Modern Technical Agriculture · SHS2 Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.1 - Explain the meaning and importance of survey and mapping in Agriculture

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define survey and mapping in their own words, using at least two examples related to agricultural land.
Explain at least four reasons why surveying and mapping are important in agricultural production.
Differentiate between surveying and mapping as distinct but related processes.
Describe a real-world scenario where poor or absent surveying leads to agricultural problems, and propose how surveying would solve it.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to research and present findings on the importance of survey and mapping in Agriculture.

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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.1 - Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills of the meaning and purpose of survey and mapping in Agriculture. 2.2.1.LO.1 Use the knowledge and skills acquired to explain the meaning and importance of survey and mapping in Agriculture.
Indicator: 2.2.1.LI.1 - Explain the meaning and importance of survey and mapping in Agriculture
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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. 128

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk-pair-share: In pairs, learners brainstorm to come up with the meaning of survey and mapping in Agriculture.
Collaborative learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups surf the internet for information on the importance of survey and mapping in Agriculture. Learner presents their report in a plenary session in class for assessment. Teacher should encourage all learners to participate in surfing the internet for information on the importance of survey and mapping in Agriculture.
Assessment (2.2.1.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
- Textbooks on Agricultural Survey
- Videos/pictures of survey site
- Pictures/videos of survey and mapping instruments