Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Knitting - Basic knitting stitches
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Identifying knit and purl stitches
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Casting on

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

- Explain the meaning of knitting
- Identify basic knitting stitches
- Appreciate knitting as a useful skill

- Identify knit and purl stitches from pictures
- Distinguish between knit and purl stitches
- Show interest in knitting techniques

- Search for information and pictures on knitting stitches (knit and purl)
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Share findings with classmates
- Study pictures showing knitting stitches
- Identify and explain the knitting stitches shown
- Identify knit and purl stitches on garments
- Take pictures if possible
- Share ideas with classmates

How do you knit an article for household use?
What are the differences between knit and purl stitches?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 64
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 65
- Pictures showing knitting stitches
- Knitted garments
- Digital camera
- Two knitting needles
- Yarn
- Scissors

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Knitting - Making a knit stitch
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Making a purl stitch

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

- Demonstrate making a knit stitch
- Follow correct knitting procedures
- Show patience in learning a new skill

- Insert and push right needle into loop on left side from bottom to back
- Wrap working yarn around right needle from back to front
- Pull yarn down through the loop on left needle
- Pull stitch from left needle with right needle
- Pull working yarn to tighten stitch
- Continue until all stitches are transferred to right needle
- Describe and show classmates how to make knit stitches

How do we make a knit stitch in knitting?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 66
- Cast on stitches made previously
- Knitting needles
- Yarn
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 67
- Knit stitches made previously

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

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Sewing Skills: Knitting - Continuing knitting rows
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Understanding patterns

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

- Demonstrate continuing knitting rows
- Alternate between knit and purl stitches
- Show persistence in knitting

- Continue knitting by transferring stitches between needles
- Create alternating rows of knit and purl stitches
- Maintain consistent tension in stitches
- Demonstrate how to rotate work and start a new row
- Show progress to classmates

How do we continue knitting by creating multiple rows?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 68
- Knitting in progress from previous lessons
- Knitting needles
- Yarn
- Sample knitting patterns
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

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Sewing Skills: Knitting - Identifying household knitted articles
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Making a household article
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Finishing a knitted article

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

- Identify household articles that can be knitted
- Explain the purpose of different knitted articles
- Appreciate the utility of knitted items

- Demonstrate finishing techniques for knitted articles
- Cast off properly
- Show pride in completed work

- Study pictures showing knitted articles (scarves, mats, table wipers, etc.)
- Identify the knitted household articles shown in the pictures
- Discuss other articles that can be made by knitting
- Share ideas with classmates
- Cast off once the article is finished
- Cut the working yarn leaving a few inches of tail
- Pull the tail through the last stitch and tighten to secure the end
- Weave in loose ends neatly
- Display the finished article to classmates

What household articles can be made using knitting?
How do we properly finish a knitted article?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 69
- Pictures showing knitted articles
- Actual knitted household items
- Digital resources
- Two knitting needles
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 70
- Knitted article in progress
- Knitting needles
- Scissors

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification
- Observation - Practical assessment - Product evaluation

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Description of framed suspended gardens

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

- Explain what a framed suspended garden is
- Identify benefits of framed suspended gardens
- Appreciate space-saving gardening techniques

- Discuss the meaning of a framed suspended garden
- Explain the importance of framed suspended gardens for saving space
- Study pictures showing different types of framed suspended gardens
- Share ideas with classmates

How are framed suspended gardens constructed?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 72
- Pictures of framed suspended gardens
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Types of framed suspended gardens

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

- Identify different types of framed suspended gardens
- Describe the construction of different garden types
- Show interest in innovative gardening

- Study pictures showing different types of framed suspended gardens
- Describe how the gardens in the pictures are constructed
- Discuss materials used to construct the framed suspended gardens
- Share ideas with classmates

What materials are used to construct framed suspended gardens?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 73
- Pictures of framed suspended gardens
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Planning a framed suspended garden
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Constructing the frame
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Fixing containers

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

- Plan the construction of a framed suspended garden
- Identify materials needed for construction
- Work collaboratively in planning

- Demonstrate fixing containers on the frame
- Apply appropriate techniques for container attachment
- Work safely with tools and materials

- Discuss types of containers that can be used (plastic bottles, jerrycans, troughs)
- Discuss materials for frames (metal bars, wooden planks, poles)
- Discuss how containers can be suspended (wires, strings, ropes)
- Plan a design for a framed suspended garden
- Draw the plan and make a list of materials needed
- Prepare containers for mounting (clean, make drainage holes if needed)
- Fix containers on the framework securely
- Ensure containers are evenly spaced and balanced
- Verify that the structure is stable
- Observe safety precautions throughout

What factors should we consider when planning a framed suspended garden?
How do we fix containers securely on the frame?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 73
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper
- Sample materials
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 74
- Locally available materials (wires, wooden planks, metal bars, poles)
- Tools (hammer, nails)
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 74
- Containers (plastic bottles, jerrycans, troughs)
- Wires, strings, or ropes
- Tools (scissors, knife, pliers)
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Plan assessment - Oral questions - Group work evaluation
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

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Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Preparing growing medium

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

- Prepare appropriate growing medium for suspended garden
- Mix soil components properly
- Value proper soil preparation

- Collect soil for the suspended garden
- Collect manure or compost
- Mix soil with manure/compost in appropriate proportions
- Ensure the growing medium is light enough for containers
- Discuss the importance of proper growing medium

How do we prepare the growing medium for a suspended garden?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 75
- Soil
- Manure/compost
- Mixing containers
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

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Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Planting in suspended garden

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

- Plant crops in the suspended garden
- Select appropriate crops for suspended gardens
- Demonstrate care for planted crops

- Put the soil-manure mixture in the containers on the framework
- Select appropriate planting materials for suspended gardens
- Plant the materials in the containers
- Water the planted crops
- Discuss maintenance requirements

How do we establish crops in a framed suspended garden?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 75
- Growing medium (soil-manure mixture)
- Planting materials
- Water
- Watering can

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

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Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Maintenance of suspended garden
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Benefits of suspended gardens

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

- Explain how to maintain a suspended garden
- Demonstrate maintenance activities
- Show commitment to garden care

- Explain the benefits of framed suspended gardens
- Identify situations where suspended gardens are ideal
- Appreciate innovative farming techniques

- Discuss maintenance requirements (watering, feeding, pruning)
- Demonstrate proper watering techniques for suspended gardens
- Explain monitoring for pests and diseases
- Create a maintenance schedule for the garden
- Share maintenance plans with classmates
- Discuss the benefits of framed suspended gardens (space-saving, decorative, accessible)
- Identify situations where suspended gardens are ideal (urban areas, small spaces)
- Discuss environmental benefits of suspended gardens
- Create a poster highlighting the benefits
- Share posters with classmates

How do we maintain a framed suspended garden?
What are the advantages of using framed suspended gardens?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 76
- Constructed suspended garden
- Water
- Watering can
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 76
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Maintenance plan assessment
- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Review of suspended gardens

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

- Summarize the process of constructing framed suspended gardens
- Evaluate the success of the garden construction
- Show pride in innovative gardening

- Review the entire process of constructing framed suspended gardens
- Discuss challenges faced and solutions found
- Evaluate the success of the garden construction
- Complete an assessment on suspended gardens
- Share assessments with classmates

What have we learned about constructing framed suspended gardens?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 76
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Constructed suspended garden

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment - Self-evaluation

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Ways of adding value

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

- Explain the meaning of adding value to crop produce
- Identify ways of adding value to crop produce
- Appreciate the importance of value addition

- Discuss the meaning of adding value to crop produce
- Study pictures showing crop produce
- Discuss methods of adding value to the crop produce shown
- Discuss value-addition methods for local crops
- Share ideas with classmates

Why do we add value to crop produce?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 77
- Pictures of crop produce
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value-added products
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Field visit
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value addition through drying

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

- Identify value-added crop products
- Explain how raw crops are transformed into value-added products
- Value innovation in food processing

- Demonstrate value addition through drying method
- Follow correct drying procedures
- Work safely with food processing equipment

- Study pictures showing value-added products
- Identify the products shown in the pictures
- Discuss the process of transforming raw crops into these products
- Share ideas with classmates
- Wash and rinse crops like cassava with clean water
- Peel if necessary and slice into thin pieces
- Put the sliced pieces in the sun to dry
- Keep turning the slices to dry evenly
- Collect when completely dried
- Pack in appropriate materials and store in a cool dry place

How can we transform raw crop produce into value-added products?
How can we add value to crop produce through drying?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 78
- Pictures of value-added products
- Actual value-added products if available
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 79
- Exercise book and pen
- Protective equipment
- Digital camera
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 79
- Raw crop produce (cassava, sweet potato)
- Knife
- Drying rack or tray
- Clean water
- Basins
- Packaging materials
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value addition by frying

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

- Demonstrate value addition by frying method
- Follow correct frying procedures
- Maintain safety when cooking

- Wash and rinse potatoes in clean water
- Peel if necessary and slice into thin round pieces
- Put cooking oil in pan over heat source for deep frying
- Put potato slices in hot oil and add salt to taste
- Keep turning to cook evenly until crispy
- Remove from heat and cool down
- Pack in packaging materials and store

How can we add value to crop produce through frying?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 80
- Raw potatoes
- Knife
- Source of heat
- Wide pan or sufuria
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- Clean water
- Basins
- Packaging materials
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value addition of groundnuts

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

- Demonstrate value addition of groundnuts
- Apply different value addition techniques
- Work safely with processing equipment

- Put groundnuts in sufuria over heat source with oil and salt
- Keep turning for even cooking
- Remove when cooked and cool down
- Pack some in packaging materials for storage
- Make peanut butter with remaining groundnuts by pounding in mortar
- Pack peanut butter in containers for storage

How can we add value to groundnuts?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 81
- Raw groundnuts
- Source of heat
- Sufuria
- Pestle and mortar
- Salt
- Clean water
- Basins
- Packaging materials
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Marketing value-added products
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Review of value addition

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

- Explain how to market value-added products
- Identify marketing strategies for value-added products
- Appreciate the economic benefits of value addition

- Summarize methods of adding value to crop produce
- Explain the importance of value addition
- Show commitment to value addition

- Discuss different marketing strategies for value-added products
- Create attractive packaging for value-added products
- Calculate potential profit margins for value-added products
- Create a marketing plan for a value-added product
- Share marketing plans with classmates
- Review all methods of adding value to crop produce
- Discuss the importance of value addition for economic benefits and storage
- Complete an assessment on value addition to crop produce
- Share assessments with classmates

How can we market value-added crop products?
Why is value addition important for crop produce?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 82
- Value-added products
- Packaging materials
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Calculator
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 83
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Value-added products

- Observation - Oral questions - Marketing plan assessment
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Production Techniques

Making Homemade Soap - Forms of soap

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

- Explain the importance of making homemade soap
- Identify different forms of homemade soap
- Appreciate the value of homemade products

- Discuss the importance of making homemade soap
- Study pictures showing forms of homemade soap
- Identify the types of homemade soap shown
- Discuss household uses of each form of soap
- Share ideas with classmates

How can we make soap using natural ingredients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 84
- Pictures of different forms of soap
- Samples of soap if available
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Production Techniques

Making Homemade Soap - Uses of household soaps

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

- Identify uses of different forms of soap
- Match soap forms with appropriate uses
- Value cleanliness and hygiene

- Study pictures showing uses of homemade soaps
- Discuss the uses shown in the pictures
- Identify the form of soap used in each picture
- Discuss how different forms of soap are used at home
- Share ideas with classmates

What are the uses of different forms of soap?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 85
- Pictures showing soap uses
- Samples of different soap forms
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Production Techniques

Making Homemade Soap - Natural ingredients for soap
Making Homemade Soap - Field visit
Making Homemade Soap - Making liquid soap

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

- Identify natural ingredients for making soap
- Explain the purpose of each ingredient
- Show interest in natural products

- Demonstrate making of liquid soap
- Follow correct soap-making procedures
- Work safely with soap ingredients

- Discuss natural ingredients for making soap (ashes, water, animal fats, plant oils, salt)
- Study pictures showing ingredients for making homemade soap
- Identify the ingredients shown in the pictures
- Discuss how to obtain each ingredient locally
- Share ideas with classmates
- Boil water and add grated bar soap until it dissolves
- Add salt and stir until it thickens to the desired consistency
- Allow to cool before adding coloring or fragrance if desired
- Let the soap settle for a few days to develop final consistency
- Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling fumes

What natural ingredients can be used for making homemade soap?
How do we make homemade liquid soap?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 86
- Pictures of soap ingredients
- Samples of ingredients if available
- Digital resources
- Exercise book and pen
- Protective equipment
- Digital camera
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 87
- Wood ash
- Table salt
- Animal fat
- Distilled water
- Buckets
- Source of heat
- Utensils for mixing
- Storage containers
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Making Homemade Soap - Making bar and powder soap

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

- Demonstrate making of bar and powder soap
- Follow correct soap-making procedures
- Maintain safety throughout the process

- Mix wood ash with distilled water and filter to make lye
- Heat animal fat until melted and strain to remove impurities
- Add lye water to melted fat and stir constantly
- Heat mixture and stir until it thickens
- Pour into molds lined with parchment paper
- Allow to rest, harden, and cure for several weeks
- Grind some pieces into powder for powder soap

How do we make homemade bar and powder soap?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 88
- Wood ash
- Table salt
- Animal fat
- Distilled water
- Buckets
- Source of heat
- Utensils for mixing
- Molds
- Grater
- Storage containers
- Protective equipment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Making Homemade Soap - Making paste soap
Making Homemade Soap - Review of homemade soap making

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

- Demonstrate making of paste soap
- Follow correct soap-making procedures
- Work safely with soap ingredients

- Mix wood ash with distilled water and filter to make lye
- Heat animal fat until melted and strain to remove impurities
- Add lye water to melted fat and stir constantly
- Heat mixture and stir until it thickens to a paste-like consistency
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
- Put soap paste into airtight containers for storage

How do we make homemade paste soap?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 90
- Wood ash
- Table salt
- Animal fat
- Distilled water
- Bucket
- Source of heat
- Utensils for mixing
- Storage containers
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 92
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Homemade soap samples

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation