INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Macro-nutrients. Nitrogen.

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



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


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

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

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

Yellowish-green / brown leaves.

KLB BK II
1-2

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Phosphorus. Potassium.
Magnesium. Calcium.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify role of phosphorus in plants.
To state symptoms of phosphorus deficiency in plants.
To identify role of potassium in plants.
To state symptoms of potassium deficiency in plants.
To identify role of magnesium in plants.
To state symptoms of magnesium deficiency in plants.
To identify role of calcium in plants.
To state symptoms of calcium deficiency in plants.

Discuss, giving examples the role of phosphorus and the deficiency symptoms of phosphorus.
Discuss, giving examples the role of potassium and the deficiency symptoms.
Discuss, giving examples the role of magnesium and the deficiency symptoms.
Discuss, giving examples the role of calcium and the deficiency symptoms.

Purple flowers.
Curled leaves,
Chlorotic leaves.
Thin stems with reduced nodulation.
Tomatoes with blossom end rot.

KLB BK II
Pgs 2-3

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Sulphur. Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen.
Micro-nutrients.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify role of sulphur in plants.
To state symptoms of sulphur deficiency in plants.
To explain the photosynthetic role of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
To identify plants micronutrients and state their roles.
To identify deficiency symptoms of minor nutrients in plants.

Discuss, giving examples the role of sulphur and the deficiency symptoms.
Briefly highlight the role of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in photosynthesis.
Q/A: Compare micronutrients with macronutrients hence define a micronutrient.
Exposition: Teacher gives examples of micronutrients and exposes their roles and deficiency symptoms.

crop leaves
Chart: Macronutrients,
micronutrients,
their ionic forms and deficiency symptoms.

Pg 5

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Classification of Fertilizers. Straight and compound fertilizers.
Nitrogenous fertilizers.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify criteria used to classify inorganic fertilizers.
To distinguish between straight and compound fertilizers.
To give examples of:
- Straight fertilizers.
- Compound fertilizers.
To state characteristics of nitrogenous fertilizers.

Teacher briefly exposes the classification criteria.
Detailed discussion.
Teacher presents the fertilizers and helps students to identify them.
Group experiments- Dissolving nitrogenous fertilizers in water.
Discussion: Other characteristics of nitrogenous fertilizers.
Giving examples of nitrogenous fertilizers.

CAN
ASN
SA
DAP, MAP, Urea.
(NH4)2 SO4

KLB BK II Pg 8

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Phosphatic fertilizers.
Potassic fertilizers.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state characteristics of phosphatic fertilizers.
To give examples of phosphatic fertilizers.
To state characteristics of potassium fertilizers.
To give examples of potassium fertilizers.

Group experiment: Dissolving SSP in water and carrying out litmus tests.
Discuss further properties of SSP, DSP, TSP.
Group experiments: Solubility in water, litmus tests.
Discuss properties of KCl, K2SO4.

SSP
DSP
TSP
KCl
K2SO4

 KLB BK II Pg 1-12

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Fertilizer Application.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe methods of fertilizer application.

Q/A: Teacher elicits responses on methods of fertilizer application.
Brief discussion of the methods highlighted.
Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of each method.

KLB BK II Pg 12-13

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Fertilizer Rates.
Carbon cycle and Nitrogen cycle.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To determine % of nutrient(s) of a fertilizer.
To calculate fertilizer ratio.
To find the amount of fertilizer required per unit area (hectare).
To explain ways in which carbon / nitrogen is removed / returned to the atmosphere.

Problem solving and explanations.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
Assignment method / Group discussion.

chart
Charts: Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle.

KLB BK II Pg 14-15

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS

Soil Sampling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil sampling.
To state methods of sampling soil.
To describe soil sampling procedures.

Expositions &
Detailed discussion.

Charts: Transverse and ziz-zag soil sampling methods.

KLB BK II Pg 20-22

INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Soil Testing.
Seeds.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil testing.
To explain importance of soil testing.
To test soil pH.
To explain effect of soil pH on crops.
To state advantages and disadvantages of using seeds as planting materials.

Q/A: Definition and importance of soil testing.
Q/A: Definition of pH in terms of acidity / alkalinity.
Class standard experiments: Determining soil pH.
Discussion: Optimum pH range for crops.
Teacher broadly classifies planting materials as either seeds or vegetative materials.
Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of using seeds compared to vegetative materials.

Litmus paper, indicators, pH colour chart.
student book

KLB BK II Pg 22-24

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Vegetative materials.
Vegetative planting materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state advantages and disadvantages of using vegetative materials over seeds.
To identify plant parts used for vegetative propagation.

Q/A: Advantages of vegetative materials over seeds.
Present various parts of vegetative planting materials i.e. bulbils of sisal/ splits of grass/ pyrethrum, banana/ sisal suckers, Irish potato tubers, potato vines, and sugarcane setts.

vegetative materials & seeds
Bulbils of sisal/ splits of grass/ pyrethrum, banana/ sisal suckers, Irish potato tubers, potato vines, and sugarcane setts.

KLB BK II Pg 28-34

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Selection of planting materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain factors to consider when selecting planting materials.

Detailed discussion with explanations of new concepts.

vegetative materials & seeds

KLB BK II Pg 34

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Preparation of planting materials.
Time of planting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain some methods used to prepare planting materials.
To explain factors to consider in timing planting.
To identify advantages of timely planting.

Detailed discussion on breaking seed dormancy, chemical treatment, seed dressing and seed inoculation, chitting / sprouting.
Q/A and brief discussion.

vegetative materials & seeds

KLB BK II Pg 35

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Broadcasting method of planting. Row planting.
Over-sowing and under-sowing.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify advantages and disadvantages of broadcasting method.
To state advantages and disadvantages of row planting.
To distinguish over-sowing form under-sowing.

Brief discussion.
Give examples of crops planted by broadcasting.
Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of row planting.
Give examples of such crops.

video

KLB BK II Pg 39-40

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Spacing of crops.
Plant population.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the importance of correct spacing of crops.
To explain factors that influence crop spacing.
To determine plant population in a given size of land.

Q/A and discussion.
Importance and factors.
Q/A: Inter-conversion of metric units.
Worked examples.

Chart: Average inter-row and intrarow spacing of common crops.

KLB BK II Pg 40-41

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)

Seed rate.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define optimal seed rate of a given crop.
To explain factors to consider in choosing seed rates.

Explanations and detailed discussion.

student book

KLB BK II Pg 43

CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Depth of planting.
To concept of rationing. Maintenance ration Production ration.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain determinants of correct depth of planting.
To define food ration; balanced ration.
To define maintenance ration.
To state factors affecting maintenance ration.
To explain characteristics of a balanced ration.

Q/A & Detailed discussion.
Field activity: planting crops to the correct spacing.
Supervised field activities.
Detailed discussion.
&
Probing questions.

school farm
student book

KLB BK II Pg 43-44

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

Feed digestibility Feed nutritive values.
Computation of animal feeds. Trial and error method. Pearson?s Square method.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define feed digestibility.
To calculate % digestibility of a feed.
To explain factors affecting food digestibility.
To define terms used to express feed value.
To state advantages and disadvantages of trial and error method of computing animal feeds.
To compute livestock rations using Pearson?s Square method.

Exposition of new concepts.
Problem solving discussion. Exposition and discussion of other terms used to express feed value: calorific value, dry matter, starch equivalent, TDN, CP, DCP and CF.
Q/A and brief discussion.
Exposition- Teacher explains the procedure of computing livestock ration using Pearson?s Square method.
Worked examples.
Supervised exercise.

Chart- Nutritive values of some feeds.
Calculators..

KLB BK II Pg 173-4

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)

General process of digestion.
Digestion in non-ruminants.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the general process of digestion.
To give examples of mono gastric animals.
To describe digestion in mono gastric animals.

Detailed discuss ion of digestion in the mouth, stomach, small intestines and colon.
Detailed discussion of digestion in a pig and poultry.

illustrative diagram of General digestive system.
illustrative diagrams  of Specific digestive
systems.

KLB BK II Pg 179-185

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (NUTRITION)
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Digestion in Ruminants.
Reproduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify the components of the stomach.
To state the functions of each compartment.
To state differences and similarities between digestive systems of ruminants and non-ruminants.

Define terms related to reproduction.

Students observe the four compartments of a ruminant?s stomach.
Discussion: Structure and functions of each compartment.
Q/A: Students highlight differences and similarities between ruminants and non-ruminants.
Exposition of new terms such as hatcheries, broodiness, and incubation.
Discussion.

diagram digestive system of a cow,
Pieces of stomach compartments of a cow.
KLB book

KLB BK II Pg 187-8

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Male reproductive system.
Female reproductive

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a bull.
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a cow.

Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a bull.
Brief discussion.
Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a cow.

Chart-  reproductive system of a bull.
Chart -reproductive system of a cow.

KLB BK III
Pgs 2-3

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Pregnancy, parturition and birth.
Reproductive system in poultry.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define gestation period.
Identify signs of parturition.
Identify proper presentation at birth.
Identify parts of the reproductive system of a hen.
State functions of parts of reproductive system of a hen.

Probing questions;
Discussion;
Exposition.
Drawing and labeling of reproductive system of a hen.
Brief discussion.

chart
Chart -reproductive system of a hen.

KLB BK III
Pgs 5-6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Breeding stock.
Methods of selecting breeding stock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State factors considered when selecting a breeding stock.
Identify methods of selecting breeding stock.

Probing questions;
Discussion;
Exposition.
Exposition;
Brief discussion.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 9-10

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Breeding.
Breeding systems Inbreeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for breeding.
Define terms related to breeding.
Give reasons for inbreeding.
State advantages and disadvantages of inbreeding.

Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts.

text book

KLB BK III
Pgs 12-16

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Outbreeding.
Signs of heat in livestock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for outbreeding.
State advantages and disadvantages of outbreeding.
Identify signs of heat in cattle, pigs and rabbits.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

education trip

KLB BK III
Pgs 18-19

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I

Natural mating and artificial insemination.
Embryo transplant.
Parturition.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of natural mating.
State advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination.
State advantages and disadvantages of embryo transplant as a method of service.
Identify signs of parturition in cows, sows and does.

Discussion with questioning.
Exposition;
Brief discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.
Written exercise.

Chart  artificial vagina.
text book
animals about to give birth

KLB BK III
Pgs 20-23

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Routine livestock rearing practices. Feeding.
Creep feeding.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define flushing and steaming up.
Give reasons for flushing and steaming up.
Describe creep feeding of piglets, lambs, kids and kindlings.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Probing questions;

chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 27-28

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Vaccination.
Deworming & docking.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State properties of good vaccines.
Give examples of common vaccines.
Explain reasons for deworming & docking.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

 a vaccine
Sample dewormers.

KLB BK III
Pgs 32-33

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Hoof trimming.
Dusting, dipping and spraying.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for hoof trimming.
Identify tools used in hoof trimming.
Give reasons for dusting, dipping and spraying.

Brain storming;
Brief discussion.
Brief discussion with questioning.

Tools used in hoof trimming.
cattle dip

KLB BK III
Pgs 36-38

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Breeding-related practices.
Identification of livestock.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify practices related to breeding.
Give reasons for identifying animals.
Outline various methods of identification.

Exposition of new concepts;
Discussion.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

Ear notching patterns.

KLB BK III
Pgs 40-41

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Debeaking and tooth clipping.
Culling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons for debeaking and tooth clipping.
Give reasons for culling animals.
Cite basis of culling animals.

Q/A and brief discussion;
Practical activities.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion.

Debeaking and tooth clipping tools.

KLB BK III
Pg 45

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Dehorning.
Castration & caponisation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify methods of dehorning.
Identify tools used for dehorning.
Give reasons for castrating animals.
Outline methods of castration / caponisation.

Q/A and brief discussion;
Practical activities.
Brain storming;
Brief discussion;

Dehorning tools.
Tools used in castration.

KLB BK III
Pgs 47-48

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Management during parturition.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline management practices during parturition in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and rabbits.
Identify signs of farrowing.

Brain storming;
Exposition;
Detailed discussion.

student book

KLB BK III
Pgs 52-56

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

BEE KEEPING Importance of bee keeping. Bee colony.
Life cycle of a bee. Siting an apiary.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline importance of bee keeping.
Identify members of a bee colony.
Describe the life cycle of a bee
State factors considered when siting an apiary.

Brain storming;
Detailed discussion.
Exposition,
Probing questions,
Brief discussion.

different types of bees
illustrative chart

KLB BK III
Pgs 56-59

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Types of hives & stocking a hive.
Bee management.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of hives.
Outline methods used to stock a hive.
Give reasons for feeding bees.
Identify pests and diseases and their control.

Brief discussion with questioning.

K.T.B.H.
illustrative diagrams of pests

KLB BK III
Pgs 60-65

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES

Swarming of bees.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Cite reasons for swarming of bees.
Identify proper practices for handling bees.

Brain storming;
Discussion.

Protective gear.

KLB BK III
Pgs 68-69

LIVESTOCK REARING PRACTICES
FARM STRUCTURES

Honey harvesting. Honey processing.
FISH FARMING Importance of fish. Requirements for fish farming.
Stocking, feeding, cropping and harvesting.
Planning and siting farm structures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe honey harvesting process.
Identify equipment for honey harvesting.
Outline methods of honey extraction.
Outline importance of fish keeping.
Identify requirements for fish farming.
Outline practices for stocking, feeding, cropping and harvesting of fish.
Explain factors considered when planning and siting farm structures.

Brief discussion;
Teacher demonstration-extracting honey
Brain storming;
Discussion.
Brief discussion with probing questions.

Equipment for honey harvesting, & extraction..
Fish pond.
farm structures

KLB BK III
Pgs 70-72