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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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| 2 |
Reporting and Orientation |
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| 3 | 1 |
INTRODUCTION
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AGRICULTURE
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Introduction.
Branches of Agriculture.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able: To define Agriculture as an art and a science. To describe the branches of Agriculture. |
Brainstorming: Teacher elicits the definition of Agriculture. Discussion- Branches of Agriculture: crop farming, livestock farming, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Engineering, e.t.c. |
Chart- Branches of Agriculture. Livestock / Crop products. |
KLB
Pages 1-3 |
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| 3 | 2 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Introduction.
Branches of Agriculture.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able: To define Agriculture as an art and a science. To describe the branches of Agriculture. |
Brainstorming: Teacher elicits the definition of Agriculture. Discussion- Branches of Agriculture: crop farming, livestock farming, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Engineering, e.t.c. |
Chart- Branches of Agriculture. Livestock / Crop products. |
KLB
Pages 1-3 |
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| 3 | 3 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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branches of agriculture
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
to state and explain branches of agriculture |
Brain storming, guided questions and detailed discussion.
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Livestock / Crop raw produce, industrial goods, flow charts.
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KLB Pages 2
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| 4 | 1 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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crop farming
Farming Systems. |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state and explain crop farming systems To define a farming system. To identify factors that affect choice of a farming system. |
Brain storming, guided questions and detailed discussion.
Teacher exposes the meaning of a farming system. Discussion on factors that affect choice of a farming system. |
text book
Resource person. |
KLB Pages 3
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| 4 | 2 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Farming systems in Kenya.
Intensive farming systems.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various farming systems practised intensively. To state advantages and disadvantages of each type of intensive farming. |
Q/A & Discussion
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text book
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KLB Pages 4
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| 4 | 3 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Farming systems in Kenya.
Intensive farming systems.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various farming systems practised intensively. To state advantages and disadvantages of each type of intensive farming. |
Q/A & Discussion
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text book
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KLB Pages 4
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| 5 | 1 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Extensive farming systems.
Advantages and disadvantages of extensive farming system.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various farming systems practised extensively. To state advantages and disadvantages of each type of extensive farming. |
Discussion:
Q/A and explanations. |
Relevant photographs: plantations, ranches, dairy farms.
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KLB
Pages 5 |
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| 5 | 2 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Extensive farming systems.
Advantages and disadvantages of extensive farming system.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various farming systems practised extensively. To state advantages and disadvantages of each type of extensive farming. |
Discussion:
Q/A and explanations. |
Relevant photographs: plantations, ranches, dairy farms.
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KLB
Pages 5 |
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| 5 | 3 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Methods of farming.
Mixed farming.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define mixed farming. To state advantages and disadvantages of mixed farming. |
Probing questions.
Discussion- factors favouring / militating against mixed farming. |
film
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KLB
Pages 5 |
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| 6 | 1 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Nomadic Pastoralism.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define nomadic pastoralism. To state advantages and disadvantages of nomadic pastoralism. |
Probing questions.
Discussion- factors favouring / militating against pastoralism. |
text book
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KLB Pages 5
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| 6 | 2 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
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Shifting cultivation.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define shifting cultivation. To state advantages and disadvantages of shifting cultivation. |
Exposition;
Discussion. |
text book
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KLB Pages 5
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| 6 | 3 |
INTRODUCTION
TO
AGRICULTURE
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE |
Roe of agriculture to kenyan economy
Human factors. |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the role of agriculture to kenyan economy To explain the human factors influencing Agriculture. |
Probing questions.
Discussion Detailed discussion and probing questions on: Health (emphasis on HIV/AIDS), education level, communication, economic development, marketing, government policies, e.t.c. |
Charts & photographs.
Data on HIV/AIDS. |
KLB Pages 6
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| 7 | 1 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Climatic factors.
- Rainfall.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss at length influence of rainfall on Agriculture. To identify farming practices that: Reduce effects of water shortage. Overcome effects of excess water. |
Q/A and explanations about: rainfall i.e. lack of rainfall, excess rainfall, rainfall intensity, distribution and reliability.
Exposition and explanations. |
Weather station instruments:
rain gauge. |
KLB
Page 12 |
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| 7 | 2 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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- Temperature.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define cardinal temperature range, maximum and minimum temperature, optimum temperature. To identify factors that cause temperature variations. To explain ways in which plants/ animals overcome extreme temperatures. |
Exposition and explanation.
Discussion and Q/A on; altitude, latitude, seasons, winds, clouds, slope, e.t.c. Students highlight ways in which plants / animals overcome extreme temperatures, then the teacher delves into the details. |
Thermometers.
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KLB
Page 13 |
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| 7 | 3 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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- Light.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state functions of light. To describe characteristics of light. |
Q/A: Functions of light.
Exposition & Discussion: Light intensity, duration and wavelength. |
text book
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KLB
Page 15 |
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| 8 |
Cat 2 Exam |
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| 8-9 |
Midterm break |
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| 9 | 2 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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- Wind and Relative Humidity.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify effects of wind on agricultural production. To explain relation between relative humidity and rate of evapotranspiration. |
Q/A: Uses and nuisances of wind.
Exposition: Meaning of relative humidity. Discussion: Relative humidity v/s rate of evapotranspiration. |
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KLB
Page 15 |
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| 9 | 3 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Biotic factors.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain effects of biotic factors on Agriculture. |
Q/A and explanations on effects of: pests, diseases, pathogens, predators, pollinators, bacteria, e.t.c. on Agriculture.
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Wall charts / Sample pe pollinators.
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KLB
Pages 11 |
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| 10 | 1 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Edaphic factors.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil. To state uses of soil. To identify forms of weathering. |
Q/A and explanation: definition of soil, its uses.
Exposition: Teacher exposes meaning of weathering and forms of weathering. |
Soil / rock samples.
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KLB
Page 22.16 |
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| 10 | 2 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Soil profile.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil profile. To represent soil profile diagrammatically. To explain effects of soil profile on crop production. |
Exposition ? Definition.
Drawing and labelling soil horizons. Explanation and questioning: soil horizons v/s crop production. |
Chart ? Soil profile.
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KLB
Page21 |
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| 10 | 3 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Soil constituents & sedimentation.
Soil texture. |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the importance of the soil constituents. To define soil texture. To identify textural classes of soil. To identify types of soils. |
Discussion: Constituents of soil and importance of each constituent.
Group experiment- Mechanical analysis of soil. Discuss the results. Expose meaning of soil texture. |
school garden
Sieve meshes of different diameters, Beakers, Garden soil, Weighing balance. |
KLB Page 24
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| 11 | 1 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Water retention of soils.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe an experiment to show: Water retention of soils. Capillary rates of different soils. |
Group experiments.
Discussion of observations. |
Sandy, Loam,
Clay soil Cotton wool Funnels Stop watches Rulers Measuring cylinders. |
KLB
Pages 35 |
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| 11 | 2 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Effect of soil water holding properties on crop production.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the effects of soil water holding properties on crop production. |
Q/A and explanation about soil aeration and drainage and their influences on growth of crops.
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school garden
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KLB
Pages 39 |
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| 11 | 3 |
FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
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Soil structure.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil structure. To identify types of soil structure. To identify mans influence on soil structure. To explain effects of soil structure on crops. |
Detailed discussion.
Drawing of diagram- soil horizons. Q/A: Man?s influence on soil structure. Q/A: Soil structure v/s Crop production. |
Chart- soil structure forms.
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KLB
Page 40 |
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| 12 |
End of term one exams |
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| 13 |
School closing |
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