Description
Agricultural Science SS 1
This book, Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools Book 1, is a result of thorough research into the general principles of Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools 1. As a combined text and workbook for the hard copy version, this book was written to enhance the teaching and learning of Agricultural Science and encourage the readers to find out latest discoveries in Agriculture. It is definitely the easy guide on Agricultural Science which students and teachers alike have been waiting for.
The language is simple and will enable targeted readers to grasp the concepts discussed. Again, the series come with appropriate photographs and colourful illustrations to make learning more interesting. Each chapter ends with an evaluation which ascertains the reader’s level of comprehension.
With this book, students would acquire the necessary knowledge to excel in both internal and external examinations on Agricultural Science. This book offers you everything you need to know in Agricultural Science curriculum for SS 1 (Grade 10), and even more, with simple but detailed explanations of all the topics.
This book is not only good for African teachers and students but the world at large as it meets up with global standards and expectations.
The summarized table of contents will give you insight into the topics treated in this book.
Chapter 1 – Meaning and Importance of Agriculture
2 – Types of Agriculture
3 – Problems of Agricultural Development and Possible Solution
4 – Roles of Government in Agricultural Production
5 – The Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) in Agricultural Development
6 – Agricultural Laws and Reforms
7 – Agricultural Ecology
8 – Land and Its Uses
9 – Agro-allied Industries
10 – Environmental Factors Affecting Agricultural Production
11 – Rock Formation
12 – Soil Formation and Profile Development
13 – Composition and Properties of Soil
14 – Simple Farm Tools
15 – Farm Machinery and Implements
16 – Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
17 – Sources of Farm Power
18 – Classifications of Crop
19 – Husbandry of Crops
20 – Pasture and Forage Crops
Be you a parent who’s looking for quality academic materials for your child, a student who desires to be an expert and excellent student in Agricultural Science, a teacher who’s teaching Agricultural Science or wants to know more about it, search no more, as this book got you covered with all you will ever need in Agricultural Science. Just get the book and you will thank me later.