Introduction
Fishery (Aquaculture) is a key trade subject in the revised Nigerian Junior Secondary School curriculum. It focuses on fish farming, breeding, feeding, pond management, harvesting, and fish marketing.
This complete JSS1–JSS3 Fishery Scheme of Work is based on the revised NERDC curriculum, designed to equip students with practical skills in fish production, aquatic resource management, and agribusiness entrepreneurship.
This guide covers First Term, Second Term, and Third Term schemes of work for JSS1, JSS2, and JSS3, making it a complete teaching resource for agriculture and vocational education.
Table of Contents
- JSS1 Fishery Scheme of Work (First–Third Term)
- JSS2 Fishery Scheme of Work (First–Third Term)
- JSS3 Fishery Scheme of Work (First–Third Term)
- Key Areas in the Revised Fishery Curriculum
- Importance of Fishery Education
- Teaching Tips for Teachers
- Conclusion
JSS1 Fishery (Aquaculture) Scheme of Work
First Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Fishery (Aquaculture) |
| Week 2 |
Meaning of Fish Farming |
| Week 3 |
Importance of Fish Production |
| Week 4 |
Types of Fish |
| Week 5 |
Fish Habitats (Freshwater and Saltwater) |
| Week 6 |
Parts of a Fish |
| Week 7 |
Revision / Test |
| Week 8 |
Introduction to Fish Pond |
| Week 9 |
Types of Fish Ponds |
| Week 10 |
Fish Farming Tools |
| Week 11 |
Water Quality in Fish Farming |
| Week 12 |
Safety in Fish Farm |
| Week 13 |
Examination |
Second Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Fish Feeding Basics |
| Week 2 |
Types of Fish Feed |
| Week 3 |
Fish Breeding Introduction |
| Week 4 |
Fish Life Cycle |
| Week 5 |
Fish Pond Management |
| Week 6 |
Fish Health and Diseases |
| Week 7 |
Revision / Test |
| Week 8 |
Water Management in Ponds |
| Week 9 |
Fish Handling Techniques |
| Week 10 |
Simple Fish Farming Practices |
| Week 11 |
Farm Tools Maintenance |
| Week 12 |
Record Keeping in Fish Farming |
| Week 13 |
Examination |
Third Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Revision of Fish Types |
| Week 2 |
Revision of Fish Feeding |
| Week 3 |
Pond Maintenance Practice |
| Week 4 |
Fish Farm Practical Work |
| Week 5 |
Feeding Practice |
| Week 6 |
Fish Observation Exercise |
| Week 7 |
Test |
| Week 8 |
Simple Fish Farming Project |
| Week 9 |
Exam Practice |
| Week 10 |
Revision |
| Week 11 |
Revision |
| Week 12 |
Revision |
| Week 13 |
Final Examination |
JSS2 Fishery Scheme of Work
First Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Revision of JSS1 Fishery |
| Week 2 |
Advanced Fish Farming Systems |
| Week 3 |
Fish Nutrition and Feeding Formulation |
| Week 4 |
Intensive Fish Farming |
| Week 5 |
Fish Pond Construction |
| Week 6 |
Water Quality Management |
| Week 7 |
Revision / Test |
| Week 8 |
Fish Diseases and Treatment |
| Week 9 |
Fish Breeding Techniques |
| Week 10 |
Hatchery Management Basics |
| Week 11 |
Fish Farm Tools and Equipment |
| Week 12 |
Safety Practices in Fish Farming |
| Week 13 |
Examination |
Second Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Catfish Farming |
| Week 2 |
Tilapia Farming |
| Week 3 |
Fish Transportation Methods |
| Week 4 |
Fish Preservation Techniques |
| Week 5 |
Smoking and Drying Fish |
| Week 6 |
Fish Marketing Basics |
| Week 7 |
Revision / Test |
| Week 8 |
Fish Farm Record Keeping |
| Week 9 |
Fish Farm Business Management |
| Week 10 |
Pest Control in Fish Ponds |
| Week 11 |
Feed Storage and Management |
| Week 12 |
Revision |
| Week 13 |
Examination |
Third Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Revision of JSS2 Topics |
| Week 2 |
Pond Management Practice |
| Week 3 |
Fish Feeding Practice |
| Week 4 |
Fish Harvesting Practice |
| Week 5 |
Fish Processing Practice |
| Week 6 |
Fish Farming Project Work |
| Week 7 |
Test |
| Week 8 |
Past Questions Practice |
| Week 9 |
Exam Practice |
| Week 10 |
Revision |
| Week 11 |
Revision |
| Week 12 |
Revision |
| Week 13 |
Final Examination |
JSS3 Fishery Scheme of Work
First Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Revision of JSS2 Fishery |
| Week 2 |
Commercial Fish Farming |
| Week 3 |
Advanced Hatchery Management |
| Week 4 |
Fish Feed Production |
| Week 5 |
Aquaculture Business Planning |
| Week 6 |
Fish Farm Design and Layout |
| Week 7 |
Revision / Test |
| Week 8 |
Water Recirculating Systems |
| Week 9 |
Fish Health Management Advanced |
| Week 10 |
Aquaculture Technology |
| Week 11 |
Fish Value Chain |
| Week 12 |
Farm Safety Standards |
| Week 13 |
Examination |
Second Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Integrated Fish Farming |
| Week 2 |
Fish Processing and Packaging |
| Week 3 |
Fish Export Basics |
| Week 4 |
Marketing and Sales Strategies |
| Week 5 |
Fish Farming Entrepreneurship |
| Week 6 |
Financial Management in Fish Farming |
| Week 7 |
Revision / Test |
| Week 8 |
Aquaculture Innovation |
| Week 9 |
Environmental Impact of Fish Farming |
| Week 10 |
Sustainable Fish Production |
| Week 11 |
Past Questions Practice |
| Week 12 |
Revision |
| Week 13 |
Examination |
Third Term
| Week |
Topic |
| Week 1 |
Full Revision of Fishery Topics |
| Week 2 |
Fish Feeding Revision |
| Week 3 |
Pond Management Revision |
| Week 4 |
Hatchery Practice Revision |
| Week 5 |
Practical Fish Farming Project |
| Week 6 |
Fish Processing Project |
| Week 7 |
Test |
| Week 8 |
Past Questions Practice |
| Week 9 |
Exam Preparation |
| Week 10 |
Revision |
| Week 11 |
Revision |
| Week 12 |
Revision |
| Week 13 |
Final Examination |
Key Areas in the Revised Fishery Curriculum
- Fish breeding and hatchery management
- Pond construction and management
- Fish feeding and nutrition
- Fish processing and preservation
- Aquaculture entrepreneurship
Importance of Fishery Education
- Provides protein-rich food supply
- Creates employment opportunities
- Supports agribusiness development
- Encourages self-reliance
- Promotes sustainable food production
Teaching Tips for Teachers
- Use practical pond demonstrations
- Allow students to feed and observe fish
- Teach real-life aquaculture practices
- Encourage student fish farming projects
- Emphasize hygiene and water quality
Conclusion
This JSS1–JSS3 Fishery Scheme of Work (Based on the Revised NERDC Trade Curriculum) provides a structured guide for teaching aquaculture in Nigerian junior secondary schools. It equips students with practical skills for fish farming, food production, and entrepreneurship.
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