Second Term Revision and Readiness Test Agricultural Science Primary 6 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Second Term Revision and Readiness Test – Agricultural Science

Week 1: Key Concepts and Review

Day 1: Introduction to Agriculture

1. Definition of Agriculture:
   • Reinforce the definition of agriculture as the practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals.
2. Importance of Agriculture:
   • Discuss the significance of agriculture in providing food, raw materials, and employment.

Day 2: Crop Production

3. Types of Crops:
   • Review major types of crops (cereals, legumes, root crops, fruits).
   • Discuss the characteristics and uses of each type.
4. Crop Husbandry Practices:
   • Introduce and review common crop husbandry practices (plowing, planting, weeding, and harvesting).

Day 3: Animal Husbandry

5. Types of Farm Animals:
   • Identify and discuss different types of farm animals (poultry, livestock).
   • Highlight the uses and importance of each type.
6. Animal Husbandry Practices:
   • Review basic animal husbandry practices (feeding, housing, and breeding).

Day 4: Soil and Soil Conservation

7. Soil Composition:
   • Discuss the components of soil (sand, silt, clay, organic matter).
   • Explain the importance of soil fertility.
8. Soil Conservation Methods:
   • Introduce soil conservation practices (contour plowing, terracing, cover cropping).
   • Discuss the benefits of soil conservation.

Day 5: Agricultural Tools and Machinery

9. Common Agricultural Tools:
   • Identify and describe tools used in agriculture (hoes, cutlasses, plows).
   • Discuss the proper use and maintenance of tools.
10. Introduction to Agricultural Machinery:
    • Brief overview of basic farm machinery (tractors, planters).
    • Discuss the advantages of using machinery in agriculture.

Readiness Test Preparation Tips:

• Review class notes, textbooks, and illustrations.
• Focus on understanding the key concepts of crop and animal husbandry.
• Practice identifying different types of crops and farm animals.
• Review soil conservation methods and their importance.

Answer all questions

1. Yam can be preserved in the ……………………………………………………………………

2. Grains are stored in the ……………………………………………………………………………

3. …………………………………………. Is one of the factors that can hinder preservation of farm produce.

4. The early men were …………………………………………………………………………………

5. The water content of the crops can be removed or reduced by ……………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Young fish reared in ponds are called ………………………………………………………..

7. Yam, maize, rice are regarded as ………………………………………. Products.

8. …………………………………..………………………. Is farm product that provides heat

9. The process of growing trees is called ……………………………………………………….

10. Cutting down of trees in the forest is called ……………………………………………
11. What is preservation? ………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. Define Agriculture. ………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13. Mention four methods of preserving food. …………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. State four examples of grain food. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. What are grains? ………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….