FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Fire and Data Safety
possible causes of fire in work environment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the possible causes of fire in a work environment,
Observe pictures of the possible causes of fire in a work environment
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on the possible causes of fire in a work environment (flammable
substances, electrical faults, combustible materials),

Why is fire safety important? How is data secured in an electronic device?

Photographs, realia, digital devices, practical workplace, models
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 T.G pg. 9-17
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 P.B pg. 15-24

Written questions Oral questions, observation, portfolio

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Ways of preventing fire
Ways of preventing fire
Ways of preventing fire
Threats to data in an electronic device

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
describe ways of preventing fire in the environment,
use firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment,
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.
describe ways of preventing fire in the environment,
use firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment,
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.
analyze threats to data in an electronic device,
secure data in an electronic device,

The learner is guided to:
share experiences on ways of
preventing fire in the environment,
discuss firefighting techniques in the work environment, (cooling,
smothering, starving, interrupting)
The learner is guided to:
role play firefighting techniques in work environment,
demonstrate firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment,
search for information using available resources on the threats of data in an electronic device and share their findings,
discuss ways of securing data
stored in an electronic device
(Use of passwords, backup,
anti-viruses),

Why is fire safety important? How is data secured in an electronic device?

Photographs, realia, digital devices, practical workplace, models
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 T.G pg. 9-17
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 P.B pg. 15-24
Photographs, realia, digital devices, practical workplace, models
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 T.G pg. 9-17
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 P.B pg. 15-24
Digital devices, compute software, computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 141-144
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 106

Written questions Oral questions, observation, portfolio

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Threats to data in an electronic device
Meaning of computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
analyze threats to data in an electronic device,
secure data in an electronic device,
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.
explain the meaning of a computer hardware,
Draw various hardware parts of a computer,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
secure data in an electronic device against possible threats (use passwords; and scan electronic devices using antivirus).
The learner is guided to: Explain the meaning of computer hardware.    Draw various hardware parts of a computer.    State the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

Why is fire safety important? How is data secured in an electronic device?

Digital devices, compute software, computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 141-144
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 106
Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 67-70
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 51-52

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Classification of computer hardware
Classification of computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the categories of a computer hardware
classify computer hardware devices in a user environment,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
use available resources to search
for information on categories of
computer hardware: input devices
(keying devices, pointing devices,
scanning devices, voice input devices, touch screen, digitizer, digital cameras)
discuss the categories of computer hardware devices in a user environment,
match available devices to their
respective categories

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 73-78
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 56-59

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Classification of computer hardware- input devices
Classification of computer hardware
Classification of computer hardware
Classification of computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the categories of a computer hardware
classify computer hardware devices in a user environment,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.
classify computer hardware devices in a user environment as output devices,
identify the categories of a computer hardware
classify computer hardware devices in a user environment as output devices,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
use available resources to search
for information on categories of
computer hardware: input devices
(keying devices, pointing devices,
scanning devices, voice input devices, touch screen, digitizer, digital cameras)
discuss the categories of computer hardware devices in a user environment,
match available devices to their
respective categories
computer hardware: output devices
(hardcopy and softcopy
discuss the categories of
computer hardware devices in a
user environment,
The learner is guided to:
use available resources to search
for information on categories of
computer hardware: output devices
(hardcopy and softcopy
discuss the categories of
computer hardware devices in a
user environment,
match available devices to their
respective categories
computer hardware: storage devices (fixed and removable devices),

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 73-78
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 56-59
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 89-92
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 69
Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 89-92
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 69
Digital devices, removable storage devices, pictures, internet
Longhorn Comp. Scie. T.G pg. 89-95
Longhorn Comp. Scie. P.B pg.81-89

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Using computer hardware to perform a task
Using computer hardware to perform a task

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
list the classification of a computer hardware,
use computer hardware devices to carry out a given task,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
perform tasks using computer
input, output and storage devices.

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, removable storage devices, pictures, internet
Longhorn Comp. Scie. T.G pg. 89-95
Longhorn Comp. Scie. P.B pg.81-89
Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 71-72
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 55

Written questions, observation, rubrics, oral questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Using computer hardware to perform a task
Using computer hardware to perform a task

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
list the classification of a computer hardware,
use computer hardware devices to carry out a given task,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
perform tasks using computer
input, output and storage devices.

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 71-72
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 55

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
Ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya
Ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya
Government financial regulation in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explain the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya,
Watch a video clip on investor and consumer protection in Kenya,
protect oneself from exploitation.
List the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya,
analyze ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya,
List the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya,
analyze ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya,
protect oneself from exploitation.
explore the Government financial regulators in Kenya,
Analyze a case study of Government financial regulators in Kenya

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm and present on the
meaning and importance of
consumer and investor protection in
Kenya,
use available resources to search for
information on the importance of
consumer and investor protection in
Kenya,
share experiences on ways in which
consumers and investors protect
themselves,
discuss and present on ways in
which the Government protects
consumers and investors.
use print or digital media to search
for information on ways in which
non-Governmental organizations
protect consumers' and investors'
concerns in Kenya,
The learner is guided to:
share experiences on ways in which
consumers and investors protect
themselves,
discuss and present on ways in
which the Government protects
consumers and investors.
use print or digital media to search
for information on ways in which
non-Governmental organizations
protect consumers' and investors'
concerns in Kenya,
engage a resource person to discuss
ways in which non-Governmental
organizations protect consumers' and investors' concerns in Kenya,
read and analyze a case study on Government financial regulators in Kenya.

Why does the Government protect consumers and investors?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST Grd 7 T.G pg. 113-115
MTP BST Grd 7 P.b pg. 99-101

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COMMUNICATION

Forms of communication
Forms of communication

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify forms of communication in a work environment,
Draw various communication channels.
recognize suitable channels of communication in a work environment

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on forms and channels of
communication in the work environment,
use available resources to explore the channels of communication under
each form,

1. Why is business communication important?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75

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COMMUNICATION

Forms of communication
Factors considered when selecting communication channels

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify forms of communication in a work environment,
Draw various communication channels.
recognize suitable channels of communication in a work environment
explore the factors considered when selecting channels of communication,
make a chart on factors to consider when selecting a communication channel,

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on forms and channels of
communication in the work environment,
use available resources to explore the channels of communication under
each form,
discuss and present the factors considered when selecting channels of
communication

1. Why is business communication important?2. How do people communicate in a business environment?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75

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COMMUNICATION

Factors considered when selecting communication channels
Factors considered when selecting communication channels
Ethical practices in communication
Features of a plain scale used in drawing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explore the factors considered when selecting channels of communication,
make a chart on factors to consider when selecting a communication channel,
recognize suitable channels of communication in a work environment
list the ethical practices in communication
analyze ethical and unethical practices in business communication,
recognize suitable channels of communication in a work environment
describe the features of a plain scale used in drawing,
use drawing instruments to construct a plain scale,
appreciate the use of plain scale drawing in the work environment.

The learner is guided to:
discuss and present the factors considered when selecting channels of
communication
The learner is guided to:
read and analyze a case study on ethical and unethical practices in
communication.
debate on ethical practices
in communication.
use print or digital media to search for information on plain scale
discuss the features of a plain scale
use drawing instruments to construct a plain scale

Why is business communication important? How do people communicate in a business environment?
1. Why is business communication important?2. How do people communicate in a business environment?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75
-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75
-Drawing tables
-Drawing papers/books
-Pencils -T-squares
-Drawing instruments
-Ruler/Straight edge
-Set squares
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 T.G Pg. 104-111
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 P.B Pg. 112-154

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COMMUNICATION

Features of a plain scale used in drawing
Interpreting scale used in drawing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
describe the features of a plain scale used in drawing,
use drawing instruments to construct a plain scale,
appreciate the use of plain scale drawing in the work environment.
identify the features of a plain scale used in drawing,
interpret a plain scale used in drawing,

The learner is guided to:
use print or digital media to search for information on plain scale
discuss the features of a plain scale
use drawing instruments to construct a plain scale
discuss how to read plain scales used in drawing.  Identify the features of a plain scale used in drawing.

What is the importance of drawing figures to scale? 2. Why are plane figures drawn to scale?

-Drawing tables
-Drawing papers/books
-Pencils -T-squares
-Drawing instruments
-Ruler/Straight edge
-Set squares
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 T.G Pg. 104-111
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 P.B Pg. 112-154

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COMMUNICATION

Interpreting scale used in drawing
Drawing plain figures to given scale

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify the features of a plain scale used in drawing,
interpret a plain scale used in drawing,
appreciate the use of plain scale drawing in the work environment.
Identify ways of drawing plane figures.
draw plane figures to a given scale,

The learner is guided to:
discuss features of plain scales used in drawing.  Interpret a  plain scale used in drawing.
use visual aids to identify drawings drawn to different scales
practice drawing plane figures to a given plain scale

What is the importance of drawing figures to scale? 2. Why are plane figures drawn to scale?

-Drawing tables
-Drawing papers/books
-Pencils -T-squares
-Drawing instruments
-Ruler/Straight edge
-Set squares
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 T.G Pg. 104-111
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 P.B Pg. 112-154

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COMMUNICATION

Drawing plain figures to given scale
Types of Visual programming applications
Types of Visual programming applications

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

Identify ways of drawing plane figures.
draw plane figures to a given scale,
appreciate the use of plain scale drawing in the work environment.
identify types of visual programming applications used to solve problems in day-to-day life,
watch a video clip on the types of visual programming applications
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.

The learner is guided to:
use visual aids to identify drawings drawn to different scales
practice drawing plane figures to a given plain scale
The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on the meaning of the
terms used in visual programming. Identify the types of visual programming applications used to solve problems in dat today life.   Watch a video clip of the type of visual programming application.
use available resources to search
for information on types of visual
programming applications (Educational, Multimedia, Video
games),

What is the importance of drawing figures to scale? 2. Why are plane figures drawn to scale?
How are computer programs used in daily life?

-Drawing tables
-Drawing papers/books
-Pencils -T-squares
-Drawing instruments
-Ruler/Straight edge
-Set squares
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 T.G Pg. 104-111
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 P.B Pg. 112-154
Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 207-210
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 165

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Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

COMMUNICATION

Types of Visual programming applications
Features of Visual Programming application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
identify types of visual programming applications used to solve problems in day-to-day life,
watch a video clip on the types of visual programming applications
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.
explore the features of visual programming applications used in the work environment,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on examples of visual
programming applications
(Microsoft Make Code, Scratch,
Sprite box),
launch and discuss the different
features of visual programming
applications (input, processing, output, effects such as sound, animations and background),

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 207-210
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 165
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 212-215
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 168

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

COMMUNICATION

Features of Visual Programming application
Features of Visual Programming application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explore the features of visual programming applications used in the work environment,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.

The learner is guided to:
launch and discuss the different
features of visual programming
applications (input, processing, output, effects such as sound, animations and background),

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 212-215
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 168

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
Materials for Production.

Features of Visual Programming application
Features of Visual Programming application
Terminologies used in Visual programming
Composite Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
explore the features of visual programming applications used in the work environment,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.
explore the terminologies used in Visual programming,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.
lesson, be able to;
Define the term Composite material.
Identify composite materials in the locality.
Search the internet for pictures of common composite materials.
Collect some of the composite materials in the locality.

The learner is guided to:
launch and discuss the different
features of visual programming
applications (input, processing, output, effects such as sound, animations and background),
The learner is guided to:
Search for information on terminologies used in visual programming (syntax, variables,
input output statements, coding,
coding blocks, sequence statement repeating statement, selection
statement, variable declarations)
and discuss with peers
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explain the meaning of composite materials.
study pictures and identify the materials used to make the composites.
list some of the composite materials found in the locality.
Walk around the school compound or in the neighborhood and collect items made of composite materials.

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 212-215
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 168
Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 216
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 172-175
Realia.
Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 38-39.
Digital devices.

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

Materials for Production.

Composite Materials.
Composite Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
List the common composite materials in the locality.
Describe the composition of composite materials in the locality.
Prepare charts showing the composition of the different composite materials.
Acknowledge the constituent substances in composite materials.
State the unique characteristics of composite materials.
Relate the composite materials to their uses in work environment.
Acknowledge the importance of composite materials used in the locality.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
distinguish between matrix and reinforcement in composite materials.
list the common composite materials and identify their constituent substances.
discuss the common composite materials and their constituents.
prepare charts to show the common composite materials and their composition.
outline the unique characteristics of composite materials.
discuss the uses of some common composite materials in the locality.
use digital devices to search and watch video clips on different uses of composite materials.
prepare posters showing the uses of the different composite materials.

How can composite materials be identified?

Composite materials.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 40-41.
Charts.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 41-44
Teacher's Notes
Digital devices.

Peer assessment. observation. checklists oral questions oral discussions.

Materials for Production.

Composite Materials.
Composite Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the careers associated with composite materials in the locality.
Describe the careers associated with composite materials in the locality.
Prepare posters/flashcards showing the careers related to use of composite materials.
Appreciate the different careers related to use of composite materials in the locality.
Identify the importance of composite materials used in the locality.
Discuss the importance of composite materials.
Acknowledge the importance of composite materials used in the locality .

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
study pictures and identify the careers related to use of composite materials.
describe the different careers related to use of composite materials.
search the internet for careers related to use of composite materials.
prepare posters and flashcards showing the careers related to composite materials.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study pictures in learner's book and explain the the importance of the items made from the composite materials shown in the pictures.
brainstorm the importance of composite materials used in locality.
discuss the importance of composite materials.
search the internet for more information on the importance of composite materials.

Which careers are related to the use of composite materials?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 45-47.
Digital devices.
Posters.
Flashcards.
Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 47-48

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

Materials for Production.

Ceramic Materials.
Ceramic Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the common ceramic materials in the locality.
Describe the common types of ceramic materials in the locality.
Search the internet for information and pictures of ceramic materials.
Appreciate the common ceramic materials in the locality.
Identify the physical properties of ceramic materials in the locality.
Discuss the physical properties of ceramic materials in the locality.
Conduct simple experiments to investigate the physical properties of ceramic materials.
Acknowledge the properties of ceramic materials.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
collect and display the ceramic materials.
search for meaning of ceramic material from textbook or internet.
identify items made of ceramic materials.
describe the common ceramic materials in the locality.
In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
Carry out simple activities to determine the physical properties of ceramic materials and record their observation.
identify the physical properties of ceramic materials from the activities.
discuss the physical properties of ceramic materials.
search internet for video clips on physical properties of ceramic materials.

What are ceramic materials? What items made from ceramic materials do you know?

Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 49-51.
Ceramic items.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 51-54.
Ceramic materials.
Video clips.

Observation. Checklists. Oral questions Oral discussion . Written tests.

Materials for Production.

Ceramic Materials.
Ceramic Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
State the uses of ceramic materials in the locality.
Discuss the uses of ceramic materials in the locality.
Search the internet for more information on uses of ceramic materials.
Appreciate the uses of ceramic materials in the locality.
Identify the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
Discuss the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
Prepare posters showing the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the careers related to ceramic materials.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
list the items made from ceramic materials.
discuss the uses of ceramic materials in the community.
search the internet for more information and video clips on the uses of ceramic materials.
brainstorm on the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
discuss the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
search the internet for more information on the careers related to use of ceramic materials.

What items are made from ceramic materials?

Pictures.
Ceramic materials.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 54-56.
Digital devices.
Internet.
Video clips.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 57-58.
Posters.

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

Materials for Production.
TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Ceramic Materials.
Measuring and marking tools
Measuring tools
Marking tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
State the importance of ceramic materials used in the locality.
Discuss the importance of ceramic materials in the locality.
Search the importance for more information on importance of ceramic materials used in locality.
Acknowledge the importance of ceramic materials used in the locality.
Explain the meaning of measuring and marking tool.
Name any measuring and marking tools used in the work environment.
Categorise hand tools into: measuring tools, marking tools, cutting tools, driving tools, holding tools, cleaning tools and scooping tools.
Advocate the use of measuring tools.
Identify common measuring tools.
State the functions of common measuring tools.
Draw some of the measuring tools, for example, measuring cylinder, voltmeter.
Appreciate the use of measuring tools.
Identify common marking tools.
State the functions of common marking tools.
Draw some of the marking tools, for example, scriber, dividers, trammel.
Appreciate the use of marking tools.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
study the information in learner's book.
discuss the importance of ceramic materials used in the locality.
present their findings in class .
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of measuring and marking tool.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name any measuring and marking tools used in the work environment.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to categorise hand tools into: measuring tools, marking tools, cutting tools, driving tools, holding tools, cleaning tools and scooping tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify common measuring tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the functions of common measuring tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw some of the measuring tools, for example, measuring cylinder, voltmeter.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify common marking tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the functions of common marking tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw some of the marking tools, for example, scriber, dividers, trammel.

Why are ceramic materials important in the locality?
What are the functions of common measuring tools?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 59-60.
Digital devices.
Internet.
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-69
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 69-71
Pictures
Charts
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-74
Realia

Peer Assessment. Written tests. oral questions oral discussions.
Oral questions Oral Report Observation

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Cutting tools; Identification of cutting tools
Uses of cutting tools.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss the term cutting tools.
Name common cutting tools.
Draw the common cutting tools shown in learner's book 8 page 102.
Advocate for the use of cutting tools.
Describe the functions of common cutting tools.
Examine how cutting tools are used in a work environment.
Appreciate the uses of cutting tools.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the term cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name common cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the common cutting tools shown in learner's book 8 page 102.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the functions of common cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to examine how cutting tools are used in a work environment.

What are cutting tools?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 101-105
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Carrying out tasks using cutting tools
Cutting a piece of metallic or plastic material using a hacksaw

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss the instructions on how to use the cutting tool safely.
Demonstrate how to use the cutting tool.
Cut a piece of wood using a hand saw.
Appreciate the use of a hand saw.
Identify the requirements needed to cut a piece of metallic or plastic material.
Outline the procedure of cutting a piece of metallic or plastic material.
Cut a piece of metallic or plastic material using a hacksaw.
Appreciate the use of hacksaw.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the instructions on how to use the cutting tool safely.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to demonstrate how to use the cutting tool.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a piece of wood using a hand saw.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a piece of metallic or plastic material.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a piece of metallic or plastic material.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a piece of metallic or plastic material using a hacksaw.

How do you use a hand saw?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 107-109
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Cutting a sheet metal using snips
Cutting a piece of timber using chisel
Cutting a brick using a chisel
Cutting a stone using a chisel

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the requirements needed to cut a sheet metal using snips.
Outline the procedure of cutting a sheet metal using snips.
Cut a sheet metal using snips.
Appreciate the use of snips.
Identify the requirements needed to cut a piece of timber using a chisel.
Outline the procedure of cutting a piece of timber using a chisel.
Cut a piece of timber using a chisel.
Appreciate the use of chisel.
Identify the requirements needed to cut a brick using a chisel.
Outline the procedure of cutting a brick using a chisel.
Cut a brick using a chisel.
Advocate the use of a chisel.
Identify the requirements needed to cut a stone using a chisel.
Outline the procedure of cutting a stone using a chisel.
Cut a stone using a chisel.
Enjoy using a chisel.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a sheet metal using snips.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a sheet metal using snips.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a sheet metal using snips.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a piece of timber using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a piece of timber using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a piece of timber using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a brick using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a brick using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a brick using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a stone using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a stone using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a stone using a chisel.

How do you use snips?
How do you use a chisel?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 111-112
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KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 115-116

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Planning a piece of timber using a jack plane
Care for cutting tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the requirements needed to plan a piece of timber using a jack plane.
Outline the procedure of planning a piece of timber using a jack plane.
Plan a piece of timber using a jack plane.
Appreciate the use of a jack plane.
Discuss the term

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to plan a piece of timber using a jack plane.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of planning a piece of timber using a jack plane.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to plan a piece of timber using a jack plane.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to; Discuss the terms used when cutting items.  Discuss how to care for cutting tools.  State the importance of caring for cutting tools.

How do you use a jack plane?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 117-118
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Importance of cutting tools
Project: Making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explore the importance of cutting hand tools in the workplace.
Discuss the importance of cutting tools in their locality.
Appreciate the importance of cutting tools in the workplace.
Identify a problem in their community which requires solutions using measuring, marking or cutting tools.
Describe how the problem affects the community.
Determine the skills needed to solve the problem in the community.
Develop curiosity of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to explore the importance of cutting hand tools in the workplace.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the importance of cutting tools in their locality.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify a problem in their community which requires solutions using measuring, marking or cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe how the problem affects the community.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to determine the skills needed to solve the problem in the community.

What are the importance's of cutting tools?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 121-122
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To make the item

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

Identify the requirements of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
Outline the process of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
Make a measuring, marking or cutting tool to solve the identified problem.
Have fun and enjoy making the item.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to make a measuring, marking or cutting tool to solve the identified problem.

Which item have you made?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 124-126
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