Conservation of Resources.

Controlling Soil Pollution.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Define the term Soil Pollution.
Identify the causes of Soil pollution in the environment.
Discuss the causes of soil pollution in the environment.
Search the internet for clips on soil pollution.
Acknowledge the causes of soil pollution in the environment.

In groups,learners are guided to:
study the pictures in learner's book and explain the meaning of soil pollution.
identify the causes of soil pollution in the farms.
discuss the causes of soil pollution of pollution in the farms.
use digital devices to search for clips on soil pollution and share experiences on causes of soil pollution.

What is soil pollution? What are the causes of soil pollution in the environment?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark  pg 1-3.
Pictures.
Digital devices; tablets, laptops.
School farm/Surrounding farm.

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

Conservation of Resources.

Controlling of Soil Pollution.
Controlling of Soil Pollution.
Controlling of Soil Pollution.
Controlling Soil Pollution.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Visit the school farm/local farm and identify the causes of soil pollution.
Record their observation in a table.
Enjoy the exercusion.
Identify the ways of controlling soil pollution in the environment.
Discuss the ways of controlling soil pollution in the environment.
Prepare posters showing the ways of controlling soil pollution in the environment.
Appreciate the ways of controlling soil pollution in the environment.
Identify a garden where soil has been polluted in the locality.
Practice safe soil pollution control measures in the garden.
Demonstrate responsibility in using safe farming practices to conserve soil.
Explain the meaning of awareness messages.
Create awareness messages on safe farming practices in the farms.
Appreciate each other's effort in creating awareness messages on safe farming practices.

In groups,learners are guided to;
visit the school farm or nearby farm.
observe and identify the causes of soil pollution in the farms.
record their findings on a table and discuss their recordings in class.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
identify ways of controlling soil pollution in the environment.
discuss ways of controlling controlling soil pollution in the environment.
prepare posters showing ways of controlling soil pollution in the environment and display in class/noticeboard.
identify a garden where soil has been polluted in the locality.
collaborate in carrying out safe soil pollution control practices.
use digital devices to record themselves as they carry out the activities.
discuss and create awareness messages on safe farming practices that will be shared with members of the community.

How can household practices cause soil pollution?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 2.
Tablets.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark  pg 4-5.
Posters.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Garden/environment. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark  pg 4-5.
Manilla papers.
Empty cartons.
Pair of scissors.
Marker pens.
Glue.
Tablets
Laptops.

Portfolios. observation schedule. Oral questions. Exercusion.

Conservation of Resources.

Controlling Soil Pollution. (Assessment)
Constructing Water Retention Structures.
Construction of Water Retention Structures.
Construction of Water Retention Structures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Attempt the questions in the Assessment Exercise 1.
Define the terms Water conservation and surface runoff.
State the importance of water conservation in the environment.
Discuss the importance of water conservation in the environment.
Acknowledge the need of conserving water in the environment.
Identify the structures used in conservation of surface runoff.
Describe the ways of conserving surface runoff.
Draw the structures used in conservation of runoff on charts.
Appreciate the ways of conserving surface runoff.
Identify a site in the school environment that experiences the problem of runoff after a heavy rainfall
Discuss the most appropriate water retention structure for the area.
Design the structure to be constructed.
Adopt utilization of surface runoff in gardening.

Individually,in pairs,learners are guided to;
answer all the questions on the sub-strand; Controlling Soil Pollution.
In groups,learners are guided to;
search the meaning of surface runoff and water conservation from the internet.
brainstorm on the importance of conserving water in the environment.
discuss the importance of water conservation in the environment.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
identify the structures used in conservation of surface runoff from the pictures.
describe the different ways of conserving surface runoff.
state the advantages of constructing the structures.
draw the structures used in conservation of surface runoff and display in class.
identify a site in the environment that experiences surface runoff after a heavy rainfall.
discuss on the most appropriate water retention structure for the identified area.
design the structure to be constructed depending on the size of the farm.

Assessment books. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 7.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark  pg 9.
Tablets.
Internet.
Teacher's Notes.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark  pg 10.
Manilla paper.
Drawing papers, Pencils.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark  pg 11.
Garden/Surrounding Environment.

Assessment rubric. Written tests.

Conservation of Resources.

Construction of Water Retention Structures.
Conserving Food Nutrients.
Conserving Food Nutrients.
Conserving Food Nutrients.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Outline the procedure of constructing the most suitable water retention structure for the identified area.
Construct the chosen structure in the identified area.
Appreciate each other's effort in the construction of the water retention structure.
Identify the ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
Discuss the different ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
Search the internet for clips and information on the ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
Acknowledge the ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
Describe how washing should be done in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins in salts.
Demonstrate proper washing of vegetables in order to preserve mineral salts and vitamins.
Acknowledge the need of conserving vitamins and mineral salts in vegetable.
Describe how cutting and peeling should be done in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins.
Demonstrate how to cut and peel vegetables as ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts.
Enjoy demonstrating peeling and cutting of vegetables as ways of conserving nutrients.

In groups,learners are guided to;
state the procedure for constructing the water retention structure.
take turns in constructing the water retention structure chosen.
In groups,pairs, learners are guided to:
search and watch video clips and pictures on the different ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
identify the ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
discuss ways of conserving vitamins and minerals salts in vegetables.
prepare posters showing the ways of conserving mineral salts and vitamins in vegetables.
In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
outline how to wash vegetables in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins.
demonstrate how to wash vegetables in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins.
use digital devices to record as they demonstrate how to wash vegetables in order to conserve minerals salts and vitamins.
In groups, learners are guided to;
describe how peeling and cutting of vegetables should be done in order to conserve vitamins and minerals salts.
observe the teacher as he or she demonstrates how to peel and cut vegetables to conserve vitamins and minerals salts.
practice peeling and cutting of vegetables in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins and record themselves.

How do you construct the selected water retention structure?

Gardening tools (Jembe, Shovel, Slasher or Panga)
Mulching materials.
Meter rules.
Planting materials.
Video clips.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition pg 5-6.
Posters.
Manilla papers.
Marker Pens.
Cabbages.
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition  pg 5.
Teacher's Notes.
School kitchen.
Fruits.
Vegetables.
Potatoes
MTP Agriculture & Nutrition pg 5-6.
Knives.

Projects. Activity journals.

Conservation of Resources.

Conserving Food Nutrients.
Growing trees.
Growing trees.
Growing trees.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Describe how cooking time and covering should be done in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins in vegetables.
Demonstrate how to conserve mineral salts and vitamins in vegetables using covering and cooking time.
Adopt conservation of vitamins and mineral salts in vegetables.
State the importance of trees in conserving the environment.
Discuss the importance of trees in conserving the environment.
Prepare posters showing the importance of trees in conserving the environment.
Acknowledge the importance of trees in conservation of the environment.
Differentiate between Afforestation,Re-afforestation and Deforestation.
State the roles of trees in soil and water conservation in the environment.
Discuss the roles of trees in soil and water conservation in the environment.
Prepare posters showing the roles of trees in soil and water conservation.
Appreciate the role of trees in soil and water conservation.
State management practices done in a tree nursery.
Discuss the management practices done in a tree nursery.
Prepare posters showing the management practices done in a tree nursery.
Develop desire to take care of trees in a nursery.

In groups, learners are guided to;
explain how covering and cooking time should be done to conserve vitamins and mineral salts in vegetables.
observe the teacher keenly as he or she demonstrates covering and cooking time as ways of conserving vitamins and mineral salts in vegetables.
practice covering and cooking time as ways of conserving vitamins and mineral salts in vegetables.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the importance of trees in conserving the environment.
discuss the importance of trees in conserving the environment.
search the internet for more information on importance of trees in conservation of environment.
prepare posters showing the importance of trees in conserving the environment.
In groups,learners are guided to:
use dictionaries or internet to search the meaning of afforestation,reafforestation and deforestation.
discuss the roles of trees in soil and water conservation in the environment.
prepare posters showing the roles of trees in soil and water conservation.
identify the management practices done in a tree nursery.
discuss the management practices done in a tree nursery.
prepare posters showing the management practices done in a tree nursery.

How should covering and cooking time be done in order to conserve mineral salts and vitamins in vegetables?

Vegetables(cabbages).
Digital devices.
School kitchen.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 16-17.
Posters.
Manilla papers.
Marker pens.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 18.
Teacher's Notes.
Internet.
Dictionary.
Digital device.
Teacher's Notes. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 21.
Manila papers and Marker pens.

Portfolios. Practical demonstration. Observation checklists. Assessment rubric.

Conservation of Resources.
Food Production Processes.

Growing trees.
Growing trees.
Assessment on Conserving Food Nutrients and Growing Trees
Preparing Planting Sites and Establishing Crops.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Obtain the planting materials for your chosen trees.
Establish the planting materials collected.
Adopt tree planting as a way of conserving the environment.
Outline the ways of managing the established trees.
Discuss the ways of managing the established trees.
Apply the management ways in taking care of the established trees.
Attempt the assessment questions on the sub-strands; Growing trees and Conserving Food Nutrients.
Define the term Soil tilth.
Identify the types of soil tilths used for selected planting materials
Discuss the types of soil tilths and give examples of appropriate crops for each tilth.
Search the internet for more information on the types of soil tilth.
Acknowledge the different types of soil tilth for planting materials.

In groups,learners are guided to;
collect seeds, seedlings or vegetative materials depending on trees to establish.
collaborate in establishing the agroforestry tree selected.
brainstorm on the ways of managing the established trees in the environment.
discuss the ways of managing established trees.
take care of the established trees using the identified management ways.
Individually,in pairs or groups,learners are guided to;
answer the questions on the assessment of the sub-strands; Conserving Food Nutrients and Growing Trees.
search the internet or books for the meaning of soil tilth and types of soil tilth.
discuss the types of soil tilth used in planting of different crops.
give examples of crops that requires the different types of soil tilth.
demonstrate the different types of soil tilth in a garden.

How do you establish an agroforestry tree?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark PG 20-21.
Environment.
Jembes.
Jerrycans.
Buckets or empty sacks.
Pangas.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 21.
Teacher's Notes.
Dry grass,sawdust.
Assessment books.
Assessment questions. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 21:
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 24-26.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
School garden.

Practical Activity. Project. Portfolios Activity journal.

Food Production Processes.

Preparing Planting Sites and Establishing Crops.
Preparing Planting Sites and Establishing Crops.
Selected Crop Management Practices.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the different types of planting sites from pictures.
Describe the different types of planting sites for crop establishment.
Prepare a suitable planting site for crop establishment.
Appreciate the different types of planting sites for crop establishment.
Identify the suitable planting site for crop establishment.
Prepare a planting site using a suitable tilth for establishing selected planting materials.
Enjoy preparing a planting site using a suitable soil tilth.
Define the term Crop management.
Identify the different crop management practices carried on crops.
Discuss the crop management practices carried on crops.
Search the internet for video clips on the crop management practices carried on crops.
Acknowledge the need for crop management practices on established crops.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
observe pictures/photographs showing the different types of planting sites.
identify the different types of planting sites from the photographs.
explain the meaning of a planting sites.
describe the different types of planting sites for establishment of crops.
In groups,learners are guided to;
identify the most suitable planting site for establishing a selected planting material.
collaborate in preparing a planting site using a suitable tilth for establishing the selected planting material.
brainstorm on the meaning of crop management and share in class.
mention some of the crop management practices carried out on crops.
discuss the crop management practices carried out on crops.
watch clips on the different crop management practices done on established crops.

What are the different types of planting sites for crop establishment?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 23-24.
Photographs.
Teacher's Notes.
Panga,jembe,slasher , compost manure.
Planting materials for a crop of choice.
Containers.
Sacks. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 28-29
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 43.
Digital devices;
Tablets.
Pictures.

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

Food Production Processes.

Selected Crop Management Practices.
Selected Crop Management Practices.
Selected Crop Management Practices.
Selected Crop Management Practices.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the methods used to control weeds in the farm.
Discuss the methods used to control weeds in the farm.
Demonstrate the different methods of weeding on established crops.
Enjoy weeding on the established crops in a planting site.
Explain how thinning and gapping is done in a crop fields or planting sites.
Demonstrate how thinning and gapping are done in a crop field.
Acknowledge the need for thinning and gapping in a crop field.
Explain how earthing up is done in a crop field.
Demonstrate earthing up in a planting site or farm.
Appreciate the need for earthing up in a crop field.
;
Explain how hardening is done in crop management.
Search the internet for clips and information on hardening of crops as a way of management.
Acknowledge the need for hardening in crop management.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the methods used in controlling weeds in a farm or planting site.
discuss the different methods used in controlling weeds in a farm or planting site.
carry out weeding on the crops in planting sites or farm using the different methods.
In groups,pairs or individually,learners are guided to;
describe how thinning and gapping is done in a crop field.
carry out thinning and gapping in a farm or planting site and record using digital devices.
In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
describe how earthing up is done on crops.
state the importance of earthing up on crops.
carry out earthing up to crops in planting sites or a garden and record using digital devices.
describe how hardening is done on crops.
search the internet for information and clips on hardening of crops.
carry out hardening on the different types of crops;maize, beans

How can weeds be controlled in a farm or planting site?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 47-48.
Jembes,Pangas.
Digital devices.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 49.
Planting sites.
School/Home garden.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 48.
Jembes/Pangas.
Planting sites
Video clips.
Teacher's Notes.

Activity journal. Observation checklists. Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Oral discussions.

Food Production Processes.

Selected Crop Management Practices.
Selected Crop Management Practices (Assessment)
Preparing Animal Products;Eggs and Honey.
Preparing Animal Products;Eggs and Honey.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
State the importance of management practices in crop production.
Discuss the importance of management practices in crop production.
Search the internet for more information on importance of management practices in crop production.
Appreciate the importance of various management practices in crop production.
Attempt questions on the Assessment Exercise 6 .
Differentiate between Sorting and Grading as used in preparation of animal products.
Identify factors to consider when sorting and grading eggs.
Discuss the factors to consider when sorting and grading eggs.
Prepare flashcards/posters on the factors to consider when sorting and grading eggs.
Appreciate the need for sorting and grading of eggs.
Sort and grade eggs for various purposes.
Acknowledge the need for sorting and grading of eggs.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the importance of management practices in crop production.
discuss the importance of management practices in crop production.
search the internet for more information on the importance of management practices in crop production.
In pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
answer the questions on the sub-strand: Selected Crop Management Practices.
use internet or dictionary to search the meaning of sorting and grading.
share experiences on how to prepare eggs for use and storage.
discuss the factors to consider when sorting and grading eggs.
prepare posters/flashcards showing the factors to consider when sorting and grading eggs.
In groups,learners are guided to;
prepare eggs (sorting, grading and packing) for various purposes.
display the prepared eggs and adopt the practice at home.

What is the importance of management practices in crop production?

Teacher's Notes.
Digital devices.
internet. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 47-49.
Assessment books. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 49-50.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 64-65.
Pictures.
Digital devices
Eggs.
Weighing machine. Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 65.
Trays.

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

Food Production Processes.

Preparing Animal Products:Eggs and Honey.
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey.
Preparing Animal Products; Eggs and Honey.
Preparing Animal Products; Eggs and Honey.
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey.
Preparing Animal Products:Eggs and Honey. (Assessment)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State the importance grading and sorting eggs.
Discuss the importance of sorting and grading eggs.
Search the internet for more information on the importance of sorting and grading eggs.
Embrace the preparation of animal products for various purposes.
;
Define the term Honey processing.
Outline the steps followed when processing honey.
Discuss the honey processing process.
Search the internet for clips on how honey is processed from Combs using crushing and straining method.
Acknowledge the process of honey processing from the combs.
Explain how honey is packed.
Discuss how honey is packed after processing.
Search the internet for more information on how honey is packed.
Appreciate the need for packing honey after processing.
State the importance of processing raw honey.
Discuss the importance of processing raw honey.
Search internet for information on importance of processing raw honey.
Acknowledge the importance of processing raw honey.
Visit a nearby farm to observe how honey is processed.
Carry out honey processing and package the processed honey.
Embrace preparation of animal products for various purposes.
Attempt questions on the Assessment Exercise 9 in learner's book.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
brainstorm on the importance of sorting and grading eggs.
discuss the importance of sorting and grading the eggs for various purposes.
use digital devices connected to internet to search for more information on importance of grading and sorting eggs.
search for and watch clips on how honey is processed using crushing and straining methods.
outline the steps followed during honey processing.
discuss the steps followed in honey processing.
prepare posters to show the steps followed in honey processing.
In groups,learners are guided to;
discuss how honey is packed after its processing process and present in class.
search the internet for more information on packing of honey.
brainstorm on the importance of processing raw honey.
discuss the importance of processing raw honey.
search the internet or listen to a resource person for information on the importance of processing raw honey.
As a class , in groups,learners are guided to:
visit a nearby farm to observe how honey is processed and packed.
use digital devices to record conversation with the farmer.
carry out the honey processing process and package it.
Individually,in pairs,learners are guided to:
answer all the questions on the assessment exercise.

What is the importance of sorting and grading the eggs?

Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 64-65.
Teacher's Notes
Digital devices.
Internet.
Agriculture & Nutrition Spark pg 66-67.
Video clips.
Teacher's Notes.
Posters.
Agriculture & Nutrition  pg 68.
Pictures.
Resource person.
Resource persons.
Nearby Farm.
Digital devices. Agriculture & Nutrition  pg 66-68.
Agriculture & Nutrition  pg 69-70.
Assessment books.

Oral questions Oral discussion. Written tests. Assessment rubric.