Republic of Namibia

Zambezi Regional Council

Zambezi Directorate of Education , Arts and Culture
Private Bag 5006, Katima Mulilo

KATIMA MULILO CIRCUIT

JUNIOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
GRADE 8 SCHEME OF WORK
2023

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DATE TOPIC AND THEME GENERAL SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES LEARNER CONTINUOU TEACHIN
OBJECTIVES ACTIVITY S G AIDS
ASSESSMEN
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First Trimester-------------------------------------------------------------First trimester----------------------------------------------------------First trimester

1. GENERAL
2025
2024
2023

2026

AGRICULTU
RE

1.1 History of  Understand the  Outline the historical progression Homework Topic Task
Agriculture Historical background of farming practices. /
of agriculture in terms Classwork
of domestication of  Explain what is meant by a
animals and plants, nomadic way of life, animal Homework Topic Task
animal herding, the herding, food gathering and /
nomadic way of life, hunting. Classwork
food gathering and
hunting.  Suggest reasons why people used
to move from one place to another Homework Topic Task
in the past. /
Classwork

1.2 The farm as  Understand the  Visit nearby agricultural Homework Topic Task/
a production value of the enterprises and identify their / Practical
unit. farm as a products. Classwork

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production unit.
 Identify different hand tools Homework Topic Task/
(garden trowels, hand forks, / Practical
spades, hoes, rakes, Classwork
wheelbarrows) and implements
(ploughs, harrows, planters,
fertilizer spreaders,

harvesting machines, milking

machines, sprayers) and feeding
instruments.
 Identify the divisions on the farm: Homework Topic Task/
farmyard, dry land, irrigated land, / Practical
pastures, gardens and orchards. Classwork.
 Describe how various divisions of Homework Topic Task/
the farm can provide different / Practical
sources of food and income. Classwork

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1.3 Farming  Understand the  Discuss the significance of Homework Topic Task/
Systems in value of various subsistence farming to the / Practical
Namibia. farming Namibian society and how it can Classwork
systems and be improved to generate more
their income.
socioeconomic  Describe commercial, subsistence, Homework Topic Task/
impact in and homestead farming, using / Practical
Namibia. examples of each system. Classwork.

 Tabulate the advantages and Homework Topic Task

disadvantages of each system. /
Classwork. TOPIC
TEST 1

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1.4  Acquire  Explain what is meant by Homework Topic Task/
Conservation knowledge and conservation farming practices in / Practical
farming for skills in Namibia. Classwork.
sustainable the Topic Task/
agricultural management  Outline the aims of conservation Homework Practical
production. and caring of the farming practices in Namibia. /
environment and Classwork Topic Task/
our natural  Discuss the limitation of natural Homework Practical
resources resources, e.g. land and water, in /
Through the our country. Classwork Topic Task/
practice of Practical
conservation  Identify negative effects of soil Homework
farming in erosion on farming. / Topic Task/
agriculture. Classwork Practical

 Suggest methods of preventing Homework Topic Task/

erosion by filling dongas and / Practical
building contour walls. Classwork.
Topic Task/
 Describe the fragile nature of our Homework Practical
ecosystem and how it can be /
damaged by injudicious (careless) Classwork. Topic test 2
agricultural practices.
 Draw up programmes on how to Homework
save water and other natural /
resources. Classwork.

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1.5 Impact of  Understand the  Distinguish between HIV and Homework Topic Task
HIV and AIDS effect of HIV AIDS. /
on farm and AIDS on Classwork
workers. farm workers.

 Explain how HIV and AIDS Homework Topic Task/

impact on human resources in the / Practical
Agricultural sector. Classwork
1.6 Condition  Understand the  Analyse the legislation (laws) Homework Topic Task/
of service of requirements of related to labour relations and / Practical
farm workers. the Labour Act condition of service of farm Classwork.
on the living workers in Namibia. Topic Task/
conditions of  Investigate conditions of farm Practical
the farm workers in relation to the Homework
workers. provision of basic necessities to /
all workers within the agricultural Classwork.
sector. Topic Task
 Homework
Discuss the need for the /
prevention of forced and child Classwork. Topic Test 3
labour in the agricultural sector.

2. Plant
Studies

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2.1 General Understand the  Identify the structures of a plant: Homework Topic Task/
Aspects OF the  main structures root system, stem, buds and / Practical
plant. and functions leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits. Classwork
2.1.1 The of different
structure of parts of the  Draw a diagram of a plant showing Homework Topic Task/
the plant. plant. each structure. / Practical
Classwork

 State the functions of different Homework Topic Task/

parts of the plant. / Practical
Classwork.

2.1.2 Plant  Acquire  Describe the following processes Homework Practical/

Processes. knowledge of and explain their importance: / Topic Task
various plant Photosynthesis, respiration, Classwork
processes and transpiration, osmosis and
their translocation.
importance  Explain each processes by means Homework Topic Task/
to the of a diagram. / Practical
plant growth Classwork
and survival.

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2.1.3  Understand the  Explain the reproduction processes Homework Topic Task/
Reproduction. different of plants. / Practical
reproductive Classwork
systems
of a  Distinguish the difference between Homework Topic Task/
plant. sexual and asexual reproduction. / Practical
Classwork

 Identify methods of asexual Homework Topic Task/

reproduction e.g. budding, cutting, / Practical
layering and grafting. Classwork.

 Illustrate by means of diagram to Homework Topic Task/

show the structures of sexual / Practical
reproduction. Classwork.

 Describe the processes of Homework

pollination and fertilization in /
sexual reproduction. Classwork. Topic Test 4
2.2 Fruit  Understand that  Identify different types of fruits Homework Topic Task/
Production. fruits are produced in Namibia and / Practical
important to Southern Africa. Classwork
human beings.

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2.2.1 The  Collect and classify different Homework Practical/Topic
Importance of types of fruits, such as citrus, / Task.
fruits. tropical, subtropical, or Classwork
 deciduous. Homework Topic Task
Explain the importance of fruits to /
humans and the economy. Classwork
2.2.2 Growing  Acquire  Describe methods of propagating Homework Topic Task/
of fruit trees. knowledge of fruit trees such as citrus, tropical, / Practical
the methods of subtropical, or deciduous Classwork
planting fruit
trees.
2.2.3 Soil and  Acquire  Investigate favourable conditions Homework Topic Task/
Climatic knowledge and required for growing a chosen / Practical
requirement. skills on the fruit tree. Classwork.
preparation of
the soil for  Compare the local conditions with Homework Topic Task/
growing those required by a chosen fruit / Practical
selected fruit tree. Classwork.
trees.
 Explain the optimal (ideal) soil Homework Topic Task/
and climatic conditions for the / Practical
production of the chosen fruit tree. Classwork.

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2.2.4 Soil  Acquire  Explain why there is a need for Homework Topic Task/
Preparation knowledge and good soil preparation. / Practical.
skills on the Classwork.
preparation of
the soil for  Describe procedures to be Homework Topic Task/
growing followed in preparing the soil for / Practical
selected fruit planting fruit trees. Classwork
trees.
 Suggest a suitable area for planting Homework Topic Task/
a selected fruit tree. / Practical
Classwork

 Identify tools and equipment Homework Topic Task/

needed in growing fruit trees, e.g. / Practical
spade, hoe, fork, pick, rake, Classwork.
watering can, hose pipe, pruning
shears, machete, wheel barrow,
sprayer, and grass mower.
 Describe the functions of the Homework Topic Task/
identified tools and equipment. / Practical
Classwork.

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2.2.5 Methods  Gain the skills  Explain the importance of good Homework Topic Task.
of planting needed in the quality seeds and seedlings. /
fruit trees. planting Classwork.
of seeds
and  Describe the correct methods of Homework Topic Task/
seedling/cutting planting trees. / Practical
s. Classwork.
Topic test 5

 Collect seeds and seedlings and Homework

plant them following correct / Topic Task/
planting techniques. Classwork Practical

 Indicate the correct depth, time and Homework

spacing of seeds and seedlings. / Topic Task/
Classwork Practical

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2.2.6  Understand the  Discuss the importance of Homework Topic Task/
Management importance of safekeeping of seeds and seedlings. / Practical
of fruit trees. good Classwork.
management of  Explain the importance of record
fruit trees. keeping in tree planting, e.g. tree Homework Topic Task/
name, planting date, yield, / Practical
problems and remarks. Classwork.

 Apply fertilizers (inorganic or Homework Topic Task/

organic) and water the fruit trees / Practical
regularly. Classwork.

 Demonstrate the correct way of Homework Topic Task/

pruning trees. / Practical
Classwork.
 Describe and practice ways of Homework Topic Task/
controlling pests, diseases and / Practical
weeds. Classwork.
 Specify the correct time and Topic/
Homework
methods of harvesting and / Practical
marketing fruits. Classwork. Topic Test 6

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End of term examinations -----------------------------------------------------------------------End of term examinations ------------------------------------------End of
term examinations

SECOND TRIMESTER-----------------------------------------------SECOND TRIMESTER-------------------------------------------------SECOND TRIMESTER

3. Animal
Studies
3.1 General
aspects of
animals.
3.1.1 Species of  Acquire  Identify different types of farm Homework Topic Task/
farm animals. knowledge animals. / Practical
of various types Classwork
of farm animals.
 Explain why specific animals are Homework Topic Task/
kept on the farm/homestead: / Practical
- Cattle: dairy, beef, dual Classwork
purpose, draught power.
- Sheep: wool, mutton, pelts,
dual purpose.
- Pigs: pork
- Goats: milk, meat, mohair
- Poultry: layers, broilers, dual
purpose.

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 - Horses, donkey, mules: labour/
transport.
- Ostriches: skins, feathers, eggs,
ornaments

3.1.2 Animal  Acquire  Discuss causes of animal diseases. Homework Topic Task
health knowledge /
of the Classwork.
need to keep
farm animals in  Describe signs of healthy and Homework Topic Task/
healthy state. unhealthy animals. / Practical
Classwork

 Describe the most important ways Homework Topic Task/

of prevention, control and cure of / Practical
animal diseases, including Classwork
parasites, through injection,
vaccination, dosing, dipping, and Topic test 7
cleaning of animal units.

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3.1.3 Animal  Understand the  Identify different types of animal Homework Topic Task/
nutrition significance of feed and provide examples of each. / Practical
animal feeding Classwork.
programs.
 Describe ways of feeding farm Homework Topic Task/
animals. / Practical
Classwork

 Explain what is meant by a Homework Topic Task

balanced ration/diet. /
Classwork
 Name the sources and explain the Homework Topic Task
functions of each of the following /
nutrients in the animal’s body: Classwork
minerals, proteins,
vitamins, carbohydrates and
fats.

 State the functions of water in an Homework Topic Task

animal’s body. /
Classwork

 Explain what is meant by Homework Topic Task

deficiency diseases in animal /
production. Classwork

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 
List some deficiency diseases Homework Topic Task
found in animals. /
Classwork
3.1.4 Breeding  Understand the  Explain what is meant by animal Homework Topic Task
and Selection importance of breeding and artificial selection /
animal and their purposes. Classwork
breeding and
selection.  Outline qualities of Homework Topic Task
suitable animals for /
breeding purposes. Classwork Topic Test 8
3.2 Pig Acquire  Identify the most important Homework Topic Task/
Farming.*  knowledge indigenous and exotic breeds of / Practical
3.2.1 Breeds of pigs such as Large White, Large Classwork
different breeds Black, SA Landrace, Red Wattle
of pigs found in and others by visiting farms,
Namibia and collecting pictures, slides and
Southern photos.
Africa.  Homework
Describe the characteristics of one Topic Task/
breed suitable for the local area./ Practical
Classwork
 Distinguish between good and poor Homework Topic Task/
characteristics of pigs. / Practical
Classwork

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3.2.2  Understand the  Explain the purpose of keeping Homework Topic Task
Production purpose specific breeds of pigs. /
of Classwork
keeping a
particular breed  Observe and descried the Homework Topic Task/
e.g. for bacon, following: finishing off for the / Practical
pork and market, weighing, slaughtering, Classwork
sausage grading and cutting carcasses.
production.
3.2.3 Handling  Know the  State reasons for marking, dosing, Homework Topic Task/
of pigs techniques and immunizing, castrating, / Practical
methods of teethclipping and regular Classwork
handling pigs. inspection of pigs.
3.2.4 Animal  Gain  Describe pig diseases according to Homework Topic Task
health knowledge of their symptoms. /
the common Classwork
diseases and
parasites  Describe how to prevent and Homework Topic Task
affecting control diseases and parasites /
chosen breed in affecting pigs. Classwork
their area.
 Discuss the role of veterinary Homework Topic Task
services in animal health. /
Classwork

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3.2.5 Feeding  Gain  Outline feeds required at different Homework Topic Task
knowledge of stages as follows: /
the types of - Dry sow = mash Classwork
feeds required - Gestation = mash
by pigs at - Lactating = green feed + winner
different stages. meal
- Piglet = creep + growing mash
- Boars = dry meal

- Fattening = finisher + meal

fattener
 Explain the importance of the Homework Topic Task/
different component of a balanced / Practical
diet, including water. Classwork
3.2.6  Apply  Explain the procedures to be Homework Topic Task/
Marketing knowledge and followed in marketing pigs and pig / Practical
skills related to products. Classwork
the marketing
of their animals  Suggest where and how to market Homework Topic Task
and products. pigs and pig products. /
Classwork Topic Test 6
4. Farming
Technology*

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4.1 Use of  Develop skills  Identify tools used on the farm Homework Topic Task/
farm tools and related to the including garden tools, / Practical
implements. use of farm woodworking tools, metal tools, Classwork
tools and and the basic tools used for
implements. fencing, mechanics and water
installation.
 Homework Topic Task/
Identify implements used on the / Practical
farm such as ploughs, harvesters, Classwork
harrows, tractors and trailers.
 Homework Topic/
Describe the use and maintenance / Practical
of the following tools and Classwork
implements used on the farm.
- Tools: hoe, spade, garden fork,
rake, wheel barrow, pliers,
wire strainer.
- Implements: ploughs
and harrow
 Describe the use of ropes to secure Homework Topic Task/
loads, including methods of using / Practical Practical
light knots.
Topic Test 7

REVISION REVISION REVISION ALL TOPICS REVISIO REVISION

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 ALL TOPICS N
NOVEMBER EXAMINATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------NOVEMBER EXAMINATIONS--------------------------------------------

Note: The topics indicated with an asterisk (*) may be regarded as the 30% of rationalised content which can be
excluded for this academic year. However, the content not taught should be taught in the next grade for this cohort of
learners to address the learning gaps of the learners.

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