AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE JSS 2 FIRST TERM SCHEME OF WORK

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Week 1
Topic: Revision of Last Term Work
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Review and recall key points from the previous term.

Week 2
Topic: Farm Structures and Layout of Farm Buildings
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Define farm structures
Explain the layout of farm buildings

Week 3
Topic: Farm Structures and Layout of Farm Buildings (Contd.)
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Explain the types of farm structures
Describe the uses of farm structures

Week 4
Topic: Definition of Fishery
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Explain the term fishery
Justify the importance of fish and fish products
State the uses of fish products
Identify methods of fishing and fishing tools
Create or demonstrate any fishing tools of their choice

Week 5
Topic: Fishery (Continued) – Classification
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Identify the classes of fish based on their habitat
Differentiate fish based on morphological features

Week 5
Topic: Continuation of Agricultural Practices
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Mention three (3) types of fish
Describe the habitat of the fish
Identify some fishes (named shrimp, catfish, tilapia, blue regions, mally)

Week 6
Topic: Establishment of Fish Pond
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Mention the steps involved in establishing a fish pond
Describe the attributes to be considered before siting a fish pond

Week 7
Topic: Agricultural Practices (Contd.)
Learning Objectives:

Definition of farming system
Types of farming system
Advantages and disadvantages of each of the farming systems

Week 8
MID TERM BREAK

Week 9
Topic: Agricultural Practices (Contd.)
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Define farming system
Explain farming system practiced in Nigeria
Differentiate between arable farming and pastoral farming

Week 10
Topic: Crop Propagation
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Describe crop propagation
Identify different types of crop propagation
State advantages and disadvantages of each type of propagation

Week 11
Topic: Revision
Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Revise all the topics taught
Answer relevant questions on topics
Construct a project farm structure (e.g. cage, worm, farm shed, etc.)
Carry out an experiment on crop propagation (cuttings, seeds, sucker, corms, etc.)

WEEK 2

SUBJECT: Agricultural Science

CLASS: JSS 2

TERM: First Term

WEEK 2

TOPIC: Farm Structures and Layout of Farm Buildings

DURATION: 40 minutes

PERIOD: Single/Double

DATE: ……………………

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2
Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work
Agricultural Science for Nigerian Schools by O.A. Iwena
Charts and diagrams showing farm structures

LESSON OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Define farm structures
Identify and describe different types of farm structures
Explain the importance of farm structures
Describe a good layout plan for farm buildings and structures
Differentiate between temporary and permanent structures on the farm

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

Students are familiar with the basic components of a farm and farm tools from JSS1 and previous term lessons.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR:

The teacher shows pictures or drawings of common farm buildings like barns, poultry houses, and storehouses to arouse interest.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Pictures or models of farm buildings and structures
A sketch map of a well-laid-out farm
Video clips (if available) showing a modern farm layout
Whiteboard and marker

CONTENT OUTLINE:

Definition of Farm Structures:

Farm structures are physical constructions built on the farm to make farm operations easier and more efficient.

Examples include:

Barns
Poultry houses
Fish ponds
Silos
Farm fences
Irrigation channels
Greenhouses
Storehouses

Importance of Farm Structures:

Protection: They help protect crops, animals, tools, and inputs from rain, sun, pests, and theft.
Storage: For storing farm produce, fertilizers, seeds, etc.
Housing: For animals (pens, poultry houses) and farm workers.
Irrigation: Channels and tanks help with water supply.
Production: Fish ponds and greenhouses support actual farming activities.

Types of Farm Structures (Brief Introduction):

(Details to be discussed in Week 3)

Production structures: e.g., fish pond, poultry house
Storage structures: e.g., barn, silo
Processing structures: e.g., oil palm press house
Service structures: e.g., irrigation system, fence
Residential structures: e.g., farm workers’ quarters

Layout of Farm Buildings:

The layout of a farm refers to the arrangement and positioning of various buildings and structures on the farm for maximum efficiency.

Guidelines for Farm Layout Planning:

Accessibility: Buildings should be easily reachable by roads.
Zoning: Separate zones for animals, crops, and processing to avoid contamination.
Drainage: Site should have proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Proximity: Storage buildings close to harvest areas; animal pens far from living quarters.
Security: Farm office and storehouse close to the entrance for better control.

Factors to Consider Before Farm Layout:

Size of the farm
Nature of the soil
Type of farming operation
Topography of the land (slope or flat land)
Availability of water
Climatic conditions
Government regulations

LESSON DEVELOPMENT:

Step 1: Introduction (5 mins)

Ask: “Have you seen a poultry house or fish pond before?”
Discuss their location and purpose briefly.

Step 2: Explanation (15 mins)

Define farm structures and list examples
Describe their importance
Discuss different zones of a farm (residential, animal, crop, storage)
Draw or display a sample layout of a farm on the board

Step 3: Group Discussion (10 mins)

Divide students into groups.
Each group discusses why certain buildings should be placed in certain areas of a farm.
Groups share their layout ideas.

Step 4: Summary and Note Taking (5 mins)

Teacher summarizes all discussed points
Students write down notes

CLASS ACTIVITY:

Sketch a simple layout of a small farm with at least 5 structures: poultry house, barn, store, fish pond, and workers’ quarters.
Label and explain the position of each building.

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:

Ask students the following questions:

What are farm structures?
Mention 5 examples of farm structures.
State three reasons why farm structures are important.
What is a farm layout?
Mention 4 things to consider when planning a farm layout.

SUMMARY:

In this lesson, we defined farm structures, discussed their importance, and introduced the idea of planning a farm layout. A well-planned layout improves efficiency and safety on the farm.

ASSIGNMENT: