Crop Production

Crop Management
Identification of common vegetable pests and signs of attack

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the term crop pest.
Give examples of common insect pests in vegetable crops.
Discuss the statement,

In groups, learners are guided to explain the term crop pest
In groups, learners are guided to give examples of common insect pests in vegetable crops.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the statement,

What do you understand by the term crop pest?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 21
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 22-23

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Crop Production

Controlling pests in vegetable crops
Controlling cutworms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of controlling aphids.
Control the aphids in vegetables.
Appreciate the importance of controlling aphids.

As a class, learners are guided to outline the procedure of controlling aphids.
As a class, learners are guided to control the aphids in vegetables.

How do you control aphids in vegetables?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 23-25
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 25-26

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Crop Production

Controlling caterpillars
Diseases in vegetables crops

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of controlling caterpillars.
Control the caterpillars in vegetables.
Appreciate the importance of controlling caterpillars.

As a class, learners are guided to outline the procedure of controlling caterpillars.
As a class, learners are guided to control the caterpillars in vegetables.

How do you control caterpillars in vegetables?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 26-27
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Crop Production

Identifying vegetables affected by diseases
Controlling diseases in vegetable crops

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Take a walk to a vegetable garden in the school or in the community.
Examine all parts of the vegetable crops carefully to identify any symptoms of a disease.
Have a desire to stop diseases in vegetable crops.

As a class, learners are guided to take a walk to a vegetable garden in the school or in the community.
As a class, learners are guided to examine all parts of the vegetable crops carefully to identify any symptoms of a disease.

How do you identify vegetables affected by diseases?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 28-29
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Crop Production
Animal Production

Importance of controlling pests and disease in vegetable crops
Preparation of Animal Products

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the vegetables grown in their locality.
Discuss the importance of controlling pests and disease in vegetable crops
Appreciate the importance of controlling pests and disease in vegetable crops

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the vegetables grown in their locality.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the importance of controlling pests and disease in vegetable crops

What is the importance of controlling pests and disease in vegetable crops?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 30-31
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 68

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Animal Production

How to process fresh fish for various purposes
How poultry carcasses are dressed for various purposes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the process of preparing fish in readiness for both consumption and storage.
Illustrate the process of preparing fish in readiness for both consumption and storage.
Appreciate the importance of scaling a fish.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of preparing fish in readiness for both consumption and storage.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to illustrate the process of preparing fish in readiness for both consumption and storage.

How do you prepare fish in readiness for both consumption and storage?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 69-70
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Animal Production

Importance of processing fish and dressing poultry.
Preservation of Animal Product

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the methods used to preserve fish.
Discuss the importance of processing fish and dressing poultry carcasses for various purposes.
Appreciate the importance of processing fish and dressing poultry.

In groups, learners are guided to list the methods used to preserve fish.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of processing fish and dressing poultry carcasses for various purposes.

What is the importance of processing fish and dressing poultry?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 74-75
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Animal Production

Methods of preserving meat

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the methods used to preserve meat in their locality.
Use digital devices and other reference materials to search for information on methods of preserving meat.
Appreciate the methods used to preserve meat in their locality.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the methods used to preserve meat in their locality
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use digital devices and other reference materials to search for information on methods of preserving meat

What are some of the methods of preserving meat?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 76-77
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Animal Production

Methods of preserving milk

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the methods used in their locality to preserve milk.
Discuss the methods that Maria's family can use to preserve the milk.
Appreciate the methods used to preserve milk.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the methods used in their locality to preserve milk
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the methods that Maria's family can use to preserve the milk.

How can Maria's family preserve milk to ensure they use all of it without getting spoilt?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 78
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Animal Production

Methods of preserving milk

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify methods of preserving milk.
Use digital devices and other reference materials to search for information on methods of preserving milk.
Do Activity 5 in learner's book 8 page 79
Have fun and enjoy the activity.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify methods of preserving milk
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use digital devices and other reference materials to search for information on methods of preserving milk.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to do Activity 5 in learner's book 8 page 79

Which method do you use to preserve milk?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 79
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Food and Nutrition

Cooking Carbohydrate Rich Foods; Methods of heat transfer when cooking foods
Classifying carbohydrate rich foods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Brainstorm on methods of heat transfer applied when cooking foods.
Explain the meaning of conduction, convection and radiation.
Draw a tree or flow chart showing the classification of carbohydrate rich foods.
Appreciate the methods of heat transfer applied when cooking foods.

In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to brainstorm on methods of heat transfer applied when cooking foods
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to explain the meaning of conduction, convection and radiation
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to draw a tree or flow chart showing the classification of carbohydrate rich foods

What are the methods of heat transfer when cooking food?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 14-15
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Food and Nutrition

Effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of gelatinization and dextrinization.
State the difference in consistency between the foods.
Investigate the effects of dry and moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods.
Appreciate the effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods.

In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to explain the meaning of gelatinization and dextrinization.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to state the difference in consistency between the foods.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to investigate the effects of dry and moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods

What is gelatinization? What is dextrinization?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 17-18
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Food and Nutrition

Effects of heat on carbohydrate rich foods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the requirements needed to boil carbohydrates, such as porridge.
Outline the steps to follow when cooking porridge.
Investigate the effect of moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods such as porridge.
Have fun and enjoy doing the experiment.

In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to list the requirements needed to boil carbohydrates, such as porridge.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when cooking porridge.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to investigate the effect of moist heat on carbohydrates rich foods such as porridge.

How do you cook porridge?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 20-21
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Food and Nutrition

Ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food
Safety measures to observe in preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich foods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of conserving food nutrients.
Brainstorm ways one would conserve nutrients while preparing and cooking nutrients.
Recognize ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food.
Appreciate the ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food.

In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to state the importance of conserving food nutrients.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to brainstorm ways one would conserve nutrients while preparing and cooking nutrients.
In groups, in pairs or individually, learners are guided to recognize ways of conserving food nutrients when preparing and cooking carbohydrate rich food.

Why do you think it is important to conserve food nutrients?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 22-24
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Food and Nutrition

Meal Presentation; Factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation
Requirements for table setting when serving meals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: Meal, Meal presentation, Dining and Dishes.
Discuss the factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation.
Recognize the importance of meal presentation.
Appreciate the importance of meal presentation.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: Meal, Meal presentation, Dining and Dishes.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance of meal presentation

What factors do you consider during table setting in meal presentation?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 27-28
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Food and Nutrition

Setting a table for meal presentation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch video clips showing how to set a table for meal presentation.
Name the items in learner's book 8 page 31
Describe how the cover in the picture on page 31 has been set.
Have a desire to learn more about setting a table for meal presentation.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch video clips showing how to set a table for meal presentation.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name the items in learner's book 8 page 31
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe how the cover in the picture on page 31 has been set.

How do you set a table for meal presentation?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 30-31
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Food and Nutrition

Presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of chaffing dish.
Discuss the difference between blue plate service and family service.
Recognize styles of meal service.
Appreciate the importance of presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of chaffing dish.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the difference between blue plate service and family service
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize styles of meal service.

How does family service reflect cultural traditions and values?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 34-37
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Food and Nutrition

Meals for Special Groups; Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the factors one should consider when planning meals for adolescent.
Give reasons why adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron.
Recognize the importance to cater for one's likes and preferences when planning meals.
Appreciate the importance of nutritional needs.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the factors one should consider when planning meals for adolescent.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to give reasons why adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance to cater for one's likes and preferences when planning meals.

What are nutritional needs? Why should adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 41-42
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Food and Nutrition

Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the guidelines to observe when planning meals for children.
State the importance for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetables.
Investigate how the texture of food is likely to change as a child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning meals for children.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the guidelines to observe when planning meals for children.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetables.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how the texture of food is likely to change as a child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood.

Why is it important for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetable?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 43-44
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Food and Nutrition

Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups
Feeding habits and food taboos for special groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the guidelines to observe when planning meals for vegetarians.
Suggest various sources of proteins that one can include in the vegetarian meals.
State the importance of using a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarians.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning vegetarian's meals.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the guidelines to observe when planning meals for vegetarians.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest various sources of proteins that one can include in the vegetarian meals.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of using a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarians.

Why is it important to use a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarian?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 46-48
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Food and Nutrition

Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a child.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
Prepare mashed potatoes and beef stew.
Have fun and enjoy preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a child.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare mashed potatoes and beef stew.

How do you prepare beef stew and mashed potatoes?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 51-52
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Food and Nutrition

Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an adolescent.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
Prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
Have fun and enjoy preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an adolescent.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.

How do you prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 55-57
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Food and Nutrition

Meals for Special Occasions; Factors to consider when planning meals for special occasions
Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of special occasion.
Brainstorm on some special occasions that are celebrated in society.
Recognize the factors one would consider when planning meals for a special occasion.
Appreciate meals for a special occasion.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of special occasion.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to brainstorm on some special occasions that are celebrated in society.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the factors one would consider when planning meals for a special occasion.

Which factors do you consider when planning meals for special occasion?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 61-63
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Food and Nutrition

Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the dishes and food items shown in learner's book 8 page 65
Suggest the special occasions each dish is likely to be prepared.
List other food items or dishes served during special occasions.
Appreciate the dishes and food items found in your locality.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the dishes and food items shown in learner's book 8 page 65
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest the special occasions each dish is likely to be prepared.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list other food items or dishes served during special occasions.

Which food items are found in your locality?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 65
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Food and Nutrition

Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Design cards containing special occasions.
Create a menu for the special occasions.
Use recipe books or digital devices to come up with recipes.
Have fun and enjoy designing cards for special occasions.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to design cards containing special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to create a menu for the special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to use recipe books or digital devices to come up with recipes.

Which menu have you created?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 69-70
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Caring For the Family

Cleaning the Kitchen; Reasons for cleaning a kitchen

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Study the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
Give reasons for cleaning the kitchen.
Draw the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
Appreciate the reasons for cleaning a kitchen.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to study the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to give reasons for cleaning the kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the picture in learner's book 8 page 159

Why should we clean the kitchen?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 159
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Caring For the Family

Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces.
Study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 160
Discuss other methods used to clean the kitchen.
Appreciate methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to study the pictures in learner's book 8 page 160
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss other methods used to clean the kitchen.

Which method do you use to remove dirt from kitchen surfaces?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 160-161
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Caring For the Family

Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces
Daily cleaning

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Outline the process of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Practice mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Have fun and enjoy mopping and vacuum cleaning.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice mopping and vacuum cleaning.

What is the process of vacuum cleaning?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163
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Caring For the Family

Weekly cleaning
Special cleaning

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the requirements needed to carry out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
Outline the steps to follow when carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
Practice carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
Have fun and enjoy carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to carry out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice carrying out weekly cleaning of a kitchen.

How do you carry out weekly cleaning of a kitchen?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 165
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Production Techniques

Sewing Skills; Constructing Household Items
Sewing Skills; Identifying a seam, seam allowance, seam turning and seam line

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Research from tailoring books, magazines and the internet for the meaning of different terms.
Write the meanings in their exercise books.
Have a desire to learn more about sewing skills.

In groups, learners to research from tailoring books, magazines and the internet with guidance from their teacher for the meaning of the following terms; seam, seam allowance, seam turning and seam line.
In groups, learners to write the meanings in their exercise books

Which terms are used in clothing construction when making seams?

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Sewing Skills; Types of seams used in clothing construction
Sewing Skills; Factors to consider when choosing seams in clothing construction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify types of seams.
Draw different types of seams.
Appreciate the different types of seams.

With the guidance from their teacher, learners to search the internet for photographs and more information on the different types of seams.
In groups, learners are guided to identify types of seams.
In groups, learners are guided to draw different types of seams

Which of the seams have you seen on your clothes?

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Sewing Skills; Qualities of a well-made seam
Sewing Skills; Open seam

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the qualities of a well-made seam.
Write a checklist on the qualities of a well-made open and plain seams.
Appreciate the qualities of a well-made seam.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the qualities of a well-made seam.
In groups, learners are guided to write a checklist on the qualities of a well-made open and plain seams.

What are th qualities of a well-made seam?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening an open seam using pinking shears
Sewing Skills; Neatening an open seam using loop stitch

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using pinking shears.
Practise neatening an open seam using pinking shears.
Have fun and enjoy neatening an open seam using pinking shears.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening an open seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to practise neatening an open seam using pinking shears.

What is pinking? How do you neaten an open seam using pinking shears?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening an open seam using edge stitching
Sewing Skills; Plain seam

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using edge stitching.
Practise neatening an open seam using edge stitching.
Have fun and enjoy neatening an open seam using edge stitching.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using edge stitching.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening an open seam using edge stitching.
In groups, learners are guided to practicing neatening an open seam using edge stitching.

What is edge stitching? How do you neaten an open seam using edge stitching?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening plain seam using loop stitch

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using loop stitches.
Practise neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.
Have fun and enjoy neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using loop stitches.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.
In groups, learners are guided to practicing neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.

How do you neaten a plain seam using loop stitches?

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Production Techniques

Sewing Skills; Neatening a plain seam using pinking shears
Sewing Skills; How to make a lap bag

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using pinking shears.
Practise neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.
Have fun and enjoy neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to practise neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.

How do you neaten a plain seam using pinking shears?

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Production Techniques

Sewing Skills; Sewing Skills; How to make a Lap bag
Sewing Skills; Project, How to make a Work bag

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of making a lap bag.
Make a lap bag.
Have fun and enjoy making a lap bag.

In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a lap bag.
In groups, learners are guided to make a lap bag.

How do you make a lap bag?

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Sewing Skills; How to make a Work bag
Sewing Skills; How to make a pillow case

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the procedure of making a Work bag.
Make a Work bag.
Have fun and enjoy making a Work bag.

In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a Work bag.
In groups, learners are guided to make a Work bag.

How do you make a Work bag?

Curriculum Design; MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8
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Sewing Skills; How to make a cushion cover
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the materials and requirements needed to make a cushion cover.
Practise making a cushion cover.
Have fun and enjoy making a cushion cover.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to make a cushion cover.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a cushion cover.
In groups, learners are guided to practise making a cushion cover.

What is a cushion cover? How do you make a cushion cover?

Curriculum Design; MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
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Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer Challenges of waterers used in the community.
Designing and constructing innovative waterers for domestic animals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the challenges to waters used in the community.
Suggest how the challenges can be resolved.
Appreciate the importance of waterers used in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to list the challenges to waters used in the community.
In groups, learners are guided to suggest how the challenges can be resolved.

How can the challenges be resolved?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82-83

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Designing and constructing innovative waterers for domestic animals
Use of innovative waterers for domestic animals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the designed innovative waterer and any improvements that can be done.
Determine the materials they need to construct the waterer.
Appreciate the innovative waterers for domestic animals.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the designed innovative waterer and any improvements that can be done.
In groups, learners are guided to determine the materials they need to construct the waterer.

Which are some of the innovative waterers for domestic animals?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 84-86

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ICT Support Services
Agricultural support services accessed through ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Recognise some of the practices that can be improved if farmers get the information they need.
Appreciate the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT).

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
In groups, learners are guided to recognise some of the practices that can be improved if farmers get the information they need.

What are some of the practices that can be improved if farmers get the information they need?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 87
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How to access agricultural support services using ICT: Weather forecast
How to access agricultural support services using ICT: Veterinary and agricultural extension services.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of weather forecasting.
Recognise corporate websites that provide weather forecasts for a period of time such as two weeks.
Appreciate the importance of weather forecasting.

As a class, learners are guided to state the importance of weather forecasting.
As a class, learners are guided to recognise corporate websites that provide weather forecasts for a period of time such as two weeks.

What is weather forecast?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 88
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 88-89

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How to access agricultural support services using ICT: Banking services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of banking services, such as SACCO.
Use a smartphone, select

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of banking services, such as SACCO.
In groups, learners are guided to using a smartphone, select

What are some of the importance's of SACCOs?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 89-91
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