SHS2 Agriculture · Semester 1 Week 13: Modern Mechanised Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.3 - Describe the parts and functions of the irrigation and drainage system in Agriculture production and demonstrate the skills of operating them.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least six major parts of an irrigation system and four major parts of a drainage system correctly.
Explain the function of each identified part of the irrigation and drainage systems in their own words.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for assembling and operating a simple drip or sprinkler irrigation line, following safety guidelines.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for clearing and maintaining a simple drainage channel or outlet.
Create a labelled diagram showing the parts and flow direction of an irrigation or drainage system and present it to the class.

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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.3 - Describe the parts and functions of the irrigation and drainage system in Agriculture production and demonstrate the skills of operating them.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 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. 136

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry-based learning: Learners in gender-based groups surf the internet to come up with information on the parts and functions of an irrigation and drainage system in Agricultural production.
Project-based learning: Learners in gender-based groups watch a short documentary on the application of irrigation system for cultivation of a selected crop and create a portfolio on the application of the irrigation system.
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
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