Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Measuring and cutting materials

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

-Measure and cut materials for a homemade sun dryer.
-Use tools safely.
-Value precision in measurement.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Use the sketch of a homemade sun dryer to measure and cut materials.
-Measure and cut pieces of timber to the length shown in the sketch.
-Observe safety when using tools.

How do we measure and cut materials for a homemade sun dryer?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 88
-Timber
-Measuring tape
-Saw
-Safety gear

Assessment rubrics Activity journalObservation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Measuring and cutting materials

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

-Measure and cut materials for a homemade sun dryer.
-Use tools safely.
-Value precision in measurement.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Use the sketch of a homemade sun dryer to measure and cut materials.
-Measure and cut pieces of timber to the length shown in the sketch.
-Observe safety when using tools.

How do we measure and cut materials for a homemade sun dryer?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 88
-Timber
-Measuring tape
-Saw
-Safety gear

Assessment rubrics Activity journalObservation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Making the framework

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

-Make a framework for a homemade sun dryer.
-Use tools safely.
-Value teamwork in construction.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Make a framework for a homemade sun dryer.
-Ensure trays are removable.
-Fix the top part to allow air circulation.
-Observe safety when using tools.

How do we make the framework for a homemade sun dryer?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 88
-Cut timber pieces
-Nails
-Hammer
-Wire mesh
-Safety gear

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Covering the structure

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

-Cover the structure with polythene paper.
-Ensure proper fitting of the cover.
-Value proper covering for effectiveness.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Cover the structure using polythene paper.
-Cut polythene according to the size of the sides to be covered, including the door.
-Ensure proper fitting of the cover.

How do we cover a homemade sun dryer?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 88
-Framework structure
-Polythene paper
-Scissors
-Stapler/nails
-Safety gear

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Covering the structure

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

-Cover the structure with polythene paper.
-Ensure proper fitting of the cover.
-Value proper covering for effectiveness.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Cover the structure using polythene paper.
-Cut polythene according to the size of the sides to be covered, including the door.
-Ensure proper fitting of the cover.

How do we cover a homemade sun dryer?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 88
-Framework structure
-Polythene paper
-Scissors
-Stapler/nails
-Safety gear

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Preparing vegetables for drying

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

-Prepare vegetables for drying.
-Explain steps for preparing vegetables.
-Value proper preparation for quality preservation.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Choose fresh vegetables without physical damage.
-Wash vegetables using clean water.
-Cut or shred vegetables thinly.
-Blanch vegetables to maintain original color.
-Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the tray.

How do we prepare vegetables for drying?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Fresh vegetables
-Clean water
-Knife
-Cutting board
-Container for blanching
-Heat source

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Using the sun dryer

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

-Use the homemade sun dryer to preserve vegetables.
-Arrange vegetables properly on trays.
-Value proper use of the sun dryer.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Clean the inside of the drying cabinet.
-Place different types of vegetables on separate trays.
-Close the door immediately after loading each tray.
-Keep flies and insects from entering the dryer.

How do we use a homemade sun dryer to preserve vegetables?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Homemade sun dryer
-Prepared vegetables
-Cleaning materials

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Using the sun dryer

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

-Use the homemade sun dryer to preserve vegetables.
-Arrange vegetables properly on trays.
-Value proper use of the sun dryer.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Clean the inside of the drying cabinet.
-Place different types of vegetables on separate trays.
-Close the door immediately after loading each tray.
-Keep flies and insects from entering the dryer.

How do we use a homemade sun dryer to preserve vegetables?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Homemade sun dryer
-Prepared vegetables
-Cleaning materials

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Monitoring the drying process

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

-Monitor the vegetable drying process.
-Record changes during drying.
-Value monitoring for quality preservation.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Check the progress of vegetables regularly.
-Note that vegetables in upper trays may dry faster.
-Ensure vegetables are dried until brittle.
-Monitor drying process every two days and record changes.

How do we monitor the vegetable drying process?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Homemade sun dryer with vegetables
-Notebook
-Pen

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation records -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Packaging dried vegetables

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

-Package dried vegetables appropriately.
-Identify suitable packaging materials.
-Value proper packaging for storage.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Ensure vegetables are completely dry.
-Remove dried vegetables from the dryer.
-Package dried vegetables in airtight containers.
-Label packages with type of vegetable and date.

How do we package dried vegetables?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Dried vegetables
-Airtight containers
-Labels
-Pen

Assessment rubrics -Activity journal -Observation -Practical assessment

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Promoting vegetable preservation

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

-Document the vegetable preservation process.
-Share information about vegetable preservation.
-Value promotion of food preservation.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Take photographs of dried vegetables.
-Share photographs on digital platforms.
-Promote preserving vegetables using a homemade sun dryer.
-Discuss the importance of vegetable preservation for food security.

How can we promote vegetable preservation using homemade sun dryers?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Digital camera/phone
-Dried vegetables
-Digital platforms

Assessment rubrics -Digital content -Presentations -Observation

Production Techniques

Homemade Sun Dryer - Promoting vegetable preservation

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

-Document the vegetable preservation process.
-Share information about vegetable preservation.
-Value promotion of food preservation.

In groups, learners are guided to:
-Take photographs of dried vegetables.
-Share photographs on digital platforms.
-Promote preserving vegetables using a homemade sun dryer.
-Discuss the importance of vegetable preservation for food security.

How can we promote vegetable preservation using homemade sun dryers?

0ne planet Agriculture Learner's Book p. 89
-Digital camera/phone
-Dried vegetables
-Digital platforms

Assessment rubrics -Digital content -Presentations -Observation

revisi0n 

1.c0nservati0n 0f res0urces
2. f00d pr0ducti0n pr0cesses
3.hygiene practicess 
4.pr0ducti0n techniques

revisi0n 

1.c0nservati0n 0f res0urces
2. f00d pr0ducti0n pr0cesses
3.hygiene practicess 
4.pr0ducti0n techniques