JSS1 Second Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Second Term: JSS1 Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1-3: Farm Tools and Equipment
Lesson Note:
Introduce students to various farm tools and equipment.
Discuss the functions and importance of each tool.
Demonstrate proper usage and maintenance.
Activities:
Hands-on session with farm tools.
Group projects on creating posters or presentations about farm tools.
Visit to a local farm to observe tools in action.
Week 4-6: Agricultural Practices
Lesson Note:
Explore advanced agricultural practices.
Discuss modern farming techniques and technologies.
Highlight sustainable agriculture and its benefits.
Activities:
Guest lecture on modern farming technologies.
Research projects on sustainable agriculture.
Group discussions on the future of agriculture.
Week 7-9: Agribusiness and Marketing
Lesson Note:
Introduce students to agribusiness concepts.
Discuss the economic aspects of agriculture.
Teach marketing strategies for agricultural products.
Activities:
Simulation of a small-scale agribusiness.
Field trip to a market or agribusiness center.
Group project on creating a marketing plan for a specific crop.
Week 10: Agricultural Extension Services
Lesson Note:
Explain the role of agricultural extension services.
Discuss the importance of farmer education.
Explore government and non-governmental initiatives in agricultural extension.
Activities:
Guest speaker from an agricultural extension service.
Role-playing scenarios for effective extension services.
Research and presentation on an agricultural extension program.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note:
Review key concepts from the second term.
Conduct practice quizzes and discussions.
Activities:
Group study sessions.
Quiz on topics covered in the term.
Peer teaching and clarification sessions.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note:
Administer the end-of-term examination.
Activities:
Written examination covering all topics from the second term.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note:
Recap the major highlights of the term.
Provide feedback on student performance.
Activities:
Class reflections on the second term.
Distribution of report cards.
Farewell assembly and dismissal for the term.
