Jss1 First Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Jss1 First Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
JSS1 First Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work:
Week 1-3: Introduction to Agricultural Science
Week 1:
Introduction to Agricultural Science.
Importance of Agriculture.
Basic agricultural terms.
Classroom discussion on various types of farming.
Week 2:
Agricultural practices in ancient civilizations.
Overview of modern agricultural practices.
Field trip to a local farm.
Discussing the role of agriculture in the community.
Week 3:
Types of soils and their characteristics.
Soil preparation techniques.
Practical session on soil testing.
Group project: Presentations on different soil types.
Week 4-6: Crop Production
Week 4:
Introduction to crop production.
Major crops and their uses.
Planting techniques.
Classroom experiment: Germination of seeds.
Week 5:
Crop maintenance practices.
Importance of crop rotation.
Guest speaker: Local farmer sharing experiences.
Group project: Creating a mini vegetable garden.
Week 6:
Pests and diseases affecting crops.
Methods of pest control.
Field trip to observe pest control measures in a farm.
Classroom discussion on sustainable farming practices.
Week 7-9: Animal Husbandry
Week 7:
Introduction to animal husbandry.
Various livestock animals and their characteristics.
Importance of animal care.
Practical session: Feeding and handling farm animals.
Week 8:
Breeds of livestock.
Animal health and disease prevention.
Guest speaker: Local veterinarian.
Group project: Creating a poster on animal welfare.
Week 9:
Livestock management practices.
Artificial insemination and its benefits.
Classroom discussion on ethical treatment of animals.
Field trip to a local dairy farm.
Week 10: Agricultural Economics
Week 10:
Basics of agricultural economics.
Importance of agriculture in the economy.
Classroom discussion on sustainable farming practices.
Group project: Research on local agricultural markets.
Week 11: Revision Week
Week 12: Examination Week
Week 12:
Comprehensive review of the term’s topics.
Practice examinations.
Exam preparation tips.
Examination week activities.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Week 13:
Recap of the term’s highlights.
Distribution of report cards.
Setting goals for the next term.
Farewell activities.