SS2 Third Term Agricultural Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Agricultural Policy and Government Initiatives
Lesson Note: Overview of agricultural policies, government support, and initiatives.
Scheme of Work: Analysis of government programs and policies supporting agriculture.
Week 2: Crop Protection and Post-Harvest Management
Lesson Note: Techniques for protecting crops post-harvest, storage methods.
Scheme of Work: Practical session on post-harvest handling and storage.
Week 3: Livestock Marketing and Value Addition
Lesson Note: Marketing strategies for livestock products and value addition.
Scheme of Work: Group project on creating value-added products from livestock.
Week 4: Precision Farming and Smart Agriculture
Lesson Note: Introduction to precision farming technologies and smart agriculture.
Scheme of Work: Hands-on experience with precision farming tools and technologies.
Week 5: Sustainable Water Management in Agriculture
Lesson Note: Importance of water management in agriculture, sustainable practices.
Scheme of Work: Field visit to observe water management techniques on farms.
Week 6: Rural Development through Agriculture
Lesson Note: Role of agriculture in rural development, community-based projects.
Scheme of Work: Group project on initiating a community-based agricultural project.
Week 7: Food Security and Global Agriculture
Lesson Note: Understanding global food security issues and challenges.
Scheme of Work: Research project on global agricultural trends and food security.
Week 8: Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
Lesson Note: Introduction to agricultural entrepreneurship and business opportunities.
Scheme of Work: Guest speaker from the agricultural business sector.
Week 9: Agricultural Research and Innovations
Lesson Note: Importance of research in agriculture, recent innovations.
Scheme of Work: Visit to an agricultural research institution.
Week 10: Climate-smart Agriculture
Lesson Note: Adapting agriculture to climate change, sustainable practices.
Scheme of Work: Developing climate-smart agricultural strategies.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Comprehensive review of third-term topics, exam preparation.
Scheme of Work: Practice tests, group discussions, and addressing questions.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Final assessment covering all third-term topics.
Scheme of Work: Conducting written and practical exams.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Concluding remarks, achievements, and future prospects in agriculture.
Scheme of Work: Certificate presentation and end-of-term celebration.
