Modern Mechanised Agriculture · SHS2 Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

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

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define agricultural irrigation and drainage systems in their own words, distinguishing between the two concepts.
State at least four benefits of irrigation systems and four benefits of drainage systems in agricultural production.
Explain at least three problems or challenges associated with the use of irrigation and drainage systems in Ghanaian agriculture.
Discuss the specific challenges that women and persons with disabilities face in accessing irrigation facilities in their communities.
Work collaboratively in mixed-gender and mixed-ability groups to research, present, and discuss information on irrigation and drainage systems.

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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.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