jss2

agricultural science
Scheme of work
The Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) is designed to
help teachers meet learning objectives, provide comprehensive class notes, and
ensure students receive the education they deserve

Includes
Schemes of Wor
Recommended Textbooks

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The JSS1 scheme of work was sourced from the Lagos State Ministry of Education:
Unified Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools
 TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS2 Scheme of Work....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 11
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 About JSS2 Scheme of Work
In Nigeria, the second year of junior secondary education, known as JSS2, signifies a
stage of academic progression. Generally, students at this level are approximately
between the ages of 12 and 14. During this stage, students explore various topics in
greater detail, expanding upon the basics covered in JSS1. Also, the curriculum in-
corporates extracurricular activities to promote comprehensive growth.

The Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) Unified Scheme of Work in Nigeria serves as a
comprehensive guideline for educators to plan and execute teaching activities
throughout the academic year. The new scheme is driven by technology and has
equally enhanced the active participation of learners, improving standards in
schools across the state and tilting the students to internationally acceptable learn-
ing standards.

In 2023, the state governments unveiled the reviewed unified scheme of work, mo-
bile learning devices, and e-books for secondary school students, designed to make
learning more engaging and student-centred. The scheme of work is aimed at help-
ing the teachers develop lesson plans and notes that will reflect 21st-century learn-
ing, enabling students to study and research on their own. It is also aimed at en-
hancing the quality of education and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning
across schools in the state.

The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-
sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-
ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-
ing and learning.
 Introduction

Agriculture is fundamental to human survival. By studying agricultural science in Ju-

nior Secondary Schools, students learn about the importance of agriculture in pro-
viding food and other essential resources to sustain life.

Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) builds on concepts stud-

ied in J.S.S.1. It explores concepts such as cultural practices, agricultural practices,

and fieldwork. Students are exposed to real-life farming and fishing experiences,

and they acquire skills that would help them run a farm or pond on their own.

By understanding the principles of agricultural science, students will gain valuable

insights into the vital role agriculture plays in providing food security, sustaining
livelihoods, and contributing to the economy.
2 Chapter Two
Scheme Of Work
First Term

LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF

WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary
School 2(JSS2)
Class J.S.S 2
Subject Agricultural Science
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 GENERAL CLEANING
AND REVISION ON
PROBLEMS OF FARM
MANAGERS

2 FARM STRUCTURES I. Types of Farm Structures and Uses

AND BUILDING II. Maintenance of Farm Structures and
Building
3 SITTING OF FARM I. Factors Guiding Sitting of Farm
AND LAYOUT OF Structures
FARM STRUCTURES II. Factors Guiding Layout of Farm
Structures
III. Importance of Siting Farm Structures
4 CULTURAL I. Definition of Cultural Practices
PRACTICES II. Explain Pre – Planting Operations -
Harrowing, Ploughing, Ridging, etc
5 CULTURAL I. Define Planting Operations
PRACTICES II. State/List Various Planting Operations
III. Planting/Sowing –Thinning, Spacing,
Depth
IV. Supplying Planting Distances, etc
 6 CULTURAL I. Post Planting Operation
PRACTICES II. Fertilizer Application
III. Explain Methods of Fertilizer
Application
IV. Explain Methods of Harvesting
Different Types of Crops
• Harvesting
• Storage
• Processing
7 AGRICULTURAL I. Definition of terms Farming Systems –
PRACTICES Mixed Farming, etc.
II. Cropping Systems - Mono Cropping,
Sole Cropping, Mixed Cropping, etc.
III. State Advantages and Disadvantages
of Each System.

8 AGRICULTURAL State Advantages and Disadvantages of

PRACTICES each of the Systems
9 FIELD WORK I. Students are to practice all they have
been taught on the field
II. Practice all the farm practice –
Planting, Pre – planting and Post -
Planting Operations
10 REVISION
11-12 EXAMINATION
 Second Term
Term Second Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 GENERAL CLEANING
AND REVISION ON
TYPES OF FARM
STRUCTURES AND
BUILDINGS
2 ANIMALS FEED AND I. Meaning of Feed
FEEDING II. Types of Feed – Energy, Protein, etc.
III. Mention Feeding Tools
3 CLASSIFICATION OF I. Feeds – Protein, Energy, etc
LIVESTOCK II. Identify Feed Nutrients
4 FACTORS TO I. Age
CONSIDER BEFORE II. Physiological Status
DECIDING ANIMAL III. Purpose of Rearing
FEEDS
5 ANIMAL PESTS AND I. Define Diseases
DISEASE CONTROL II. Causes of Diseases in Farm Animal
6 FARM ANIMAL I. Bacteria - Mastitis, etc. Fungal,
DISEASES AND Ringworm, Viral Foot and Mouth Disease,
CONTROL Protozoan –
Coccidiosis, Trypano – Somaisis - Worms
II. State Mode of Transmission of Animal
Diseases
III. Identify Symptoms of Farm Animals
Diseases
IV. State the Effects of Diseases on the
Farm Animals
7 FARM ANIMAL I. Bacterial and Fungal Diseases
DISEASES II. Modes of Transmission
III. Methods of Control Symptoms
8 FARM ANIMAL I. Viral and Protozoan
DISEASES II. Examples of Animal Infected Mode of
Transmission
III. Symptoms and Effects Control
Measures
9 FARM ANIMAL I. Worms and Bloat
DISEASES II. Identify types of worms
III. Identify Types of Animals affected by
these disease
10 REVISION
11-12 EXAMINATIONS
 Third Term

Term Third Term

1 REVISION AND I. Disease Control
GENERAL CLEANING II. Methods of Disease Control
2 FISHERY I. Definition of Fishery
II. Importance of Fishery – Food, Protein,
Income, Medicine, etc.
3 CLASSIFICATION OF I. Based on habitat – fresh Water Fish,
FISH Marine Water Fish
II. Based on morphology – Bony and
Boneless fish / Cartilaginous fish
4 ESTABLISHMENT OF I. Factors to be considered before siting
FISH POND Fish Pond
II. Methods of Fishing
5 ESTABLISHMENT OF I. Field Trip/Excursion to a nearby Fishery
FISH POND II. Explain how to establish a Fish Pond
III. Identify Types of Fish Food
6 FOREST AND I. Define Forest
FOREST USES II. Types of Forest - Mangrove (Swampy),
Rain Forest (Many Tree) and Derive forest
(few
trees)
III. State the Characteristics of a Forest
7 FOREST RESOURCES I. Trees, Wild Life (Animal) and Fruits
AND THEIR USES II. Various Herb, Shelter, etc
III. State the Uses of the Forest
Resources
8 EFFECTS OF FOREST Explain the Effects of Forest on the
ON THE Environment
ENVIRONMENT
 9 EFFECTS OF FOREST I. Human Activities that Affects the
ON THE Forest
ENVIRONMENT II. Afforestation, Deforestation, Hunting,
Bush burning, Over Grazing, etc.
III. State the Advantages and
Disadvantages of Each
10 REVISION
11-12 EXAMINATION
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3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks

The following textbooks are recommended for Agricultural Science in

J.S.S.2:

 Basic Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2 By Olayinka

Samson Arowolo, Bola Olusola Arowolo- Daystar Press Limited

 Agriculture for junior/senior secondary schools By Dairo S.D et al - Spec-

trum Books Ltd

 New Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary Schools By A.A Adebisi et

al - Learn Africa Plc JSS 2

 Fundamental Agricultural Science By Nnoka C.N et al - Noble Publishers

JSS2

 New millennium Agricultural science By Ngozi Asika. - Elochukwu

Akaolisah Printing Press

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