JHS-3 Syllabus - Soil and water conservation

1.2.1 explain the factors which lead to the depletion of soil resources.
Factors leading to depletion of soil resources
Agents of soil erosion
Types of soil Erosion
Factors of Soil Erosion
- discuss the meaning of soil and water conservation.
- identify the factors that cause depletion of soil resources.
- explain how the factors cause the loss of soil resources.
- brainstorm to bring out the meaning of soil erosion.
- demonstrate how wind and water cause soil erosion.
- undertake a field trip to observe the various types of soil erosion and the assess the destruction caused by soil erosion.
- construct a mud-hill model using clay and top soil to demonstrate the factors which influence soil erosion.
- discuss the effects of soil erosion on farming and the environment.
Differentiate between soil depletion and soil erosion.
Distinguish between splash, rill and gully erosion.
1.2.2 assess the effects of erosion on farming and the environment.
- discuss the effects of soil erosion on farming and the environment.
State four effects of soil erosion on farming.
1.2.3 prevent and control soil erosion.
Methods of preventing and controlling soil erosion.
- demonstrate the methods of checking soil erosion. State five methods of controlling soil erosion.
1.2.4 give reasons for the application of Fertilisers in farming.
Meaning of soil fertility.
- discuss what a fertile soil is in relation to crop yield.
Major and Minor Nutrients.
Importance of N,P,K, and deficiency symptoms in plants.
- make a list of plant nutrients and group them into major and minor nutrients.
- discuss the differences between major and minor soil nutrients.
- discuss the roles of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N. P. K) in plant growth and development.
1.2.5 select and use fertilizers appropriately in farming.
Effects of nutrient deficiency.
Sources of Plant Nutrients.
Maintenance of Soil Fertility.
Compost Preparation.
Types of fertilizers.
Methods of Fertilizer Application.
Effects of chemical fertilizers on the environment.
Teacher to show live specimen/photographs of plants with symptoms of N, P, K deficiencies.
- describe Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium deficiency symptoms in the plants.
- discuss the economic effects of nutrient deficiency in crop production.
- discuss the various sources of plant nutrients.
- discuss the methods of maintaining soil fertility.
- prepare compost, package and market it to Pot Flower Producers, Vegetable Growers, etc.
- discuss the various types of fertilizers giving examples of each type.
- demonstrate the various methods of fertilizer application
- discuss the adverse effects of chemical fertilizers on the environment.
Draw a future’s wheel showing the consequences of misapplication of chemical fertilizers on the environment.

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