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ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture

5.5.2Fencing

Fencing in ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.5.2.1Form 1: explain the reasons for fencing and identify different types of fences.
  2. 5.5.2.2Form 2: identify fencing materials and tools and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fencing materials.
  3. 5.5.2.3Form 3: describe the treatment of wooden and metal fencing materials and the standard specifications for fencing (spacing of posts and strands).
  4. 5.5.2.4Form 4: explain the role of anchors and the advantages and disadvantages of different anchors, and determine the materials needed for a given perimeter.

Lessons

  • Building a fence: specifications, anchors and materials calculations

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  • Fences: purposes, types, materials and post treatment

    30 min

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Fencing: sample question

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What is the main function of an anchor (brace) on a corner post?

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