AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE GENERAL SCHEME

TOPIC GENERAL OBJECTIVE EVALUATION STRATEGY

Introduction to Agriculture End of Unit Test
To develop an understanding of the concept of
agricultural science and agriculture.
Take Home Assignments

To develop an understanding of the role of agriculture in

the local, regional and international economies. Presentation

Develop an awareness of the role of support services in

modern agricultural economies.

Develop an awareness of the challenges affecting

agriculture locally and regionally.
CROP PRODUCTION Develop an understanding of the relationships between Quiz
the physical environment and agriculture.

Group Assignments
Become knowledgeable of practical and investigative
skills.
Presentation

Develop an understanding of the structure and functions

of plants.

Develop an understanding of the stages of crop growth in

relation to yield.

Become familiar with the efficient production of

vegetable crops efficiently and profitably.
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Develop an understanding of safe practices that should be

carried out in crop production.

Develop an understanding of how to improve of crops by

breeding selection and biotechnology.

Develop an understanding of the significance of the

various stages of maturity in relation to harvesting time.

Develop an understanding of methods of crop production.

Develop an understanding of the importance of

preserving crops.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION Demonstrate on understanding of livestock production in Quiz
the Caribbean region.

Test
Develop an understanding of the principles of good
management practices of rearing livestock.
End of Unit test

Develop an understanding of the technologies used in

producing animals and animal products. Take Home Assignment

Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific principles

that inform livestock production management and
technologies.

Develop an appreciation of the economic importance to

be derived from the rearing of livestock.
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Become familiar with practical and investigative skills.

THE BUSINESS OF Develop an understanding that the farm is an economic Projects

FARMING unit engaged in profitable production of commodities.

Quiz
Develop an appreciation that the success in any business
venture is dependent on proper planning, management
and accurate record keeping. Oral and written questions

Become knowledgeable about the importance of Take Home Assignments

marketing as an economic activity that links production to
consumption.

Develop an understanding of the role of international

trade agreements and their impact on the agricultural
sector.