Civic Education for junior secondary schools is a subject that teaches students about their roles and responsibilities as members of society. It covers topics on democracy, human rights, citizenship rights and duties, community involvement, and national identity/symbols. The aim is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become responsible citizens who contribute positively to their communities and participate in democratic processes.
Through civic education, students learn about the importance of respecting diversity and promoting equality and fairness in society. They also develop critical thinking skills to analyze social issues and make informed decisions as engaged members of their communities.
In junior secondary schools, assessment methods in Agricultural Science may vary from one institution to another. However, the common approaches include regular tests or quizzes, known as Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), and end-of-term exams.
Students’ performance is graded on a scale ranging from A to F. An A grade reflects outstanding achievement, corresponding to scores around 70% or 80%. An F grade indicates failure, typically associated with scores below 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Agricultural Science Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 1(JSS1) | ||
| Class | J.S.S.1 | |
| Subject | Agricultural Science | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | IMPORTANCE AND FORMS OF AGRICULTURE | I. Meaning of Agriculture II. State the various Stages of Evolution of Agriculture |
| 2 | IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE | I. To the Individual Farmer II. To the Nation III. To the Community |
| 3 | IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUATION) | Emphasis should be laid on Importance to the Nation Economy |
| 4 | FORMS OF AGRICULTURE | Types of Agricultural Practices in Localities, Pastoral, Arable, etc. |
| 5 | FORMS OF AGRICULTURE | I. Define each term – Crop Farming, Horticulture, Livestock Farming, Apiculture, Fishery and Heliciculture II. Explain the Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Practice III. Economic Importance of Rearing Farm Animals |
| 6 | FORMS OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUATION) | I. Fishery and Heliculture (Snailry), Apiculture (Bee Farming) II. Preparation of Hone |
| 7 | CROP PLANT FORMS | I. The Different Parts of Plants II. Draw the Diagram of a Plant III. State the Functions of the Shoot, Leaves, Roots, Flowers. |
| 8 | PLANT FORMS | I. Types of Aquatic Plants II. Terrestrial Plants III. State their Adaptive Features IV. Draw Samples of these Plants |
| 9 | CLASSIFICATION OF CROPS | I. Based on their Life Span II. Annual biannual Perennial and Ephemeral III. Based on their Uses – oil crops, etc. |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11 – 12 | EXAMINATION | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | GENERAL CLEANING OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND REVISION ON CLASSIFICATION OF CROPS | Based on their classes i.e. Oil Crops, Vegetables, Fruits, Spices, Latex, etc. |
| 2 | CLASSES AND USES OF FARM ANIMALS | I. Work Animals – Carmel etc. II. Dairy Animals – cattle etc III. Guard Animals – Dogs |
| 3 | CLASSES AND USES OF FARM ANIMALS | A. Classes of Farm Animals I. Poultry Birds – Chicken, Turkey, Duck, etc. II. Aquatic Animals III. Pet Animals B. Uses of farm Animals |
| 4 | CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED FARM ANIMALS | Higher Animals – Cattle, Sheep and Goat |
| 5 | CHARACTERISTICS OF FARM ANIMALS | Rabbits and Poultry |
| 6 | IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING FARM ANIMALS | I. Foods II. Protection III. Pet IV. Revenue, etc |
| 7 | METHODS OF WEED AND PEST CONTROL | I. Definition of Weeds II. Common farm Weeds III. Characteristics of weeds IV. Methods of weed control |
| 8 | METHODS OF WEEDS AND PEST CONTROL | I. Meaning of Pests II. Classification of Pests – Insects, Pests and Non – Insects and Non Pests III. Classification of Insect Pests IV. Based on mouth part with examples – Biting and Chewing, Piercing, Sucking and Boring V. Name and Description of Important Insects and Pests |
| 9 | WEEDS AND PESTS CONTROL | I. Physical Control II. Chemical control III. Biological Control IV. State and Discuss the possible side effects of various Preventive and Control Methods on Man and the Environment V. State General Effects/economic importance of pests |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11 -12 | EXAMINATION |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | GENERAL CLEANING OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND REVISION ON WEEDS AND PESTS CONTROL | |
| 2 | FACTORS OF PRODUCTION – LAND | I. Definition of Land II. State the Characteristics of Land III. Rewards IV. List Methods of Land Improvement |
| 3 | FACTORS OF PRODUCTION – LABOUR | I. Definition of Labour II. State the Types of Labour III. Reward of labour |
| 4 | FACTORS OF PRODUCTION – CAPITAL | I. Definition of Capital II. Types of Capital III. Importance of Capital IV. Sources of capital |
| 5 | FACTORS OF PRODUCTION – FARM MANAGER | I. Definition of Farm Manager II. Functions of Farm Manager III. Problems of Farm Managers |
| 6 | MID TERM TEST | |
| 7 | FIELD TRIP EXCURSION TO AN ESTABLISHED FARM | Field practice |
| 8 | PROBLEMS AND FUNCTIONS OF FARM MANAGER | I. Inadequate Farm II. Government Policies III. Information about Sources of Inputs |
| 9 | PROBLEMS AND FUNCTIONS OF FARM MANAGER (CONTINUATION) | I. State the Functions of Farm Manager II. State the Problems of Farm Manager |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11 -12 | EXAMINATION |
The recommended Agricultural Science textbooks for students in J.S.S.1 include:
