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 ECOLOGYEcology is the study of organisms and how they interact with the environment around them. An ecologist studies the relationship between living things and their habitats. More | ||
| 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. | IrrigationIrrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil through various systems of tubes, pumps, and sprays. It helps grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation is usually used in... More | 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) RegenerationIn Biology, regeneration is the natural process of replacing or restoring damaged or missing cells, tissues, organs, and even entire body parts to full function in plants and animals. More (iii) AfforestationAfforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees (forestation) in an area where there was no recent tree cover. More (iv) Water shed e. Implications of deforestationDeforestation, in simple terms, means the felling and clearing of forest cover or tree plantations to accommodate agricultural, industrial or urban use. More |
| 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 – PruningPruning is the practice of selectively removing specific parts of a tree or shrub, such as buds, branches, or roots. It is a maintenance procedure and the goal is to improve... More and others. |
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