SSS1 Agriculture Scheme of Work

Complete Agriculture curriculum for Senior Secondary School 1 students

SSS1 Agriculture Curriculum Overview

This comprehensive Agriculture scheme of work for SSS1 covers fundamental agricultural concepts, crop production, soil science, and agricultural engineering essential for Senior Secondary School 1 students in Nigeria.

FIRST TERM

Basic Concept

1. Meaning and Importance of Agriculture
2. Problems of Agricultural development and possible Solutions
3. Meaning and differences between Subsistence and Commercial Agriculture
4. Role of Government in Agricultural Development
5. Role of Non-Governmental Organisation in Agricultural Development
6. Agricultural Laws and Reforms

Agricultural Ecology

1. Meaning and Importance of Agricultural Ecology
2. Land and its uses
3. Factors affecting land availability for Agricultural purposes

SECOND TERM

Agricultural Ecology (Cont'd)

1. Agro-Allied Industries and Relationship between Agriculture and Industry
2. Environmental Factors affecting Agricultural production
3. Rock Formation
4. Soil Formation and Profile development
5. Types, composition and properties of soil

Agricultural Engineering & Mechanization

1. Simple farm Tools, uses and Maintenance
2. Farm Machinery and Implements
3. Maintenance Practices and Precautionary Measures

THIRD TERM

Agricultural Engineering & Mechanization (Cont'd)

1. Problems of Agriculture mechanization
2. Prospects of Agriculture Mechanization
3. Sources of Farm Power

Crop Production

1. Classification of Crops
2. Husbandry of Selected Crops
3. Pasture and Forage Crops

Learning Objectives:

Students will develop fundamental agricultural knowledge, understand soil science and crop production, learn about agricultural engineering and mechanization, and gain practical skills essential for agricultural development and food security.

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