Third Term Scheme of work for Agricultural Science SS1

Third Term Scheme of work for Agricultural Science SS1

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: SS1 (Senior Secondary School 1)

Duration: One Term (12 weeks)

Week 1:

Topic: Introduction to Agricultural Science

Definition and scope of Agricultural Science

Importance of Agricultural Science

Historical development of Agriculture

Career opportunities in Agricultural Science

Week 2:

Topic: Agricultural Tools and Equipment

Classification and uses of agricultural tools and equipment

Maintenance and storage of tools and equipment

Safety precautions in using agricultural tools and equipment

Week 3:

Topic: Soil Science

Definition and importance of soil

Soil formation and types of soil

Physical properties of soil

Soil fertility and management practices

Week 4:

Topic: Crop Production I

Classification of crops

Factors affecting crop production

Preparation of land for crop production

Planting methods and techniques

Week 5:

Topic: Crop Production II

Crop improvement and breeding

Crop rotation and intercropping

Weed control methods

Pest and disease control in crop production

Week 6:

Topic: Livestock Production I

Types and breeds of livestock

Animal nutrition and feeding

Housing and management practices for livestock

Animal health and disease control

Week 7:

Topic: Livestock Production II

Reproduction and breeding in livestock

Livestock health management and vaccination

Record keeping in livestock production

Marketing and economics of livestock production

Week 8:

Topic: Fisheries and Aquaculture

Importance of fisheries and aquaculture

Types of fish and fish farming systems

Fish feed and feeding practices

Fish diseases and management in aquaculture

Week 9:

Topic: Agricultural Economics

Definition and importance of agricultural economics

Supply and demand in agricultural markets

Agricultural policies and subsidies

Farm management and planning

Week 10:

Topic: Agricultural Extension and Services

Definition and importance of agricultural extension

Types of agricultural extension services

Role of extension agents

Farm visits and demonstrations

Week 11:

Topic: Agroforestry and Agro-processing

Definition and importance of agroforestry

Agroforestry systems and practices

Agro-processing and value addition in agriculture

Post-harvest handling and storage

Week 12:

Topic: Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Definition and importance of agricultural entrepreneurship

Identifying and evaluating agricultural business opportunities

Business planning and management in agriculture

Success factors and challenges in agricultural entrepreneurship

Week 13:

Examination