The table below is the JSS1 Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for Third Term
Developed by the
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
| Sub – Theme | ||
| CONCEPT & MEDIUM OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION | ||
| S/N | Topic(s) | Content |
| 1. | Method of Weed and Pests Control | 1. Characteristics of Weeds: – Easily Dispersed – Long Dormancy 2. Uses of weeds – Mechanical – Food, etc. 3. Methods of weed control – Rotation of crop – Herbicides, etc. 4. Effects of weed control methods on vegetation and soil: – pollution of soil and groundwater – contamination of livestock pasture, etc. 5. Classification of insect pests based on mouthparts: – piercing and sucking – biting and chewing insects 6. Description of the damage done by the crop pests. 7. Effects of crops pests on yield. |
| 2. | Factors of Agricultural Production | Factors of Production: – land – labour – water – money – management |
