Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Causes of soil pollution

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

- Explain the meaning of soil pollution
- Identify causes of soil pollution in gardening
- Appreciate the need to prevent soil pollution

- Search and watch a video clip or print media on causes of soil pollution
- Share experiences on causes of soil pollution such as waste water, excessive use of artificial fertilizers, agricultural chemicals and plastic wastes
- Identify causes of soil pollution from provided pictures
- Discuss their findings with classmates

How can household practices cause soil pollution?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 1
- Digital resources (videos on soil pollution)
- Pictures showing soil pollution
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 2
- Digital camera
- Notebook and pen

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Safe farming methods to conserve soil

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

- Identify different methods of controlling soil pollution
- Demonstrate understanding of safe disposal of waste water
- Show responsibility in controlling soil pollution

- Study pictures showing methods of controlling soil pollution
- Discuss methods of controlling soil pollution shown in the pictures
- Discuss ways of controlling soil pollution practiced in their locality
- Share ideas with classmates

How can we control soil pollution in the environment?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 3
- Pictures showing soil pollution control methods
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 4
- Waste water
- Disposal facilities
- Protective gear
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 5
- Plastic containers
- Samples of plants
- Growing medium
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 6
- Pictures showing safe farming methods

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Creating awareness messages
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Use of surface run-off in gardening
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Types of water retention structures
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Construction of water retention structures

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

- Create awareness messages against soil pollution
- Communicate effectively about soil conservation
- Appreciate their role in creating awareness about soil pollution

- Study a poster about soil conservation made by a Grade 7 learner
- Create awareness messages about disposal of wastewater, dumping plastic wastes, used chemical containers, and use of farm chemicals and artificial fertilizers
- Make a poster about controlling soil pollution
- Share the poster with classmates

How can we create awareness messages to control soil pollution?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 7
- Chart papers
- Colored markers
- Sample posters
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 9
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Pictures of water retention structures
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 10
- Digital camera
- Notebook and pen

- Observation - Assessment of posters - Oral presentation

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Constructing a water retention ditch
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Completing the water retention ditch

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

- Demonstrate how to construct a water retention ditch
- Use appropriate tools to construct a water retention ditch
- Work collaboratively with others in constructing a water retention ditch

- Wear protective equipment
- Identify a site for constructing a run-off retention ditch in the school garden
- Ensure the site has an inlet for run-off to flow in
- Measure the site and clear the vegetation
- Dig the site and scoop out the soil to make a run-off retention ditch

How do we construct a water retention ditch for surface run-off conservation?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 11
- Panga
- Measuring tape
- Jembe or forked jembe
- Spade
- Protective wear
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 12

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Identifying crops for water retention structures
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Planting crops at water retention structures

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

- Identify suitable crops to grow at surface run-off retention structures
- Explain why specific crops are suitable for water retention structures
- Appreciate the value of appropriate crop selection

- Study pictures showing types of crops that can be planted at run-off retention structures
- Identify the crops shown in the pictures
- Discuss other crops that can be grown at run-off retention structures
- Give reasons for choosing the identified crops
- Share ideas with classmates

What types of crops are suitable for growing at water retention structures?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 12
- Pictures of suitable crops for water retention structures
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 13
- Jembe or forked jembe
- Spade
- Protective wear
- Planting materials
- Manure
- Mulch

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Maintenance of water retention structures
Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables
Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables

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

- Explain how to maintain water retention structures
- Care for crops planted at water retention structures
- Value the importance of maintaining water retention structures

- Discuss the importance of maintaining water retention structures
- Identify methods of maintaining water retention structures
- Perform maintenance activities such as removing silt, repairing damaged parts, and watering plants
- Monitor the growth of established plants

How can we maintain water retention structures for effective functioning?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 14
- Water retention structure
- Maintenance tools
- Watering can
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 15
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 16
- Pictures showing vegetable preparation practices

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of cooking vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Preparing vegetables to conserve nutrients

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

- Describe the best cooking methods to conserve nutrients in vegetables
- Explain the reason for cooking vegetables for a short time
- Value proper cooking methods for nutrient conservation

- Use digital and print media to search for information on best cooking methods to conserve nutrients and reasons for cooking vegetables for a short time
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Present work to classmates

Why is it important to use appropriate cooking methods for vegetables?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 17
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 18
- Fresh vegetables
- Clean water
- Basins
- Knife
- Chopping board

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Presentations

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Steaming vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Stir-frying vegetables to conserve nutrients

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

- Demonstrate how to steam vegetables to conserve nutrients
- Follow correct steaming procedures
- Work safely with cooking equipment

- Put chopped vegetables in a cooking pot and cover with a lid
- Place the cooking pot over the source of heat and lower the heat
- Let the vegetables cook in steam for about three minutes
- Turn the vegetables with a cooking stick to cook evenly
- Place the lid and let the vegetables cook for some more minutes
- Serve the food when hot or let it cool down for storage
- Clean and properly store the utensils after use

How do we steam vegetables to conserve nutrients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 18
- Chopped vegetables
- Cooking pot with lid
- Source of heat
- Cooking stick
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 19
- Cooking pot or pan
- Cooking oil
- Heat source

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Comparing cooking methods for nutrient conservation
Conserving Food Nutrients - Conserving nutrients in other foods
Conserving Food Nutrients - Review of nutrient conservation

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

- Compare different cooking methods for conserving nutrients
- Make informed choices about cooking methods
- Value optimal nutrient retention in food

- Discuss different cooking methods for vegetables (steaming, stir-frying, boiling)
- Compare the methods in terms of nutrient retention
- Prepare a chart showing advantages and disadvantages of each method
- Present findings to classmates

Which cooking method best preserves nutrients in vegetables?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 20
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 21
- Reference materials
- Worksheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment - Presentations

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Importance of trees in conserving the environment

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

- Explain the meaning of tree growing
- Search for information about the importance of trees
- Appreciate the role of trees in environmental conservation

- Work in groups to search for information on the importance of trees in conserving the environment
- Use available digital and print media
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Share findings with classmates

How can growing trees conserve the environment?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 22
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Chart paper
- Markers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Planting materials for trees
Growing Trees - Planting trees

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

- Identify different planting materials for trees
- Explain how trees can be grown from different planting materials
- Show interest in tree planting

- Study pictures showing planting materials for trees (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Discuss how trees can be grown from these planting materials
- Discuss planting materials available locally
- Collect planting materials for a tree planting activity

What planting materials can be used for growing trees?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 23
- Pictures of planting materials
- Actual planting materials (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Digital resources
- Tree planting materials (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Digging tools (jembe, spade)
- Manure or compost
- Watering can
- Mulching material

- Observation - Oral questions - Identification of materials

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Caring for tree seedlings
Growing Trees - Benefits of tree planting
Growing Trees - Tree planting projects

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

- Identify methods of caring for tree seedlings
- Demonstrate tree care techniques
- Show responsibility in caring for planted trees

- Study pictures showing methods of caring for tree seedlings (watering, mulching, weeding, protecting)
- Identify the methods shown in the pictures
- Practice the tree care methods on the planted trees
- Discuss the importance of caring for tree seedlings

How do we care for tree seedlings until they are fully established?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 24
- Pictures showing tree care methods
- Watering can
- Mulching material
- Weeding tools
- Tree guards or fencing material
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Pictures of tree products
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 25
- Planning sheets
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Conservation of Resources
Food Production Processes
Food Production Processes

Growing Trees - Review of tree growing
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Determining appropriate tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Determining appropriate tilth

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

- Summarize the process of tree growing
- Evaluate the success of tree planting activities
- Value the contribution of trees to environmental conservation

- Review the entire process of tree growing (importance, planting materials, planting, care)
- Evaluate the success of tree planting activities conducted
- Discuss challenges faced and solutions
- Develop strategies for ongoing tree care
- Complete an assessment on tree growing

What have we learned about growing trees to conserve the environment?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 25
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 26
- Pictures of different planting materials
- Soil samples
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 27
- Pictures of planting materials
- Chart showing planting materials and tilth

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

Food Production Processes

Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing fine tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in fine tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing medium tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in medium tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing coarse tilth

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

- Demonstrate preparation of fine tilth for small-sized seeds
- Use appropriate tools for preparing planting site
- Work safely with garden tools

- Wear protective equipment and select appropriate tools
- Identify a site for establishing a fine tilth
- Measure and clear the area
- Dig the site and break soil lumps to a fine texture
- Remove stones and other rough materials
- Level the soil with a rake and loosen any soil lumps

How do we prepare fine tilth for small-sized seeds?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 28
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Rake
- Protective equipment
- Small-sized seeds
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 29
- Watering can
- Water
- Mulching material
- Manure
- Medium-sized seeds
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 30
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 31
- Large planting materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in coarse tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Review of crop establishment
Selected Crop Management Practices - Types of crop management practices

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

- Plant large planting materials in coarse tilth
- Apply appropriate planting techniques
- Demonstrate care for planted crops

- Plant large planting materials (tubers, suckers, cuttings) into prepared holes
- Water the site if the soil is dry
- Apply mulch at the base of the planted materials
- Continue caring for the crops until they grow to maturity

How do we plant large planting materials in coarse tilth?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 32
- Large planting materials
- Watering can
- Water
- Mulching material
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 33
- Assessment sheets
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 34
- Print media
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Identifying crop management practices
Selected Crop Management Practices - Importance of crop management

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

- Identify different crop management practices from pictures
- Explain the purpose of each management practice
- Value proper crop management

- Study pictures showing crop management practices
- Identify the practices shown in the pictures
- Discuss the purpose of each practice
- Share ideas with classmates

What management practices are important in crop production?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 34
- Pictures showing crop management practices
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 35
- Chart paper
- Markers

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Gapping in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Thinning in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Weeding in crop management

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

- Demonstrate gapping in crop management
- Apply appropriate gapping techniques
- Work responsibly in the garden

- Prepare a planting site by clearing vegetation and digging
- Make a suitable tilth and prepare spaced holes or lines
- Add manure to the lines or holes and mix with soil
- Plant materials in the holes or lines
- Water the garden if soil is dry
- Check the garden after some days and identify gaps
- Fill the gaps with suitable planting materials

How do we carry out gapping to ensure proper plant population?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 36
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Manure
- Planting materials
- Protective equipment
- Water and watering can
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 37
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 38
- Small forked jembe or panga

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Earthing-up in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Review of crop management practices

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

- Demonstrate earthing-up in crop management
- Apply appropriate earthing-up techniques
- Value the importance of earthing-up for certain crops

- Wear protective equipment and visit the garden
- Gather soil around crops carefully to avoid damaging or exposing roots
- Use small forked jembe, panga, or hands for earthing-up
- Ensure soil forms a mound around the base of plants

How do we carry out earthing-up to support plant growth?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 38
- Protective equipment
- Small forked jembe or panga
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 39
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - How to prepare animal products
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Sorting and grading eggs

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

- Explain the importance of preparing animal products
- Identify ways of preparing eggs and honey
- Appreciate proper preparation of animal products

- Search for information on sorting, grading, and packing eggs
- Search for information on crushing, straining, and packing honey
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Present findings to classmates

How can we prepare animal products for various purposes?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 40
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 41
- Pictures showing egg sorting and grading

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Presentations

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Packing eggs
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Field visit for egg preparation
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Preparing eggs

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

- Identify items used for packing eggs
- Explain the importance of proper egg packing
- Show care when handling eggs

- Study pictures showing items used for packing eggs
- Identify the items shown in the pictures
- Discuss other items that can be used for packing eggs safely
- Share ideas with classmates

How do we pack eggs to ensure they remain intact?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 41
- Pictures showing egg packing items
- Actual egg packing items (trays, cartons)
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 42
- Protective equipment
- Exercise book and pen
- Digital camera
- Eggs
- Egg sorting and packing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Identification assessment

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Ways of preparing honey
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Field visit for honey preparation

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

- Identify different ways of preparing honey
- Explain the process of preparing honey
- Appreciate the value of proper honey preparation

- Study pictures showing ways of preparing honey
- Identify the ways of preparing honey shown in the pictures
- Discuss the ways of preparing honey shown
- Share ideas with classmates

How is honey prepared for use and storage?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 43
- Pictures showing honey preparation
- Digital resources
- Protective equipment
- Exercise book and pen
- Digital camera

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Preparing honey
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Review of animal products preparation

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

- Demonstrate honey preparation techniques
- Crush and strain honey appropriately
- Handle honey with care

- Visit an apiary or bring honeycombs to school if possible
- Crush and strain honey as learned
- Pack honey in appropriate containers
- Share experience with classmates

How do we prepare honey for use and storage?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 44
- Honeycombs
- Basins
- Strainer
- Storage containers
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 45
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Methods of cooking food
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Identifying cooking methods
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Safety in cooking

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

- Explain the importance of cooking food
- Identify different methods of cooking food
- Appreciate variety in cooking methods

- Search for information about grilling, roasting, and steaming cooking methods
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Discuss types of food in the locality cooked using each method
- Present ideas to classmates

Why should we use different methods of cooking food?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 46
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 47
- Pictures showing cooking methods
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 48
- Protective equipment (chef's hat, mittens, pot holders, apron)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Presentations

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by grilling
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by roasting

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

- Demonstrate cooking by grilling
- Follow correct grilling procedures
- Work safely with cooking equipment

- Prepare a source of heat by lighting a fire from wood or charcoal
- Place the grill firmly above the source of heat
- Place food on the grill above the fire
- Keep turning the food for even cooking
- Remove food when ready and serve
- Observe safety precautions throughout

How do we cook food by grilling?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 48
- Raw food for grilling
- Protective equipment
- Grill
- Source of heat
- Plates
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 49
- Raw food for roasting
- Aluminum foil

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by steaming
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Comparing cooking methods

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

- Demonstrate cooking by steaming
- Follow correct steaming procedures
- Value the nutritional benefits of steaming

- Place water in a cooking pot and bring to a boil
- Put food in a steaming basket or perforated container
- Place the steaming basket above the boiling water
- Cover the pot and allow food to cook in the steam
- Check food for doneness and serve when ready
- Observe safety precautions throughout

How do we cook food by steaming?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 50
- Raw food for steaming
- Protective equipment
- Cooking pot with lid
- Steaming basket
- Source of heat
- Water
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 51
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes
Hygiene Practices
Hygiene Practices

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Food preparation and preservation
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Review of cooking methods
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Hygiene practices
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Items for maintaining hygiene

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

- Explain how cooking contributes to food preservation
- Identify appropriate cooking methods for food preservation
- Appreciate the role of cooking in food safety

- Discuss how cooking helps preserve food
- Identify which cooking methods are best for food preservation
- Discuss traditional methods of cooking and food preservation in the locality
- Share findings with classmates

How does cooking contribute to food preservation?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 52
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Assessment sheets
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 53
- Print media
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 54
- Pictures showing animal rearing items

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Hygiene Practices

Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Field visit
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Cleaning animal feeders and waterers
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Cleaning animal houses
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Cleaning animals

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

- Observe hygiene practices in a real setting
- Ask relevant questions about animal hygiene
- Show interest in proper animal care

- Take a field visit to a farm with domestic animals
- Observe how hygienic practices are carried out
- Ask questions to a resource person for better understanding
- Note down findings
- Help with carrying out hygiene practices
- Take photographs if possible

What hygiene practices are used in commercial animal rearing?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 55
- Exercise book and pen
- Protective equipment
- Digital camera
- Clean water
- Brush
- Soap
- Dirty animal feeders and waterers
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 56
- Broom
- Scrubbing brush
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 57
- Brushes
- Cleaning materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Hygiene Practices

Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Importance of hygiene in animal rearing
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Pest and disease control
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Review of animal hygiene
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - How to launder loose-coloured articles

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

- Explain the importance of hygiene in rearing domestic animals
- Identify benefits of clean animal rearing
- Appreciate the value of animal hygiene

- Study flashcards with information on the importance of hygiene in rearing domestic animals
- Discuss the information on the flashcards
- Discuss other importance of practicing hygiene in rearing domestic animals
- Share ideas with classmates

Why is hygiene important when rearing domestic animals?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 57
- Flashcards
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 58
- Pictures of common animal pests
- Chart showing pest control methods
- Protective equipment
- Assessment sheets
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 59
- Print media

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussion evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Sorting in laundry
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Washing loose-coloured articles

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

- Explain the meaning of sorting in laundry
- Identify factors to consider when sorting laundry
- Value proper sorting in laundry

- Discuss the meaning of sorting in laundry
- Identify factors for sorting (type of fabric, color, size and weight, amount of dirt)
- Explain the importance of sorting in laundry
- Demonstrate sorting of different garment articles

Why is sorting important when laundering loose-coloured articles?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 60
- Different garment articles
- Laundry baskets
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 61
- Dirty loose-coloured articles
- Clean water
- Soap
- Salt
- Basins

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Hygiene Practices

Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Drying loose-coloured articles
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Finishing loose-coloured items

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

- Demonstrate drying of loose-coloured articles
- Apply appropriate drying techniques
- Value proper drying for garment care

- Hang the washed loose-coloured article to dry on a clothesline
- Fix the article with pegs
- Ensure the article is hung inside out to prevent fading
- Collect the article after it has completely dried
- Show the dried article to classmates

How do we dry loose-coloured articles to maintain their color?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 61
- Washed loose-coloured articles
- Clothesline
- Pegs
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 62
- Dry loose-coloured articles
- Iron box
- Storage space (box or wardrobe)

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Storing laundered articles
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Laundry products for different fabrics
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Review of laundering loose-coloured articles

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

- Demonstrate proper storage of laundered articles
- Apply appropriate storage techniques
- Appreciate proper clothing care

- Discuss different ways of storing laundered articles
- Demonstrate folding techniques for different types of clothing
- Organize folded clothes in storage spaces
- Explain the importance of proper storage for clothing maintenance
- Share ideas with classmates

How do we store laundered articles to maintain their quality?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 62
- Laundered articles
- Storage containers
- Hangers
- Wardrobe or storage box
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 63
- Samples of laundry products
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Assessment sheets
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Production Techniques

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

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

- Search for information and pictures on knitting stitches (knit and purl)
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Share findings with classmates

How do you knit an article for household use?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Knitting - Continuing knitting rows
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Understanding patterns
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Identifying household knitted articles
Sewing Skills: Knitting - Making a household article

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
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 69
- Pictures showing knitted articles
- Actual knitted household items
- Digital resources
- Two knitting needles
- Scissors

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Knitting - Finishing a knitted article
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Description of framed suspended gardens

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

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

- 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

How do we properly finish a knitted article?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 70
- Knitted article in progress
- Knitting needles
- Scissors
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 72
- Pictures of framed suspended gardens
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Product evaluation

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Types of framed suspended gardens
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Planning a framed suspended garden

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
- Drawing materials
- Chart paper
- Sample materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Constructing the frame
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Fixing containers
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Preparing growing medium

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

- Demonstrate constructing a frame for suspended garden
- Use tools safely and correctly
- Show resourcefulness in using available materials

- Get locally available materials for making a framed suspended garden
- Identify a site for constructing the garden
- Make a framework using poles, nails, and hammer or metal bars
- Ensure the frame is strong and stable
- Observe safety precautions throughout

How do we construct a strong frame for a suspended garden?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 74
- Locally available materials (wires, wooden planks, metal bars, poles)
- Tools (hammer, nails)
- Protective equipment
- Containers (plastic bottles, jerrycans, troughs)
- Wires, strings, or ropes
- Tools (scissors, knife, pliers)
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 75
- Soil
- Manure/compost
- Mixing containers

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Planting in suspended garden
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Maintenance of 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
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 76
- Constructed suspended garden
ing can
- Chart paper
- Markers

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Benefits of suspended gardens
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Review of suspended gardens

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

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

- 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

What are the advantages of using framed suspended gardens?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Ways of adding value
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value-added products
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Field visit

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
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 78
- Pictures of value-added products
- Actual value-added products if available
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 79
- Exercise book and pen
- Protective equipment
- Digital camera

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value addition through drying
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Value addition by frying

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

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

- 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 add value to crop produce through drying?

- 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
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 80
- Raw potatoes
- Source of heat
- Wide pan or sufuria
- Cooking oil
- Salt

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

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

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
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 82
- Value-added products
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Calculator

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Production Techniques

Adding Value to Crop Produce - Review of value addition
Making Homemade Soap - Forms of soap
Making Homemade Soap - Uses of household soaps

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

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

- 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

Why is value addition important for crop produce?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 83
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Value-added products
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 84
- Pictures of different forms of soap
- Samples of soap if available
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 85
- Pictures showing soap uses
- Samples of different soap forms

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Production Techniques

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

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

- 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

What natural ingredients can be used for making homemade 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

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Production Techniques

Making Homemade Soap - Making liquid soap
Making Homemade Soap - Making bar and powder soap
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 liquid soap
- Follow correct soap-making procedures
- Work safely with soap ingredients

- 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

How do we make homemade liquid soap?

- 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
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 88
- Molds
- Grater
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 90
- Bucket
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 92
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Homemade soap samples

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation