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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDAMinistry of Education and Sports
TEACHING SYLLABI FOR
BiologyChemistry
Agriculture
VOLUME 12013
of Education
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDAMinistry of Education and Sports
Uganda Advanced
TEACHING SYLLABI FOR
BiologyChemistry
Agriculture
VOLUME 12013
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Copyright© National Curriculum Development Centre, Uganda, 2013
Published by
National Curriculum Development Centre, P.O. Box 7002, KAMPALA.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means; electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher.
ISBN: 978-9970-00-046-3
Website: www.ncdc.go.ug
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Acknowledgement ivForeword vGeneral Introduction viiBiology 1Chemistry 121Agriculture 267
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PHYSICS A’ LEVEL
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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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TEACHING SYLLABUSSCIENCE SUBJECTSA’ LEVEL
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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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BiologyUganda Advanced
TEACHING SYLLABUS
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
TEACHING SYLLABUS
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Table of Contents
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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SECTION I
Introduction
.
Purpose of the Teaching Syllabus
.
General Objectives
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Target
Scope and Depth
Topic Sub-Topic Periods
1. Cell Biology
2.Chemicals of Life
3. Cell Physiology
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Topic Sub-Topic Periods
4.Levels of Organisation and Diversity of Life
5. Ecology
6.Inheritance and Evolution
7. Transport
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Topic Sub-Topic Periods
8. Nutrition
9. Gaseous Exchange
10. Respiration
11. Homeostasis
12. Coordination
13. Support and Movement
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Topic Sub-Topic Periods
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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SENIOR FIVE TERM ONE
Topic 1: Cell Biology
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Cell Structure and Microscopy
Specific Objectives Content
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
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Assessment Strategy
Sub-Topic 2: Diversity of Specialised Cells and Tissues
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching/Learning Resources
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 3: Chromosomes Specific Objectives Content
Teaching/Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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Assessment Strategy
Sub-Topic 4: Cell Division and Chromosome Concept
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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Assessment Strategies
(See appendix 1: This is an example of Cell Biology practical).
Sub-Topic 5: Protein Synthesis Specific Objectives Content
Teaching/Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
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Topic 2: Chemicals of Life
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Acids, Bases and Salts
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
(See Appendix 2 and carry out a test for ions in organic materials).
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Water Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 3: Structure of Carbohydrates Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
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Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 4: Structure of Lipids Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 5: Structure of Proteins Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Note:
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 6: Vitamins Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Practical Application
Sub-Topic 7: Enzymes Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 3: Cell Physiology
Overview
General Objectives
Sub-Topic 1: Movement In and Out of Cells
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
bidens sp
Tradescantia /Zebrina
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Practical Application
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Topic 4: Levels of Organisation and Diversity of Life
Overview
.
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Diversity of Living Things
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 2: Viruses (Akaryotae)
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 3: Kingdom Monera
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 4: Kingdom Protoctista Specific Objectives Content
Amoeba, Euglena, Entamoeba, Paramecium, Trypanosoma,Plasmodium
(Practical)
Spirogyra
Spirogyra
Spirogy
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Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 5: Kingdom Fungi Specific Objectives Content
RhizopusMucor,
RhizopusMucor,
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(Practical)
Mucor/Rhizopus
Rhizopus Mucor,
Mucor Rhizopus
Teaching/ Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
rhizopus mucor
Assessment Strategies
.
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 6: Kingdom Plantae
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching /Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
:
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Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 7: Kingdom Animalia
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching /Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Practical Application
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Topic 5: Ecology
Overview
General Objectives
Sub-Topic1: Components of the Environment
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching /Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
(See Appendix 4 field activity.)
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 2: Concept of Ecosystem
Specific Objectives Content
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Teaching /Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 3: Population and Natural Resources
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching /Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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(See Appendix 3 simulation of capture-recapture).
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 4: Interdependence Specific Objectives Content
Teaching /Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
(See Appendix 4 field activity)
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Assessment Strategy
Sub-Topic 5: Effects of Human Activities on Ecosystems
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching /Learning Resources
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategies
(See appendix 4b ecology)
Practical Application
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SENIOR FIVE TERM THREE
Topic 6: Inheritance and Evolution
Overview
.
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Genetics
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 2: Chromosomes and Genes
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 3: Variation
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
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Practical Application
Sub-Topic 4: Population Genetics
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 5: Origin of Life
Specific Objectives Content
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Sub-Topic 6: Mechanisms of Evolution Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 7: Evidence of Evolution
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 8: Selection and Speciation
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure .
Assessment Strategies
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Practical Application
(See appendix 6: Genetics)
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Topic 7: Transport
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Necessity for Transport Systems Specific Objective Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Sub-Topic 2: Water as a Medium in Plants and Animals Specific Objective Content
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 3: Circulatory Systems in Animals Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 4: Defence against Diseases Specific Objectives Content
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 5: Vascular System of Flowering Plants Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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Assessment Strategies
67
Topic 8: Nutrition
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Autotrophic Nutrition Specific Objectives Content
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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Sub-Topic 2: Heterotrophism Specific Objectives Content
2.1 Holozoic Nutrition
(Practical)
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
iv)
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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2.2 Saprophytism
(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
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2.3 Mutualism
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
2.4 Parasitism
,
Teaching / Learning Resources
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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Topic 9: Gaseous Exchange
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Principles of Gaseous Exchange Systems Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
75
Sub-Topic 2: Gaseous Exchange in Plants Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 3: Gaseous Exchange in Animals
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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Practical Application
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 10: Respiration
Overview
.
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Respiration Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
79
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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Topic 11: Homeostasis
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: General Principles of Homeostasis Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
81
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 2: Regulation of Glucose
Specific Objectives Content
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 3: Regulation of Respiratory Gases
Specific Objectives Content
83
(Practical)
Teaching / Learning resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 4: Temperature Regulation
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
85
Sub-Topic 5: Excretion
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Practical Application
Sub-Topic 6: Osmoregulation Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
87
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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SENIOR SIX TERM TWO
Topic 12: Coordination
Overview
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Concepts of Reception and Response in Plants
Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources Mimosa pudica
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Suggested Teaching Procedure
.
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 2: Plant Hormones Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 3: Response and Behaviour in Animals
Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment strategy
Practical application
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Sub-Topic 4: General Principles of Reception and Response in Animals
Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)The learner should be able to:
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
93
Assessment Strategy
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 5: Nervous Coordination in Animals Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 6: Hormonal Coordination in Animals Specific Objectives Content
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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Topic 13: Support and Movement
Overview
.
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Support Systems in Plants and Animals
Specific Objectives Content
97
Support Systems in Organisms (Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
98
BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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Sub-Topic 2: Muscles Specific Objectives Content
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
99
Sub-Topic 3: Movement / Locomotion Specific Objectives Content
(Practical)
100
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Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
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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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Teaching / Learning Resources
Spirogyra, , Mucor /Rhizopus,
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 2: Sexual Reproduction in Animals Specific Objectives Content
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
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ii)
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 3: Sexual Reproduction in Lower Organisms and Plants
Specific Objectives Content
Paramecium.
.
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning resources
Spirogyra,
Bougainvillea Lantana camaraHibiscus Cassia
Suggested Teaching Procedure
107
Assessment Strategies
Practical Application
Sub-Topic 4: Growth and Development
Specific Objectives Content
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BIOLOGY A’ LEVEL
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(Practical)
Teaching / Learning Resources
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Assessment Strategies
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Practical Application
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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
r
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Hitchhiker’s thumb
hInterlacing fingers
Cc
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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ChemistryUganda Advanced
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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
CONTENTS
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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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Aims of Teaching Chemistry
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General Objectives
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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
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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)
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Paper 2 (2 ½ hours)
Paper 3 (3 ¼ hours)
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Part I: Physical Chemistry
Topic 1: Matter
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Sub-Topic 1: Atoms, Molecules and Ions Specific Objectives Content
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Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 2: Mole Concept
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Practical Problem
Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 3: Measurement of Concentration and introduction to volumetric analysis Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 4: Empirical formula and Molecular Formula and Percentage Composition by Mass
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n
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Sub-Topic 5: Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions)
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Sub-Topic 6: Stoichiometry: Quantitative Relation in Reactions
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Specific Objectives Content
kn
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Sub-Topic 7: Redox Titrations Specific objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 8: Physical states of matter
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Sub-Topic 9: Gaseous State of Matter Specific Objectives Content
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k
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Sub-Topic10: Liquid State of matter Specific Objectives Content
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Practical problem
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Sub-Topic 11: Solid State of Matter Specific Objectives Content
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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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Sub-Topic 2: Electronic Structure of Atoms Specific Objectives Content
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n, l, m s
spdf
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Sub-Topic 3: The Periodic Table Specific Objectives Content
s, p, d f
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Specific Objectives Content
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Topic 3: Structure and Bonding
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Sub-Topic 1: Chemical Bonding Specific Objectives Content
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Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Caution:
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Sub-Topic 2: Structure: Drawing Lewis Structures of Molecules and Polyatomic Ions
Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 3: Shapes of Molecules Specific objectives Content
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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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Sub-Topic 2: Types of Heat of Reactions Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 3: Calorimetry
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Sub-Topic 4: Types of Enthalpy Changes Specific Objectives Content
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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)
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e
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Sub-Topic 2: Types of Solutions Specific Objectives Content
( )
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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
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Practical Problems
Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 4: Applications of factors on industrial processes
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Topic 7: Ionic Equilibria
General Learning Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Acids, Bases and Salts Specific Objectives Content
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Specific Objectives Content
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Caution: Most strong acids are corrosive and should be handled with care or using gloves.
Assessment Strategies
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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
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Practical Problems
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Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 4: Acid–Base Titrations Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 5: Solubility Equilibria Specific Objectives Content
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Topic 8: Chemical Kinetics
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Simple Rate Equations Specific objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 2: Factors Affecting Rates of Reactions Specific Objectives Content
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Specific Objectives Content
Experiments
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Practical Problems
201
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 9: Electrochemistry
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Electrolysis
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Specific Objectives Content
203
Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 2: Conductance and its Measurements Specific Objectives Content
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Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 3: Electrochemical Cells Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Topic 10: Third Short Period of the Periodic Table
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Atomic and Physical properties of the Elements
Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements Specific Objectives Content
209
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Practical Problems
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.
Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Elements Specific Objectives Content
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Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
211
Assessment Strategies
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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
Specific Objectives Content
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
213
Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of Group II Elements Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of Group II Elements Specific Objectives Content
215
Suggested Teaching Procedure
Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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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
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
217
Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Group IV Elements
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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220
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Topic 13: The Chemistry of Group VII Elements
General objective
Sub-Topic 1: Trends in Physical Properties of the Elements
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Reactions of the Elements of Group II of Periodic Table
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 3: Compounds of the Elements Specific Objectives Content
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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
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of the Elements and their Compounds
Specific Objectives Content
227
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
Practical Problems
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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
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
230
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Topic 16: Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes)
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Alkanes and their Physical Properties
Specific Objectives Content
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
Practical Problems
231
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and uses of Alkanes Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 3: Introduction to Alkenes and their Physical Properties
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
233
Sub-Topic 4: Chemical Properties and Uses of Alkenes Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 5: Introduction to Alkynes and their Physical Properties
Specific Objectives Content
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
235
Sub-Topic 6: Chemical Properties and Uses of Alkynes Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 17: Halogen compounds (Alkyl halides)
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Halogen Compounds and Their Physical Properties
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
237
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Halogen Compounds
Specific Objectives Content
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 18: Benzene and methyl benzene
General Objective l
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Benzene and its Physical properties of Benzene Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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small amounts since it is carcinogenic).
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of Benzene Specific Objectives Content
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
241
Practical Problems
benzene vapour is highly toxic and must be used in small amounts since it is carcinogenic)
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Introduction to Methyl benzene Specific Objectives Content
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Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 3: Physical Properties of Methyl Benzene Specific Objectives Content
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Assessment Strategies
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Topic 19: Alcohols and Phenols
General Objectives
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Alcohols and their Physical Properties
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties of Alcohols Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
245
Sub-Topic 3: Introduction to Phenol and its physical properties
Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 4: Chemical Properties and Uses of Phenols Specific Objectives Content
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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
Specific Objectives Content
249
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Carbonyl Compounds
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 21: Carboxylic (Alkanoic) acids
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Carboxylic Acids and their Physical Properties
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Practical Problems
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses Carboxylic Acids
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Practical Problems
Specific Objectives Content
253
Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 3: Soaps and Soapless Detergents
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Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
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Topic 22: Esters
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Esters and their Physical properties
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical Properties and Uses of Esters
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 23: Amines
General Objective
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Amines and their physical properties
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Specific Objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 2: Chemical properties and uses of Amines
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Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
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Topic 24: Polymers and Polymerisation
General objective
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Polymers Specific Objectives Content
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Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
261
Sub-Topic 2: Rubber Specific Objectives Content
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Assessment Strategies
Sub-Topic 3: Fibres Specific objectives Content
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Sub-Topic 4: Plastics Specific Objectives Content
263
Suggested Teaching and Learning Strategies
Practical Problems
Assessment Strategies
264
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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
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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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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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Syllabus Teaching Sequence
Class Term Topics Sub-Topics Periods
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Competences
Basic Science
I. Chemicals of life
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V. Micro and macro organisms of agricultural importance
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VI. Ecology
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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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Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Genetics
Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 3: Variation
Competences Content
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Methodology
Hints to the Teacher
289289
Practical
Resources
Assessment
Sub-Topic 4: Selection
Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 5: Introduction to Genetic Engineering
Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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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Practical
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Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Soil Fertility I
Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 3: Soil Composition
Competences Content
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Competences Content
Practical
Resources
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Topic 3: Animal Production I Duration: 18 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
Sub-Topic 1: Introduction to Livestock Production
Competences Content
300
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Methodology
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Practical
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Livestock Improvement
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
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Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
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Topic 4: Basic Science II Duration: 45 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
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Sub-Topic 1: Chemicals of Life
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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Sub-Topic 2: Plant Morphology and Physiology
Competences Content
stages)
Methodology
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Practical
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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Sub-Topic 3: Reproduction in Plants
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Resources
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 4: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Competences Contenti)Digestive system
ii) Reproductive system
iii)Respiratory system
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 5: Micro and Macro Organisms of Importance in Agriculture
Competences Content
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Micro-organisms
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Macro-organisms
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Competences Content-
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Practical
Resources
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Hints to the Teacher
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
Hints to the Teacher
323323
Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Production of High Value Crops
Competences Content
Musizi
Methodology
324
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Practical
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Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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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Practical
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Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
330
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Sub-Topic 2: Poultry Breeding
Competences Content
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Competences Content
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Methodology
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Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
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Topic 7: Basic Science III Duration: 18 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
335335
Sub-Topic 1: Ecology I
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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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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Practical
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Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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Sub-Topic 3: Farm Chemicals
Competences Content
Fertilizers ---Pesticides ----
ii) Soil amendments
-iii) Animal drugs
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iv) Food preservatives
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
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342
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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Topic 8: Crop Production IIIDuration: 9 Periods
Overview
Learning Outcome
Sub-Topic 1: Agro-Forestry
Competences Content
344
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
345345
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
346
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Topic 9: Animal Production III Duration: 45 Periods
Overview
Learning Outcome
347347
Sub-Topic 1: Fish Farming
Competences Content
348
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
reochromis sppLates niloticus Clarias spp Protopterus aethiopicus
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
350
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Sub-Topic 2: Beekeeping
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
352
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Sub-Topic 3: Livestock Rearing and the Environment
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 4: Animal Nutrition
Competences ContentAnimal Nutrition
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
356
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
357357
Topic 10: Crop Production IV Duration: 24 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
Sub-Topic 1: Crop Improvement
Competences Content
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Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
359359
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
360
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Topic 11: Animal Production IV Duration: 21 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
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Sub-Topic I: Investigation and Projects Guidelines
Competences Content
362
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Competences Content
Methodology
Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
363363
Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Animal Health
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
365365
Sub-Topic 3: Dairy Production and Marketing
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 4: Livestock Records
Competences Content
367367
Competences Content
Methodology
Practical
Resources
368
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
368
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 5: Pasture Management
Competences Content
369369
Competences Content
Methodology
370
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
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370
Practical
Resources
371371
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
372
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
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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
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Teaching/Learning Aids
Practical
374
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
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374
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Gender and Agricultural Production
Competences Content
375375
Methodology
Practical
Resources
376
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
TEACHING SYLLABUS
376
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
377377
378
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Topic 13: Crop Production V Duration: 9 Periods
Overview
Learning Outcome
379379
Sub-Topic 1: Urban and Peri-Urban Farming
Competences Content
Methodology
380
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
TEACHING SYLLABUS
380
Practical
Resource
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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Topic 14: Agricultural Economics II Duration: 54 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
382
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Sub-Topic 1: Production Theory
Competences Content
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Methodology
Practical
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
384
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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Sub-Topic 2: Factors of Production
Competences Content
Methodology
386
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
TEACHING SYLLABUS
386
Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
387387
Assessment
Sub-Topic 3: Marketing of Agricultural Products
Competences Content
388
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
TEACHING SYLLABUS
388
Competences Content
Methodology
Practical
Resources
389389
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
390
AGRICULTURE A’ LEVEL
TEACHING SYLLABUS
390
Sub-Topic 4: Farm Planning and Management
Competences Content
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Topic 15: Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation I
Duration: 27 Periods Overview
Learning Outcome
Sub-Topic 1: Simple Mechanics
Competences Content
392
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
392
Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
393393
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Management of Work Animals
Competences Content
394
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
394
Competences Content
Methodology
Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
395395
Assessment
396
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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
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Methodology
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Practical
Resources
399399
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
400
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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:
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Sub-Topic 1: Construction Materials Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 2: Farm Equipment and Tools
Competence Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
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Assessment
Sub-Topic 3: Farm Structures
Competence Content
Methodology
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Resources
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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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
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
410
Competences Content
Methodology
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Practical
Resources
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
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412
Sub-Topic 2: Land Policies of Uganda
Competences Content
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Methodology
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Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Practical
Resources
Sub-Topic 3: Farmers’ Organisations
Competences Content
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Competences Content
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Methodology
Hints to the Teacher
Assessment
Practical
Resources
415
415
Appendices
Case Study 1: Poem
Questions
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Annex 2: Analyse the Case Study made by S6 Students
mbege
mbege
mbege
mbege
mbege
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Questions
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Annex 3a: Gender
Genus
Genre
Gen
gender role
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Gender role
Gender identity
Gender stereotype
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Gender equality
Gender equity
Disability
Gender gap
Gender discrimination
Gender oppression
Gender analysis
Gender responsive
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Differences between gender and sex SEX GENDER
Question for reflection
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Annex 3b: The Case Study made by Gender Students
Questions
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Annex 3c: Gender Relations
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Case Study 4: Introduction to Machines
Common terms
Mass
Force
Pressure
Work
Vector
Wedge
Lever
Pulley
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Mechanical advantage
Equilibrium
Velocity ratio
Power
Density
Newton’s 1st law of motion:
Newton’s 3rd law of motion:
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Case Study 5: Uganda Land Policy
Guiding Principles
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Case Study 6: Important Farmer Entrepreneurial Characteristics
Hard working:
Self-confident:
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Builds for the future:
Profit-oriented:
Goal-oriented:
Persistent:
Copes with failure:
Responds to feedback:
Demonstrates initiative:
Willing to listen:
Sets own standards:
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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
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B. Crop Production
C. Animal Production
D. Agricultural Engineering and Farm Mechanisation
E. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
Section B (7 Questions)
Basic Science
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7. B. Crop Production
C. Animal Production
D. Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation
F. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
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P515/2 ESSAY
TABLE OF EXAMINATION SPECIFICATION
Syllabus Section Know. Com. App. Ana. Synth. Eval. Items
1 2
2
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2
Examination Paper
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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.
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
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Colleges: Crop Production
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Practical Ecology
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Basic Economics
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TEACHING SYLLABUS
National Curriculum Development Centre
Ministry of Education and Sports
P.O. Box 7002, Kampala
UGANDA
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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