ERC Agric Teaching Scheme. Federal Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for SS1, Anatomy and Physiology – Schemeofwork.com
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SS ONE TEACHING SCHEME FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Meaning and Importance of Agriculture i. Definition of Agriculture ii. Branches of Agriculture iii. Importance of Agriculture to the individual, community and the nation. | Class discussion |
| 2 | Problems of Agricultural Development in Nigeria Problems created by inadequate: LandBasic amenitiesFinanceTransportationShortage and processing facilitiesAgricultural education and extensionTools and machineryFarm inputs. | Class discussion |
| 3 | Solutions to the Problems of Agriculture in Nigeria Possible solutions to identified problems | Class discussion |
| 4 | Husbandry of Selected Crops (Root and tuber crops) e.g. yam, cassava, sweet potatoes. Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsLand preparationManuring and fertilizer applicationHarvesting, processing and storage of the selected crops | Cultivate at least a crop suited to the local environment. |
| 5 | Husbandry of selected crops (cereals) e.g. maize, rice etc. Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsLand preparation, planting dates, seed rates, spacing, sowing depthManuring and fertilizer requirements and applicationHarvesting, processing and storage | Keep appropriate farm records |
| 6 | Land and its uses Definition of landUses of land for:AgricultureForestryWildlife | Class discussion/take the students to the school farm land, orchard. |
| 7 | Factors affecting Land availability Factors affecting land availability for agricultural purposes: Alternative uses of land e.g. building of cities, towns, industries, roads Soil type and topography | Class discussion |
| 8 | Husbandry of Oil crops e.g. Oil palm, melon, groundnut. Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsLand preparation (pre-planting and planting operations)Manuring and fertilizer requirementsHarvesting, processing and storage of oil crops | Grow at least one of the oil crops |
| 9 | Husbandry of beverage e.g. cocoa, tea and coffee Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsLand preparation (pre-planting operations)Manuring and fertilizer requirementsHarvesting, processing and storage of beverage. | Keep appropriate farm records |
| 10 | Husbandry of latex crop e.g. rubber Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsLand preparation, nursery requirementsManuring and fertilizer requirements and applicationHarvesting, processing and storage | Keep a good farm record |
| 11 | Practical: Identification Identification of the common crops available e.g. oil palm fruits, cocoa pod, kola nut, rubber seed, cotton seed and lint, groundnut pod, different species of maize etc. | Students should identify each crop by knowing their names (common), and botanical |
| 12 | Revision | Revision |
| 13 | Examination | Examination |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
ERC Agric Teaching Scheme. Federal Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for SS1 – Schemeofwork.com
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SS ONE TEACHING SCHEME SECOND TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Anatomy and Physiology i. Meaning of anatomy and physiology ii. Systems of the body: – Digestive (monogastric and ruminant) – Reproductive system | Identification of various organs on charts, pictures and models. |
| 2 | Systems of the body of farm animals Systems of the body: Circulatory systemRespiratory systemNervous system | i. Identify the internal organs of a freshly slaughtered animal. ii. Draw and label those organs |
| 3 | Reproduction in farm animals Oestrus cycle with emphasis on heat periodMating in farm animalsGestation periodParturitionLactation and colostrums | i. Students should detect animals on heat ii. Draw a chart (table) indicating the gestation period of the very common farm animals. |
| 4 | Egg formation in poultry Processes of egg formation in poultry | i. Describe the process of egg formation in poultry ii. Draw a chart or picture showing the different stages of egg formation |
| 5 | Role of hormones in reproduction The role of hormones in reproduction | State the role of hormones in reproduction |
| 6 | Livestock management Live stock management techniques: Good housingFeeding | i. Rear at least one of the animals from each group – ruminant and non-ruminant ii. keep appropriate farm records |
| 7 | Livestock management Live stock management techniques: HygieneFinishing | Keep appropriate farm records |
| 8 | Husbandry of Pulses (groundnut, cowpea) Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsPre-planting and planting operationsManuring and fertilizer requirementsHarvesting, processing and storage | Keep appropriate farm records |
| 9 | Husbandry of fibre crops e.g. cotton Method of propagationClimatic and soil requirementsPre-planting and planting operationsManuring and fertilizer requirementsHarvesting, processing and storage of fibre | Keep appropriate farm records |
| 10 | Rock formation Definition of rocksRock types: e.g. igneous, sedimentary and metamorphicRock formation processes/soil formation | Collect and identify rock types |
| 11 | Practical: Identification of rock. Identification of the various rock types. | Collect the different rock types and identify them for the students. |
| 12 | Revision | Revision |
| 13 | Examination | Examination |
ERC Agric Teaching Scheme. Federal Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for SS1, Anatomy and Physiology – Schemeofwork.com
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SS ONE TEACHING SCHEME THIRD TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Sources of farm power Sources of farm power: HumanAnimalMechanicalElectricalSolarWindWater | i. class discussion ii. use one or two students to perform one farm activity in the farm (human power) iii. observe the use of mechanical farm power (machine) |
| 2 | Mechanization Definition of mechanizationExplanation of mechanization in a broad term | Visit to mechanized farms or agro-service centres. |
| 3 | Prospect of mechanization The advantages of mechanization: Increased productivityReduced drudgeryTimeliness of operations etc. | Observe the use of mechanical or electrical farm powers |
| 4 | Problems of mechanization (a) Disadvantages of mechanization: – displacement of workers – destruction of soil structure – environmental pollution – compaction of soil (b) Limitations: – economic limitations – technical knowhow – small holdings | Observe and compare a newly worked land with machines with manually worked land. |
| 5 | Prospects of mechanization Possible ways of improving Agriculture through mechanization: – financial empowerment to farmers – emphasis on technical education to train and have enough technicians – increase holdings | Class discussion |
| 6 | Factors of production Factors of production: LandLabourCapitalManagement | Excursion to large scale agricultural establishment |
| 7 | Farm manager Functions of a farm manager: Planning, organizing, supervising etc. | state the functionsexplain the functions |
| 8 | Agricultural financing Sources of farm financing: Agricultural banksCommercial banksCooperative societiesMoney lendersIndividuals | i. state the various sources of farm credit and finance ii. explain the sources |
| 9 | Agricultural financing Sources of farm financing continues Savings and thrift societySelf financingGovernmentOthers | i. Explain the sources ii. use professional (guest lecturer) bank officials |
| 10 | Implications of farm credits The implication of farm credits e.g. interest rates | Explain the implications of credits (loan) especially from commercial banks |
| 11 | Practical: Identification of farm machines and their parts | Visit to agro-service centres |
| 12 | Revision | Revision |
| 13 | Examination | Examination |
