SS3 First Term Fishery Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1-2: Introduction to Fishery and Fish Anatomy

Lesson Note: Introduce students to the fundamentals of fishery, emphasizing the importance of fisheries in the economy.

Scheme of Work: Cover fish anatomy, focusing on external and internal structures.

Activities: Fish dissection, group discussions on the economic significance of fisheries.

Week 3-4: Types of Fish and Identification

Lesson Note: Explore the various types of fish and methods for their identification.

Scheme of Work: Discuss the classification of fish based on habitat, structure, and function.

Activities: Field trip to a local fish market or fish farm, hands-on identification exercises.

Week 5-6: Fish Breeding and Reproduction

Lesson Note: Delve into the reproductive processes of fish and fish breeding techniques.

Scheme of Work: Cover topics like spawning, fertilization, and larval development.

Activities: Visit a fish hatchery, conduct experiments on fish reproduction.

Week 7-8: Fish Nutrition and Feeding

Lesson Note: Examine the nutritional needs of fish and various feeding strategies.

Scheme of Work: Discuss the importance of balanced diets in fish farming.

Activities: Prepare fish feed, observe feeding behavior in a controlled environment.

Week 9-10: Fish Health and Disease Management

Lesson Note: Explore common fish diseases and methods for disease prevention and control.

Scheme of Work: Cover topics such as immunization, quarantine, and medication.

Activities: Field trip to a fish farm with disease prevention measures, case studies on disease outbreaks.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson Note: Review key concepts from previous weeks in preparation for examinations.

Scheme of Work: Provide comprehensive revision materials and practice questions.

Activities: Group discussions, quizzes, and review sessions.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson Note: Administer examinations covering the entire term’s syllabus.

Scheme of Work: Conduct fair and transparent examinations with appropriate invigilation.

Activities: Written exams, practical assessments, and oral exams.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson Note: Conclude the term by summarizing key learnings and addressing any outstanding questions.

Scheme of Work: Plan for the next term and share resources for further learning.

Activities: Farewell assembly, distribution of reports, and setting expectations for the next term.