Modern Technical Agriculture · SHS2 Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

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

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Use data collected from a field visit or documentary to draw an accurate map of a farmstead, showing buildings, boundaries, water sources, and land use areas.
Apply the correct procedure for mapping, including orientation, scale, and legend, when preparing the farmstead map.
Present and explain their prepared farmstead map to the class, justifying the features included and how the data guided their decisions.
Work collaboratively in gender-balanced groups to gather survey data and produce a composite map of a farmstead.
Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of their own and peers’ farmstead maps using a simple checklist of mapping standards.

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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.