The table below is the SS2 Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for First Term.
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| Sub: Theme | ||
| AGRICULTURAL ECOLOGY | ||
| 1. | Plant Nutrients & Nutrient Cycle | a. Macro and Micro Nutrients: their functions and deficiency symptoms in crops. b. Factors affecting availability of nutrients such as pH, excess of other nutrients, leaching and others. c. Methods of replenishing lost nutrients: – crop rotation, organic maturing. d. Nitrogen, Carbon, Water and Phosphorous cycles: – Diagrams, processes and importance of each cycle. e. Organic Agriculture – Meaning and importance |
| 2. | Irrigation | a. Meaning of irrigation system b. Types of irrigation systems c. Description of each irrigation system d. The advantages and disadvantages of each irrigation system e. Importance/advantages of irrigation system f. Problems associated with irrigation system |
| 3. | Drainage | a. Meaning of drainage b. Importance of drainage c. Types of drainage d. Description of the various types of drainage e. Advantages and disadvantages of each |
| 4. | Agricultural Pollution | a. Meaning of Agricultural Pollution b. Causes/Sources of Agricultural Pollution of Agricultural Land and Fish Ponds: – Excessive application of agricultural chemicals – Marine and oil spillage – Livestock waste and dung disposal, etc c. Effects of Land/Pond Pollution on Farmer and Agricultural Productivity. |
| Sub: Theme | ||
| AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING | ||
| 5. | Farm Surveying and Planning | a. Meaning of Farm Surveying b. Common Surveying Equipment c. Uses of each equipment d. Maintenance measures on farm survey equipment such as: – Washing and drying – Tightening screws and nuts e. Importance of Farm Surveying f. Meaning of farm stead g. Importance of farm stead planning – Definition of the goal of farm business – Planning on how to achieve the goal, etc |
| 6. | Farm Planning | a. Meaning of Farm Planning b. Factors to be considered in Farming Planning and the design of a farm stead. c. Importance of Farm Planning |
| 7. | Principles of Farm Stead Planning and Location of Buildings/ Structures | Principles of Farm Planning/Layout, Consider the Following: a. Farm stead siting (i) Soil Condition (ii) Water Supply b. Location of Farm buildings such as pens, workshops, sheds, offices, workshops etc. |
| Sub-theme | ||
| FORESTRY | ||
| 8. | Forest Management | a. Meaning of Forest and Forestry b. Importance of Forestry c. Forest Regulations d. Forest Management Practices: (i) Selective exploitation (ii) Regeneration (iii) Afforestation (iv) Water shed e. Implications of deforestation |
| 9. | Agro-forestry Practices in Nigeria | a. Agro-Forestry: Meaning and practices: (i) Taungya system (ii) Different agro-forestry, combination in production of crops, livestocks, pasture. (iii) Tree species suitable for agro-forestry practices. |
| Sub-theme | ||
| ORNAMENTAL PLANTS | ||
| 10. | Meaning and Importance of Ornamental Plants | a. Meaning of Ornamental Plants b. Importance of Ornamental Plants: – Screening and delineation – Architectural beauty of buildings |
| 11. | Common Types of Ornamental Plants | a. Various types of ornamental plants according to their uses e.g. – bedding plants (mostly flowering plants) – hedging plants – lawn grasses and others. b. Give examples of each type (common and botanical names) |
| 12. | Settings and Locations for Planting each Type | Location/settings and types of ornamental plants needed. – Avenues – in front of building, etc. |
| 13. | Methods of Cultivating Ornamental Plants | a. Methods of propagation and planting of ornamental plants (i) By seed – Raised in nurseries and transplanted. (ii) Vegetative propagation – Cutting, Suckers and others. b. Examples of ornamental plants propagated through each method |
| 14. | Maintenance of Ornamental Plants | Maintenance Operations/Activities of ornamental plants: – Watering – Mulching – Pruning and others. |
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