Modern Mechanised Agriculture

Curriculum details

Strand

Modern Technical and Mechanised Agriculture (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Modern Mechanised Agriculture (2.2)

Content standard

2.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the meaning and benefits of irrigation and drainage systems in Agricultural production. 2.2.2.LO.1 Use the knowledge acquired to explain the meaning and benefits of irrigation and drainage systems in Agricultural production.

Indicator

2.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the meaning and benefits of Agricultural irrigation and drainage systems.

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. 135

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think-pair-share: Learners in pairs brainstorm to come up with the meaning of Agricultural irrigation and drainage systems.
Structuring talk for learning: Learners in mixed-gender groups surf the internet to gather information on the benefits of irrigation and drainage systems in Agriculture. Learners present their reports in a plenary session in the class.
Collaborative learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups discuss the problems associated with irrigation and drainage in Agriculture. Learners should discuss the challenges that women and people with disabilities involved in Agriculture face with the provision of irrigation facilities in the communities.
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Functional internet connectivity,
- Computer
- Pen
- Notebook
- Textbooks on Agricultural Irrigation and Drainage Systems
- Picture or charts showing different types of irrigation and drainage systems
- Sprinklers
- Watering cans
- Pipes
- Irrigation tiles
- Drip irrigation lines
- Overhead water tank
- Dugout
- Video/pictures of irrigation and drainage systems used in Agricultural production