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Acknowledgement ivForeword vGeneral Introduction viiBiology 1Chemistry 121Agriculture 267

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) would like to thank everyone who worked tirelessly towards the production of the Advance Level (UACE) Curriculum Teaching Syllabi.

Special thanks go to the Ministry of Education and Sports for supporting the work. NCDC would also like to thank the following for their professional input: Secondary Schools, Universities, National Teachers’ Colleges, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Directorate of Educational Standards (DES), Secondary Science and Mathematics Teachers‘ Programme (SESEMAT), Technical and Business Institutions, Religious Organisations, Professional Organisations, retired and practising Teachers.

Last but not least, NCDC would like to thank all those who worked behind

NCDC takes full responsibility for any errors and omissions in the documents and welcomes suggestions to address them.

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FOREWORD For a long time teachers have been using Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) syllabi to plan their teaching schemes. This approach has rendered the curriculum to be largely driven by examination.

Working with relevant subject panels, NCDC has produced the Teaching Syllabi for all the Advanced Level subjects. The subject content in the

noted that the content in the syllabi has remained largely the same except in a few subjects where it has been updated by removing obsolete and/or irrelevant material. Suitable teaching / learning strategies have been suggested to the teacher and other users.

processes. The content therein will go a long way in enhancing the learners’ educational experiences and guide the teachers towards successful delivery of meaningful learning experiences.

The teaching / learning strategies suggested in the Syllabi are just a guide to the teacher but are not meant to substitute the rich professional approaches that the teacher may opt to use to deliver knowledge, and to develop understandings, skills, values and attitudes.

Connie Kateeba

DIRECTOR

National Curriculum Development Centre

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION

This volume of the Advanced Level syllabi contains three subjects: Agriculture, Biology and Chemistry. There are other volumes containing other Advanced Level subjects. The purpose of this merger is twofold. First, NCDC considered the content relatedness of the subjects and second, the need to avoid extremely voluminous books.

These syllabi have been written in accordance with the National Objectives on Secondary Education. The syllabi content continues from that of the Ordinary Level curriculum. The syllabi have suggested a teaching order, teaching and learning strategies, and assessment strategies. In all cases the syllabi have tried as much as possible to integrate the theory and practicals. This means that the teaching and learning should be done through practical work as much as

skills.

The use of models or ICT opportunities should be exploited to help the learner

are encouraged to help the learners acquire relevant mathematical skills so as to solve quantitative aspects of the subjects, including graphical methods and the use of logarithms.

The Agriculture Production, Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation and Economics. The topics have been coded “I” or “II”, etc in order to differentiate them from the O level syllabus content. These topics are meant to address crucial issues, such as improved agriculture practices, new and appropriate crop and livestock technologies, high value crops, and practical skills.

The Biology syllabus comprises 14 topics: Cell Biology; Chemicals of Life; Cell Physiology; Levels of Organisation and Diversity of Life; Ecology; Inheritance and Evolution; Transport; Nutrition; Gaseous Exchange; Respiration; Homeostasis; Coordination; Support and Movement; and Reproduction, Growth and Development. The syllabus places emphasis on understanding, application, analysis and evaluation of Biology concepts relating them to everyday experiences.

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The Chemistry syllabus has three main sections: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. It is hoped that when teaching topics in the various sections, emphasis will be placed on the application of chemistry in East Africa, particularly in the industries and communities. The suggested teaching and learning strategies are meant to encourage understanding of the basics of chemical behaviour.

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SECTION I

Introduction

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Purpose of the Teaching Syllabus

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General Objectives

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Topic Sub-Topic Periods

1. Cell Biology

2.Chemicals of Life

3. Cell Physiology

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4.Levels of Organisation and Diversity of Life

5. Ecology

6.Inheritance and Evolution

7. Transport

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8. Nutrition

9. Gaseous Exchange

10. Respiration

11. Homeostasis

12. Coordination

13. Support and Movement

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14. Reproduction, Growth and Development

Time Allocation

How to Use the Biology Teaching Syllabus

a) General Objective(s)

b) Specific Objectives

c) Content

d) Teaching Aids

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e) Number of periods per sub-topic

Mode of Assessment

Continuous Assessment (Formative assessment)

a) Knowledge of:

Comprehension: Ability to:

c) Application:

d) Analysis of:

e) Synthesis ability to:

f) Evaluation of:

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g) Affective and practical abilities to be developed include:

Summative Assessment

Examination Format

Paper 1: (2 ½ hours) two A B

A 40 compulsory

B six compulsory

100 marks)

Paper 2: (2 ½ hours) two A B. Six

A One compulsory (40 marks)B. Five answer only three

20 marks.100 marks)

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Paper 3: (31/4 hours) Three compulsory

ALL 100 marks

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Topic 1: Cell Biology

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Cell Structure and Microscopy

Specific Objectives Content

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Assessment Strategy

Sub-Topic 2: Diversity of Specialised Cells and Tissues


Teaching/Learning Resources

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Assessment Strategies

Sub-Topic 3: Chromosomes Specific Objectives Content



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Assessment Strategy

Sub-Topic 4: Cell Division and Chromosome Concept


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(See appendix 1: This is an example of Cell Biology practical).

Sub-Topic 5: Protein Synthesis Specific Objectives Content



Assessment Strategy

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Topic 2: Chemicals of Life

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Acids, Bases and Salts


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(See Appendix 2 and carry out a test for ions in organic materials).


Sub-Topic 2: Water Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Application

Sub-Topic 3: Structure of Carbohydrates Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 4: Structure of Lipids Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 5: Structure of Proteins Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 6: Vitamins Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 7: Enzymes Specific Objectives Content

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Topic 3: Cell Physiology

Overview

General Objectives

Sub-Topic 1: Movement In and Out of Cells


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Tradescantia /Zebrina



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Topic 4: Levels of Organisation and Diversity of Life

Overview

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General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Diversity of Living Things


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Assessment Strategy


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Sub-Topic 2: Viruses (Akaryotae)




Assessment Strategy


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Sub-Topic 3: Kingdom Monera


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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 4: Kingdom Protoctista Specific Objectives Content

Amoeba, Euglena, Entamoeba, Paramecium, Trypanosoma,Plasmodium

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Spirogyra

Spirogyra

Spirogy

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Sub-Topic 5: Kingdom Fungi Specific Objectives Content

RhizopusMucor,

RhizopusMucor,

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(Practical)

Mucor/Rhizopus

Rhizopus Mucor,

Mucor Rhizopus



rhizopus mucor


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Sub-Topic 6: Kingdom Plantae


(Practical)

Teaching /Learning Resources


:

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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 7: Kingdom Animalia


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Topic 5: Ecology

Overview

General Objectives

Sub-Topic1: Components of the Environment


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(Practical)



(See Appendix 4 field activity.)

Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 2: Concept of Ecosystem


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Assessment Strategy


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Sub-Topic 3: Population and Natural Resources


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(See Appendix 3 simulation of capture-recapture).

Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 4: Interdependence Specific Objectives Content



(See Appendix 4 field activity)

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Assessment Strategy

Sub-Topic 5: Effects of Human Activities on Ecosystems


(Practical)


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(See appendix 4b ecology)


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Topic 6: Inheritance and Evolution

Overview

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General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Genetics


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Sub-Topic 2: Chromosomes and Genes





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Sub-Topic 3: Variation


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Assessment Strategy

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Sub-Topic 4: Population Genetics





Sub-Topic 5: Origin of Life


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Assessment Strategy

Sub-Topic 6: Mechanisms of Evolution Specific Objectives Content




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Sub-Topic 7: Evidence of Evolution




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Sub-Topic 8: Selection and Speciation



Suggested Teaching Procedure .


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(See appendix 6: Genetics)

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Topic 7: Transport

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Necessity for Transport Systems Specific Objective Content



Assessment Strategy

Sub-Topic 2: Water as a Medium in Plants and Animals Specific Objective Content

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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 3: Circulatory Systems in Animals Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 4: Defence against Diseases Specific Objectives Content

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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 5: Vascular System of Flowering Plants Specific Objectives Content

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Topic 8: Nutrition

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Autotrophic Nutrition Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 2: Heterotrophism Specific Objectives Content

2.1 Holozoic Nutrition

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iv)



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2.2 Saprophytism

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Assessment Strategy


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Assessment Strategy

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Topic 9: Gaseous Exchange

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Principles of Gaseous Exchange Systems Specific Objectives Content



Assessment Strategy

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Sub-Topic 2: Gaseous Exchange in Plants Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 3: Gaseous Exchange in Animals


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Topic 10: Respiration

Overview

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General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Respiration Specific Objectives Content

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Topic 11: Homeostasis

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: General Principles of Homeostasis Specific Objectives Content

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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 2: Regulation of Glucose


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(Practical)



Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 3: Regulation of Respiratory Gases


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(Practical)

Teaching / Learning resources




Sub-Topic 4: Temperature Regulation


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Assessment Strategy


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Sub-Topic 5: Excretion


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Sub-Topic 6: Osmoregulation Specific Objectives Content



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Topic 12: Coordination

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Concepts of Reception and Response in Plants


Teaching / Learning Resources Mimosa pudica

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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 2: Plant Hormones Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 3: Response and Behaviour in Animals


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(Practical)



Assessment strategy

Practical application

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Sub-Topic 4: General Principles of Reception and Response in Animals


(Practical)The learner should be able to:



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Assessment Strategy


Sub-Topic 5: Nervous Coordination in Animals Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 6: Hormonal Coordination in Animals Specific Objectives Content

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Topic 13: Support and Movement

Overview

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General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Support Systems in Plants and Animals


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Sub-Topic 2: Muscles Specific Objectives Content





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Sub-Topic 3: Movement / Locomotion Specific Objectives Content

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Topic 14: Reproduction, Growth and Development

Overview

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Asexual Reproduction Specific Objectives Content

(Practical)

SpirogyraMucor /

Rhizopus

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Spirogyra, , Mucor /Rhizopus,




Sub-Topic 2: Sexual Reproduction in Animals Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 3: Sexual Reproduction in Lower Organisms and Plants


Paramecium.

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Spirogyra,

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Sub-Topic 4: Growth and Development


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Appendices

Appendix 1: Cell Biology

Aim

Materials and Apparatus Allium cepa) Vicia faba)

What to do

NB. Do not boil.

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Appendix 2: Tests for Minerals in Organic Materials

Test on urine

What to do

Test on liver extract What to do

Test on egg yolk

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Appendix 3: Estimating Population Density

What to do

What you need

(N1)

(N2)(N3)

(P)

P = N1 x N2 N3

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Appendix 4: Field Activities What to do

2.

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Appendix 5: Ecology Take an example of the ecology of millipedes.

What to do Follow the procedure below:

Questions

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Appendix 6: Genetics What to do

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4. Another activity II: on Human Genetics

i) Widow’s peak Ww

ii) Bent little finger-

B iii) Attached earlobes – A

a Tongue rolling – R

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Hitchhiker’s thumb

hInterlacing fingers

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Mid-digital hair M

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References An Atlas of Plant Structure

Experimental Biology Manual

Ecology: Principles and Application

Advanced Biology Principles and Applications

Advanced Biology Principles and Applications

An Atlas of Histology

New Understanding Biology for Advanced Level.

Biological Science

Biology: A Functional Approach.

Advanced Biology

Dissection Guide

Dissection Guide The Frog

Dissection Guide: The Invertebrates

Dissection Guide: The Rat.

Plant and Animal Biology

Plant and Animal Biology

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Introduction ................................................................................................................. 127

SECTION B ...................................................................................................................... 136

Part I: Physical Chemistry ....................................................................................... 136

SENIOR FIVE TERM I ........................................................................................... 136

Topic 1: Matter ............................................................................................................ 136

Sub-Topic 1: Atoms, Molecules and Ions ........................................................................... 136

Sub-Topic 2: Mole Concept ..................................................................................................... 138

Sub-Topic 3: Measurement of Concentration and introduction to volumetric analysis ..................................................................................................................... 139

Sub-Topic 4: Empirical formula and Molecular Formula and Percentage Composition by Mass ................................................................................................................. 141

Sub-Topic 5: Oxidation– Reduction (Redox) Reactions) ........................................... 142

Sub-Topic 6: Stoichiometry: Quantitative Relation in Reactions ........................ 143

Sub-Topic 7: Redox Titrations ............................................................................................... 144

Sub-Topic 8: Physical states of matter .............................................................................. 145

Sub-Topic 9: Gaseous State of Matter ................................................................................ 145

Sub-Topic10: Liquid State of matter .................................................................................. 148

Sub-Topic 11: Solid State of Matter .................................................................................... 149

Topic 2: Atomic Structure and Periodic Table ................................................. 151

Sub-Topic 1: Fundamental Particles of the Atom and Radioactivity .................. 151

Sub-Topic 2: Electronic Structure of Atoms .................................................................... 152

Sub-Topic 3: The Periodic Table ........................................................................................... 155

SENIOR FIVE TERM III ............................................................................................. 157

Topic 3: Structure and Bonding ............................................................................ 157

Sub-Topic 1: Chemical Bonding ............................................................................................ 157

Sub-Topic 2: Structure: Drawing Lewis Structures of Molecules and Polyatomic Ions ............................................................................................................................ 160

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Sub-Topic 3: Shapes of Molecules ........................................................................................ 162

Topic 4: Thermochemistry (Chemical Energetics) ......................................... 164

Sub-Topic 1 Chemical Energy ................................................................................................ 164

Sub-Topic 2: Types of Heat of Reactions ........................................................................... 166

Sub-Topic 3: Calorimetry ......................................................................................................... 167

Sub-Topic 4: Types of Enthalpy Changes .......................................................................... 168

Topic 5: Physical Equilibria .................................................................................... 173

Sub-Topic 1: Systems, Phases and Component ............................................................. 173

Sub-Topic 1: Component System (Types of component systems) ......................... 174

Sub-Topic 2: Types of Solutions ............................................................................................ 175

Sub-Topic 3: Colligative Properties .................................................................................... 178

Topic 6: Chemical Equilibria .................................................................................. 183

Sub-Topic 1: The concept of Chemical Equilibrium .................................................... 183

Sub-Topic 2: Comparison between Kc and Kp ............................................................... 184

Sub-Topic 3: Factors affecting the position of equilibrium in accordance with the Le’ Chatelier’s Principle ......................................................................................... 186

Sub-Topic 4: Applications of factors on industrial processes ................................. 187

SENIOR SIX TERM II ................................................................................................... 188

Topic 7: Ionic Equilibria ........................................................................................... 188

Sub-Topic 1: Acids, Bases and Salts .................................................................................... 188

Sub-Topic 2: Hydrolysis of Salts ............................................................................................ 191

Sub-Topic 3: Buffer Solutions ................................................................................................ 192

Sub-Topic 4: Acid–Base Titrations ...................................................................................... 193

Sub-Topic 5: Solubility Equilibria ........................................................................................ 195

Topic 8: Chemical Kinetics ...................................................................................... 198

Sub-Topic 1: Simple Rate Equations ................................................................................... 198

Sub-Topic 2: Factors Affecting Rates of Reactions ..................................................... 199

Topic 9: Electrochemistry ....................................................................................... 202

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Sub-Topic 1: Electrolysis .......................................................................................................... 202

Sub-Topic 2: Conductance and its Measurements ....................................................... 203

Sub-Topic 3: Electrochemical Cells ..................................................................................... 205

Part II: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ............................................................................ 207

SENIOR FIVE TERM I ................................................................................................ 207

Topic 10: Third Short Period of the Periodic Table ....................................... 207

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Atomic and Physical properties of the Elements .......... 207

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements ....................................................... 208

Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Elements ........................................................................ 209

SENIOR FIVE TERM II ................................................................................................. 212

Topic 11: The Chemistry of Group II Elements (Alkaline Earth Metals). 212

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of the Elements of Group II ........... 212

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of Group II Elements ............................................. 213

Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of Group II Elements ............................................................. 214

SENIOR FIVE TERM II ................................................................................................. 216

Topic 12: The Chemistry of Group IV Elements ............................................... 216

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of Group IV Elements ....................... 216

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements ....................................................... 217

Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Group IV Elements .................................................... 218

SENIOR SIX TERM I ..................................................................................................... 221

Topic 13: The Chemistry of Group VII Elements ............................................. 221

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of the Elements ................................... 221

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements of Group II of Periodic Table .................................................................................................................................................. 222

Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Elements ........................................................................ 223

SENIOR SIX TERM II ................................................................................................... 224

Topic 14: The Chemistry of the d-block Transition Elements .................... 224

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Sub-Topic 1: The d-Block Transition Elements ............................................................. 224

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of the Elements and their Compounds ........ 226

Part III: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ............................................................................... 228

SENIOR FIVE TERM I ................................................................................................ 228

Topic 15: Introduction to Organic Chemistry .................................................. 228

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction ....................................................................................................... 228

Topic 16: Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes) .......................... 230

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Alkanes and their Physical Properties .................. 230

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and uses of Alkanes ............................................. 231

Sub-Topic 3: Introduction to Alkenes and their Physical Properties .................. 232

Sub-Topic 4: Chemical Properties and Uses of Alkenes ............................................. 233

SENIOR FIVE TERM II .............................................................................................. 234

Sub-Topic 5: Introduction to Alkynes and their Physical Properties .................. 234

Sub-Topic 6: Chemical Properties and Uses of Alkynes ............................................. 235

Topic 17: Halogen compounds (Alkyl halides) ................................................ 236

General Objective ....................................................................................................... 236

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Halogen Compounds and Their Physical Properties .................................................................................................................... .................... 236

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Halogen Compounds .................. 237

Topic 18: Benzene and methyl benzene ............................................................. 239

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Benzene and its Physical properties of Benzene ............................................................................................................................................ 239

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of Benzene ................................................................ 240

Sub-Topic 2: Introduction to Methyl benzene ................................................................ 241

Sub-Topic 3: Physical properties of methyl benzene .................................................. 242

SENIOR FIVE TERM III ........................................................................................... 243

Topic 19: Alcohols and Phenols ............................................................................. 243

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Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Alcohols and their Physical Properties ................. 243

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of Alcohols ................................................................ 244

Sub-Topic 3: Introduction to Phenol and its physical properties ......................... 245

Sub-Topic 4: Chemical Properties and Uses of Phenols ............................................. 246

SENIOR SIX TERM I ................................................................................................ 248

Topic 20: Carbonyl compounds (Ketones and Aldehydes) ......................... 248

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Carbonyl Compounds and their Physical Properties .................................................................................................................... .................... 248

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Carbonyl Compounds................. 249

Topic 21: Carboxylic (Alkanoic) acids ................................................................. 251

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Carboxylic Acids and their Physical Properties 251

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses Carboxylic Acids ................................ 252

Sub-Topic 3: Soaps and Soapless Detergents ................................................................. 253

Topic 22: Esters ........................................................................................................... 255

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Esters and their Physical properties ...................... 255

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical properties and uses of Esters ................................................. 256

SENIOR SIX TERM II ............................................................................................. 257

Topic 23: Amines ........................................................................................................ 257

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Amines and their physical properties ................... 257

Sub-Topic 2: Chemical properties and uses of Amines ............................................... 258

Topic 24: Polymers and Polymerisation ............................................................ 260

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to polymers ............................................................................. 260

Sub-Topic 2: Rubber ................................................................................................................... 261

Sub-Topic 3: Fibres ..................................................................................................................... 261

Sub-Topic 4: Plastics ......................................................................................................... ......... 262

References ..................................................................................................................... 264

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Purpose of the Teaching Syllabus

Aims of Teaching Chemistry

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General Objectives

Target

Scope and Depth

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Teaching Sequence Section Topic/Sub-Topic

Senior Five Term IPhysical Chemistry

Senior Five Term II

Senior Five Term III

Senior Six Term I

Senior Six Term II

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Inorganic Chemistry

Senior Five Term I

Senior Five Term II

Senior Six Term I

Senior Six Term II

Organic Chemistry

Senior Five Term I

Senior Five Term II

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Senior Five Term III

Senior ix Term I

Senior Six Term II

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Time Allocation

How to Use the Syllabus

Learning Objectives(s)

Objectives

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Content

Teaching/Learning Strategies

Notes

Number of Periods per Topic

Assessment

Continuous Assessment

Knowledge

Comprehension

Application and Higher Abilities

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Practical Abilities

Valuable Mathematical Skills to be acquired by Learners in the Study of Chemistry

Summative Assessment

Examination Format three

Paper 1 (2 ¾ hours)

135

Paper 2 (2 ½ hours)

Paper 3 (3 ¼ hours)

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Part I: Physical Chemistry

Topic 1: Matter

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Atoms, Molecules and Ions Specific Objectives Content

137


Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies

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Suggested Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Mole Concept


Practical Problem


139


Sub-Topic 3: Measurement of Concentration and introduction to volumetric analysis Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problem


141

Sub-Topic 4: Empirical formula and Molecular Formula and Percentage Composition by Mass


Practical Problem



n

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Sub-Topic 5: Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions)


Practical Problem



143

Sub-Topic 6: Stoichiometry: Quantitative Relation in Reactions


Practical Problems


kn

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Sub-Topic 7: Redox Titrations Specific objectives Content


Practical problem


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Sub-Topic 8: Physical states of matter


Practical Problem


Sub-Topic 9: Gaseous State of Matter Specific Objectives Content


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k

PV = RT

x

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Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic10: Liquid State of matter Specific Objectives Content


Practical problem


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Sub-Topic 11: Solid State of Matter Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems

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Topic 2: Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Fundamental Particles of the Atom and Radioactivity


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Practical problem


Sub-Topic 2: Electronic Structure of Atoms Specific Objectives Content

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n, l, m s

spdf


Practical Problem


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Sub-Topic 3: The Periodic Table Specific Objectives Content

s, p, d f

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Topic 3: Structure and Bonding

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Chemical Bonding Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems

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Caution:


Sub-Topic 2: Structure: Drawing Lewis Structures of Molecules and Polyatomic Ions


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Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 3: Shapes of Molecules Specific objectives Content


Practical Problems

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Topic 4: Thermochemistry (Chemical Energetics)

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Chemical Energy Specific Objectives Content

H

H

Hrxn

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Practical Problems

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Sub-Topic 2: Types of Heat of Reactions Specific Objectives Content

167




Sub-Topic 3: Calorimetry


Specific Objectives Specific Objectives

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Sub-Topic 4: Types of Enthalpy Changes Specific Objectives Content

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Topic 5: Physical Equilibria

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Systems, Phases and Component




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Sub-Topic 1: Component System (Types of component systems)



Specific objectives Content

e

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Sub-Topic 2: Types of Solutions Specific Objectives Content

( )

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Practical problems


Sub-Topic 3: Colligative Properties Specific Objectives Content

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m

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Practical Problems

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Topic 6: Chemical Equilibria

General objective

Sub-Topic 1: The concept of Chemical Equilibrium Specific Objectives Content



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Sub-Topic 2: Comparison between Kc and Kp Specific Objectives Content

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Sub-Topic 3: Factors affecting the position of equilibrium in accordance with the Le’ Chatelier’s Principle


Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 4: Applications of factors on industrial processes




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SENIOR SIX TERM II

Topic 7: Ionic Equilibria

General Learning Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Acids, Bases and Salts Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems

Caution: Most strong acids are corrosive and should be handled with care or using gloves.


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Sub-Topic 2: Hydrolysis of Salts Specific Objectives Content



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Sub-Topic 3: Buffer Solutions Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems

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Sub-Topic 4: Acid–Base Titrations Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems


195

Sub-Topic 5: Solubility Equilibria Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems


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Topic 8: Chemical Kinetics

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Simple Rate Equations Specific objectives Content


199

Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 2: Factors Affecting Rates of Reactions Specific Objectives Content

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Experiments


Practical Problems

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Topic 9: Electrochemistry

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Electrolysis



203

Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 2: Conductance and its Measurements Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems


205

Sub-Topic 3: Electrochemical Cells Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems


207

Topic 10: Third Short Period of the Periodic Table

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Atomic and Physical properties of the Elements


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Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements Specific Objectives Content

209


Practical Problems


.

Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Elements Specific Objectives Content

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Practical Problems

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Topic 11: The Chemistry of Group II Elements (Alkaline Earth Metals)

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of the Elements of Group II



213

Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of Group II Elements Specific Objectives Content


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Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of Group II Elements Specific Objectives Content

215


Practical Problems


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Topic 12: The Chemistry of Group IV Elements

General objective

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of Group IV Elements



Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Group IV Elements



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Practical Problems


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Topic 13: The Chemistry of Group VII Elements

General objective

Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of the Elements



Practical Problems

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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements of Group II of Periodic Table



Practical Problems


223

Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Elements Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


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Topic 14: The Chemistry of the d-block Transition Elements

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: The d-Block Transition Elements Specific Objectives Content

225


Practical Problems


226

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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of the Elements and their Compounds


227


Practical Problems

Suggested Assessment Strategies

228

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PART III: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Topic 15: Introduction to Organic Chemistry

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction Specific Objectives Content

229



Practical Problems


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Topic 16: Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes)

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Alkanes and their Physical Properties



Practical Problems

231


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and uses of Alkanes Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 3: Introduction to Alkenes and their Physical Properties



Practical Problems


233

Sub-Topic 4: Chemical Properties and Uses of Alkenes Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 5: Introduction to Alkynes and their Physical Properties



Practical Problems


235

Sub-Topic 6: Chemical Properties and Uses of Alkynes Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


236

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Topic 17: Halogen compounds (Alkyl halides)

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Halogen Compounds and Their Physical Properties



Practical Problems

237


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Halogen Compounds



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Practical Problems


239

Topic 18: Benzene and methyl benzene

General Objective l

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Benzene and its Physical properties of Benzene Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems

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small amounts since it is carcinogenic).


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of Benzene Specific Objectives Content


241

Practical Problems

benzene vapour is highly toxic and must be used in small amounts since it is carcinogenic)


Sub-Topic 2: Introduction to Methyl benzene Specific Objectives Content


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Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 3: Physical Properties of Methyl Benzene Specific Objectives Content



243

Topic 19: Alcohols and Phenols

General Objectives

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Alcohols and their Physical Properties



Practical Problems


244

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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of Alcohols Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


245

Sub-Topic 3: Introduction to Phenol and its physical properties



Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 4: Chemical Properties and Uses of Phenols Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


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Topic 20: Carbonyl Compounds (Ketones and Aldehydes)

General Objectives

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Carbonyl Compounds and their Physical Properties


249


Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Carbonyl Compounds


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Practical Problems


251

Topic 21: Carboxylic (Alkanoic) acids

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Carboxylic Acids and their Physical Properties


Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses Carboxylic Acids


Practical Problems


253


Sub-Topic 3: Soaps and Soapless Detergents



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Practical Problems


255

Topic 22: Esters

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Esters and their Physical properties



Practical Problems


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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Esters


Practical Problems


257

Topic 23: Amines

General Objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Amines and their physical properties



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Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 2: Chemical properties and uses of Amines



259

Practical Problems


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Topic 24: Polymers and Polymerisation

General objective

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Polymers Specific Objectives Content


Practical Problems


261

Sub-Topic 2: Rubber Specific Objectives Content



Sub-Topic 3: Fibres Specific objectives Content

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Practical Problems


Sub-Topic 4: Plastics Specific Objectives Content

263


Practical Problems


264

AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL

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References Chemistry for Matriculation1.

Chemistry for matriculation2. 4th Edition, , Kuala Lumpur: Oriental academic publication.

Combined Chemistry.

Organic Chemistry The FundamentalPrinciples

Chemistry in Action

A Modern Approach to Comprehensive Chemistry

Technician Chemistry 1, Cassell’s TEC series

Physical Chemistry

Advanced Level Inorganic Chemistry

Vogel’s Text of Qualitative Chemical analysis

Vogel’s Text of Quantitative Chemical analysis

Advanced Chemistry.

Chemistry Laboratory Manual Semester I and II,

Advanced Chemistry:Revision Hand Book

A Level Chemistry

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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.

Success Chemistry.

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AgricultureUganda Advanced

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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ 272

SENIOR FIVE TERM ONE ................................................................ 284Topic 1: Basic Science I ........................................................................ 284

Sub-Topic 1: Cytology ....................................................................... 284Sub-Topic 2: Genetics ........................................................................ 286Sub-Topic 3: Variation ..................................................................... 288Sub-Topic 4: Selection ....................................................................... 289Sub-Topic 5: Introduction to Genetic Engineering ........................... 290

Topic 2: Crop Production I .................................................................... 292Sub-Topic 1: Soil and Water as Farming Resources ......................... 292Sub-Topic 2: Soil Fertility I .............................................................. 295Sub-Topic 3: Soil Composition ......................................................... 297

Topic 3: Animal Production I ................................................................ 299Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Livestock Production .......................... 299Sub-Topic 2: Livestock Improvement ............................................... 301

SENIOR FIVE TERM TWO ............................................................... 306Topic 4: Basic Science II ....................................................................... 306

Sub-Topic 1: Chemicals of Life ........................................................ 307Sub-Topic 2: Plant Morphology and Physiology .............................. 309Sub-Topic 3: Reproduction in Plants ................................................. 312Sub-Topic 4: Animal Anatomy and Physiology ............................... 314

Topic 5: Crop Production II ................................................................... 320Sub-Topic 1: Soil Fertility II .............................................................. 320

Sub-Topic 2: Production of High Value Crops ............................. 323Topic 6: Animal Production II ............................................................... 326

Sub-Topic 1: Livestock Management ............................................... 326Sub-Topic 2: Poultry ...................................................................... 330

SENIOR FIVE TERM THREE ............................................................. 334Topic 7: Basic Science III ...................................................................... 334

Sub-Topic 1: Ecology I ..................................................................... 335Sub-Topic 2: Ecology II ..................................................................... 337Sub-Topic 3: Farm Chemicals .......................................................... 340

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Topic 8: Crop Production III.................................................................. 343Sub-Topic 1: Agro-Forestry .............................................................. 343

Topic 9: Animal Production III .............................................................. 346Sub-Topic 1: Fish Farming ................................................................ 347Sub-Topic 2: Beekeeping .................................................................. 350Sub-Topic 3: Livestock Rearing and the Environment ..................... 352Sub-Topic 4: Animal Nutrition ......................................................... 354

SENIOR SIX TERM ONE .................................................................... 357Topic 10: Crop Production IV ............................................................... 357

Sub-Topic 1: Crop Improvement ...................................................... 357Topic 11: Animal Production IV ........................................................... 360

Sub-Topic I: Investigation and Projects Guidelines ......................... 361Sub-Topic 2: Animal Health ............................................................. 363Sub-Topic 3: Dairy Production and Marketing ................................ 365Sub-Topic 4: Livestock Records ....................................................... 366Sub-Topic 5: Pasture Management ................................................... 368

Topic 12: Agricultural Economics and Farm Management I ................ 372Sub-Topic 1: Population & its Influence ......................................... 372Sub-Topic 2: Gender and Agricultural Production ........................... 374

SENIOR SIX TERM TWO ................................................................... 378Topic 13: Crop Production V ................................................................. 378

Sub-Topic 1: Urban- and Peri-Urban Farming ................................. 379Topic 14: Agricultural Economics II ..................................................... 381

Sub-Topic 1: Production Theory ...................................................... 382Sub-Topic 2: Factors of Production .................................................. 385Sub-Topic 3: Marketing of Agricultural Products ............................ 387Sub-Topic 4: Farm Planning and Management ................................ 390

Topic 15: Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation I ............ 391Sub-Topic 1: Simple Mechanics ....................................................... 391Sub-Topic 2: Management of Work Animals ................................... 393

SENIOR SIX TERM THREE ................................................................ 396Topic 16: Crop Production VI ............................................................... 396

Sub-Topic 1: Crop Protection ............................................................ 396Topic 17: Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation II ........... 400

Sub-Topic 1: Construction Materials ............................................ 401Sub-Topic 2: Farm Equipment and Tools ......................................... 403

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Sub-Topic 3: Farm Structures ........................................................... 405Topic 18: Agricultural Economics III .................................................... 408

Sub Topic 1: Agricultural Policies ..................................................... 409Sub-Topic 2: Land Policies of Uganda ............................................. 412Sub-Topic 3: Farmers’ Organisations ............................................... 413

Appendices ............................................................................................. 415References .............................................................................................. 437

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Introduction

Rationale

273

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Purpose of the Syllabus

General Objectives

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Entry Requirements

Subject combination

Minimum requirements

Examining Authority

Mode of Assessment

a) Continuous assessment

b) Summative assessment

Paper 1: Theory short answer questions (2 hours 30 minutes)

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275

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Paper 2: Theory essay type questions (3 hours)

Paper 3: Practical (2 Hours)

Suggested Projects

Animal Production

Crop Production

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Food Processing and Storage

Note: Time Allocation

Time Allocation per Term

Annual 25 150 225

Annual 25 150 225 Total for the course 50

300 450

Note

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Class Term Topics Sub-Topics Periods

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Competences

Basic Science

I. Chemicals of life

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II. Genetics

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III. Plant morphology and physiology

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V. Micro and macro organisms of agricultural importance

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VI. Ecology

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VII. Farm chemicals

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Livestock Production

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Crop Production

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Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation

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Topic 1: Basic Science I Duration: 27 Periods Overview

. Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Cytology

Competences Content

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Methodology

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Practical

Resources

Hints to the Teacher

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286

Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Genetics

Competences Content

Methodology

287287

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Practical

Resources


288


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288

Assessment

Sub-Topic 3: Variation

Competences Content

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Methodology


289289

Practical

Resources

Assessment

Sub-Topic 4: Selection

Competences Content

Methodology

290


TEACHING SYLLABUS

290

Practical

Resources


Assessment

Sub-Topic 5: Introduction to Genetic Engineering

Competences Content

Methodology

291291

Practical

Resources


Assessment

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Topic 2: Crop Production I Duration: 18 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Soil and Water as Farming Resources Competences Content

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Competences Content

Methodology

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294

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Practical

Resources


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Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Soil Fertility I

Competences Content

Methodology

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296


TEACHING SYLLABUS

296

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Practical

Resources

297297


Assessment

Sub-Topic 3: Soil Composition

Competences Content

298


TEACHING SYLLABUS

298

Competences Content

Practical

Resources

299299

Topic 3: Animal Production I Duration: 18 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Livestock Production

Competences Content

300


TEACHING SYLLABUS

300

Methodology

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Practical

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Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Livestock Improvement

Competences Content

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Methodology

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Practical

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Assessment

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306

Topic 4: Basic Science II Duration: 45 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

307307

Sub-Topic 1: Chemicals of Life

Competences Content

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Methodology

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Practical

Resources


Assessment

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Sub-Topic 2: Plant Morphology and Physiology

Competences Content

stages)

Methodology

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Assessment

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Sub-Topic 3: Reproduction in Plants

Competences Content

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Methodology

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Assessment

Sub-Topic 4: Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Competences Contenti)Digestive system

ii) Reproductive system

iii)Respiratory system

Methodology

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Practical

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Assessment

Sub-Topic 5: Micro and Macro Organisms of Importance in Agriculture

Competences Content

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Methodology

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Practical

Resources

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Assessment

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Topic 5: Crop Production II Duration: 24 Periods Sub-Topic 1: Soil Fertility II

Competences Content

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Methodology

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Practical

Resources


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Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Production of High Value Crops

Competences Content

Musizi

Methodology

324


TEACHING SYLLABUS

324

Practical

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Resources


Assessment

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Topic 6: Animal Production II Duration: 21 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Livestock Management

Competences Content

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Competences Content

Methodology

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TEACHING SYLLABUS

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Practical

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Resources


Assessment

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Sub-Topic 2: Poultry Breeding

Competences Content

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Topic 7: Basic Science III Duration: 18 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

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Sub-Topic 1: Ecology I

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Methodology

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Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Ecology II

Competences Content

demonstrates the effects of agricultural activities on an ecosystem.

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Methodology

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Sub-Topic 3: Farm Chemicals

Competences Content

Fertilizers ---Pesticides ----

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Methodology

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Assessment

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Topic 8: Crop Production IIIDuration: 9 Periods

Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Agro-Forestry

Competences Content

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TEACHING SYLLABUS

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Methodology

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Practical

Resources

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Assessment

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Topic 9: Animal Production III Duration: 45 Periods

Overview

Learning Outcome

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Sub-Topic 1: Fish Farming

Competences Content

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TEACHING SYLLABUS

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Methodology

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Practical

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reochromis sppLates niloticus Clarias spp Protopterus aethiopicus

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Sub-Topic 2: Beekeeping

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Sub-Topic 3: Livestock Rearing and the Environment

Competences Content

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--

-

-

353353

Methodology

-

----

--

Practical

Resources


354


TEACHING SYLLABUS

354

Assessment

Sub-Topic 4: Animal Nutrition

Competences ContentAnimal Nutrition

-

-

----

355355

Methodology

---

--

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Practical

Resources

356


TEACHING SYLLABUS

356


Assessment

357357

Topic 10: Crop Production IV Duration: 24 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Crop Improvement

Competences Content

----

---

358


TEACHING SYLLABUS

358

Competences Content

Methodology

-

--

---

-

--

---

--

Practical

359359

Resources


Assessment

360


TEACHING SYLLABUS

360

Topic 11: Animal Production IV Duration: 21 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

361361

Sub-Topic I: Investigation and Projects Guidelines

Competences Content

362


TEACHING SYLLABUS

362

Competences Content

Methodology

Practical

Resources


363363

Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Animal Health

Competences Content

------

Methodology

364


TEACHING SYLLABUS

364

Practical

Resources


Assessment

365365

Sub-Topic 3: Dairy Production and Marketing

Competences Content

-

-

------

Methodology

366


TEACHING SYLLABUS

366

Practical

Resources


Assessment

Sub-Topic 4: Livestock Records

Competences Content

367367

Competences Content

Methodology

Practical

Resources

368


TEACHING SYLLABUS

368


Assessment

Sub-Topic 5: Pasture Management

Competences Content

369369

Competences Content

Methodology

370


TEACHING SYLLABUS

370

Practical

Resources

371371


Assessment

372


TEACHING SYLLABUS

372

Topic 12: Agricultural Economics and Farm Management I Duration: 21 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Population and its Influence on Agricultural Production

Competence Content

.

Methodology

373373

Teaching/Learning Aids

Practical

374


TEACHING SYLLABUS

374


Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Gender and Agricultural Production

Competences Content

375375

Methodology

Practical

Resources

376


TEACHING SYLLABUS

376


Assessment

377377

378


TEACHING SYLLABUS

378

Topic 13: Crop Production V Duration: 9 Periods

Overview

Learning Outcome

379379

Sub-Topic 1: Urban and Peri-Urban Farming

Competences Content

Methodology

380


TEACHING SYLLABUS

380

Practical

Resource


Assessment

381381

Topic 14: Agricultural Economics II Duration: 54 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

382


TEACHING SYLLABUS

382

Sub-Topic 1: Production Theory

Competences Content

-------

383383

Methodology

Practical

384


TEACHING SYLLABUS

384

Resources


Assessment

385385

Sub-Topic 2: Factors of Production

Competences Content

Methodology

386


TEACHING SYLLABUS

386

Practical

Resources


387387

Assessment

Sub-Topic 3: Marketing of Agricultural Products

Competences Content

388


TEACHING SYLLABUS

388

Competences Content

Methodology

Practical

Resources

389389


Assessment

390


TEACHING SYLLABUS

390

Sub-Topic 4: Farm Planning and Management

Competences Content

391391

Topic 15: Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation I

Duration: 27 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Simple Mechanics

Competences Content

392


TEACHING SYLLABUS

392

Competences Content

Methodology

-

Practical

Resources

393393


Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Management of Work Animals

Competences Content

394


TEACHING SYLLABUS

394

Competences Content

Methodology

Practical

Resources


395395

Assessment

396


TEACHING SYLLABUS

396

Topic 16: Crop Production VI Duration: 18 Periods

Overview

Learning Outcome

Sub-Topic 1: Crop Protection (General Principles of

Crop Protection)

Competences Content

----

397397

Competences Content--

---

Methodology

398


TEACHING SYLLABUS

398

Practical

Resources

399399


Assessment

400


TEACHING SYLLABUS

400

Topic 17: Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation II Duration: 27 Periods

Overview

Learning Outcome

By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:

401401

Sub-Topic 1: Construction Materials Competences Content

Methodology

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

402


TEACHING SYLLABUS

402

---

--

-

Practical

Resources


403403

Assessment

Sub-Topic 2: Farm Equipment and Tools

Competence Content

Methodology

---

-----

--

--

-

404


TEACHING SYLLABUS

404

-

-

-

-

Practical

Resources


405405

Assessment

Sub-Topic 3: Farm Structures

Competence Content

Methodology

----

406


TEACHING SYLLABUS

406

-

---

-

-

--

-

-

-

-

- Practical

Resources

407407


Assessment

408


TEACHING SYLLABUS

408

Topic 18: Agricultural Economics III Duration: 18 Periods Overview

Learning Outcome

409409

Sub-Topic 1: Agricultural Policies and Government Role in Agricultural Development

Competences Content

410


TEACHING SYLLABUS

410

Competences Content

Methodology

-

-

-

-

-

--

-

-

---

--

411411

Practical

Resources


Assessment

412


TEACHING SYLLABUS

412

Sub-Topic 2: Land Policies of Uganda

Competences Content

----

Methodology

413413


Assessment

Practical

Resources

Sub-Topic 3: Farmers’ Organisations

Competences Content

414


TEACHING SYLLABUS

414

Competences Content

---

Methodology


Assessment

Practical

Resources

415

415

Appendices

Case Study 1: Poem

Questions

416


TEACHING SYLLABUS

416

Annex 2: Analyse the Case Study made by S6 Students

mbege

mbege

mbege

mbege

mbege

417

417

418


TEACHING SYLLABUS

418

Questions

419

419

Annex 3a: Gender

Genus

Genre

Gen

gender role

420


TEACHING SYLLABUS

420

Gender role

Gender identity

Gender stereotype

421

421

Gender equality

Gender equity

Disability

Gender gap

Gender discrimination

Gender oppression

Gender analysis

Gender responsive

422


TEACHING SYLLABUS

422

Differences between gender and sex SEX GENDER

Question for reflection

423

423

Annex 3b: The Case Study made by Gender Students

Questions

424


TEACHING SYLLABUS

424

425

425

Annex 3c: Gender Relations

426


TEACHING SYLLABUS

426

427

427

Case Study 4: Introduction to Machines

Common terms

Mass

Force

Pressure

Work

Vector

Wedge

Lever

Pulley

428


TEACHING SYLLABUS

428

Mechanical advantage

Equilibrium

Velocity ratio

Power

Density

Newton’s 1st law of motion:

Newton’s 3rd law of motion:

429

429

Case Study 5: Uganda Land Policy

Guiding Principles

430


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430

Case Study 6: Important Farmer Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Hard working:

Self-confident:

431

431

Builds for the future:

Profit-oriented:

Goal-oriented:

Persistent:

Copes with failure:

Responds to feedback:

Demonstrates initiative:

Willing to listen:

Sets own standards:

432


TEACHING SYLLABUS

432

Copes with uncertainty:

Committed:

Builds on strengths:

Reliable and has integrity:

Risk-taker:

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE PAPER 1 THEORY P515/1

TABLE OF EXAMINATION SPECIFICATION

Syllabus Section / Content

Know. Comp. App. Anal. Synsth. Eval. Items

Section A 30A. Basic Science

433

433

B. Crop Production

C. Animal Production

D. Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation

E. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

Section B (7 Questions)

Basic Science

434


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434

7. B. Crop Production

C. Animal Production

D. Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation

F. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

Paper 515/1 37

435

435

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE

P515/2 ESSAY

TABLE OF EXAMINATION SPECIFICATION

Syllabus Section Know. Com. App. Ana. Synth. Eval. Items

1 2

2

2

2

Examination Paper

03 03 02 01 09

436


TEACHING SYLLABUS

436

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF AGRICULTURE

P515/3 WRITTEN PRACTICAL

TEST SPECIFICATION GRID

Syllabus Section

Know Comp App Anal.

Synth. Eval. Items

Qn 1. Basic Science

Qn 2. Soil Science

Qn 3. Crop Production

Qn 4. Animal Production

Qn 5. Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation P515/3 5 6 5 5 3 24

Note: 1.

2.

437

437

References Agriculture Extension Manual for Eastern and Southern Africa

Ecology for Environmental Science Biosphere,

Ecosystem and Man

Small Scale Fresh Water Fish Farming Series

Principles and Practices of Agriculture

Longman Biology for CSEC

The Nature and Properties of Soils

Green Manuring and other Forms of Soil

Improvement in the Tropics

Integrating Gender into Economic Policies

Ruminant Nutrition

Zambian Beekeeping Handbook

Basic Economics for East Africa

A Class Book of Botany

Concepts in Biology.

The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda

The National Gender Policy

Biological Science

438


TEACHING SYLLABUS

438

Photosynthesis

Handbook: Rural Extension.

Animal Health.

East African Weeds and their Control

How to Grow More Vegetables than You Ever Thought

Possible on Less Land than You can Imagine

Agriculture in East Africa: An Introduction to Principles

and Practices

Women’s Access to Higher Education in Africa: Uganda

Experience

Fisheries Policy 2000 Draft

Plan for Modernisation of Agriculture; Eradicating Poverty in Uganda

Government Strategy and Operational Framework.

Essentials of Biology,

A Guide to Gender Analysis Frameworks

Gender Responsive Pedagogy: A Teacher’s Handbook

The National Education Gender Mainstreaming Policy

Women and Men in Uganda: Facts and Figures

Gender Planning and Development Theory, Practice

and Training

439

439

Agriculture in Uganda

Agriculture in Uganda,

Dairy Husbandry in East Africa

Advanced Building Drawing

The

State of Environment Report for Uganda 2004/2005

Farm Structures, Tools and Machinery

Comprehensive Secondary

Agriculture:

Certificate Agriculture.

Agricultural Science for Teacher Training Colleges

Introduction to Tropical Soil Science

Introduction to Animal Husbandry in the Tropics

Advanced Biology

Capacity Building of Women

Councillors: Training Manual

Agriculture Principles and Practices for Schools and

Colleges: Animal Production


Colleges Farm Structures, Machinery and Agricultural Economics

440


TEACHING SYLLABUS

440


Colleges: Crop Production

Manual of Pig Production in the Tropics

Practical Ecology

Poultry,

Basic Economics

Agro-Forestry Extension Manual for Kenya

Livestock Production Systems

2002 Uganda Population and Housing Census: Analytical

Report.

Gender in Education: What is Gender Equality in Education?

Secondary Agriculture

Strategic Entrepreneurship.

Animal Breeding

442


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National Curriculum Development Centre

Ministry of Education and Sports

P.O. Box 7002, Kampala

UGANDA

www.ncdc.go.ug

Volume 1 comprises Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture teaching syllabi for Advanced Level of education in Uganda. It gives a clear breakdown of the subject content to be taught per term for each

approaches to give better guidance to the teacher and other users, in order to simplify the teaching/learning process.

Also in the same series:Volume 2: Physics and MathematicsVolume 3: Metalwork, Technical Drawing and WoodworkVolume 4: History, Economics and GeographyVolume 5: Foreign Languages (Arabic, Latin, French and German)Volume 6: Literature in English, General Paper, Local Language

and Fine ArtVolume 7: Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and TextilesVolume 8: Kiswahili and MusicVolume 9: Christian Religious Education and Islamic Religious

EducationVolume 10: Subsidiary Mathematics and Subsidiary ICT

Documents

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