This is the Jss 1 Agricultural Science Scheme of work for first term to third term. Teachers should use this scheme of work to prepare lesson notes that would open the learners mind to the world of agriculture and then it includes clearly stated lesson objectives for each topic

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First Term

Week	Topic	Objectives
1	Meaning and Importance of Agriculture	– Define agriculture- State the branches of agriculture- Mention the importance of agriculture to man and the economy
2	Forms and Types of Agriculture	– Differentiate between subsistence and commercial agriculture- Identify characteristics of each form
3	Problems of Agricultural Development in Nigeria	– List major problems affecting agriculture in Nigeria- Suggest possible solutions
4	Agricultural Tools: Meaning, Types and Uses	– Identify common farm tools- Describe their uses
5	Maintenance of Agricultural Tools	– Explain ways of maintaining farm tools- Demonstrate simple tool maintenance procedures
6	Soil: Meaning and Importance	– Define soil- Explain the role of soil in agriculture
7	Components of Soil	– List major components of soil: mineral matter, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms
8	Types of Soil	– Identify sandy, clayey, loamy, and laterite soils- Discuss basic features
9	Characteristics of Soil	– Describe soil texture, structure, color, and porosity
10	Soil Profile and Texture	– Define soil profile and texture- Identify soil horizons
11	Revision	– Revise all topics taught during the term
12	Examination	– Assess students’ understanding of all term’s work

Second Term

Week	Topic	Objectives
1	Revision of First Term’s Work	– Recap key first term topics to ensure continuity
2	Water Cycle	– Describe the water cycle- Illustrate with diagram
3	Sources of Farm Power	– Identify sources of power: human, animal, mechanical, electrical, wind, solar, etc.
4	Uses of Farm Power	– State the different uses of farm power in agricultural operations
5	Farm Animals: Meaning and Types	– Define farm animals- Classify into domestic and wild animals
6	Uses of Farm Animals	– State importance of animals for meat, milk, eggs, labor, and income
7	Feeding Farm Animals	– Identify feed types: roughages, concentrates- Define ration
8	Water and its Uses in Agriculture	– Explain the sources of water- State how water is used in farming
9	Classification of Crops	– Group crops into food, cash, medicinal, ornamental, industrial crops
10	Crop Plants: Meaning and Examples	– Define crops- Provide examples of different crop groups
11	Revision	– Review all topics taught during the term
12	Examination	– Conduct assessment on all second term work

Third Term

Week	Topic	Objectives
1	Revision of Second Term’s Work	– Recap key concepts in animal and crop production
2	Parts of a Plant and their Functions	– Identify and state the functions of root, stem, leaf, flower, seed, and fruit
3	Germination of Seeds	– Define germination- State types: epigeal and hypogeal- List conditions necessary
4	Methods of Crop Propagation	– Differentiate between sexual and asexual propagation- Give examples
5	Simple Farm Tools	– Identify tools: cutlass, hoe, rake, shovel, watering can, etc.- Describe their uses
6	Maintenance of Simple Farm Tools	– State ways to clean, store and maintain tools to extend lifespan
7	Cultural Practices in Crop Production	– Define cultural practices- List activities: weeding, thinning, mulching, pruning, etc.
8	Harvesting of Crops	– Define harvesting- Describe methods and tools used
9	Storage of Crops	– List methods of storage: traditional and modern- Explain how to store different crops
10	Preservation of Crops	– Describe methods: drying, smoking, refrigeration, canning, etc.
11	Revision	– Review of entire third term topics
12	Examination	– Final term assessment

Conclusion

Now you have it, teachers should prepare the lesson note for the learners in other to improve on the kids performance. in other to make your job much easier please refer to the objective in other to help you organize your lesson note.

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