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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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| 1 |
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| 2 | 1 |
Animal Production
|
Animal Rearing Project - Timelines, roles and responsibilities
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop project timelines and phases - Assign roles and responsibilities to team members - Ensure effective collaboration through clear role allocation |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Develop project timelines and phases - Assign team leaders and members - Develop communication and collaboration plan |
How do we allocate responsibilities in a project?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 133 - Project plan template - Reference materials - Digital devices |
- Written assignment
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Animal Production
|
Animal Rearing Project - Preparing a project budget
Animal Rearing Project - Budget approval and financial planning |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Prepare a budget for animal rearing project - Estimate direct and indirect costs - Plan finances effectively for project success |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Analyse project items and break down costs - Prepare budget using template (direct costs, indirect costs, contingency) - Identify sources of funding |
Why is a budget important in project implementation?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 134
- Budget template - Calculator - Reference materials - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 135 - Prepared budgets - Presentation materials - Reference books |
- Budget assessment
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Animal Production
|
Animal Rearing Project - Setting up the project
Animal Rearing Project - Stocking and routine management |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Select appropriate site for the project - Install required animal structures - Prepare record templates for project management |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Select site for the project - Install or prepare required structures (cages, feeders, waterers) - Prepare appropriate record templates |
How do we set up an animal rearing project?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 135
- Animal structures - Record templates - Tools and equipment - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 136 - Animals for stocking - Feeds and equipment - Record books |
- Observation of practical
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Animal Production
|
Animal Rearing Project - Monitoring and record keeping
Animal Rearing Project - Evaluating the project |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Monitor project progress regularly - Maintain accurate records of all activities - Use records for decision making and improvement |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Conduct routine monitoring of project activities - Record all observations, inputs and outputs - Report progress at scheduled intervals |
Why is record keeping important in animal rearing projects?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 136
- Record books - Monitoring checklist - Digital devices - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 137 - Evaluation template - Project records - Presentation materials |
- Record assessment
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 2 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Tools and Equipment - Tools for gardening tasks
Tools and Equipment - Tools for livestock production tasks |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify tools used for gardening tasks such as nursery bed preparation, transplanting and weeding - Classify tools according to their uses in gardening activities - Relate proper tool selection to efficiency in home gardening activities |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe and analyse tools used for gardening tasks including garden trowel, rake, secateurs, jembe and fork jembe - Discuss the uses of each gardening tool - Use digital devices to search for information on other gardening tools |
What tools are commonly used in gardening activities?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 137
- Sample gardening tools - Digital devices - Internet access - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 138 - Sample livestock tools - Video clips - Charts showing tools |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Tools and Equipment - Tools for assembling and dissembling tasks
Tools and Equipment - Practical use of gardening tools |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify tools used for assembling and dissembling tasks in agriculture - Explain the uses of tools such as hammer, screwdriver, spanners and hacksaw - Link proper tool selection to successful construction of farm structures |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe and analyse tools for assembling and dissembling including hammer, screwdriver, spanners, tape measure, pliers, hacksaw and hand drill - Discuss the specific uses of each tool - Practise identifying tools by their functions |
What tools are needed when constructing farm structures?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 140
- Sample assembling tools - Charts - Digital resources - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 141 - School farm - Gardening tools - Construction materials |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Tool identification test
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Tools and Equipment - Practical use of livestock and construction tools
Tools and Equipment - Cleaning, sharpening and lubrication Tools and Equipment - Repairing, replacing and tightening parts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Construct an animal feeding trough using appropriate tools - Demonstrate proper use of assembling tools - Value the role of craftsmanship in creating functional farm equipment |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Construct an animal feeding trough using pieces of timber - Use tools such as tape measure, saw, hammer and nails - Visit a farm to observe the milking process and record tools used |
How do we construct functional farm structures using appropriate tools?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 141
- Timber pieces - Assembling tools - Nearby farm - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 142 - Tools requiring maintenance - Metal file - Machine oil - Grease - Tools requiring repair - Spanners - Paint - Replacement parts |
- Project assessment
- Observation
- Practical demonstration
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Tools and Equipment - Safety and proper storage
Product Processing and Value Addition - Introduction to value addition methods |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain safety measures when using tools and equipment - Demonstrate proper storage of tools and equipment - Relate safety practices to prevention of injuries in everyday farm work |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling tools - Maintain safe distance when using cutting tools - Store tools appropriately on racks in dry places - Discuss proper connection of power tools |
How do we ensure safety when using and storing tools?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 143
- Personal protective equipment - Tool storage rack - Power tools - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 146 - Digital devices - Internet access - Charts |
- Observation
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Product Processing and Value Addition - Jam making and peanut butter processing
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the process of jam making using ripe fruits - Explain peanut butter processing from groundnuts - Connect value addition skills to potential home-based income generation |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss jam making process: crushing fruits, mixing with sugar, cooking to thick consistency - Discuss peanut butter processing: roasting, grinding to paste, mixing with oil and salt - Study packaging of these products |
How are jam and peanut butter processed from raw produce?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 147 - Sample products - Video clips - Processing equipment pictures |
- Oral questions
- Written test
- Group discussion
|
|
| 3 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Product Processing and Value Addition - Juice processing practical
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the juice processing procedure - Process juice from available fruits such as mangoes - Experience the satisfaction of transforming raw fruits into a consumable product |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Wash hands and fruits thoroughly - Peel and cut fruits into small pieces - Blend fruits with water to desired consistency - Sieve, sweeten and store the juice |
How do we process juice from fresh fruits?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 149 - Fresh fruits (mangoes) - Blender - Sieve - Storage containers |
- Practical assessment
- Observation
- Product evaluation
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Product Processing and Value Addition - Ketchup making practical
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the ketchup making process - Process ketchup from tomatoes - Relate ketchup making to reducing tomato spoilage during surplus seasons |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Wash and chop tomatoes, cook with water until soft - Blend and sieve to remove seeds and skin - Add vinegar, salt, onion and pepper, cook until thick - Store in sterilised jars |
How do we make ketchup from tomatoes?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 150 - Ripe tomatoes - Cooking equipment - Vinegar, salt, spices - Storage jars |
- Practical assessment
- Observation
- Product quality check
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Product Processing and Value Addition - Flour and crisps making
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the flour making process from cereals and tubers - Explain the crisps making process from potatoes and cassava - Connect processing skills to entrepreneurship opportunities in local markets |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss flour making: drying, milling and sieving to fine powder - Discuss crisps making: peeling, slicing thinly, deep frying or baking - Study packaging methods for flour and crisps |
How are flour and crisps processed from raw produce?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 148 - Sample products - Processing equipment pictures - Video clips |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Group presentation
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Product Processing and Value Addition - Packaging methods
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify packaging materials for value-added products - Package processed products using appropriate materials - Recognise how attractive packaging influences customer purchasing decisions |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Visit market outlets to observe packaging methods - Study sealable sachets, reusable bottles and paper bags - Package processed products from previous activities - Discuss factors to consider when selecting packaging materials |
What packaging materials are suitable for different products?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 151 - Sealable sachets - Reusable bottles - Paper bags - Processed products |
- Practical assessment
- Observation
- Product display
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Product Processing and Value Addition - Branding and labelling
Product Processing and Value Addition - Ethics in value addition |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Design labels for processed products - Create brand identity for agricultural products - Connect branding skills to building customer loyalty and repeat purchases |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Design labels showing product name, ingredients, weight and contact information - Create brand names and logos for processed products - Arrange products for class display - Discuss how branding attracts customers |
How do we brand and label agricultural products?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 152
- Label making materials - Marker pens - Packaged products - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 153 - Sample product labels - Consumer protection guidelines - Digital resources |
- Practical assessment
- Product display evaluation
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 4 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Land as a factor of production
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define factors of production in agricultural enterprises - Explain land as a primary factor of production - Connect land quality considerations to successful crop and livestock farming in the community |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the four factors of production: land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship - Explain land as a natural resource including soil and water - Discuss key considerations for land acquisition and rights - Explore ways of improving land productivity |
Why is land important in establishing agricultural enterprises?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 154 - Digital resources - Charts - Reference materials |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Group discussion
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Labour as a factor of production
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain labour as a factor of production - Describe considerations for labour in agricultural enterprises - Relate labour management skills to running a successful farm business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss physical and managerial labour in agriculture - Explore labour availability, skills and seasonality - Discuss cost of labour and government policies - Explain ways of improving labour productivity |
How does labour influence agricultural enterprise success?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 155 - Digital resources - Reference materials - Case studies |
- Oral questions
- Written test
- Class presentation
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Capital and entrepreneurship
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain capital and entrepreneurship as factors of production - Describe the role of capital in agricultural enterprises - Link entrepreneurial skills to innovation and problem-solving in farming |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss capital requirements for agricultural enterprises - Explain entrepreneurship and management skills needed - Discuss how factors of production work together - Present on the role of each factor in establishing enterprises |
What roles do capital and entrepreneurship play in agriculture?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 156 - Digital resources - Charts - Reference materials |
- Written assignment
- Oral questions
- Group presentation
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Sources of capital
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify ways of acquiring capital for agricultural enterprises - Explain various sources of capital including savings, loans and grants - Recognise the importance of financial planning before starting a farm business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss with a resource person ways of acquiring capital - Explore savings, bank loans, cooperative loans and AFC financing - Discuss grants, donations and inheritance as capital sources - Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of each source |
How can farmers acquire capital for agricultural enterprises?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 157 - Resource person - Digital resources - Financial institution brochures |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Group discussion
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Infrastructure and inputs
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the role of physical infrastructure in agricultural enterprises - Describe input considerations when selecting an enterprise - Connect infrastructure availability to practical business location decisions |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss role of transportation networks, roads and storage facilities - Explore availability, quality and cost of inputs - Discuss access to reliable input suppliers - Search for information on infrastructure requirements |
How do infrastructure and inputs influence enterprise selection?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 158 - Digital resources - Reference materials - Case studies |
- Oral questions
- Written test
- Research report
|
|
| 5 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Market considerations
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Production techniques and legal requirements |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain market research for agricultural enterprises - Describe factors to consider in market analysis - Link market demand understanding to profitable enterprise selection |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss target market preferences and purchasing behaviours - Analyse market size, growth potential and competition - Explore government policies and legal requirements - Conduct simple market research for a selected enterprise |
What market factors should be considered when selecting an enterprise?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 159
- Digital resources - Market survey forms - Agricultural magazines - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 160 - Government policy documents - Reference materials |
- Written assignment
- Market survey report
- Group presentation
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Integrating factors for enterprise success
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyse how factors of production work together - Evaluate the role of each factor in enterprise success - Apply factor analysis skills to planning a potential agricultural business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and present on integration of land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship - Analyse case studies of successful agricultural enterprises - Develop a simple plan for a potential enterprise - Make class presentations on enterprise planning |
How do factors of production integrate for enterprise success?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 161 - Case study materials - Planning templates - Digital resources |
- Class presentation
- Written report
- Peer evaluation
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Establishing Agricultural Enterprise - Developing an enterprise plan
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop a simple agricultural enterprise plan - Present an enterprise proposal - Experience the planning process required to start a real business venture |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Select a suitable agricultural enterprise based on local conditions - Develop enterprise details including inputs, labour and market - Prepare a simple budget for the enterprise - Present enterprise proposals to class |
How do we develop a plan for an agricultural enterprise?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 161 - Enterprise planning templates - Budget templates - Reference materials |
- Project report
- Oral presentation
- Written evaluation
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Sorting and grading
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of preparing crop produce for marketing - Describe sorting and grading of agricultural produce - Recognise how quality presentation increases selling prices in local markets |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what customers look for when purchasing produce - Explain sorting to remove damaged produce from quality ones - Describe grading produce into categories by size, colour or quality - Visit a market to observe sorting and grading practices |
Why is sorting and grading important in marketing produce?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 163 - Sample agricultural produce - Local market - Questionnaire |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Market visit report
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Weighing and packaging
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of weighing produce for marketing - Describe packaging methods for different produce - Connect accurate weighing to fair trade practices between farmers and buyers |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss weighing produce in grams, kilograms or tonnes - Explain packaging in various sizes to meet customer preferences - Study packaging of flour in 0.5 kg, 1 kg and 2 kg sachets - Practise weighing and packaging selected produce |
How do we weigh and package produce for different customers?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 164 - Weighing scales - Packaging materials - Sample produce |
- Practical assessment
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Labelling and branding
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of labelling agricultural produce - Describe branding of agricultural products - Relate branding to building customer trust and repeat business |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss information on labels: weight, ingredients, dates and contacts - Explain brand names, logos and colours for product identity - Design labels and brands for packaged produce - Discuss how branding develops customer loyalty |
How do labelling and branding attract customers?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 165 - Sample labels - Label making materials - Packaged products |
- Practical assessment
- Label design evaluation
- Oral questions
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Practical preparation of produce
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Physical market outlets |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Prepare agricultural produce for marketing - Display prepared produce attractively - Experience the complete process of getting produce market-ready |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sort, grade and weigh selected agricultural produce - Package produce in appropriate materials - Label and brand the packaged produce - Arrange produce for class display |
How do we prepare produce from harvest to market-ready state?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 166
- Agricultural produce - Packaging materials - Display area - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 167 - Digital resources - Market information - Case studies |
- Practical assessment
- Product display evaluation
- Peer assessment
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Digital market outlets
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify digital platforms for marketing agricultural produce - Describe how digital marketing works - Relate digital marketing skills to reaching wider customer bases beyond local areas |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss social media forums for marketing produce - Explore online tender applications for institutional supply - Study established online trading platforms - Discuss the role of digital brokers in connecting buyers and sellers |
How can digital platforms be used to market agricultural produce?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 168 - Digital devices - Internet access - Online platform examples |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Online research report
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Costs in marketing
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify expenses incurred in marketing agricultural produce - Calculate marketing costs for selected produce - Apply cost analysis to determine profitability of selling produce at different markets |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss preparation expenses: labour, sorting, packaging materials - Explore transport costs: fuel, hiring, loading and levies - Discuss market access fees: entry, stall and space fees - Explain advertisement and promotion costs |
What expenses are incurred when marketing agricultural produce?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 169 - Cost calculation sheets - Market fee schedules - Case studies |
- Written assignment
- Cost calculation exercise
- Oral questions
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Marketing Agricultural Produce - Evaluating marketing profitability
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Calculate net worth from marketing produce - Evaluate profitability of marketing activities - Use financial analysis skills to make informed decisions about where and how to sell produce |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Calculate total sales from marketing produce - Subtract total marketing expenses from sales - Determine net worth or profit from marketing - Compare profitability of different market outlets |
How do we determine if marketing produce is profitable?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 170 - Calculation worksheets - Sample marketing data - Calculators |
- Written test
- Calculation exercise
- Case study analysis
|
|
| 7 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Composting Techniques - Introduction to composting
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define composting and its purpose - Identify materials suitable for composting - Connect composting to reducing kitchen and farm waste while improving soil fertility |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Define composting as decomposition of organic waste into manure - Discuss suitable materials: crop residues, kitchen waste, livestock manure - Identify materials to avoid: plastic, metal, diseased plants, pet waste - Use digital resources to search for composting information |
What is composting and what materials are used?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 171 - Digital devices - Sample organic materials - Reference materials |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Group discussion
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Composting Techniques - Heap method of composting
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the heap method of composting - Explain the arrangement of materials in a compost heap - Relate heap composting to practical soil improvement on home farms |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss heap method as piling materials above ground - Explain layering: rough materials, green materials, manure, topsoil, ash - Discuss the 4-heap method of composting - Explain monitoring temperature and moisture |
How is compost made using the heap method?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 173 - Composting site - Organic materials - Diagrams and charts |
- Oral questions
- Written test
- Diagram labelling
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Composting Techniques - Pit method of composting
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the pit method (Indore method) of composting - Compare pit and heap methods of composting - Apply knowledge of local rainfall patterns to select appropriate composting methods |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss pit method as composting in dug pits - Explain arrangement of materials similar to heap method - Compare advantages of pit method for dry areas - Discuss transferring materials between pits |
How does pit method differ from heap method?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 175 - Diagrams of pit method - Reference materials - Video clips |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Comparison chart
|
|
| 8 | 3 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Composting Techniques - Practical composting using conventional methods
Composting Techniques - Quality factors in composting |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Carry out composting using heap or pit method - Monitor the composting process - Experience the practical process of converting waste into valuable soil amendment |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Select a suitable site for composting - Collect and arrange organic materials in layers - Add water to moisten materials and cover the heap/pit - Monitor temperature using a pointed stick - Turn materials regularly for aeration |
How do we carry out composting practically?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 173
- Composting site - Organic materials - Garden tools - Covering materials - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 175 - Compost samples - Reference materials - Charts |
- Practical assessment
- Observation
- Project portfolio
|
|
| 8 | 4 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Composting Techniques - Vermicomposting
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe vermicomposting using earthworms - Explain the process of preparing vermicompost - Recognise vermicomposting as a faster method suitable for small-scale urban and peri-urban gardeners |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss epigeic earthworms (red wrigglers) used in vermicomposting - Explain bed preparation and layering of materials - Discuss introducing earthworms and monitoring conditions - Explain harvesting vermicompost and vermiwash |
How is vermicomposting carried out?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 177 - Video clips - Digital resources - Diagrams |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Process description
|
|
| 8 | 5 |
Agricultural Technologies and Entrepreneurship
|
Composting Techniques - Containerised composting
Composting Techniques - Benefits and application of compost |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe containerised composting methods - Explain advantages of container composting - Connect containerised composting to space-saving solutions for urban home gardens |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss using plastic bins, wooden boxes or wire cylinders for composting - Explain making drainage and ventilation holes - Discuss basket composting for vegetable gardens - Compare advantages of containerised composting |
How is composting done using containers?
|
- MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 180
- Containers for composting - Video clips - Diagrams - MTP Agriculture Learner's Book pg. 182 - Compost manure - Crop enterprise - Garden tools |
- Oral questions
- Written assignment
- Practical demonstration
|
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