The table below is the JSS2 Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for First Term
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| | | Sub – Theme |
| | | PROCESSES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION |
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| 1 | Farm Structures & Buildings | Description of farm structures and farm buildings. (a) Farm structures – barn, silos, rhombus, etc. – paddock, fish, pond, etc. (b) Farm building – poultry house, pen, store, office, utility, building, security post, etc. 2. Uses of farm structures and farm buildings. 3. Maintenance of farm structures and buildings. |
| 2 | Crop Propagation & Cultural Practices | 1. Meaning of Propagation 2. Methods of Crop Propagation – by seed (sexual) – by vegetative organs (asexual) 3. Advantages of Propagation by: (a) Seed (easy to carry, store, procure, sow), etc (b) Vegetative organs: -more resistant to diseases and pests. – matures and produces early, – Withstand adverse soil and weather conditions, etc. 4. Disadvantages of Propagation by: (a) Seed: – Reduce the amount for consumption, – Seed does not germinate easily due to dormancy. (b) Vegetative organs: – Diseases of stock is manifested in offspring easily stored, – Easily store, etc. |
| 3. | Agricultural Practices | 1. Pre-planting operations: – Choice of site, – Clearing, – Stumping, – Plotting, – Tilling / Ploughing, harrowing, ridging, – Seed treatment, – Nursery & nursery practices. 2. Planting operations: – Seed treatment, – Spacing and planting. 3. Post Planting operations: – Thinning, – Supplying, – mulching, – Manufacturing/fertilizer application, – Harvesting. 4. Effects of timely harvesting versus late harvesting. 5. Postharvest operation: – processing of crop into useable forms, – storage, etc. |
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