SS2 First Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Agricultural Science
Lesson Note: Overview of agricultural science, importance in modern society.
Scheme of Work: Basics of crop and animal production.
Week 2: Crop Production I – Soil Preparation and Planting
Lesson Note: Soil types, preparation techniques, and planting methods.
Scheme of Work: Practical demonstrations on soil analysis and planting procedures.
Week 3: Crop Production II – Crop Maintenance
Lesson Note: Crop care, pest control, and irrigation.
Scheme of Work: Field visit to observe crop maintenance practices.
Week 4: Crop Production III – Harvesting and Storage
Lesson Note: Harvesting techniques and proper storage practices.
Scheme of Work: Harvesting simulation and storage facility tour.
Week 5: Animal Husbandry I – Introduction to Livestock
Lesson Note: Overview of livestock, common breeds, and their uses.
Scheme of Work: Visit to a local farm to observe different livestock.
Week 6: Animal Husbandry II – Feeding and Nutrition
Lesson Note: Animal nutrition, balanced diets, and feeding methods.
Scheme of Work: Feeding experiment with different animal diets.
Week 7: Animal Husbandry III – Health Management
Lesson Note: Common livestock diseases, prevention, and treatment.
Scheme of Work: Veterinarian visit for practical health management.
Week 8: Agribusiness and Value Chain
Lesson Note: Understanding agribusiness, market dynamics, and value chain.
Scheme of Work: Guest speaker from the agricultural industry.
Week 9: Agricultural Innovations and Technologies
Lesson Note: Introduction to modern agricultural technologies.
Scheme of Work: Visit to a technology-driven farm or agricultural research center.
Week 10: Sustainable Agriculture
Lesson Note: Importance of sustainable practices in agriculture.
Scheme of Work: Group project on designing a sustainable farming plan.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Review of key concepts from previous weeks.
Scheme of Work: Practice tests, group discussions, and clarification of doubts.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Final assessment covering all topics.
Scheme of Work: Conducting written and practical exams.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Recap of the course, final thoughts, and feedback.
Scheme of Work: Certificate presentation and farewell gathering.
