Agricultural Science

Scheme of Work, Agricultural Science, SS1, First Term

len Alfred Ajibola - Tue, 31st December, 2019 @ 17:18

Topics in Agricultural Science

Types of agricultural practices Crop rotation explained Benefits of crop rotation Differences between subsistence and commercial farming Subsistence farming explained with its characteristics What is commercial farming? Types of commercial farming Characteristics of commercial farming Importance of forest: Forest reserves in Nigeria Wildlife reserves in Nigeria and its importance Prevention and Control of Crop Pests Economic Importance of Crop Pests Classification of Insect Pests and their Economic Importance Agricultural machines and their uses Causes of soil erosion Ways to prevent soil erosion Asexual Propagation in Plants, Types and Examples Differences between gymnosperms and angiosperms Scheme of Work, Agricultural Science, SS1, First Term Scheme of Work, Agricultural Science, SS1, Second Term Scheme of Work, Agricultural Science, SS1, Third Term


Academic Questions in Agricultural Science

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All plants are crops.

  • A. True

  • B. False

In agriculture, macronutrients are essential nutrients required by plants. Which of the following is not a macronutrient?

  • A. Zinc

  • B. Sulphur

  • C. Calcium

  • D. Phosphorus

  • E. Potassium

  • F. Magnesium

Which of the following is false concerning micronutrients?

  • A. They are non-essential nutrients

  • B. They are required by plants in minute quantities

  • C. Iron is a micronutrient

  • D. Chlorine is a micronutrient

  • E. Copper is a micronutrient

  • F. Boron is a micronutrient

_____ is a term that describes the biological, chemical and cultural control tactics employed to make pest management economical, environmentally friendly and socially acceptable.

  • A. Integrated Pest Management

  • B. Integral Pest Management

  • C. International Pest Management

  • D. Inclusive Pest Management

  • E. Imbibed Pest Management

  • F. Inclusion Pest Management

Cordage is made from _____ crop.

  • A. Food

  • B. Fibre

  • C. Ornamental

  • D. Oil

  • E. Cash

  • F. Vegetables and Spice

_____ is defined as the solid and arable part of the earth where agricultural activities are be carried out.

  • A. Soil

  • B. Farmland

  • C. Agricultural land

  • D. Biosphere

  • E. Open land

  • F. Planting and grazing land

Gymnosperms and angiosperms are seed bearing plants under the division spermatophyta?

  • A. True

  • B. False

Which of the following is false concerning gymnosperms?

  • A. Cones are present

  • B. Sepals are present

  • C. Petals are absent

  • D. Only seeds are produced

  • E. Sporophyll form the cones

  • F. In seed formation, the ovules aren't present in the ovary


Agric Science Scheme of Work, SS1, 1st Term:

 

WEEK 1

Topic: Meaning and Importance of Agriculture
  • Definition of Agriculture
  • Branches of Agriculture
  • Importance of Agriculture to the Individual, Community and the Nation

 

WEEK 2

Topic: Problems of Agricultural Development in Nigeria
  • Land
  • Basic Amenities
  • Finance
  • Transportation
  • Shortage of Storage Facilities
  • Agricultural Education and Extension
  • Tools and Machinery
  • Farm Inputs

Please read on the Problems of Agriculture in Nigeria here.

 

WEEK 3

Topic: Solutions to the Problems of Agriculture in Nigeria
  • Possible Solutions to Identified Problems

Please read on the Roles of Government in Agriculture here.

 

WEEK 4

Topic: Husbandry of selected Crops (Root and Tuber Crops) e.g. Yam, Cassava, Sweet Potatoes
  • Method of Propagation
  • Climatic and Soil Requirements
  • Land Preparation
  • Manuring and Fertilizer Application
  • Harvesting, Processing and Storage of the selected Crops

Please read on Plant Propagation and Methods of Plant Propagation here.

 

WEEK 5

Topic: Husbandry of selected Crops (cereals) e.g. Maize, Rice etc.
  • Method of Propagation
  • Climatic and Soil Requirements
  • Land Preparation, Planting Dates, Seed Rates, Spacing, Sowing Depth
  • Manuring and Fertilizer requirements and Application
  • Harvesting, Processing and Storage

 

WEEK 6

Topic: Land and its Uses
  • Definition of Land
  • Uses of Land for:
    -> Agriculture
    -> Forestry
    -> Wildlife

Please read on Agricultural Land and its Uses here.

 

WEEK 7

Topic: Factors affecting Land Availability
  • Factors affecting Land Availability for Agricultural Purposes
  • Alternative Uses of Land e.g. Building of Cities, Towns, Industries and Roads
  • Soil Type and Topography

You can Attempt LEN ACADEMY Questions (with Answers) on various Subjects here.

 

WEEK 8

Topic: Husbandry of Oil crops e.g. Oil Palm, Melon, Groundnut
  • Method of Propagation
  • Climatic and Soil Requirements
  • Land preparation (Pre-planting and Planting Operations)
  • Manuring and Fertilizer Requirements
  • Harvesting, Processing and Storage of Oil Crops

 

WEEK 9

Topic: Husbandry of Beverage e.g. Cocoa, Tea and Coffee
  • Method of Propagation
  • Climatic and Soil Requirements
  • Land preparation (Pre-planting Operations)
  • Manuring and Fertilizer requirements and Application
  • Harvesting, Processing and Storage of Beverage

 

WEEK 10

Topic: Husbandry of Latex Crop e.g. Rubber
  • Method of Propagation
  • Climatic and Soil Requirements
  • Land preparation, Nursery Requirements
  • Manuring and Fertilizer requirements and Application
  • Harvesting, Processing and Storage

View LEN ACADEMY Agric Science Examination Questions for JSS1 here.

 

WEEK 11

Topic: Practical: Identification
  • Identification of the common Crops Available e.g. oil palm fruits, cocoa pod, kola nut, rubber seed, cotton seed and lint, groundnut pod, different species of maize etc.

 

WEEK 12

Topic: Revision

 

WEEK 13

Topic: Examinations

 

Read Agric Science Scheme of Work for Second Term here

Read Agric Science Scheme of Work for Third Term here

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Amazing facts in Agricultural Science

Cows technically have one stomach, not four. However, a cow's stomach has four compartments. These are: rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum

Peanuts are legumes and not nuts

Although plants neither see nor hear, they can recognize their siblings and even give them preferential treatments

Squirrels do plant more trees (through their actions) than an average human in their lifetime. They often hide their acorns and nuts underground and forget about them

Cows have got the ability to walk up stairs, but not down stairs

A group of cows is called a team, drove or herd.

People just prefer to call them herd


NOTABLE POINTS IN Agricultural Science

Below are the classification of crops based on their uses:

  • Oil crops

  • Vegetable crops

  • Latex crops

  • Drug and Medicinal crops

  • Beverage crops

  • Fibre crops

  • Fruit crops

  • Root and Tubers

  • Legumes

  • Spices

  • Cereals

All crops are plants but not all plants are crops. Below are some instances:

  • Weeds are considered as plants, not crops.

  • Parasitic plants are not necessarily crops. Examples of parasitic plants include mistletoe, corpse flower and striga.

  • Carnivorous or insectivorous plants are not necessarily crops. Examples are sundew, venus flytrap and pitcher plant. The image below shows a carnivorous plant (venus flytrap).

Venus flytrap - Len Academy

 

Meanwhile, always understand that all crops are plants, and they are grown for food, money or something beneficial.

Please read on plants versus crops here

Below are some of the problems of agriculture in Nigeria:

  • Lack of mechanized farming

  • Poor government policies

  • High cost of fertilizers

  • Lack of education

  • Lack of storage facilities

  • Bad road network

  • Poor research facilities

Please read a detailed explanation on the problems of agriculture in Nigeria here.

Secateurs are agricultural tools.

Secateurs - Len Academy

  • Secateurs are also referred to as pruning shears or hand pruners.

  • It looks like a pair of scissors.

  • It’s used for trimming flowers and leaves.

  • It is also used for pruning the branches of shrubs.

An example of an agricultural tool is the hoe. It is shown below:

Hoe - Len Academy

  • We have a variety of hoes.

  • They are generally used for tilling the soil.

  • They are used for making trenches in farmlands.

  • A hoe is utilized in harvesting crops like yam and cocoyam

  • They are also used for cutting weeds on farmlands.

Please read on agricultural tools and their uses here