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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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| 2 | 1 |
Conserving our environment
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Soil erosion control;
Meaning of soil erosion in the environment
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the meaning of soil erosion. Discuss how each type of erosion occurs (splash, sheet, rill and gulley erosion) Appreciate the importance of protecting soil from erosion. |
Learners are guided to define the meaning of soil erosion.
In groups, learners are guided to Discuss how each type of erosion occurs (splash, sheet, rill and gulley erosion) |
What is the meaning of soil erosion?
Why should we protect soil from erosion?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 1-2
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 2 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
Identifying types of soil erosion in the environment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify types of soil erosion in the environment. Take a tour around the school compound or neighborhood and use digital devices to take pictures of the identified eroded sites. Have fun and enjoy taking a tour around the school compound and neighborhood. |
Learners are guided to identify types of soil erosion in the environment.
In groups, learners are guided to take a tour around the school compound or neighborhood and use digital devices to take pictures of the identified eroded sites. |
Which are the four main types of soil erosion?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 3
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 2 | 3 |
Conserving our environment
|
Demonstrate splash and sheet erosion
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the difference between splash and sheet erosion. Demonstrate splash and sheet erosion. Have fun and enjoy experimenting splash and sheet erosion. |
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video clip on splash and sheet erosion.
Learners are guided to state the difference between splash and sheet erosion. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate splash and sheet erosion. |
What is the difference between splash and sheet erosion?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 4-5
Water Soil samples Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 3 | 1 |
Conserving our environment
|
Demonstrate rill and gulley erosion
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the difference between rill and gulley erosion. Demonstrate rill and gulley erosion. Have fun and enjoy experimenting rill and gulley erosion. |
In groups, learners are guided to watch a video clip on rill and gulley erosion.
Learners are guided to state the difference between rill and gulley erosion. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate rill and gulley erosion. |
What is the difference between rill and gulley erosion?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 5-6
Water Soil samples Shovel Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 3 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
How to control splash and sheet erosion
Controlling soil erosion within the school or community |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Brainstorm how to control splash and sheet erosion. Discuss how rill and gulley erosion can be controlled in the school environment or neighborhood. Appreciate the activities that help to control soil erosion. |
In groups, learners are guided to brainstorm how to control splash and sheet erosion.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how rill and gulley erosion can be controlled in the school environment or neighborhood. |
Why is it important to cover the soil with grass or leaves?
How can you help the community to control soil erosion?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 6-7
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 7-9 Seedlings Jerricans Slashers Jembes |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 3 | 3 |
Conserving our environment
|
Water conservation; Types of seedbeds
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the meaning of conserving moisture. Share experiences on types of seedbeds that conserve moisture. Enjoy reading the story about Maisha Bora village. |
Learners are guided to define the meaning of conserving moisture.
Learners are guided to define the meaning of sunken bed and shallow pits. In groups, learners are guided to share experiences on types of seedbeds that conserve moisture. Learners are guided to read the story and discuss the questions that follow about Maisha Bora village. |
What is the meaning of conserving moisture?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 10-11
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 4 | 1 |
Conserving our environment
|
Identify types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture. Prepare shallow pits and sunken beds. Appreciate types of seedbeds that conserve moisture. |
Learners are guided to identify types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
In groups, learners are guided to prepare shallow pits and sunken beds. |
How do sunken beds and shallow pits conserve moisture?
What will happen to plants and animals if soil moisture is not conserved?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 12-13
Seedlings Gloves Gumboots Rakes Jembes Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 4 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
Importance of conserving soil moisture
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the importance of conserving soil moisture. Compose songs, poems or verses on methods of soil moisture conservation. Appreciate the importance of conserving soil moisture. |
Learners are guided to state the importance of conserving soil moisture.
In groups, learners are guided to compose songs, poems or verses on methods of soil moisture conservation. In groups, learners are guided to visit a nearby farm to observe methods that conserve moisture and take photographs showing how soil moisture can be conserved in farming. |
What are the benefits of conserving moisture in the soil?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 13-14
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 4 | 3 |
Conserving our environment
|
Living better with wild animals;
Deterrents for wild animals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify deterrents that keep off wild animals. Match each picture of deterrent and the name of the deterrent. Appreciate types of deterrents. |
Learners are guided to identify deterrents that keep off wild animals.
Learners are guided to match each picture of deterrent and the name of the deterrent. |
Why is it important to stop small wild animals from destroying crops without killing them?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 15-16
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 5 | 1 |
Conserving our environment
|
Establish deterrents to keep off wild animals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Read the story about Mwangaza area and discuss the questions that follow. Watch a video or listen to a resource person about safe methods of keeping off wild animals from destroying crops and harming domestic animals. Appreciate the importance of deterrents to keep off wild animals. |
In pairs, learners are guided to read the story about Mwangaza area and discuss the questions that follow.
In pairs, learners are guided to watch a video or listen to a resource person about safe methods of keeping off wild animals from destroying crops and harming domestic animals. |
What did you learn from the story?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 16-20
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 5 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
Making presentations
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Compile photographs and pictures of deterrents that keep wild animals from destroying crops and harming domestic animals. Make a presentation using projector or display the printed photographs. Have fun and enjoy making a presentation. |
Learners are guided to compile photographs and pictures of deterrents that keep wild animals from destroying crops and harming domestic animals.
Learners are guided to make a presentation using projector or display the printed photographs. |
How to make a presentation about deterrents?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 20-21
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 5 | 3 |
Conserving our environment
|
Establishing deterrents
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss small wild animals that can be controlled using different types of deterrents. Identify an area around the school compound or community where small wild animals destroy crops or harm domestic animals. Appreciate different types of deterrents. |
In groups, learners are guided to discuss small wild animals that can be controlled using different types of deterrents.
In groups, learners are guided to identify an area around the school compound or community where small wild animals destroy crops or harm domestic animals. |
Which small wild animals can be controlled using various deterrents?
What would happen if small wild animals are not controlled?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 21
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 6 | 1 |
Conserving our environment
|
Innovative sound device
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
List the materials needed to make an innovative sound device. Construct an innovative sound device. Have fun and enjoy constructing an innovative sound device. |
Learners are guided to list the materials needed to make an innovative sound device.
Learners are guided to outline the steps to follow to construct an innovative sound device. In groups, learners are guided to construct an innovative sound device. |
How can we construct an innovative sound device?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 22
Metallic tins Pieces of wire Metallic rods/old spoons Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
|
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| 6 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
Scarecrow
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline the steps to follow when constructing a scarecrow. Construct a scarecrow using sticks and old metallic tins. Have fun and enjoy constructing a scarecrow. |
Learners are guided to list the materials needed to construct a scarecrow.
Learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when constructing a scarecrow. In groups, learners are guided to construct a scarecrow using sticks and old metallic tins. |
How is a scarecrow constructed?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 22-23
Tins Sticks Wires Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 6 | 3 |
Conserving our environment
|
Barbed wire fence
Thorny fence |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline the steps to follow when constructing a barbed wire fence. Construct a barbed wire fence. Appreciate the importance of a barbed wire fence. |
Learners are guided to list the materials needed to construct a barbed wire fence.
Learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when constructing a barbed wire fence. In groups, learners are guided to construct a barbed wire fence |
How do we construct a barbed wire fence?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 23-24
Barbed wire Posts Nails Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 24-25 Seedlings Jembes Water |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 7 | 1 |
Conserving our environment
|
A safe trap
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline the steps to follow when constructing a safe trap for wild animals. Construct a safe trap for wild animals. Have fun and enjoy constructing a safe trap for wild animals |
Learners are guided to list the materials needed to construct a safe trap for wild animals.
Learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when constructing a safe trap for wild animals. In groups, learners are guided to construct a safe trap for wild animals |
How is a safe trap for small wild animals constructed?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 25-26
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 7 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
Applying manure on the creeping crops
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give reasons for applying manure on the creeping crops. Apply manure on the creeping crops. Appreciate the importance of applying manure on the creeping crops. |
Learners are guided to give reasons for applying manure on the creeping crops.
In groups, learners are guided to apply manure on the creeping crops. |
Why should we apply manure on creeping crops?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 33-34
Manure Shovels Empty sacks/old buckets/wheelbarrows Video clips Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 7 | 3 |
Conserving our environment
|
Weeding
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the meaning of weeding. Demonstrate and practice weeding of the creeping crops he/she planted. Appreciate the importance of weeding. |
Learners are guided to define the meaning of weeding.
Learners are guided to state the importance of weeding. In groups, learners are guided to demonstrate and practice weeding of the creeping crops he/she planted. |
What is weeding?
Why is weeding important to growing plants?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 34
Jembes Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 8-9 |
MID TERM BREAK |
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| 9 | 2 |
Conserving our environment
|
Growing creeping crops in the community
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the importance of creeping crops. Recite a poem on the importance of creeping crops. Appreciate the importance of creeping crops. |
Learners are guided to state the importance of creeping crops.
In groups, learners are guided to recite a poem on the importance of creeping crops In groups, learners are guided to develop a demonstration plots for creeping crops in his/her school |
Why are creeping crops important?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 35-36
Jembes Seeds Water Organic manure Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 9 | 3 |
Domestic Animals
|
Small domestic animals reared in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify the uses of various domestic animals. Draw and colour various domestic animals. Appreciate the importance of domestic animals to human beings. |
Learners are guided to identify the uses of various domestic animals.
Learners are guided to draw and colour various domestic animals |
How are domestic animals important to human beings?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 44
Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 10 | 1 |
Domestic Animals
|
Small domestic animals reared in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify the small domestic animals in magazines, books or charts and discuss why they are reared. Play the puzzle game on learner's book. Search for names of small domestic animals. Appreciate small domestic animals reared in Kenya. |
Learners are guided to identify the small domestic animals in magazines, books or charts and discuss why they are reared.
Learners are guided to play the puzzle game on learner's book. Search for names of small domestic animals |
What are some of the domestic animals that are found in your community?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 44-45
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 10 | 2 |
Domestic Animals
|
Small domestic animals reared by communities in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Talk about the small domestic animal shown on the screen on learner's book. Discuss how you can search for information about small domestic animals reared by various communities in Kenya. Download photographs and information on each small domestic animal and save in the digital device. Appreciate small domestic animals reared by communities in Kenya |
In pairs, learners are guided to talk about the small domestic animal shown on the screen on learner's book.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss how you can search for information about small domestic animals reared by various communities in Kenya. Learners are guided to download photographs and information on each small domestic animal and save in the digital device |
What are the uses of the small domestic animal?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 46-47
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 10 | 3 |
Domestic Animals
|
Routine practices in rearing of domestic animals in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify the routine practices carried out on small domestic animals. Recognize the routine practices carried out on small domestic animals. Appreciate the routine practices in rearing of domestic animals. |
Learners are guided to identify the routine practices carried out on small domestic animals.
Learners are guided to recognize the routine practices carried out on small domestic animals |
Why are routine practices in rearing small domestic animals important?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 47-48
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 11 | 1 |
Domestic Animals
|
Routine practices in rearing small domestic animals
Importance of small domestic animals in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the routine practices in rearing small domestic animals. Demonstrate some of the routine practices in rearing small domestic animals. Appreciate the importance of routine practices in rearing small domestic animals. |
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the routine practices in rearing small domestic animals.
Learners are guided to demonstrate some of the routine practices in rearing small domestic animals |
Why is the routine practice important?
|
StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 48-49
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 49-50 |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 11 | 2 |
Domestic Animals
|
Demonstrate how to handle small domestic animals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify safe ways of handling small domestic animals. Demonstrate how to handle various small domestic animals humanely. Have fun and enjoy handling small domestic animals with care. |
Learners are guided to identify safe ways of handling small domestic animals.
Learners are guided to demonstrate how to handle various small domestic animals humanely |
How do you observe safety when handling small domestic animals?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 50-51
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 11 | 3 |
Domestic Animals
|
Viewing stimulus materials on behavior of small domestic animals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Search for videos or photographs on the behavior of small domestic animals. Discuss about the behavior of the domestic animal they have observed. Enjoy viewing stimulus materials on behavior of small domestic animals. |
Learners are guided to search for videos or photographs on the behavior of small domestic animals such as fish, cats, rabbits
In pairs, learners to discuss about the behavior of the domestic animal they have observed |
What have you discovered about the behavior of the small domestic animals?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 51-52
Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 12 | 1 |
Domestic Animals
|
Sharing experiences on the behavior of small domestic animals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify how small domestic animals behave when you mimic their sounds, rub their fur, groom them and feed them. Share experiences on the behavior of small domestic animals. Have fun and enjoy sharing experiences on the behavior of small domestic animals. |
Learners are guided to identify how small domestic animals behave when you mimic their sounds, rub their fur, groom them and feed them.
In groups, learners are guided to share experiences on the behavior of small domestic animals |
How do small domestic animals behave?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 52-53
Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 12 | 2 |
Domestic Animals
|
Visiting a farm to learn safe handling of small domestic animals
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify safe ways of handling small domestic animals. Demonstrate safe handling of the small domestic animals. Appreciate the importance of handling small domestic animals safely. |
Learners are guided to identify safe ways of handling small domestic animals.
Learners are guided to demonstrate safe handling of the small domestic animals |
How can you handle small domestic animal safely?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 53-54
Video clips Realia Pictures Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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| 12 | 3 |
Domestic Animals
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Agriculture show
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Visit an agriculture show, trade fair or exhibition where animals are paraded. Demonstrate the routine practices in rearing small domestic animals. Have fun and enjoy the agriculture show. |
Learners are guided to visit an agriculture show, trade fair or exhibition where animals are paraded.
Learners are guided to demonstrate the routine practices in rearing small domestic animals |
What is an agriculture show?
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StoryMoja; Know More; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6 pg. 54-55
Video clips Realia Pictures Charts Realia Computing devices Digital devices |
Oral questions Oral Report Observation
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