Modern Technical Agriculture

Curriculum details

Strand

Modern Technical and Mechanised Agriculture (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Modern Technical Agriculture (2.1)

Content standard

2.2.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate the understanding and skills of the procedure for conducting survey and mapping of farmstead. 2.2.1.LO.2 Use the knowledge and skills acquired to prepare the map of a farmstead.

Indicator

2.2.1.LI.2 - Prepare map of a farmstead.

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 130

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential learning: In gender-based groups, learners visit a farmstead or watch short documentary on mapping of a farmstead to gather data/information for mapping.
Project-based learning: Learners in the gender-based learning prepare a map of the farmstead using the data gathered. Learners present and explain their map in a plenary session in the class.
Teacher should ensure that all learners participate in preparing a map of a farmstead. Learners who are introverts and those with speech problems should be encouraged to be involved in the plenary presentation of the map of the farmstead in class.
- Realia of survey and mapping instruments (survey compass, tape measure, tripod prism, handheld GPS), and protective clothing (safety boots, helmet and reflective safety vest etc.)
Assessment (2.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Handheld GPS, notebooks, cardboards, pencils etc.