Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

List of Topics Covered Agricultural Science JSS 1, First Term Lesson Notes 

Week 1: Introduction to Agriculture

• Definition and scope of agriculture.
• Importance of agriculture to the individual farmer, nation, and community.
• Meaning, Definition and Importance of Agriculture Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 2: Importance of Agriculture

• Emphasis on agriculture’s importance to the nation’s economy.
• Understanding the Importance of Agriculture Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week 3: Importance of Agriculture (Continuation)

• Detailed examination of agriculture’s role in the nation’s economy.
• Importance of Agriculture to the Nation’s Economy Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 4: Forms of Agriculture

• Types of agricultural practices: Pastoral, Arable, and others.
• Forms and Branches of Agriculture (Crops) Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week 5: Forms of Agriculture (Detailed)

• Definitions and explanations of Crop Farming, Horticulture, Livestock Farming, Apiculture, Fishery, and Heliculture.
• Advantages and disadvantages of each practice.
• Economic importance of rearing farm animals.
• Forms and Branches of Agriculture (Livestock) Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week 6: Forms of Agriculture (Continuation)

• Detailed study of Fishery, Heliculture (Snail Farming), and Apiculture (Bee Farming).
• Preparation of honey.
• Forms of Agriculture: Fishery, Heliculture, Apiculture Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Week 7: Crop Plant Forms

• Parts of plants: Shoot, leaves, roots, flowers.
• Diagram of a plant and the functions of its various parts.
• Exploring the Parts of a Plant: Roots, Stems, Leaves, and Flowers Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week 8: Plant Forms

• Types of aquatic and terrestrial plants.
• Adaptive features of these plants.
• Drawing samples of these plants.
• Types of Aquatic and Terrestrial Plants Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week 9: Classification of Crops

• Classification based on life span: Annual, Biennial, Perennial, and Ephemeral crops.
• Classification based on uses: Oil crops, etc.
• Classification of Crops by Life Span and Uses Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 10: Soil : Meaning, Types and Importance 

• Soil Types and Their Characteristics Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11: Revision

• Review and revision of all topics covered throughout the term.
• FAQ, objective questions, theory questions, true or false questions, and fill-in-the-gap questions.
• Revision and Review Test Questions Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 12: Examination

• Examination of all topics covered during the first term, including objective, theory, true or false, and fill-in-the-gap questions.
• First Term Examination Questions Agricultural Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

This list provides a summary of each week’s focus and the key topics covered in Agricultural Science for JSS 1 during the first term