SS1 1st Term Agriculture scheme of work

SUBJECT:  AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE                  CLASS:  SS1

SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK  TOPIC

1. Introduction to Agriculture: Meaning, Branches and Importance of Agriculture.
2. Types of Agriculture: Subsistence and Commercial Agriculture.
3. Problems of Agricultural Development in Nigeria and their Possible Solutions.
4. Roles of Government and Non-governmental Organization in Agricultural Development.
5. Roles of Science and Technology in Agricultural Development
6. Agro-Allied Industry and Relationship between Agriculture and Industry.
7. Land and its Uses: Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Uses.
8. Agricultural Laws and Reforms.
9. Environmental Factors Affecting Agricultural Production.
10. Classification of Crops: Based on Life Cycle, Morphology and Uses.
11. Revision of the Term’s Work.
12. Examination.

REFERENCES

• Essential Agricultural Science by O. A. Iwena
• Fundamental Agricultural Science by P. E. Okafor
• Prescribed Agricultural Science by Omoruyi and Oruhue
• SSCE Agricultural Science pack