Production Techniques.

Sewing Skills: Knitting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Define the term knitting.
List tools used in knitting.
Describe the basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.
Demonstrate the basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.
Appreciate the basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
search from the dictionary or textbook the meaning of knitting.
list the tools used in knitting.
identify the basic knitting stitches (Knit stitch and Purl stitch)
describe the two basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.
observe the teacher as he/she demonstrates the two basic knitting stitches.

What is knitting? what tools are used in knitting?

Teacher's Notes.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Knitting tools.
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition  pg 94.
Posters
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition .

Written tests. Observation. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Sewing Skills: Knitting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Outline the steps for knitting an article using the knit stitch.
Knit a selected household article using the knit stitch.
Enjoy knitting household articles using the knit stitch.

In pairs,individually,learners are guided to:
outline the steps and procedure for knitting using the knit stitch.
watch a clip or a resource person knitting a household using the knit stitch.
practice knitting a household article using the knit stitch.

How do you knit an article using the knit stitch?

Knitting tools and materials.
Video clips.
Resource person.
Household articles knitted by knit stitches.
Teacher's Notes.
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition .
Household article knitted by purl stitch.
Knitting tools.

Observation. Demonstrations. Portfolios. Oral questions. Checklists. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Constructing Framed Suspended Gardens.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Define the term Framed Suspended Gardens.
Identify the off-season crops suitable for framed suspended gardens.
Discuss the features of the off-season crops suitable for framed suspended gardens.
Search the internet for information on the crops suitable for framed suspended gardens.
Appreciate the crops suitable for the framed suspended gardens.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm on the meaning of framed suspended gardens.
observe pictures of the framed suspended gardens and identify materials used to construct the framed suspended gardens.
outline the factors considered when identifying off-season crops for suspended gardening.
List some of the crops suitable for framed suspended gardening.
discuss the features of the off-season crops suitable for suspended gardening.
search the internet for more information on the framed suspended gardens.

What is Framed Suspended Garden? What types of crops are suitable for framed suspended gardening?

Pictures. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 80-81.
Teacher's Notes.
Internet.
Digital devices.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 81-82.
Photos.
Teacher's Notes

Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written tests. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Constructing Framed Suspended Gardens.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Outline factors to consider when designing framed structures for suspended gardens.
Describe framed suspended garden for growing crops.
Search the internet for photos, videos and illustrations on framed suspended gardens.
Embrace the use of framed suspended garden in growing crops.
lesson,
Gather the appropriate materials for construction of selected framed suspended garden.
Construct a framed structure for suspended crops.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
Identify the types of framed suspended gardens used in growing crops.
identify the factors to consider when designing framed structures for suspended gardens.
discuss the characteristics of materials for construction of the framed suspended gardens.
search the internet for videos, photos and illustrations on framed suspended gardens to describe how they are constructed.
In groups, learners are guided to:
Gather their selected materials for constructing the selected framed suspended garden.
Innovate and construct a framed suspended gardens using the locally available materials.
Use digital devices to record videos as they construct.

What types of framed suspended gardens do you know?
How do you construct a framed suspended garden?

Digital devices. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 82-83.
Pictures.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 82-83.
Photos.
Video clips.
Digital devices.
Teacher's Notes.
Locally available materials for construction. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 84-85.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Written tests. Oral questions. Oral discussion.
Assessment rubric. Checklists. Observation schedule. Project.

Production Techniques.

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Outline the steps for establishing an off-season crop in the constructed framed suspended garden.
Establish a crop on the constructed framed suspended garden.
Embrace the use of framed suspended garden for growing crops.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the steps for establishing a selected crop on the constructed framed suspended garden.
establish the selected crop on the constructed framed suspended garden.

How do you establish a crop on the constructed framed suspended garden?

Selected crop.
Teacher's Notes. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 85-86.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Observation schedule. Checklists. Journals. Project.

Production Techniques.

Construction of Framed Suspended Garden.

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

Identify the management practices carried out on crops established on the constructed framed suspended crops.
Discuss the management practices carried out on the established crops on the framed suspended garden.
Carry out the management practices to the established crops in the framed suspenders garden.
Acknowledge the need for managing the established crops.

In groups,learners are guided to:
mention the management practices for the established crops in the framed suspended gardens.
discuss the management practices and their importance to the established crops.
collaborate in carrying out the management practices to the established crops.

What management practices should be carried out to the established crops in framed suspended garden?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 86.
Teacher's Notes.
Environment where the crops have been established.

Checklists. Journal. Written report. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Construction of Framed Suspended Garden.
Construction of Framed Suspended Gardens: Assessment.
Adding Value to Crop Produce.

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

Identify the methods of disseminating educative messages on Framed Suspended Gardens.
Create educative messages on the Framed Suspended Gardens.
Desire to educate the community on the Framed Suspended Gardens through educative messages.

Define the term Value addition.
Identify ways of adding value to crop produce.
Discuss the various ways of adding value to crop produce.
Search the internet for videos on value addition.
Appreciate the ways of adding value to crop produce.

In groups,learners are guided to:
identify the various methods of passing out the educative messages on framed suspended gardens.
discuss and create educative messages that can be used to educate the community about framed suspended gardens.
compile messages and create posters using marker pens and manilla papers.
post the messages on the community notice boards or display during community events and gatherings.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
search the internet for meaning of value addition to crop produce and examples of value addition in crop produce and note their findings.
search the internet for videos on value addition and watch them.
discuss their findings and present in class.

How can you educate the community on the Framed Suspended Gardens?
What is value addition? Why do we add value to crop produce?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 86-87.
Marker Pens.
Manilla papers.
Posters.
Digital devices.
Assessment books.
Spark Agriculture pg 87.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 89.
Digital devices.
Internet.
Teacher's Notes.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 90-92.
Pictures.

Portfolios. Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions.
Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Written tests. Oral discussions.

Production Techniques.

Adding Value to Crop Produce.

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

Outline the procedure for adding value to tomatoes using the drying method.
Add value to tomatoes following the procedure.
Search the internet for clips on adding value to tomatoes by drying method.
Enjoy adding value to the tomatoes.

In groups,learners are guided to:
watch clips on crop produce e.g tomatoes being added value.
outline the steps for adding value to tomatoes by drying method.
gather the required materials for adding value to tomatoes.
follow the outlined steps to add value to tomatoes and record themselves using digital devices.

How can you add value to tomatoes?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 93.
Ripe Tomatoes.
Knives,Water,Basin,Tray and Tins.
Digital devices

Assessment rubric. Project. Portfolios. Checklists.

Production Techniques.
Production Technique.

Adding Value to Crop Produce.
Adding value to Crop Produce.

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

Outline the steps for adding value to different crop produce.
Describe the method of adding value to different crop produce.
Search the internet for clips on the methods used in adding value to different crop produce. Embrace value addition practice to different crop produce.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the steps for preparing potatoes crisps,dried mangoes, dried vegetables, cassava flour, roasted groundnuts, pumpkin flour and simsim balls.
describe the methods used to add value to the above crops.
search the internet for the methods of adding value to groundnuts, vegetables,simsim, pumpkin etc.
watch clips on the preparation and methods of adding value to the different crops.

Why do we add value to crop produce?

Teacher's Notes.
Digital devices.
Video clips.
Internet.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 94.
Fresh sugarcane.
Ginger, Lemon juice.
Blender.
Clean light cloth for straining.

Assessment rubric. Oral discussion. Oral questions.

Production Technique.
Production Techniques.

Adding Value to Crop Produce.
Adding Value to Crop Produce: Assessment.

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

Compare the processed crop produce to raw crop produce.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation to showcase the comparison between raw crop produce and processed product.

Attempt questions on the sub-strand:Value addition on crop produce.

In groups,learners are guided to:
examine the comparison between the raw crop produce and the processed product in terms of monetary value and storage life.
prepare a PowerPoint presentation to show the comparison between the raw crop produce and the processed product.
In pairs,or individually,learners are guided to:
answer the questions on the sub:strand: Adding Value on crop produce.

What is the comparison between the raw crop produce and the processed product?

Digital devices. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 95.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 95.
Teacher's Notes
Digital devices
Internet
Assessment books. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 95-96.

Assessment rubric. Oral presentation. Oral discussion. Written tests.
Written tests Assessment rubric. Checklists.

Production Techniques.

Sewing Skills: Knitting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Define the term knitting.
List tools used in knitting.
Describe the basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.
Demonstrate the basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.
Appreciate the basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
search from the dictionary or textbook the meaning of knitting.
list the tools used in knitting.
identify the basic knitting stitches (Knit stitch and Purl stitch)
describe the two basic knitting stitches used in making household articles.
observe the teacher as he/she demonstrates the two basic knitting stitches.

What is knitting? what tools are used in knitting?

Teacher's Notes.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Knitting tools. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark
Posters
Digital devices.Agriculture & Nutrition Spark

Written tests. Observation. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Sewing Skills: Knitting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Outline the steps for knitting an article using the knit stitch.
Knit a selected household article using the knit stitch.
Enjoy knitting household articles using the knit stitch.

In pairs,individually,learners are guided to:
outline the steps and procedure for knitting using the knit stitch.
watch a clip or a resource person knitting a household using the knit stitch.
practice knitting a household article using the knit stitch.

How do you knit an article using the knit stitch?

Knitting tools and materials.
Video clips.
Resource person.
Household articles knitted by knit stitches. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark
Teacher's Notes.
Household article knitted by purl stitch.
Knitting tools. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark

Observation. Demonstrations. Portfolios. Oral questions. Checklists. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Constructing Framed Suspended Gardens.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Define the term Framed Suspended Gardens.
Identify the off-season crops suitable for framed suspended gardens.
Discuss the features of the off-season crops suitable for framed suspended gardens.
Search the internet for information on the crops suitable for framed suspended gardens.
Appreciate the crops suitable for the framed suspended gardens.
lesson,
Outline factors to consider when designing framed structures for suspended gardens.
Describe framed suspended garden for growing crops.
Search the internet for photos, videos and illustrations on framed suspended gardens.
Embrace the use of framed suspended garden in growing crops.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm on the meaning of framed suspended gardens.
observe pictures of the framed suspended gardens and identify materials used to construct the framed suspended gardens.
outline the factors considered when identifying off-season crops for suspended gardening.
List some of the crops suitable for framed suspended gardening.
discuss the features of the off-season crops suitable for suspended gardening.
search the internet for more information on the framed suspended gardens.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
Identify the types of framed suspended gardens used in growing crops.
identify the factors to consider when designing framed structures for suspended gardens.
discuss the characteristics of materials for construction of the framed suspended gardens.
search the internet for videos, photos and illustrations on framed suspended gardens to describe how they are constructed.

What is Framed Suspended Garden? What types of crops are suitable for framed suspended gardening?
What types of framed suspended gardens do you know?

Pictures.
Teacher's Notes.
Internet.
Digital devices. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 81-82.
Digital devices.
Photos.
Teacher's Notes
Digital devices. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 82-83.
Pictures.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 82-83.
Photos.
Video clips.
Digital devices.
Teacher's Notes.

Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written tests. Assessment rubric.
Assessment rubric. Written tests. Oral questions. Oral discussion.

Production Techniques.

Constructing Framed Suspended Gardens.
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
Gather the appropriate materials for construction of selected framed suspended garden.
Construct a framed structure for suspended crops.

In groups, learners are guided to:
Gather their selected materials for constructing the selected framed suspended garden.
Innovate and construct a framed suspended gardens using the locally available materials.
Use digital devices to record videos as they construct.

How do you construct a framed suspended garden?

Locally available materials for construction. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 84-85.
Digital devices.
Selected crop.
Teacher's Notes. Agriculture & Nutrition Sparkpg 85-86.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Observation schedule. Project.

Production Techniques.

Construction of Framed Suspended Garden.

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

Identify the management practices carried out on crops established on the constructed framed suspended crops.
Carry out the management practices to the established crops in the framed suspenders garden.
Acknowledge the need for managing the established crops.

In groups,learners are guided to:
mention the management practices for the established crops in the framed suspended gardens.
discuss the management practices and their importance to the established crops.
collaborate in carrying out the management practices to the established crops.

What management practices should be carried out to the established crops in framed suspended garden?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 86.
Teacher's Notes.
Environment where the crops have been established.

Checklists. Journal. Written report. Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.

Construction of Framed Suspended Garden.
Adding Value to Crop Produce.

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

Identify the methods of disseminating educative messages on Framed Suspended Gardens.
Create educative messages on the Framed Suspended Gardens.
Desire to educate the community on the Framed Suspended Gardens through educative messages.

Identify the methods of adding value to crop produce.
Describe the methods of adding value to different crop produce.
Prepare posters showing the methods of adding value to crop produce.
Acknowledge the methods of processing crop produce to add value.

In groups,learners are guided to:
identify the various methods of passing out the educative messages on framed suspended gardens.
discuss and create educative messages that can be used to educate the community about framed suspended gardens.
compile messages and create posters using marker pens and manilla papers.
post the messages on the community notice boards or display during community events and gatherings.
In groups,in pairs,learners are guided to:
discuss the different methods of processing crop produce to add value.
examine the ways of adding value to the different crop produce.
prepare posters showing the different methods of adding value to crop produce.

How can you educate the community on the Framed Suspended Gardens?
Which methods can you use to add value to crop produce? Which crops can you process to add value?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 86-87.
Marker Pens.
Manilla papers.
Posters.
Digital devices.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 89.
Internet.
Teacher's Notes.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 90-92.
Pictures.
Teacher's Notes.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 93.
Ripe Tomatoes.
Knives,Water,Basin,Tray and Tins.
Digital devices

Portfolios. Assessment rubric. Checklists. Written tests. Oral questions.
Oral questions. Oral discussion. Written tests Assessment rubric.

Production Techniques.
Production Technique.

Adding Value to Crop Produce.
Adding value to Crop Produce.

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

Outline the steps for adding value to different crop produce.
Describe the method of adding value to different crop produce.
Search the internet for clips on the methods used in adding value to different crop produce.

In groups,learners are guided to:
outline the steps for preparing potatoes crisps,dried mangoes, dried vegetables, cassava flour, roasted groundnuts, pumpkin flour and simsim balls.
describe the methods used to add value to the above crops.
search the internet for the methods of adding value to groundnuts, vegetables,simsim, pumpkin etc.
watch clips on the preparation and methods of adding value to the different crops.

Why do we add value to crop produce?

Teacher's Notes.
Digital devices.
Video clips.
Internet.
Spark Agriculture pg 94.
Fresh sugarcane.
Ginger, Lemon juice.
Blender.
Clean light cloth for straining.

Assessment rubric. Oral discussion. Oral questions.

Production Technique.
Production Techniques.

Adding Value to Crop Produce.

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

Compare the processed crop produce to raw crop produce.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation to showcase the comparison between raw crop produce and processed product.

In groups,learners are guided to:
examine the comparison between the raw crop produce and the processed product in terms of monetary value and storage life.
prepare a PowerPoint presentation to show the comparison between the raw crop produce and the processed product.

What is the comparison between the raw crop produce and the processed product?

Digital devices.
Spark Agriculture pg 95.
Teacher's Notes
Digital devices
Internet

Assessment rubric. Oral presentation. Oral discussion. Written tests.

Production Techniques.

Making Homemade Soap.
Making Homemade Soap.
Making Homemade soap.

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

Identify the forms of soap used at household level.
Use digital resources to search for information on forms of soap used at household level.
Appreciate the different forms of soap used at home.

Outline the steps for making a homemade soap using the identified natural ingredients.
Search the internet for information and video clips on the process of making homemade soap using natural ingredients.
Desire to apply the process in making homemade soaps using natural ingredients.

In pairs,or individually,learners are guided to:
observe and identify the different forms of soap presented in class by teacher.
brainstorm and share experiences on forms of soap used at household level.
search the internet for information and pictures of different forms of soap used at household level.

In groups,learners are guided to;
use digital and print resources to search for information and video clips on steps/procedure for making homemade soaps using natural ingredients .
outline their steps, discuss the procedure and share with peers.

Which forms of soap do you use at household level?
How can we make homemade soap using natural ingredients?

MTP Home science pg 136-138.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Samples of different forms of soap.
MTP Home science pg 138-139.
Lesson notes.
MTP Home Science pg 143-144.
Digital devices.
Video clips.
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition  pg 143.
Natural ingredients e.g ashes, water,salt, animal fats or plant oils.

Written tests Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions.
Oral questions. Observation. Checklists. Assessment rubrics.

Production Techniques.

Making Homemade Soap.

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

Use the homemade soaps to maintain cleanliness at household level.
Embrace homemade soap for household use.

In groups,pairs or individually,learners are guided in;
using the made homemade soaps to maintain cleanliness at household level e.g washing ties, handkerchiefs, plates, dishes and cups.
record themselves using digital devices as they carry out the washing.
share their experiences on the washing using the homemade soaps.

How can you improve the homemade soaps?

School environment.
Home made soaps.
Water.
Washing basins.
Ties, handkerchiefs,dirty cups and dishes.
Digital devices

Practical work. Oral questions. Observation schedule.