Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Erosion - Introduction to Types of Soil Erosion

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

-Watch video clip or photographs to observe types of soil erosion.
-Discuss different types of soil erosion.
-Appreciate types of soil erosion.

In groups, learner is guided to watch video clip or photographs to observe types of soil erosion.
-Learner to discuss different types of soil erosion.

Which type of soil erosion do you know?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.1
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Erosion - Field Visit to Observe Erosion
Controlling Soil Erosion - Splash Erosion
Controlling Soil Erosion - Rill Erosion

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

-Visit the neighbourhood and observe the types of soil erosion affecting the area.
-Take photos and stick them in their portfolios.
-Have fun observing different types of soil erosion in the locality

-Describe what rill erosion is and how it occurs.
-Draw a diagram to show rill erosion
-Appreciate how rill erosion occurs.

In groups, learner is guided to visit the neighbourhood and observe the types of soil erosion affecting the area.
-Learner to take photos and stick them in their portfolios.
In groups, learner is guided to describe what rill erosion is and how it occurs.
-Learner to draw a diagram to show rill erosion

Which type of soil erosion occurs in your neighbourhood?
What is rill erosion?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.2
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.3
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.4
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Erosion - Sheet Erosion

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

-Describe what sheet erosion is and how it occurs.
-Draw a diagram to show sheet erosion.
-Value how sheet erosion occurs.

In groups, learner is guided to describe what sheet erosion is and how it occurs.
-Learner to draw a diagram to show sheet erosion.

What is sheet erosion?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.5
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Erosion - Gulley Erosion
Controlling Soil Erosion - Importance of Soil Erosion Control
Controlling Soil Erosion - Methods of Controlling Erosion

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

-Describe what gulley erosion is and how it occurs.
-Illustrate to show gulley erosion.
-Acknowledge how gulley erosion occurs.

-Discuss the importance of controlling soil erosion to conserve soil in their environment.
-Make class presentation on their findings after discussion.
-Value the importance of controlling soil erosion to conserve soil in their environment.

In groups, learner is guided to describe what gulley erosion is and how it occurs.
-Learner to illustrate to show gulley erosion.
In groups, learner is guided to discuss and make class presentations on importance of controlling soil erosion to conserve soil in their environment.

What is gulley erosion?
What is the importance of controlling soil erosion?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.6
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.7
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.8

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Erosion - Controlling Splash Erosion

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

-Demonstrate how to control splash erosion.
-Observe whether the method was effective in controlling splash erosion
-Value controlling splash erosion in the environment

In groups, learner is guided to demonstrate how to control splash erosion.
-Learner to observe whether the method was effective in controlling splash erosion.

Were you able to control splash erosion?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.9
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Erosion - Controlling Rill Erosion
Controlling Soil Erosion - Controlling Sheet Erosion
Controlling Soil Erosion - Controlling Gulley Erosion

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

-Demonstrate how to control rill erosion.
-Observe whether the method was effective in controlling rill erosion.
-Value controlling rill erosion in the environment.

-Demonstrate how to control sheet erosion.
-Observe whether the method was effective in controlling sheet erosion.
-Value controlling sheet erosion in the environment

In groups, learner is guided to demonstrate how to control rill erosion.
-Learner to observe whether the method was effective in controlling rill erosion.
In groups, learner is guided to demonstrate how to control sheet erosion.
-Learner to observe whether the method was effective in controlling sheet erosion.

How do we control rill erosion?
How can we control sheet erosion?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.10
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.11
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Types of Moisture-Conserving Seedbeds

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

-Watch video clips on various types of seedbeds that conserve moisture.
-Discuss own and others observations.
-Enjoy watching videos on various types of seedbeds that conserve moisture.

In groups, learner is guided to watch video clips on various types of seedbeds that conserve moisture.
-Learners to discuss own and others observations.

Which types of seedbeds conserve moisture?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.12
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Identifying Moisture-Conserving Seedbeds
Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Field Visit to Observe Seedbeds

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

-Observe various types of seed beds from photographs or charts.
-Identify types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
-Value different types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture

-Visit a farm in the neighbourhood and observe various types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
-Discuss and ask questions on how seedbeds that conserve moisture are made.
-Value learning how to prepare seedbeds that conserve moisture

In groups, learner is guided to observe various types of seed beds from photographs or charts.
-Learner to identify types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
In groups, learner is guided to visit a farm in the neighbourhood and observe various types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
-Learner to discuss and ask questions on how seedbeds that conserve moisture are made.

Which type of seed beds conserve soil moisture?
What did you learn from the farm?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.13
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.14
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Preparing Sunken Seedbeds
Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Preparing Shallow Pits

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

-Observe a demonstration on how to prepare sunken seed beds.
-Practice preparing seedbeds that sunken conserve soil moisture.
-Have fun preparing sunken seed beds that help in conserving moisture.

In groups, learner is guided to observe a demonstration on how to prepare sunken seed beds.
-Learner to practice preparing sunken seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.

How did you make sunken seed beds?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.15
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.16

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Preparing Zai Pits
Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Planting in Moisture-Conserving Seedbeds

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

-Observe a demonstration on how to prepare zai pits.
-Practice preparing zai pits that conserve soil moisture.
-Have fun preparing zai pits that help in conserving moisture.

-Plant crops in the seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
-Water the seedbeds.
-Value caring for the planted crops.

In groups, learner is guided to observe a demonstration on how to prepare zai pits.
-Learner to practice preparing zai pits that conserve soil moisture.
In groups, learner is guided to plant crops in the seedbeds that conserve soil moisture.
-Learner to water the seedbeds properly.

How did you make zai pits?
What crops did you plant in the seedbeds?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.17
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Observing Plant Growth in Seedbeds

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

-Observe the crops in various types of seedbeds.
-Compare crop growth in various seedbeds.
-Value the importance of seedbeds in conserving soil moisture.

In groups, learner is guided to observe the crops in various types of seedbeds.
-Learner to compare crop growth in various seedbeds.

Which seedbed showed better crop growth?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.18
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Maintaining Crops in Seedbeds
Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Harvesting and Comparing Yields
Conserving Water: Seedbeds - Evaluating Effectiveness of Seedbeds

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

-Maintain the crops in the seedbeds.
-Record observations on crop growth in the seedbeds.
-Appreciate the importance of maintaining crops in the seedbeds.

-Discuss effectiveness of various seedbeds in conserving soil moisture.
-Make presentations on their findings.
-Appreciate the importance of seedbeds in conserving soil moisture.

In groups, learner is guided to maintain the crops in the seedbeds.
-Learner to record observations on crop growth in the seedbeds.
In groups, learner is guided to discuss effectiveness of various seedbeds in conserving soil moisture.
-Learner to make presentations on their findings.

How did you maintain the crops in the seedbeds?
How effective are seedbeds in conserving soil moisture?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.18
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Introduction to Deterrents

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

-Watch video clips or photographs on various physical deterrents that keep off wild animals.
-Discuss various physical deterrents observed.
-Appreciate the importance of using physical deterrents to keep off wild animals.

In groups, learner is guided to watch video clips or photographs on various physical deterrents that keep off wild animals.
-Learner to discuss various physical deterrents observed.

What physical deterrents can be used to keep off wild animals?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.19
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Identifying Deterrents
Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Mesh Fences
Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Thorny Fences

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

-Identify physical deterrents that can keep off wild animals from crops and domestic animals.
-Discuss how the physical deterrents work.
-Value the importance of physical deterrents in protecting crops and domestic animals.

-Explain how thorny fences can be used as deterrents.
-Draw diagrams to show thorny fences.
-Appreciate the use of thorny fences as deterrents.

In groups, learner is guided to identify physical deterrents that can keep off wild animals from crops and domestic animals.
-Learner to discuss how the physical deterrents work.
In groups, learner is guided to explain how thorny fences can be used as deterrents.
-Learner to draw diagrams to show thorny fences.

How do physical deterrents protect crops and domestic animals?
How are thorny fences used as deterrents?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.20
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.21
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.22
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Safe Traps

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

-Explain how safe traps can be used as deterrents.
-Draw diagrams to show safe traps.
-Appreciate the use of safe traps as deterrents.

In groups, learner is guided to explain how safe traps can be used as deterrents.
-Learner to draw diagrams to show safe traps.

How are safe traps used as deterrents?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.23
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Innovative Lights
Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Innovative Sounds
Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Deflectors

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

-Explain how innovative lights can be used as deterrents.
-Draw diagrams to show innovative lights.
-Appreciate the use of innovative lights as deterrents.

-Explain how innovative sounds can be used as deterrents.
-Draw diagrams to show innovative sounds.
-Appreciate the use of innovative sounds as deterrents.

In groups, learner is guided to explain how innovative lights can be used as deterrents.
-Learner to draw diagrams to show innovative lights.
In groups, learner is guided to explain how innovative sounds can be used as deterrents.
-Learner to draw diagrams to show innovative sounds.

How are innovative lights used as deterrents?
How are innovative sounds used as deterrents?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.24
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.25
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.26

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Selecting Appropriate Deterrents

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

-Select physical deterrents applicable in their local context.
-Plan how to establish the selected deterrents.
-Appreciate the importance of selecting appropriate physical deterrents.

In groups, learner is guided to select physical deterrents applicable in their local context.
-Learner to plan how to establish the selected deterrents.

Which physical deterrents are most appropriate for your local context?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.27
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Establishing Deterrents
Conserving Wild Animals: Using Physical Deterrents - Importance of Wild Animal Conservation

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

-Establish physical deterrents to keep off wild animals.
-Explain how the established deterrents work.
-Value the importance of physical deterrents in protecting crops and domestic animals.

-Discuss with a resource person on the importance of conserving wild animals.
-Make presentations on what they have learned.
-Acknowledge the importance of conserving wild animals.

In groups, learner is guided to establish physical deterrents to keep off wild animals.
-Learner to explain how the established deterrents work.
In groups, learner is guided to discuss with a resource person on the importance of conserving wild animals.
-Learner to make presentations on what they have learned.

How effective are the physical deterrents you established?
Why is it important to conserve wild animals?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.28
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.29
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Introduction to Routine Practices
Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Housing

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

-Explain routine practices in rearing of small domestic animals.
-Identify small domestic animals reared as sources of food.
-Appreciate the importance of rearing small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to share experiences on routine practices in rearing of small domestic animals.
-Learner to discuss different small domestic animals reared as sources of food.

Which small domestic animals do you rear at home?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.33
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.34

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Planning for Housing
Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Constructing Housing

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

-Plan for construction of housing for small domestic animals.
-Draw diagrams of housing for small domestic animals.
-Value proper planning for housing of small domestic animals.

-Identify suitable site for constructing housing for small domestic animals.
-Construct housing for small domestic animals.
-Appreciate the importance of proper housing for small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to plan for construction of housing for small domestic animals.
-Learner to draw diagrams of housing for small domestic animals.
In groups, learner is guided to identify suitable site for constructing housing for small domestic animals.
-Learner to construct housing for small domestic animals.

What considerations are necessary when planning housing for small domestic animals?
Which materials in your locality can you use to make a safe and secure hutch?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.35
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Types of Feeds
Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Feeding

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

-Identify different types of feeds for small domestic animals.
-Classify feeds for small domestic animals.
-Appreciate the importance of proper feeds for small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to identify different types of feeds for small domestic animals.
-Learner to classify feeds for small domestic animals.

What types of feeds do small domestic animals eat?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.36
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Watering
Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Sanitation

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

-Explain the importance of watering small domestic animals.
-Demonstrate proper watering of small domestic animals.
-Value proper watering of small domestic animals.

-Explain the importance of maintaining sanitation in housing of small domestic animals.
-Clean housing for small domestic animals.
-Value proper sanitation in rearing small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to explain the importance of watering small domestic animals.
-Learner to demonstrate proper watering of small domestic animals.
In groups, learner is guided to explain the importance of maintaining sanitation in housing of small domestic animals.
-Learner to clean housing for small domestic animals.

Why is it important to give small domestic animals water?
Why is it important to keep a hutch clean?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.37
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.38
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Sanitation Practices

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

-Demonstrate sanitation practices in rearing small domestic animals.
-Identify materials needed for maintaining sanitation.
-Appreciate the importance of sanitation in rearing small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to demonstrate sanitation practices in rearing small domestic animals.
-Learner to identify materials needed for maintaining sanitation.

How do you maintain cleanliness in small domestic animal housing?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.38
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - External Parasites
Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Internal Parasites
Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Project Initiation

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

-Identify external parasites affecting small domestic animals.
-Control external parasites in small domestic animals.
-Value control of external parasites in rearing small domestic animals.

-Select suitable small domestic animals to rear.
-Prepare to acquire small domestic animals.
-Value rearing of small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to identify external parasites affecting small domestic animals.
-Learner to control external parasites in small domestic animals.
In groups, learner is guided to select suitable small domestic animals to rear.
-Learner to prepare to acquire small domestic animals.

What external parasites affect small domestic animals?
Which small domestic animals would you like to rear?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.39
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.40
MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.41
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project

Food Production Processes

Rearing Small Domestic Animals - Project Implementation

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

-Acquire small domestic animals.
-Apply routine practices in rearing small domestic animals.
-Appreciate rearing of small domestic animals.

In groups, learner is guided to acquire small domestic animals.
-Learner to apply routine practices in rearing small domestic animals.

How will you care for your small domestic animals?

MENTOR Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 6, p.42
-Charts, pictures and video clips
-Photographs
-Suitable locally available materials

Observation of learning -Tests (written and oral) -Project