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i. Linear inequalities in one variable

ii. Linear inequalities in two variables.

i. Graphs of linear inequalities in two variables

ii. Region that satisfies linear inequalities

i. Abacus

ii. Decimal and binary systems

i. Flow charts

ii. Application of flow charts

i. Definition of operations research

ii. History and nature of operations research

i. models of operations research

ii. linear programming models

iii. Transportation

iv. Assignment models

Practical application of models

i. Definition of binary operation

ii. Laws of binary operation

1. 
   Associative law
   
2. 
   Commutative
   
3. 
   Distributive
   

i. laws of complementation as in sets

ii. identity elements

iii. inverse of an element

Multiplication tables of binary operations

i. Definition of Agriculture

ii. Branches of Agriculture

iii. Importance of Agriculture to the individual, community and the nation.

Problems created by inadequate:

1. 
   Land
   
2. 
   Basic amenities
   
3. 
   Finance
   
4. 
   Transportation
   
5. 
   Shortage and processing facilities
   
6. 
   Agricultural education and extension
   
7. 
   Tools and machinery
   
8. 
   Farm inputs.
   

1. 
   Method of propagation
   
2. 
   Climatic and soil requirements
   
3. 
   Land preparation
   
4. 
   Manuring and fertilizer application
   
5. 
   Harvesting, processing and storage of the selected crops
   

1. 
   Method of propagation
   
2. 
   Climatic and soil requirements
   
3. 
   Land preparation, planting dates, seed rates, spacing, sowing depth
   
4. 
   Manuring and fertilizer requirements and application
   
5. 
   Harvesting, processing and storage
   

1. 
   Definition of land
   
2. 
   Uses of land for:
   

• 
  Agriculture
  
• 
  Forestry
  
• 
  Wildlife
  

Factors affecting land availability for agricultural purposes:

1. 
   Alternative uses of land e.g. building of cities, towns, industries, roads
   
2. 
   Soil type and topography
   

1. 
   Method of propagation
   
2. 
   Climatic and soil requirements
   
3. 
   Land preparation (pre-planting and planting operations)
   
4. 
   Manuring and fertilizer requirements
   
5. 
   Harvesting, processing and storage of oil crops
   

1. 
   Method of propagation
   
2. 
   Climatic and soil requirements
   
3. 
   Land preparation (pre-planting operations)
   
4. 
   Manuring and fertilizer requirements
   
5. 
   Harvesting, processing and storage of beverage.
   

1. 
   Method of propagation
   
2. 
   Climatic and soil requirements
   
3. 
   Land preparation, nursery requirements
   
4. 
   Manuring and fertilizer requirements and application
   
5. 
   Harvesting, processing and storage
   

Identification of the common crops available e.g. oil palm fruits, cocoa pod, kola nut, rubber seed, cotton seed and lint, groundnut pod, different species of maize etc.

i. Meaning of anatomy and physiology

ii. Systems of the body:

- Digestive (monogastric and ruminant)

- Reproductive system

Systems of the body:

• 
  Circulatory system
  
• 
  Respiratory system
  
• 
  Nervous system
  

ii. Draw and label those organs

1. 
   Oestrus cycle with emphasis on heat period
   
2. 
   Mating in farm animals
   
3. 
   Gestation period
   
4. 
   Parturition
   
5. 
   Lactation and colostrums
   

ii. Draw a chart (table) indicating the gestation period of the very common farm animals.

ii. Draw a chart or picture showing the different stages of egg formation

The role of hormones in reproduction

Live stock management techniques:

• 
  Good housing
  
• 
  Feeding
  

Live stock management techniques:

• 
  Hygiene
  
• 
  Finishing
  

• 
  Method of propagation
  
• 
  Climatic and soil requirements
  
• 
  Pre-planting and planting operations
  
• 
  Manuring and fertilizer requirements
  
• 
  Harvesting, processing and storage
  

• 
  Method of propagation
  
• 
  Climatic and soil requirements
  
• 
  Pre-planting and planting operations
  
• 
  Manuring and fertilizer requirements
  
• 
  Harvesting, processing and storage of fibre
  

• 
  Definition of rocks
  
• 
  Rock types: e.g. igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
  
• 
  Rock formation processes/soil formation
  

Identification of the various rock types.

Sources of farm power:

• 
  Human
  
• 
  Animal
  
• 
  Mechanical
  
• 
  Electrical
  
• 
  Solar
  
• 
  Wind
  
• 
  Water
  

ii. use one or two students to perform one farm activity in the farm (human power)

iii. observe the use of mechanical farm power (machine)

• 
  Definition of mechanization
  
• 
  Explanation of mechanization in a broad term
  

The advantages of mechanization:

1. 
   Increased productivity
   
2. 
   Reduced drudgery
   
3. 
   Timeliness of operations etc.
   

(a) Disadvantages of mechanization:

- displacement of workers

- destruction of soil structure

- environmental pollution

- compaction of soil

(b) Limitations:

- economic limitations

- technical knowhow

- small holdings

Possible ways of improving Agriculture through mechanization:

- financial empowerment to farmers

- emphasis on technical education to train and have enough technicians

- increase holdings

Factors of production:

• 
  Land
  
• 
  Labour
  
• 
  Capital
  
• 
  Management
  

Functions of a farm manager:

Planning, organizing, supervising etc.

1. 
   state the functions
   
2. 
   explain the functions
   

Sources of farm financing:

1. 
   Agricultural banks
   
2. 
   Commercial banks
   
3. 
   Cooperative societies
   
4. 
   Money lenders
   
5. 
   Individuals
   

Sources of farm financing continues

6. 
   Savings and thrift society
   
7. 
   Self financing
   
8. 
   Government
   
9. 
   Others
   

The implication of farm credits e.g. interest rates

Identification of farm machines and their parts