects.

Week 9-10: Agricultural Ethics and Social Responsibility

Lesson Note: Discuss ethical considerations in agriculture, social responsibility, and the impact of agriculture on communities.

Scheme of Work: Explore fair trade practices, community engagement, and sustainable farming ethics.

Activities: Group discussions on ethical dilemmas in agriculture, community outreach projects.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson Note: Review key concepts from the third term.

Scheme of Work: Conduct practice quizzes, group discussions, and clarification of doubts.

Activities: Group revision sessions, peer-teaching, and Q&A sessions.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson Note: Prepare students for the end-of-term examination.

Scheme of Work: Provide sample exam questions, focus on examinable topics.

Activities: Mock exams, question and answer sessions, individual study time.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson Note: Summarize key learnings from the third term and the entire academic year.

Scheme of Work: Reflect on personal and academic growth, celebrate achievements.

Activities: Graduation ceremony, distribution of certificates, and farewell speeches.