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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Household firm relationship.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define a household and a firm as business terms. Describe a household and a firm as producers and consumers and their role in a country's economic growth. |
Q/A: review definition of economics, production economics.
Exposition & explanations. Q/A & discussion. |
resource person
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 96-97 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 20-21 |
|
| 1 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Gross domestic product (GDP) and Gross National product (GNP).
Per Capita Income.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the terms GDP & GNP. Define the term gross national income (GNI). Define the term per capita income. |
Exposition & explanations.
Calculations. |
calculator
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 97-98 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 87-88 |
|
| 1 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Contribution of Agriculture to national development.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain contribution of Agriculture to development. |
Brain storming;
Discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 98-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 90-91 |
|
| 1 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Contribution of Agriculture to national development.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain contribution of Agriculture to development. |
Brain storming;
Discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 98-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 90-91 |
|
| 2 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Land as a factor of production.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the economic value of production of crops and livestock and space for construction of farm buildings, agro-industries & infrastructure. List down methods of land acquisition. |
Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions to elicit responses; Brief discussion. |
student book
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 99-100 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 92-3 |
|
| 2 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Labor as a factor of production.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the term labor as used in production. Explain ways of improving labor productivity. Identify types of labor. |
Oral questions & discussion.
|
chart
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 100-2 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 93-4 |
|
| 2 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Capital.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the term capital. Identify types of capital. List sources of capital. |
Oral questions, exposition & discussion.
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 102-3 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 94-95 |
|
| 2 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Management as a production factor.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State functions of a manager in a farm. Identify good qualities of a manager. |
Q/A & discussion.
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 103-4 |
|
| 3 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Production function.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define production function. State characteristics of variable and fixed inputs. |
Q/A: examples of inputs & outputs; variable and fixed inputs;
Brief discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 104-6 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 96-7 |
|
| 3 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Production function.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define production function. State characteristics of variable and fixed inputs. |
Q/A: examples of inputs & outputs; variable and fixed inputs;
Brief discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 104-6 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 96-7 |
|
| 3 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Production function curves.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Illustrate and interpret input-output relationship graphically. |
Worked examples: supervised practice.
|
Graph papers.
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 106-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 98 |
|
| 3 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Increasing returns production functions.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Illustrate and interpret Increasing returns production functions. Give empirical examples where increasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of increasing returns production functions. |
Graph papers.
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 107-8 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 99 |
|
| 4 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Constant returns production functions.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Constant returns production functions. Give empirical examples where Increasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of constant returns production functions. |
charts
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 108-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 99 |
|
| 4 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Decreasing returns production functions.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Decreasing returns production functions. Give empirical examples where decreasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of decreasing returns production functions. |
graphs
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 109-10 |
|
| 4 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Decreasing returns production functions.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Decreasing returns production functions. Give empirical examples where decreasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of decreasing returns production functions. |
graphs
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 109-10 |
|
| 4 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Law of diminishing returns.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the law oh diminishing returns. |
Refer to illustrative tables.
Plot graphs from the tables; Discuss shape of the curve. |
graphs
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 112 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 100-1 |
|
| 5 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Zones of a PF curve.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Divide a production function into three zones. Identify rational zones of production. |
Q/A: review AP, MP.
Guided discovery of the three zones. |
Chart - Curve showing 3 zones of PF.
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 113-5 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 101-2 |
|
| 5 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
The principles of substitution.
Input-input relationship.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the principles of substitution. Give examples illustrating principles of substitution. Identify ways of combining inputs. |
Exposition.
Illustrative examples, brief discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 115-6 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 102 |
|
| 5 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Product-product relationship.
Supplementary and complementary products.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give examples of product-product relationship. Give illustrative examples depicting supplementary and complementary products. |
Oral questions: joint products, competitive products.
Discussion. |
charts
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 116-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 103 |
|
| 5 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Product-product relationship.
Supplementary and complementary products.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give examples of product-product relationship. Give illustrative examples depicting supplementary and complementary products. |
Oral questions: joint products, competitive products.
Discussion. |
charts
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 116-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 103 |
|
| 6 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
The principle of equi-marginal returns.
The concept of cost.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the principle of equi-marginal returns. Determine the cost of production. Identify the role of cost in production. List types of costs. |
Discussion.
Exposition; Worked examples. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 117-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 104-5,6 |
|
| 6 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Types of revenue.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Compute total revenue, net revenue and marginal revenue given the relevant information. |
Worked examples;
Explanations. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 119-120 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 107 |
|
| 6 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Farm planning.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State factors to consider when drawing a farm plan. |
Exposition, Q/A & discussion.
|
charts
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 121-2 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 108 |
|
| 6 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Making a farm plan.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline steps followed in making a farm plan. |
Exposition, probing questions & discussion.
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 122-3 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 109 |
|
| 7 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Farm budgeting.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define a farm budget. Analyse importance of farm budgeting. |
Exposition & discussion.
|
chart
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 123 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 110 |
|
| 7 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Farm budgeting.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define a farm budget. Analyse importance of farm budgeting. |
Exposition & discussion.
|
chart
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 123 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 110 |
|
| 7 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Types of farm budgets.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe types of farm budgets. Give examples of contexts where certain types of budgets are used. Draw a partial budget. Draw a complete budget. |
Exposition & discussion,
Worked examples; Supervised practice; Written exercises. |
chart
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 124-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 110-1 |
|
| 7 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Farmer?s support services
Extension, training & banking.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe extension, training & banking as support services to the farmers. |
Exposition & explanations.
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 127-8 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 112-3 |
|
| 8 |
Mid term exams and mid break |
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| 9 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Credit.
Sources of credit.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the term credit. Identify types of credit. Differentiate between hard & soft credit. List down sources of credit. Identify problems associated with credits. |
Detailed discussion
& exposition of new concepts. |
student book
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 128-130 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 113-5 |
|
| 9 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Artificial insemination
&
Agricultural research.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe A.I. services provided to farmers. Identify objectives of Agricultural research. Give examples of Agricultural research centers in Kenya. |
Detailed discussion
& exposition of new concepts. |
student book
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 130-2 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 115-6 |
|
| 9 | 3 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Artificial insemination
&
Agricultural research.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe A.I. services provided to farmers. Identify objectives of Agricultural research. Give examples of Agricultural research centers in Kenya. |
Detailed discussion
& exposition of new concepts. |
student book
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 130-2 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 115-6 |
|
| 9 | 4 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Marketing.
Farm input suppliers
Tractor hire service
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Cite examples of organizations that help farmers in marketing their produce. Cite organizations where farmers can obtain farm inputs. State merits & demerits of tractor hire service. Cite points of tractor hire service. |
Writing initials in full e.g. KPCU.
Brief discussion |
resource person
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 132-4 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 112-3 |
|
| 10 | 1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Risks and uncertainties in farming.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define the terms risk and uncertainty. List types of risk and uncertainties. |
Brain storming;
Detailed discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 134-5 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 116-7 |
|
| 10 | 2 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III
(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
|
Adjusting to uncertainties and risks.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline ways of adjusting to risks and uncertainties. |
Brain storming;
Detailed discussion. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 135-6 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 118-9 |
|
| 10 | 3 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Financial documents.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Outline details contained in an invoice, receipt, delivery note and a purchase order. |
Oral questions & brief discussion. |
Invoice, receipt, delivery note and a purchase order. |
KLB BK IV Pg 139-145 Longhorn Bk 4 121 |
|
| 10 | 4 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Books of accounts.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe features of the ledger and the inventory. |
Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative tables. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 146-150 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 124 |
|
| 11 | 1 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Cash book.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe features of the cash book. Balance cash book. |
Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative examples. |
Cash book.
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 150 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 125 |
|
| 11 | 2 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Cash book.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe features of the cash book. Balance cash book. |
Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative examples. |
Cash book.
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 150 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 125 |
|
| 11 | 3 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Journal
&
Subsidiary books of the Journal.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe features of the journal & subsidiary books of the journal. |
Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative tables. |
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 151-3 |
|
| 11 | 4 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Financial statements.
Balance sheet.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe features of balance sheets. Prepare a balance sheet. |
Make entries in a balance sheet.
Prepare a balance sheet. Supervised practice. |
Balance sheet.
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 154-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 129-130 |
|
| 12 | 1 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Solvency of a business.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Determine whether a business is solvent or insolvent. |
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 154-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 130 |
|
| 12 | 2 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Solvency of a business.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Determine whether a business is solvent or insolvent. |
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 154-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 130 |
|
| 12 | 3 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Solvency of a business.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Determine whether a business is solvent or insolvent. |
|
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 154-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 130 |
|
| 12 | 4 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
|
Profit and loss account.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define a profit and loss account. Draw a profit and loss A/C. Compute net profit. |
Teacher gives format of profit and loss A/C.
Worked examples. Supervised practice. |
chart
|
KLB BK IV
Pg 157-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 132-3 |
|
| 13 |
End term exams |
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