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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE LESSON NOTE FOR THIRD TERM SS1

This Lesson Note on Agricultural Science for SS1 third term covers weekly prepared lesson notes and each of them is rich in classwork, curriculum compliant, and syllabus based.

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Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for SS1 Third Term

WEEK 1: Simple farm tools

WEEK 2: Farm power

WEEK 3: Farm mechanization

WEEK 4:Anatomy and physiology of farm animals

WEEK 5: Anatomy and physiology of farm animals (Cont.)

WEEK 6: Reproduction in farm animals

WEEK 7: Reproduction in farm animals (Cont.)

WEEK 8: Environmental physiology

WEEK 9: Livestock management (pig and cattle)

WEEK 10: Livestock management (pig and cattle) Cont.

WEEK 11: Revision 

WEEK 12: Examination

WEEK 13: Examination

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Essential Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools by O. A. Iwena
2. Agricultural Science WAEC PQ
3. Practical approach to animal production and health by Akinlade J. A. et al.
4. General outlook to livestock production by Akinlade J. A. et al.
5. Essential biology for Senior Secondary Schools by M. C. Michael
6. Wikipedia

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE LESSON NOTE FOR THIRD TERM SS1

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WEEK 1: SIMPLE FARM TOOLS

CONTENT

• Examples of farm tools
• Description of simple farm tools
• Functions of tools
• Maintenance of simple farm tools

Farm tools are simple handy tools constructed by the farmer or local crafts men to carry out some basic farming operations. Farmers who grow crops and keep animals usually use some simple tools to help make their work easier and faster.

EXAMPLES OF FARM TOOLS

1.	Cutlass	2.	Hoe	3.	Bolt and nut	4.	Shovel	5.	Garden fork
6.	Hand fork	7.	Axe	8.	Screw driver	9.	Digger	10.	Head pan
11.	Spanner	12.	Mallet	13.	Budding knife	14.	Plier	15.	Harvesting knife
16.	Crowbar	17.	Sickle	18.	Wheel barrow	19.	Shear	20.	Emasculator
21.	Mattock	22.	Hammer	23.	Watering can	24.	Chisel	25.	Pruning saw
26.	Secateurs	27.	Rake	28.	Hand trowel	29.	Spade	30.	Manure drag

 

PRACTICAL/PROJECT: GET A DRAWING BOOK TO DRAW ALL 30 OF THE HIGHLIGHTED FARM TOOLS, WRITE A SHORT NOTE TO DESCRIBE THEM, STATE WAY(S) OF MAINTAINING THEM AND STATE THEIR USE(S).

DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF SOME SELECTED TOOLS

1. Cutlass: This is a short metal blade tool some with curve end and a wooden or handle made of rubber. The cutlass is commonly used for land clearing, planting, weeding, and for cutting small trunks and pegs.
2. Spade & Shovel: this has a long wooden handle ending with flat metal blade that is sharp at one end and the other D-shaped to allow for proper handling. It is used for digging the soil, spreading manure, turning and mixing the soil. Shovel blade is folded to give a scoop shape.
3. Garden Fork: this tool has four prongs or teeth made of hard metal that tapers to a point. The hard metal is about 20cm long, mounted on a long wooden handle of about 70-80cm in length. It is used mainly for digging, loosening, breaking the soil.
4. Secateurs: is a scissors like shaped tool consisting of two short metal blades one with a concave curve and the other with a convex curve joined at a pivot with bolt and nut. It possesses two metal short wooden or metal handles with a spring in between. Mainly used for preparing stem cutting and pruning small branches of hard wooded plants for watering crops especially seedlings and flowers.
5. Emasculator: this consists of a pair of powerful pincers with plastic or metal handles. It is use to castrate male animals by rushing their spermatid cord

GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF FARM TOOLS

Farm tools are made of metal or wood which are strong, these tools still need very good care so that they are always suitable for use in farming. The following are ways to ensure that they are used optimally:

1. Keep in a store free of termites (for tools with wooden parts).
2. Oil or grease metal parts
3. If it is to be stored for long, paint metal parts
4. Sharpen blunt edges regularly to get optimum result.
5. Clean or wash after each use.
6. Keep nozzles free from blockage.

EVALUATION

1. List seven types of farm tools used for post planting activities.
2. How can we maintain simple farm tools?

READING ASSIGNMENT

Essential Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools by O.A. Iwena pages 88 – 101.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Which of these farm tools is used for weeding?A. Cutlass B. Watering can C. Rake
2. Which of these farm tools is used for digging, loosening andbreaking the soil?
3. Secateurs B. Hand towel C. Garden fork
4. Which of these farm tools is used for transplanting of seedling? A. Go-to-hell B. Shears C. Hand Towel
5. Which of these farm tools is used for harvesting rice? A. Shears B. Sickle C. Ranging pole
6. Rubbing farm tools with oil prevent ____. A.rustingB. raking C. wear and tear D. decay

THEORY

1. Describe four tools used in carrying out pre planting operations.
2. Which farm tool is used for pruning and preparing stem cutting?

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WEEK 2: FARM POWER

Overview:

 

CONTENT
• Definition of farm power
• Sources of farm power
• Advantages and disadvantages of farm power

DEFINITION OF FARM POWER
Power is the rate of doing work or the expenditure of energy. Power is measured in units of joule/seconds otherwise known as…  To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

WEEK 3: FARM MECHANIZATION (TRACTORIZATION)

Overview:

CONTENT
• Definition
• Advantages of mechanization
• Disadvantages of mechanization
• Problems of mechanization
• Prospects of mechanization

Mechanization refers to the application of engineering principles and technology in agricultural production. It is the use of… To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

WEEK 4: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS

Overview:

 

CONTENT
• Digestive system
• Circulatory system
• Reproduction system

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
• Digestive system and digestion
• Digestion in ruminant (polygastric) animals
• Digestion in non-ruminant (monogastric) animals
• Digestion in poultry birds
• Differences between monogastric and polygastric animals.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND DIGESTION
The digestive system of farm animals includes all the organs and tissues associated with the breaking down or digestion of food in the body. It includes…  To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

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Agricultural Science Lesson Note for SS1 (Third Term)

WEEK 5: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Overview:

 

CONTENT
• Respiratory system
• Nervous system

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Respiratory system includes all the organs and tissues associated with the exchange of gases between the animal and its environment, leading to the release of energy. The purpose of… To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

WEEK 6: REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS

Overview:

Reproduction is the process that gives rise to young in farm animals; it is the ability of animals to birth young. This process starts when the animal is sexually matured. Time of sexual maturity varies between animals, in cattle it takes up to…  To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

WEEK 7: REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS II

Overview:

CONTENT
• Processes of egg formation in poultry
• Male and female reproductive hormones

PROCESSES OF EGG FORMATION IN POULTRY
The egg in poultry is partly formed in the ovary and in the oviduct. At ovulation the ovum carrying the yolk is released by the ovary into the oviduct through the funnel called infundibulum. Fertilization takes place in the infundibulum where the egg spends 15 minutes and moves into the magnum. In the magnum, part of the egg white (albumen) and the chalaza are secreted round the yolk. The egg stays for… To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

WEEK 8: ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY

Overview:

 

CONTENT
• Definition
• Effect of changes in climate on growth, milk production and egg production

Environmental physiology refers to the effects of the environment on the growth and performance of farm animals. It is the study of the environment in relation to the response of farm animals. The effects could be high or low in nature. Moderation is… To Download the Full Lesson Note Online, CLICK HERE. You can also reach us on WhatsApp, Click Here to Chat with us.

 

Agricultural Science Lesson Note for SS1 (Third Term)

WEEK 9: LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT

Overview:

CONTENT
MANAGEMENT OF A MONOGASTRIC ANIMAL (PIGS)
– Terms used in pigs management
– Breeds of pigs
– Characteristics of pigs
– System of rearing pigs
– Housing, feeding and hygiene
– Management of pigs
Pigs are non-ruminant animals in the genus sus, within even-toed ungulate family suidae. They are primarily reared for meat.

TERMS USED IN PIGS MANAGEMENT
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WEEK 10: LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT II

Overview:

CONTENT
MANAGEMENT OF RUMINANT [CATTLE]
Cattle
Breeds of cattle
Terms used in cattle management
Characteristics of cattle
System of rearing cattle
Feeding of cattle
Management of cattle

Cattle are ruminant animal (they have complex or complicated stomach structures). Cattle have hollow horns and hoofs. They are reared for meat, milk, hide and skin, manure and draught animals for farm work. They belong to the family bovidae and genus Bos; humped cattle are Bosindicushumpless are Bostaurus.

BREEDS OF CATTLE
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WEEK 11: Revision

WEEK 12: Examination

WEEK 13: Examination

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