SS1 Third Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Here’s an outline for the third term, covering weeks one to thirteen:
Week 1: Aquaculture and Fisheries
Lesson Note:
Basics of aquaculture
Fisheries management
Importance of aquatic resources in agriculture
Activities:
Visit to a local fish farm
Group project on designing a small-scale aquaculture system
Scheme of Work:
Understanding fish farming techniques
Sustainable practices in fisheries management
Week 2: Pest and Disease Management in Livestock
Lesson Note:
Identification of common livestock diseases
Preventive measures and vaccinations
Treatment strategies for livestock ailments
Activities:
Practical session on administering vaccinations
Guest lecture from a veterinary expert
Scheme of Work:
Enhancing livestock health through effective disease management
Practical skills in handling common livestock ailments
Week 3: Organic Farming Principles
Lesson Note:
Principles of organic farming
Benefits of organic practices
Certification and standards in organic agriculture
Activities:
Organic farming demonstration
Group project on creating an organic farm plan
Scheme of Work:
Embracing environmentally friendly farming practices
Meeting organic certification requirements
Week 4: Precision Agriculture and Technology
Lesson Note:
Introduction to precision agriculture
Utilizing technology in farming
Benefits of data-driven agriculture
Activities:
Hands-on experience with precision agriculture tools
Group project on implementing precision techniques
Scheme of Work:
Integrating technology for precision and efficiency
Analyzing data for informed decision-making in agriculture
Week 5: Food Security and Global Agriculture
Lesson Note:
Understanding food security
Global agriculture challenges
Role of sustainable practices in ensuring food security
Activities:
Debate on global agriculture issues
Research project on a food security topic
Scheme of Work:
Analyzing the global context of agriculture
Contributing to food security through sustainable practices
Week 6: Post-Harvest Management
Lesson Note:
Importance of post-harvest management
Techniques for preserving agricultural products
Reduction of post-harvest losses
Activities:
Field trip to a post-harvest facility
Group project on creating a post-harvest management plan
Scheme of Work:
Ensuring quality and longevity of harvested crops
Practical aspects of post-harvest handling and storage
Week 7: Agricultural Extension Services
Lesson Note:
Role of agricultural extension services
Farmer education and outreach
Importance of knowledge transfer in agriculture
Activities:
Guest lecture from an agricultural extension officer
Group project on creating an extension program
Scheme of Work:
Empowering farmers through education and support
Practical implementation of extension services
Week 8: Agro-Tourism and Rural Development
Lesson Note:
Concept of agro-tourism
Role in rural development
Creating agro-tourism opportunities
Activities:
Field trip to an agro-tourism site
Group project on developing an agro-tourism plan
Scheme of Work:
Enhancing rural economies through agro-tourism
Practical aspects of implementing agro-tourism initiatives
Week 9: Climate-Smart Agriculture
Lesson Note:
Understanding climate-smart agriculture
Adaptation and mitigation strategies
Building resilience in farming practices
Activities:
Climate-smart farming simulation
Group project on developing a climate-resilient farm plan
Scheme of Work:
Navigating the impacts of climate change in agriculture
Practical approaches to climate-smart farming
Week 10: Agripreneurship and Business Skills
Lesson Note:
Basics of agripreneurship
Developing a business mindset in agriculture
Financial management for agribusiness
Activities:
Entrepreneurship workshop
Business plan development for a farm enterprise
Scheme of Work:
Fostering entrepreneurship in agriculture
Acquiring essential business skills for agribusiness success
Week 11: Revision Week
Activities:
Review of key concepts from the third term
Practice tests and quizzes
Week 12: Examination Week
Activities:
Final written examination for the third term
Practical assessments
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Activities:
Recap of the entire academic year
Distribution of certificates
Farewell and appreciation session.
