Agricultural Science for the Caribbean prepares students for life after school, and for further training for employment in the agriculture industry or in one of the many support agencies.
Key Features:
- Clear objectives set out at the beginning of the chapter
- Clearly-written text, for young students to read with interest and understanding
- Special topic boxes to stimulate discussion of the ecological effects of farming, and other questions relating to agriculture
- Questions – for classroom work or homework – at the end of each chapter, consolidate learning and aid revision
- A practical approach to learning based on activities and direct observation
- Many high-quality illustrations and photographs
- Career guidance, for those interested in work in the agriculture sector
The application of scientific research to agriculture is an essential part of modern farming. This course highlights the relationship between science and agriculture and encourages students to see the relevance of scientific knowledge to the working world.
