Federal Capital Territory ERC PVS Agricultural Science Scheme of work for JSS 1. Classification of crops –Schemeofwork.com
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FIRST TERM JSS ONE
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Meaning and importance of Agriculture in the society – Definition of Agriculture -Importance of agriculture e.g. source of food, clothing, income and employment. | -Teacher guides classroom discussion – Teacher exhibits photographs of people engaged in agricultural activities. – Students to identify areas of importance. |
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| 3 | Types of Agricultural practices in the localities Pastural farming Crop production Fish farming | Teacher guides classroom discussion on the type of agricultural practices. |
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| 5 | Agricultural Activities – Growing of crops – Rearing of animals – Processing of agricultural produce – Marketing of agricultural produce – Preservation/storage of agricultural produce | Teacher guides class to discuss on forms of agricultural activities. Gives a broad summary |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | Classes and uses of crops | Teacher guides discussion on |
| Identification mono cotyledon crops and examples Identification of dicotyledonous crops and examples | various plant forms | |
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| 9 | Classification of crops Classification of crops based on life-span e.g. (a) Annuals (b) Biennials (c)Perennials | Teacher displays samples of crops from each of the classes for students to see |
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| 11 | Classification of crops Classification of crops based on uses and the nature of produce e.g. (a) tuber/root (b) cereals (c) fruits (d) vegetables (e) oil crops (f) spices (g) latex (h) fibre (i) Beverages. | Teacher provides students with different types of crops and ask them to classify based on forms, life span, uses and types. Teacher gives a broad summary |
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| 13 | Revision | Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
Federal Capital Territory ERC PVS Agricultural Science Scheme of work for JSS 1-Schemeofwork.com
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SECOND TERM JSS ONE
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Classification of farm animals Work animalsDiary animalsGuard animalsPoultryAquatic animalsPets | Teacher guides students in observing and identifying farm animals |
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| 4 | Classification of farm animals continues Classification of farm animals based on: (i) size (large or small) Habitat (aquatic/terrestrial)Stomach (ruminant and non- ruminant) | Teacher displays charts showing external features of some farm animals. |
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| 6 | Characteristics of farm animals Essential characteristics of each type of farm animals | |
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| 8 | Uses of farm animals Work animalsSportsGuardHide and skinSource of manure | Teacher explains the various use of farm animals. Teacher gives a broad summary |
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| 10 | Factors of Agricultural production LandLabourCapitalManagement | Students states the factors of productionDiscusses the importance of each factor in production |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12 | Examination | Examination |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK THIRD TERM JSS ONE
| WEEK | TOPIC / CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | Weeds Definition of weedsCharacteristics of weedsIdentification of common weeds in the localities | Teacher demonstrates chemical control of weeds |
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| 3 | Uses of weeds Medicinal weedsFoodFeeds for animals | Teacher displays pictures and charts of use of weeds |
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| 5 | Effects of weeds and control measures – Explain the effects of weeds | Teacher highlights the effect of weeds control methods on vegetation and soil |
| Control method (chemical, cultural methods)Effects of weed control chemicals (herbicides) | ||
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| 7 | Agricultural Pests Definition of pestsClassification of Pests e.g. insect, birds, mammals and rodents | Teacher displays pictures and charts of crop pests of the locality |
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| 9 | Classification of insect pests Classification based on:mouth parts (b)piercing (c) sucking (d) biting and chewing | Teacher displays specimen of insect pests |
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| 11 | Nature of Damages caused by crop pests – Effects of pests on crops: Reduction in quality of produceReduction in value of produce | Teacher discusses the nature of damages done by pests Gives a broad summary |
| 12 | Revision | Revision |
| 13 | Examination | Examination |
