Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Communication
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Materials for Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship

Safety on Raised Platforms - Types of raised platforms used in performing tasks
Safety on Raised Platforms - Risks associated with working on raised platforms
Safety on Raised Platforms - Safety practices when working on raised platforms
Safety on Raised Platforms - Safety practices when working on raised platforms
Safety on Raised Platforms - Safety practices when working on raised platforms
Safety on Raised Platforms - Importance of observing safety while working on raised platforms
Safety on Raised Platforms - Importance of observing safety while working on raised platforms
Self-Exploration and Career Development - Ways of nurturing talents and abilities for business purposes
Self-Exploration and Career Development - Ways of nurturing talents and abilities for business purposes
Self-Exploration and Career Development - Career pathways in senior school
Self-Exploration and Career Development - Career pathways in senior school
Self-Exploration and Career Development - Ethical and unethical practices related to the use of talents and abilities
Self-Exploration and Career Development - Careers based on talents and abilities for self-development
Computer Software - Categories of computer software
Computer Software - Categories of computer software
Computer Software - Functions of different application software
Computer Software - Functions of different application software
Computer Software - Functions of different application software
Computer Software - Functions of different application software
Computer Software - Functions of different application software
Computer Software - Functions of different application software
Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks
Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks
Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks
Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks
Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software
Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software
Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software
Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software
Visual Programming - Embracing the use of visual programming in day-to-day life
Wood - Classification of wood according to physical characteristics
Wood - Classification of wood according to physical characteristics
Wood - Preparation of wood for use in the production of items
Wood - Preparation of wood for use in the production of items
Wood - Types of wood and their uses in the community
Wood - Types of wood and their uses in the community
Wood - Importance of wood in day-to-day life
Wood - Importance of wood in day-to-day life
Waste Materials - Waste materials found in the environment
Waste Materials - Waste materials found in the environment
Waste Materials - Ways of handling waste materials safely in the environment
Waste Materials - Ways of handling waste materials safely in the environment
Waste Materials - Disposing waste materials using appropriate methods
Waste Materials - The need for proper handling of waste materials in the environment
Waste Materials - The need for proper handling of waste materials in the environment
Waste Materials - The need for proper handling of waste materials in the environment
Holding Tools - Holding tools used in day-to-day life
Holding Tools - Selecting holding tools for performing given tasks
Holding Tools - Uses of holding tools
Holding Tools - Uses of holding tools
Holding Tools - Caring for holding tools used in day-to-day life
Holding Tools - Importance of holding tools in day-to-day life
Holding Tools - Importance of holding tools in day-to-day life
Driving Tools - Driving tools used in day-to-day life
Driving Tools - Selecting driving tools for performing given tasks
Driving Tools - Uses of driving tools
Driving Tools - Uses of driving tools
Driving Tools - Caring for driving tools used in day-to-day life
Driving Tools - Importance of driving tools in day-to-day life
Driving Tools - Importance of driving tools in day-to-day life
Distribution of Goods and Services - Role of intermediaries
Distribution of Goods and Services - Role of intermediaries
Distribution of Goods and Services - Channels for distributing goods and services
Distribution of Goods and Services - Channels for distributing goods and services
Distribution of Goods and Services - Ethical and unethical practices
Distribution of Goods and Services - Ethical and unethical practices
Distribution of Goods and Services - Participation in distribution
Financial Services - Financial institutions available in Kenya
Financial Services - Financial institutions available in Kenya
Financial Services - Classification of financial institutions in Kenya
Financial Services - Services offered by financial institutions in Kenya
Government and Business - Reasons for government involvement in business
Government and Business - Reasons for government involvement in business
Government and Business - Ways of government involvement in business
Government and Business - Ways of government involvement in business
Government and Business - Types of taxes in Kenya
Government and Business - Types of taxes in Kenya
Government and Business - e-Government services in business
Business Plan - Importance of a business plan
Business Plan - Importance of a business plan
Business Plan - Components of a business plan
Business Plan - Components of a business plan
Business Plan - Filling in a business plan template

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

- Identify different types of raised platforms used in the workplace
- Explain how raised platforms help in performing tasks
- Appreciate the importance of raised platforms in performing tasks

- Walk around the school to explore types of raised platforms (ladders, trestles, steps, stands, workbenches, ramps)
- Brainstorm on the types of raised platforms used in day-to-day life
- Discuss how different types of raised platforms are used in different environments

What can you use to reach for items located at a height such as the top shelf or the roof?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 1
- Different raised platforms
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 3
- Pictures of people using raised platforms
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 5
- Pictures showing accidents on raised platforms
- Internet access
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 7
- Posters showing safety measures
- Safety equipment
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 8
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Various types of raised platforms
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 9
- Video clips on safety practices
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 10
- Case studies
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 11
- Word search puzzles
- Poster making materials
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 24
- Reference materials
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 26
- Talent show materials
- Pictures showing talents and abilities
- Resource person
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 27
- Career pathway charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 30
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 32
- Career choice steps chart
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Charts showing different software
- Chart making materials
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Charts showing functions of word processing software
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Charts showing functions of presentation software
- Digital devices with spreadsheet software
- Charts showing functions of spreadsheet software
- Digital devices with database software
- Charts showing functions of database software
- Digital devices with desktop publishing software
- Sample publications
- Charts showing information management systems
- Printers (where available)
- Projector (where available)
- Sample data for analysis
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 50
- Pictures of applications
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 51
- Digital devices with mobile applications
- Charts showing mobile applications
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 52
- Digital devices with internet access
- Various websites
- Sample applications from different areas
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 53
- Installation guidelines
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Scratch interface guide
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 54
- Balloons and strings (for physical game)
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 58
- Video tutorials
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 61
- Audio equipment for playback
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 63
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 64
- Sample animations
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 65
- Animation principles guide
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 66
- Scratch tutorials
- Problem scenarios
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Assorted pieces of wood
- Digital devices
- Charts showing wood types
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 70
- Sample trees in the environment
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
- Reference materials
- Charts showing conversion methods
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures showing wood seasoning methods
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
- Pictures of wooden items
- Charts
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
- Community resources
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Local wood products
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Crossword puzzles
- Self-reflection forms
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 93
- School environment
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures of waste materials
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 96
- Pictures of waste handling methods
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
- Personal protective equipment
- Garbage bags or containers
- Dustbins
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Local community resources
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Pictures showing proper waste handling
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
- Problem-solving exercises
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
- Visual aids
- Real holding tools
- Pictures of holding tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 115
- Task scenarios
- Holding tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 116
- Pictures of holding tools in use
- Video links
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 117
- Safety equipment
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 119
- Pictures of tool maintenance
- Cleaning materials
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
- Pictures of workers using holding tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
- Word search puzzles
- Self-reflection forms
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
- Pictures of driving tools
- Real driving tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 125
- Driving tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
- Pictures of driving tools in use
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 128
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 130
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 131
- Pictures of tasks using driving tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 132
- Reference books
- Charts showing distribution channels
- Pictures of intermediaries
- Video clips
- Reference books
- Case studies
- Newspaper articles
- Role play scenarios
- Local businesses
- Community resources
- Interview guides
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 160
- Pictures of financial institutions
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 161
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 162
- Presentation materials
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 164
- Presentation tools
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 169
- Pictures showing government involvement
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 170
- Flashcards
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 171
- Pictures of regulatory actions
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 172
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 173
- Pictures of public facilities
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 175
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 176
- Case study
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 180
- Video link
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 181
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 183
- Sample business plans
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 184
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book pg. 185
- Business plan template

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments