Materials for Production

Wood - Classification of wood according to physical characteristics

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

- Identify types of wood available in the environment
- Classify wood according to physical characteristics
- Appreciate the variety of wood types in the local environment

- Use print or digital resources to search for information on types of wood available
- Observe and identify trees in the environment
- Sort wood as either softwood or hardwood using a checklist

Which kind of trees do you have in your community?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Assorted pieces of wood
- Digital devices
- Charts showing wood types
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 70
- Sample trees in the environment

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Wood - Preparation of wood for use in the production of items

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

- Explain the process of wood conversion
- Describe different methods of wood conversion
- Value proper wood preparation techniques

- Discuss wood conversion as a method of preparing wood for use
- Use print or digital resources to find information about plain sawing and quarter sawing
- Draw images to represent each conversion method

What happens during the wood conversion process?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Charts showing conversion methods
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures showing wood seasoning methods
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Oral tests - Written tests - Drawings assessment

Materials for Production

Wood - Types of wood and their uses in the community

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

- Identify different uses of wood in the community
- Match types of wood to their specific uses
- Show interest in wood applications

- Study pictures of items made of wood
- Suggest the best type of wood for making various items
- Brainstorm on other uses of wood in the community
- Create a chart matching types of wood to their uses

What factors determine the choice of wood for specific items?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
- Pictures of wooden items
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Community resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Charts assessment

Materials for Production

Wood - Importance of wood in day-to-day life

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

- Identify wooden items in the environment
- Explain the importance of wood in day-to-day life
- Appreciate the value of wood as a resource

- Name wooden items found in the environment
- Mention places in the community that trade in wood products
- Discuss how wood is used in daily activities
- Explain the importance of wood in day-to-day life

Why is wood an important resource in our daily lives?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Charts
- Local wood products
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Wood - Importance of wood in day-to-day life
Waste Materials - Waste materials found in the environment

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

- Discuss environmental aspects of wood use
- Solve a crossword puzzle on wood concepts
- Show responsibility towards sustainable wood use

- Discuss the importance of wood conservation
- Complete a crossword puzzle on wood concepts
- Reflect on learning about wood through self-assessment

How can we ensure sustainable use of wood resources?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Crossword puzzles
- Self-reflection forms
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 93
- School environment
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Crossword puzzle - Self-assessment - Written tests

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - Waste materials found in the environment

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

- Categorize different types of waste materials
- Identify areas where specific waste materials are found
- Appreciate the need to understand waste materials

- Study pictures of waste materials in the environment
- Identify waste materials shown in each picture
- Mention areas where specific waste materials are likely to be found
- Discuss different types of waste materials

How can we categorize waste materials found in our environment?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures of waste materials
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - Ways of handling waste materials safely in the environment

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

- Explain safe ways of handling waste materials
- Describe different approaches to waste management
- Value safe waste handling practices

- Use print reference materials or digital devices to search for information on safe ways of handling and disposing waste materials
- Write short notes on findings
- Present findings in class

What are the safe ways of handling different types of waste materials?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Reference materials
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Note-taking - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - Ways of handling waste materials safely in the environment

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

- Identify ways to safely handle waste materials
- Describe methods of waste handling shown in pictures
- Show responsibility towards safe waste handling

- Study pictures showing ways of handling waste materials
- Describe how different waste materials are handled in each picture
- Discuss other ways in which waste can be safely handled

How can different types of waste materials be safely handled?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 96
- Pictures of waste handling methods
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion assessment

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - Disposing waste materials using appropriate methods

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

- Identify appropriate waste disposal methods
- Demonstrate proper waste disposal techniques
- Show responsibility in waste disposal

- Collect waste materials around the school compound
- Sort waste materials by type
- Place waste in appropriate garbage containers
- Practice proper waste disposal as guided by the teacher

How should different types of waste be disposed of?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
- Personal protective equipment
- Garbage bags or containers
- Dustbins

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - Disposing waste materials using appropriate methods

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

- Identify appropriate waste disposal methods
- Demonstrate proper waste disposal techniques
- Show responsibility in waste disposal

- Collect waste materials around the school compound
- Sort waste materials by type
- Place waste in appropriate garbage containers
- Practice proper waste disposal as guided by the teacher

How should different types of waste be disposed of?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
- Personal protective equipment
- Garbage bags or containers
- Dustbins

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - The need for proper handling of waste materials in the environment

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

- Explain the importance of proper waste handling
- Describe the impact of waste on the environment
- Value the importance of proper waste management

- Take a walk in the locality to observe how businesses handle waste
- Find out from local people why proper waste handling is important
- Write findings in exercise books
- Present findings in class

Why is proper waste handling important for our environment?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Local community resources
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Field notes - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - The need for proper handling of waste materials in the environment

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

- List types of waste materials in the environment
- Suggest ways of handling different waste types
- Show responsibility towards waste management

- Discuss the importance of proper waste handling and disposal
- List types of waste materials found in the environment
- Suggest ways of safely handling each waste type
- Role play scenarios of waste management

How does proper waste management benefit the community?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Pictures showing proper waste handling

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Role play assessment

Materials for Production

Waste Materials - The need for proper handling of waste materials in the environment

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

- Solve problems related to waste management
- Complete a self-reflection on waste management
- Show responsibility towards environmental conservation

- Work on problem-solving exercises related to waste management
- Complete a self-reflection form on waste materials learning
- Discuss environmental conservation strategies

How can we apply what we've learned about waste management in our daily lives?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
- Self-reflection forms
- Problem-solving exercises
- Digital resources

- Problem-solving questions - Self-assessment - Written tests

Entrepreneurship

Financial Services - Financial institutions available in Kenya

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

- Identify financial institutions in Kenya
- Give examples of financial institutions
- Show interest in financial institutions

- Study images of financial institutions
- Identify types of financial institutions shown
- Give examples of financial institutions identified
- Name financial institutions available in the locality

What financial institutions do you know?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 160
- Pictures of financial institutions
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 161
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Entrepreneurship

Financial Services - Classification of financial institutions in Kenya
Financial Services - Services offered by financial institutions in Kenya

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

- Identify classifications of financial institutions
- Compare banking and non-banking institutions
- Value the diversity of financial institutions

- Study a presentation on classification of financial institutions
- Identify the classifications of financial institutions
- Brainstorm on each classification
- Create a comparison table for the classifications

How are financial institutions classified in Kenya?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 162
- Presentation materials
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 164
- Reference materials
- Presentation tools

- Observation - Oral questions - Table assessment

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business - Reasons for government involvement in business

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

- Identify ways government gets involved in business
- Explain reasons for government involvement
- Appreciate the role of government in business

- Study pictures showing government involvement in business
- Discuss ways government gets involved in business
- Brainstorm reasons for government involvement
- Present findings in class

Why does the government get involved in business activities?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 169
- Pictures showing government involvement
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 170
- Flashcards
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business - Ways of government involvement in business

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

- Identify ways government regulates businesses
- Explain the purpose of business regulations
- Show responsibility towards regulatory compliance

- Study pictures of businesses being closed
- Discuss government's role in regulating businesses
- Identify regulations violated by the businesses
- Explain the community benefit of regulations

How does the government regulate business activities?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 171
- Pictures of regulatory actions
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion assessment

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business - Ways of government involvement in business
Government and Business - Types of taxes in Kenya

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

- Describe various ways of government involvement
- Explain the importance of each involvement method
- Appreciate government's role in business

- Use available resources to search for information on government involvement in business
- Describe ways government gets involved
- Present findings in class
- Create a chart showing ways of government involvement

What are the different ways the government gets involved in business?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 172
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 173
- Pictures of public facilities

- Research assessment - Oral presentation - Chart quality

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business - Types of taxes in Kenya

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

- Identify different types of taxes in Kenya
- Explain the purpose of each tax type
- Show responsibility towards tax compliance

- Use available resources to find information about tax types
- Discuss types of taxes (income tax, VAT, corporate tax, excise duty)
- Find out current rates of each tax type
- Present findings in class

What are the different types of taxes collected in Kenya?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 175
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Charts

- Research assessment - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Entrepreneurship

Government and Business - e-Government services in business

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

- Define e-Government services
- Identify e-Government services in business
- Appreciate the value of digital government services

- Analyze a case study on e-Government
- Define e-Government services
- Identify e-Government services for business
- Discuss benefits of e-Government services

How has e-Government improved business processes?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 176
- Case study
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Case study analysis - Oral questions - Written assignments

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan - Importance of a business plan

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

- Define a business plan
- Explain the importance of a business plan
- Value the role of planning in business

- Brainstorm on the meaning and importance of a business plan
- Discuss how a business plan helps entrepreneurs
- Explain reasons for making a business plan
- Share findings with the class

Why is a business plan important for entrepreneurs?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 180
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Video link

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion assessment

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan - Importance of a business plan

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

- Search for information on business plans
- Describe benefits of business planning
- Show interest in business planning

- Use available resources to search for information on business plans
- Watch a video on the importance of business plans
- Note down findings
- Present findings in class

How does a business plan contribute to business success?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Video link

- Research assessment - Note-taking - Oral presentation

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan - Importance of a business plan

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

- Search for information on business plans
- Describe benefits of business planning
- Show interest in business planning

- Use available resources to search for information on business plans
- Watch a video on the importance of business plans
- Note down findings
- Present findings in class

How does a business plan contribute to business success?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 181
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Video link

- Research assessment - Note-taking - Oral presentation

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan - Components of a business plan

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

- Identify components of a business plan
- Describe each component
- Value the structure of a business plan

- Study a chart showing components of a business plan
- Describe each component
- Study sample business plans
- Present the discussion in class

What are the key components of a successful business plan?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 183
- Charts
- Sample business plans
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan - Components of a business plan

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

- Analyze case studies on business plan components
- Describe the purpose of each component
- Appreciate comprehensive business planning

- Read case studies on business plan components
- Identify the components described in the case studies
- Describe each component identified
- Share the description with other groups

How do the different components work together in a business plan?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 184
- Case studies
- Sample business plans
- Digital resources

- Case study analysis - Oral presentation - Written assignments

Entrepreneurship

Business Plan - Filling in a business plan template

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

- Complete a business plan template
- Apply knowledge of business plan components
- Show creativity in business planning

- Study a business plan template
- Copy the template in exercise books
- Complete the plan by filling in blank sections
- Share the completed plan in class

How do we complete a business plan for a specific business idea?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 185
- Business plan template
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Template completion - Oral presentation - Written assessment