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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1-4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Identifying crop pests
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify vegetable crops attacked by pests - Recognize signs of pest infestation - Show curiosity in learning about crop pests  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Visit a vegetable garden 
                    - Observe vegetable crops attacked by pests - Identify signs like punctured leaves, curling leaves, cut-off seedlings - Find out common parts that pests attack  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we identify vegetable crops attacked by pests?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 31 
                    - Vegetable garden - Digital camera/smartphone - Notebook - Pen/pencil  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
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| 2 | 
                    Opening and reporting | 
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| 3 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Learning about crop pests
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify different types of pests - Explain how pests damage crops - Show interest in pest identification  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Ask farmers about signs of pest attacks 
                    - Take photographs of affected crops - Discuss what was learnt about crop pests - Create a chart showing different pests and their damage  | 
                    
                         
                            What are the common pests that attack vegetable crops?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 32 
                    - Digital camera/smartphone - Charts - Marker pens - Pest specimens if available  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
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| 3 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Learning about crop pests
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify different types of pests - Explain how pests damage crops - Show interest in pest identification  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Ask farmers about signs of pest attacks 
                    - Take photographs of affected crops - Discuss what was learnt about crop pests - Create a chart showing different pests and their damage  | 
                    
                         
                            What are the common pests that attack vegetable crops?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 32 
                    - Digital camera/smartphone - Charts - Marker pens - Pest specimens if available  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
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| 3 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Controlling pests through handpicking 
                Crop Pest and Disease Control - Removing affected crop parts  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate handpicking as a pest control method - Apply handpicking effectively - Show responsibility in pest control  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Identify vegetable crops infested with pests 
                    - Wear gloves and handpick pests like caterpillars and cutworms - Remove affected parts of the vegetables - Dispose of the pests appropriately  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we control pests through handpicking?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 32 
                    - Vegetable garden with pests - Gloves - Container with soapy water - Wooden sticks/tongs - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 33 - Vegetable garden with pest-affected crops - Pruning shears/scissors - Disposal bag  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Project evaluation
                         
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| 3 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Uprooting heavily affected crops
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify heavily affected crops - Demonstrate uprooting as a control method - Show responsibility in pest control  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Identify vegetable crops heavily attacked by pests 
                    - Uproot the affected crops carefully - Dispose of them far from the garden - Discuss the importance of this control method  | 
                    
                         
                            When should crops be uprooted to control pests?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 33 
                    - Vegetable garden with heavily affected crops - Gloves - Garden tools - Disposal bags  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Project evaluation
                         
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| 4 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Applying natural pesticides
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Prepare natural pesticides - Apply natural pesticides correctly - Value natural pest control methods  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Make ash from banana leaves or other plants 
                    - Sprinkle the ash around the base of vegetable crops - Replace the ash when it gets wet - Monitor the effectiveness of the treatment  | 
                    
                         
                            How can natural pesticides like ash be used to control crop pests?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 34 
                    - Banana leaves or other plant materials - Source of heat - Container for ash - Vegetable garden  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Project evaluation
                         
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| 4 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Identifying crop diseases
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify vegetable crops affected by diseases - Recognize signs of disease infestation - Show curiosity in learning about crop diseases  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Visit a vegetable garden 
                    - Identify crops affected by diseases - Look for signs like black spots, wilting, and rotting - Take photographs of affected crops  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we identify vegetable crops affected by diseases?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 35 
                    - Vegetable garden - Digital camera/smartphone - Notebook - Pen/pencil  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 4 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Controlling crop diseases
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate disease control methods - Apply appropriate disease control techniques - Control diseases on vegetable crops  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Inspect a vegetable garden for signs of diseases 
                    - Remove affected parts of the crop - Uproot heavily affected crops - Dispose of diseased material appropriately  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we control diseases in vegetable crops?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 36 
                    - Vegetable garden with disease-affected crops - Gloves - Garden tools - Disposal bags  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Project evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 4 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Crop Pest and Disease Control - Importance of pest and disease control 
                Crop Pest and Disease Control - Integrated pest management  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the importance of controlling pests and diseases - Identify benefits of pest and disease control - Acknowledge importance of controlling pests and diseases  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Read and discuss information on pest and disease control 
                    - Discuss the importance of controlling pests and diseases - Share discussion points with the class - Write a summary of what was learnt  | 
                    
                         
                            Why is it important to control pests and diseases in vegetable production?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 37 
                    - Digital resources - Print resources - Charts - Marker pens - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 38  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral presentations
- Written assignments
                         
                     | 
                
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| 5 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Preparation of Animal Products - Importance of processing animal products
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the importance of processing fish - Explain the importance of dressing poultry carcass - Show interest in learning about animal product processing  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Observe photographs of fresh and processed fish 
                    - Observe photographs of poultry before and after dressing - Discuss the differences observed - Share discussion points on the importance of processing  | 
                    
                         
                            Why is it important to process fish and dress poultry carcass?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 39 
                    - Photographs of fresh and processed fish - Photographs of poultry before and after dressing - Digital resources - Print resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
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| 5 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Preparation of Animal Products - Understanding fish processing
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Describe methods of processing fresh fish - Identify resources needed for fish processing - Show interest in fish processing methods  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Observe photographs showing methods of processing fish 
                    - Study scaling, gutting, cleaning, salting, and frying processes - Discuss what fish processing involves - Create a chart showing fish processing methods  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we process fresh fish?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 40 
                    - Photographs showing fish processing methods - Chart paper - Marker pens - Digital resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Chart evaluation
                         
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| 5 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Preparation of Animal Products - Scaling and gutting fish
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate the process of scaling fish - Demonstrate the process of gutting fish - Process fresh fish for various purposes  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Wash hands with soap and water 
                    - Rinse the fish in clean water - Scale the fish from tail to head using appropriate tools - Split the fish and remove internal organs - Rinse the fish in clean water  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we scale and gut fish properly?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 41 
                    - Fresh fish - Knife - Basin or tray - Clean water - Soap  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 5 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preparation of Animal Products - Cleaning and salting fish
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate the process of cleaning fish - Demonstrate the process of salting fish - Show responsibility in fish processing  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Clean the fish thoroughly with clean water 
                    - Remove any remaining scales, blood, or unwanted parts - Make shallow cuts on the flesh sides of the fish - Apply salt inside the cuts and on the surface - Air dry the fish and store in a clean container  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we clean and salt fish properly?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 42 
                    - Gutted fish - Salt - Basin or tray - Clean water - Clean storage container  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 6 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Preparation of Animal Products - Frying fish 
                Preparation of Animal Products - Understanding poultry dressing  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate the process of frying fish - Apply safety measures when frying fish - Process fresh fish through frying  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Ensure the fish is properly scaled, gutted, and cleaned 
                    - Heat cooking oil in a suitable container - Carefully place the fish in hot oil - Turn the fish until it turns brown - Remove and allow to cool if for storage  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we fry fish properly and safely?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 43 
                    - Cleaned fish - Cooking oil - Sufuria or frying pan - Source of heat - Slotted spoon - Storage container - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 44 - Photographs showing poultry dressing - Chart paper - Marker pens - Digital resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 6 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preparation of Animal Products - Dressing poultry
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate poultry dressing techniques - Apply ethical and safe procedures - Dress poultry carcass for various purposes  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Restrain poultry and behead it humanely 
                    - Allow blood to drain - Dip the carcass in hot water to loosen feathers - Pluck feathers until the carcass is clean - Remove internal organs and clean the carcass  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we dress a poultry carcass humanely and effectively?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 45 
                    - Poultry - Sharp knife or panga - Hot water - Clean cold water - Basin - Gloves  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
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| 6 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Preparation of Animal Products - Ethical and safety practices
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify ethical issues in animal product preparation - Apply safety practices in preparation - Value ethical treatment of animals  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Discuss ethical issues in animal product preparation 
                    - Identify safety practices to follow - Create posters with messages on ethical issues and safety practices - Present findings to the class  | 
                    
                         
                            Why are ethical and safety practices important in animal product preparation?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 47 
                    - Digital devices - Print resources - Manila papers - Marker pens  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral presentations
- Poster evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 6 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preparation of Animal Products - Hygiene in animal product preparation
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the importance of hygiene in animal product preparation - Apply hygienic practices in preparation - Value hygiene in food preparation  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Discuss the importance of hygiene in animal product preparation 
                    - Identify hygienic practices to follow - Demonstrate proper hand washing and tool cleaning - Create a checklist for hygienic preparation  | 
                    
                         
                            How does hygiene affect the quality and safety of animal products?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 48 
                    - Hand washing facilities - Cleaning materials - Chart paper - Marker pens  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Checklist evaluation
                         
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| 7 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Importance of preserving milk
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the importance of preserving milk at household level - Identify methods of milk preservation - Show interest in milk preservation methods  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Study pictures showing milk preservation methods 
                    - Share experiences on methods used at home - Discuss the importance of preserving milk - Search for information on milk preservation  | 
                    
                         
                            Why is it important to preserve milk at the household level?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 52 
                    - Pictures showing milk preservation - Digital devices - Print resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 7 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Boiling as a milk preservation method 
                Preserving Milk and Meat - Fermenting as a milk preservation method  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain how boiling preserves milk - Demonstrate the boiling method - Preserve milk through boiling  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Wash hands with clean water and soap 
                    - Sieve milk to remove impurities - Boil milk in a clean container - Stir while boiling and continue for a few minutes - Store in a clean container  | 
                    
                         
                            How does boiling help preserve milk?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 53 
                    - Fresh milk - Sieve - Clean pot or sufuria - Source of heat - Cooking stick - Storage container - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 54 - Boiled milk - Fermented milk or yogurt (starter) - Container with lid - Clean utensils  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
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| 7 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Home cooling as a milk preservation method
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain home cooling methods for milk - Demonstrate home cooling techniques - Preserve milk through home cooling  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Fill a large container with cold water or ice water 
                    - Put boiled and cooled milk in a clean bottle - Place the bottle in cold water - Stir occasionally and add cold water as needed - Alternatively, wrap a wet towel around the milk container  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we use home cooling methods to preserve milk?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 54 
                    - Boiled milk - Clean bottles with lids - Basin with cold/ice water - Clean towel  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 7 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Importance of preserving meat
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the importance of preserving meat at household level - Identify methods of meat preservation - Show interest in meat preservation methods  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Search for information on the importance of preserving meat 
                    - Study pictures showing meat preservation methods - Discuss and share experiences on meat preservation - Make summary notes on findings  | 
                    
                         
                            Why is it important to preserve meat at the household level?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 55 
                    - Digital devices - Print resources - Pictures showing meat preservation  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 8 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Drying as a meat preservation method
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain how drying preserves meat - Demonstrate the drying method - Preserve meat through drying  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Wash fresh meat using clean water 
                    - Slice the meat into desired sizes - Hang the meat on clean sticks or wires in the sun - Alternatively, spread on a clean surface - Continue exposing to the sun until completely dry  | 
                    
                         
                            How does drying help to preserve meat?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 56 
                    - Fresh meat - Clean water - Knife - Sticks or wires - Clean drying surface  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 8 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Smoking as a meat preservation method
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain how smoking preserves meat - Demonstrate the smoking method - Preserve meat through smoking  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Wash fresh meat using clean water 
                    - Light a fire and place pieces of wood - Hang the meat and smoke it - Maintain steady temperature and smoke for several hours - Allow to cool and store in a clean container  | 
                    
                         
                            How does smoking help to preserve meat?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 57 
                    - Fresh meat - Clean water - Pieces of wood - Source of heat - Storage container  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 8 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Preserving Milk and Meat - Salting and boiling as meat preservation methods 
                Preserving Milk and Meat - Promoting methods of preserving animal products  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain how salting and boiling preserve meat - Demonstrate these preservation methods - Preserve meat through salting and boiling  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - For salting: wash meat, slice, add salt, and store in a dry container 
                    - For boiling: wash meat, cut into pieces, boil thoroughly, cool and store - Compare the effectiveness of both methods - Store preserved meat appropriately  | 
                    
                         
                            How do salting and boiling help to preserve meat?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 58 
                    - Fresh meat - Salt - Clean water - Cooking pot - Source of heat - Storage containers - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 60 - Manila papers - Marker pens - Digital resources - Print resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 8 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Factors to consider in meal preparation
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain factors to consider in preparing a balanced meal - Identify food groups for a balanced meal - Show interest in balanced meal preparation  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Read and discuss the scenario about preparing a meal for visitors 
                    - Discuss factors to consider in meal preparation - Identify food groups for a balanced meal - Share discussion points with the class  | 
                    
                         
                            What factors should we consider when preparing a balanced meal?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 63 
                    - Digital resources - Print resources - Charts showing food groups  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 9 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Planning a balanced meal
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Plan a balanced meal - Identify ingredients and equipment needed - Show creativity in meal planning  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Discuss how to prepare a balanced meal 
                    - Plan a meal that includes protein, carbohydrate, and vegetables - List all ingredients and equipment needed - Consider age, gender, health status or occasion  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we plan for a balanced meal?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 64 
                    - Charts showing food groups - Paper - Pen/pencil - Digital resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Plan evaluation
- Observation
- Oral presentations
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 9 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Preparing ingredients
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate proper preparation of ingredients - Apply hygiene practices in food preparation - Show responsibility in meal preparation  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Wash hands and put on protective clothing 
                    - Wash meat, vegetables, spices, and fruits - Cut meat into bite-sized pieces - Chop vegetables into smaller pieces - Organize ingredients for cooking  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we properly prepare ingredients for a balanced meal?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 65 
                    - Ingredients (meat, vegetables, etc.) - Knife and chopping board - Bowls - Clean water - Soap  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 9 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Cooking protein (meat)
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate how to cook meat properly - Apply appropriate cooking techniques - Show responsibility in meal preparation  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Heat oil and fry onions until browned 
                    - Add tomatoes and salt, then stir until cooked - Add meat and stir - Add water and simmer until meat is cooked - Apply safety measures when cooking  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we properly cook meat for a balanced meal?
                         
                     | 
                    
                         
                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 65 
                    - Meat - Onions and tomatoes - Cooking oil - Salt - Cooking pot - Source of heat  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
                     | 
                
                |
| 9 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
                 | 
                
                     
                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Cooking carbohydrates (rice) 
                Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Cooking vegetables and preparing fruits  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Demonstrate how to cook rice properly - Apply appropriate cooking techniques - Show responsibility in meal preparation  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Rinse rice and drain water 
                    - Bring water to boil in a pot - Add rice, salt, and oil using proper ratio - Boil until water level equals rice level - Reduce heat, cover, and cook until dry - Turn off heat to save energy  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we properly cook rice for a balanced meal?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 66 
                    - Rice - Water - Salt - Cooking oil - Cooking pot - Source of heat - Spinach or other vegetables - Onions and tomatoes - Avocado or other fruits  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
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| 10 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Family serving style
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the family serving style - Demonstrate the family serving style - Present the meal using family style  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Transfer foods to large serving dishes 
                    - Place serving dishes at the center of the table - Ensure each person has the required cutlery - Put serving spoons beside the dishes - Allow family members to serve themselves  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we present a balanced meal using the family serving style?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 67 
                    - Cooked balanced meal - Large serving dishes - Plates - Cutlery - Serving spoons  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Presentation evaluation
                         
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| 10 | 2 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Blue plate serving style
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the blue plate serving style - Demonstrate the blue plate serving style - Present the meal using blue plate style  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Place portions of food on individual plates 
                    - Arrange food neatly with items not touching too much - Ensure each plate has balanced portions - Set the table with appropriate cutlery - Serve the prepared meals to each person  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we present a balanced meal using the blue plate serving style?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 68 
                    - Cooked balanced meal - Serving plates - Cutlery - Napkins  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Presentation evaluation
                         
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| 10 | 3 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Creating balanced meal menus
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain what a balanced meal menu entails - Create balanced meal menus - Adopt the use of a balanced meal in day to day life  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Study sample balanced meal menus 
                    - Discuss what makes a balanced meal menu - Create a 3-day balanced meal menu (breakfast, lunch, supper) - Ensure a healthy balance of food groups - Present menu to the class  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we create effective balanced meal menus?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 69 
                    - Sample meal menus - Paper - Pen/pencil - Digital resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Menu evaluation
- Oral presentations
- Written assignments
                         
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| 10 | 4 | 
                     Food Production Processes
                     
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                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Nutrition education
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the nutritional value of different foods - Identify nutrient-dense foods - Value the importance of nutrition knowledge  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Research the nutritional content of common foods 
                    - Categorize foods based on their primary nutrients - Create nutritional information posters - Discuss the importance of nutrition knowledge  | 
                    
                         
                            Why is nutrition knowledge important for preparing balanced meals?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 70 
                    - Digital resources - Print resources - Chart paper - Marker pens  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster evaluation
                         
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| 11 | 1 | 
                     Food Production Processes 
                Hygiene Practices  | 
                
                     
                        Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Meal planning for special needs 
                Cleaning the Kitchen - Routine cleaning practices  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify special dietary needs - Plan meals for different dietary requirements - Show empathy for people with special dietary needs  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Discuss different special dietary needs (age, health conditions) 
                    - Research appropriate foods for various needs - Create sample menus for specific dietary requirements - Present findings to the class  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we plan balanced meals for people with special dietary needs?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 70 
                    - Digital resources - Print resources - Paper - Pen/pencil - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 71 - Charts showing cleaning schedules  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral presentations
- Menu evaluation
                         
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| 11 | 2 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Understanding cleaning schedules
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Analyze cleaning schedules - Create a kitchen cleaning schedule - Value the importance of organized cleaning  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Study sample cleaning schedules 
                    - Identify daily, weekly, and special cleaning activities - Discuss the purpose of each type of cleaning - Create a cleaning schedule for a kitchen  | 
                    
                         
                            Why is it important to have a well-organized cleaning schedule?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 72 
                    - Sample cleaning schedules - Paper - Pen/pencil  | 
                    
                         
                            - Schedule evaluation
- Observation
- Written assignments
                         
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| 11 | 3 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Planning kitchen cleaning
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Plan for kitchen cleaning - Create a cleaning schedule - Show responsibility in planning for cleaning  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Identify a kitchen that needs cleaning 
                    - Discuss and write a plan for cleaning - Make a schedule for cleaning activities - Specify when and how often each activity should be completed  | 
                    
                         
                            How do we effectively plan for kitchen cleaning?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 73 
                    - Paper - Pen/pencil - Sample cleaning plans - Kitchen to be cleaned  | 
                    
                         
                            - Plan evaluation
- Observation
- Written assignments
                         
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| 11 | 4 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Daily kitchen cleaning
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain daily kitchen cleaning tasks - Demonstrate daily cleaning techniques - Carry out cleaning of a kitchen to maintain hygiene  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Take out trash and food waste 
                    - Wash dirty dishes promptly - Clean spills from counters and floors - Wipe counters with a damp cloth - Sweep or mop the floor - Rinse and wipe down the sink  | 
                    
                         
                            What are the essential daily kitchen cleaning tasks?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 74 
                    - Cleaning supplies - Dishwashing supplies - Broom/mop - Kitchen to be cleaned  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
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| 12 | 1 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Weekly kitchen cleaning
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain weekly kitchen cleaning tasks - Demonstrate weekly cleaning techniques - Show responsibility in kitchen cleaning  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Mop the floor thoroughly 
                    - Wipe appliances inside and outside - Scrub the sink and taps with disinfectant - Rinse and sanitize sponges or replace them - Replace used dish towels with fresh ones  | 
                    
                         
                            What are the essential weekly kitchen cleaning tasks?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 74 
                    - Cleaning supplies - Mop and bucket - Disinfectant - Kitchen to be cleaned  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
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                |
| 12 | 2 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Special kitchen cleaning 
                Cleaning the Kitchen - Importance of a clean kitchen  | 
                
                     
                                                                                    
                                
                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain special kitchen cleaning tasks - Demonstrate special cleaning techniques - Show responsibility in thorough kitchen cleaning  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Empty and clean cabinets and drawers 
                    - Wipe down windows and sills - Replace curtains if necessary - Dust light fixtures and high surfaces - Wipe surfaces behind equipment - Disinfect door knobs and handles  | 
                    
                         
                            What are the essential special kitchen cleaning tasks?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 75 
                    - Cleaning supplies - Ladder (if necessary) - Disinfectant - Kitchen to be cleaned - Chart paper - Marker pens - Digital resources - Print resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Practical assessment
- Observation
- Process evaluation
                         
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| 12 | 3 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Kitchen hygiene and food safety
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Explain the relationship between kitchen hygiene and food safety - Identify practices that prevent contamination - Value hygiene for food safety  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Research the connection between kitchen cleanliness and food safety 
                    - Identify common sources of contamination - Discuss preventive measures - Create a food safety poster  | 
                    
                         
                            How does kitchen cleanliness affect food safety?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 76 
                    - Digital resources - Print resources - Chart paper - Marker pens  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Poster evaluation
                         
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| 12 | 4 | 
                     Hygiene Practices
                     
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                        Cleaning the Kitchen - Safe use of cleaning products
                     
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                                By the end of the
                                lesson, the learner
                                should be able to:
                                                         
                - Identify common kitchen cleaning products - Explain safe use of cleaning products - Show responsibility in handling cleaning products  | 
                                                        
                         
                            - Identify various cleaning products and their uses 
                    - Read and interpret product labels and safety instructions - Demonstrate proper storage of cleaning products - Discuss environmentally friendly cleaning options  | 
                    
                         
                            How can we safely use cleaning products in the kitchen?
                         
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                            - SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 76 
                    - Various cleaning products - Product labels - Digital resources - Print resources  | 
                    
                         
                            - Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
                         
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| 13 | 
                    End of term exams | 
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