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1

Reporting and opener exam

2 1
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
Importance of livestock. Livestock types and breeds.
Dairy cattle.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



To state the importance of livestock.
To define the terms livestock breed and livestock type.



Q/A
Exposition: Definition of livestock breeds and types.
Livestock products and by-products.
Chart- key parts of a cow.
KLB
Page 116
2 2-3
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
Breeds of dairy cattle.
Beef cattle.
Breeds of beef cattle.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe common breeds of dairy cattle.
To describe various breeds of beef cattle
Brief discussion: characteristics, origin of - Jersey, Guernsey, Friesian, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss.

Brief discussion: Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, Charolais, and Galloway.
Wall chart: breeds of dairy cows.
Charts- a beef animal.
Wall chart-Beef cattle
KLB
Pages 120
KLB
Pages 122
3 1
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
Dual-purpose cattle.
Sheep. Breeds of wool sheep.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify dual-purpose cattle breeds (both exotic and indigenous).
To state characteristics of dual-purpose cattle breeds.
Discuss characteristics of Sahiwal, Red Poll and Zebu (East African Zebu).
Photographs of dual-purpose cattle breeds.
Chart- key parts of a sheep.
Wall chart- Breeds of wool sheep.
KLB
Pages 122
3 2-3
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
Mutton sheep breeds.
Dual-purpose sheep.
Breeds of meat goats.
Breeds of milk goats.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To name breeds of mutton sheep.
To state characteristics of each bread of mutton sheep.

To name and state characteristics of breeds of meat goats.
Identifying and stating characteristics of the Dorper, Black head Persian sheep, Masai sheep, Somali sheep.
Highlight the characteristics of: Galla goat, Boar goat.
Wall chart- Breeds of mutton sheep.
Wall chart: dual-purpose sheep breeds.
Wall chart- milk and meat goats.
KLB
Pages 131
KLB Page 132
4 1
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
Pig breeds.
Breeds of rabbits.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To name key parts of a pig.
To identify breeds of pigs and their characteristics.
Highlight briefly the characteristics of Large White, Ladrace, Hampshire and others.

Chart- Key parts of a pig
Wall chart- Major pig breeds.
Chart- Key parts of a rabbit
Wall chart- Rabbit breeds.
KLB
Pages 122
4 2-3
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 1
Chicken breeds.
Chicken hybrids.
Camel breeds.
Introduction.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To name key parts of a chicken.
To list characteristics of pure breeds of chicken

To identify the two major camel breeds.
Drawing and labelling.
Assignment method:
Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, Australop, Light Sussex, Plymouth Rock, e.t.c.

Exposition;
Discussion;
Excursion.
Chart - Key parts of a chicken.
Photographs of camel breeds.
text book
KLB
Pages 128
KLB
Pages 138
5 1
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 1
Basic economic principles.
Importance of Farm records.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain basic concepts of economics.
Discussion at length on the following: scarcity and choice, opportunity cost, preference and choice.
text book
Specimen farm records.
KLB
Pages 141
5 2-3
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 1
Types of farm records. Inventory and financial records.
Labor records and production records.
Livestock Production Records. Breeding records.
Feeding records. Health records.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe inventory records and financial records.

To identify components of animal breeding records.
Probing questions and discussion.

Q/A: Components of breeding records.
Group work:
- Components of breeding records of a cow in tabular form.
-Components of breeding records of a sow.
Samples of records / charts.
Labour records and production records.
Livestock breeding records.
Chart ? Sample of animal health record.
KLB
Page 143
KLB
Page 145
6 1
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 1
Livestock production records.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state importance of keeping accurate livestock production records.
To identify necessary details of livestock production records.
Discussion: Milk production record/ egg production record.

Practical activity- Design milk production / egg production records.


Livestock production records.
KLB
Page 146
6 2-3
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Macro-nutrients. Nitrogen.
Phosphorus. Potassium.
Magnesium. Calcium.
Sulphur. Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



To identify plants macronutrients.
To classify macro-nutrients as fertilizers and liming elements.


To identify role of nitrogen in plants.
To state symptoms of nitrogen deficiency in plants
To identify role of magnesium in plants.
To state symptoms of magnesium deficiency in plants.
To identify role of calcium in plants.
To state symptoms of calcium deficiency in plants.



List down macro- elements.
Q/A: Definition of an ion; expose ionic form of elements.

Discuss, giving examples the role of nitrogen and the deficiency symptoms.
Discuss, giving examples the role of magnesium and the deficiency symptoms.

Discuss, giving examples the role of calcium and the deficiency symptoms.
Yellowish-green / brown leaves.
Purple flowers.
Curled leaves,
Chlorotic leaves.
Thin stems with reduced nodulation.
Tomatoes with blossom end rot.
crop leaves
KLB BK II
1-2
KLB BK II Pgs 4-5
7

Midterm exam and break

8 1
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Micro-nutrients.
Classification of Fertilizers. Straight and compound fertilizers.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify plants micronutrients and state their roles.
To identify deficiency symptoms of minor nutrients in plants.
Q/A: Compare micronutrients with macronutrients hence define a micronutrient.
Exposition: Teacher gives examples of micronutrients and exposes their roles and deficiency symptoms.
Chart: Macronutrients,
micronutrients,
their ionic forms and deficiency symptoms.
CAN
ASN
SA
DAP, MAP, Urea.
Pg 6
8 2-3
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Nitrogenous fertilizers.
Phosphatic fertilizers.
Potassic fertilizers.
Fertilizer Application.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state characteristics of nitrogenous fertilizers.
To state characteristics of potassium fertilizers.
To give examples of potassium fertilizers.
Group experiments- Dissolving nitrogenous fertilizers in water.
Discussion: Other characteristics of nitrogenous fertilizers.
Giving examples of nitrogenous fertilizers.

Group experiments: Solubility in water, litmus tests.
Discuss properties of KCl, K2SO4.
(NH4)2 SO4
ASN
SSP
DSP
TSP
KCl
K2SO4
KLB BK II Pg 9-10
PKLB BK II g 11-12
9 1
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Fertilizer Rates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To determine % of nutrient(s) of a fertilizer.
To calculate fertilizer ratio.
To find the amount of fertilizer required per unit area (hectare).
Problem solving and explanations.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
chart
KLB BK II Pg 14-15
9 2-3
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Carbon cycle and Nitrogen cycle.
Soil Sampling.
Soil Testing.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain ways in which carbon / nitrogen is removed / returned to the atmosphere.
To define soil testing.
To explain importance of soil testing.
To test soil pH.
To explain effect of soil pH on crops.
Assignment method / Group discussion.
Q/A: Definition and importance of soil testing.
Q/A: Definition of pH in terms of acidity / alkalinity.
Class standard experiments: Determining soil pH.
Discussion: Optimum pH range for crops.

Charts: Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle.
Charts: Transverse and ziz-zag soil sampling methods.
Litmus paper, indicators, pH colour chart.
KLB BK II Pg 16-20
KLB BK II Pg 22-24
10 1
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Seeds.
Vegetative materials.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


To state advantages and disadvantages of using seeds as planting materials.
Teacher broadly classifies planting materials as either seeds or vegetative materials.
Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of using seeds compared to vegetative materials.
student book
vegetative materials & seeds
KLB BK II Pg 27-28
10 2-3
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Vegetative planting materials.
Selection of planting materials.
Preparation of planting materials.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify plant parts used for vegetative propagation.
To explain some methods used to prepare planting materials.
Present various parts of vegetative planting materials i.e. bulbils of sisal/ splits of grass/ pyrethrum, banana/ sisal suckers, Irish potato tubers, potato vines, and sugarcane setts.

Detailed discussion on breaking seed dormancy, chemical treatment, seed dressing and seed inoculation, chitting / sprouting.
Bulbils of sisal/ splits of grass/ pyrethrum, banana/ sisal suckers, Irish potato tubers, potato vines, and sugarcane setts.
vegetative materials & seeds
KLB BK II Pg 28-34
KLB BK II Pg 35
11 1
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Time of planting.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain factors to consider in timing planting.
To identify advantages of timely planting.
Q/A and brief discussion.
KLB BK II Pg 38
11 2-3
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Broadcasting method of planting. Row planting.
Over-sowing and under-sowing.
Spacing of crops.
Plant population.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify advantages and disadvantages of broadcasting method.

To state advantages and disadvantages of row planting.
To explain the importance of correct spacing of crops.
To explain factors that influence crop spacing.
Brief discussion.
Give examples of crops planted by broadcasting.

Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of row planting.
Q/A and discussion.
Importance and factors.
video
Chart: Average inter-row and intrarow spacing of common crops.
KLB BK II Pg 39-40
KLB BK II Pg 40-41
12 1
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Seed rate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define optimal seed rate of a given crop.
To explain factors to consider in choosing seed rates.
Explanations and detailed discussion.
student book
KLB BK II Pg 43
12 2-3
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
CROP PRODUCTION III (NURSERY PRACTICES)
Depth of planting.
Establishing a nursery.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain determinants of correct depth of planting.


To differentiate between a nursery and a seedbed.

To explain the importance of a nursery in crop propagation.
To enumerate factors considered when siting a nursery.
Q/A & Detailed discussion.
Field activity: planting crops to the correct spacing.
Supervised field activities.




Q/A and explanations.
Activity- Establishing a (vegetative) nursery / tea sleeves / sugarcane setts.
school farm




School farm.
KLB BK II Pg 43-44
KLB BK II Pg 46-48
13

End term exam


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