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Fire and Data Safety

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

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possible causes of fire in work environment
Ways of preventing fire

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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Ways of preventing fire

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.

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)

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

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.

The learner is guided to:
role play firefighting techniques in work environment,
demonstrate firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment,

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

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Threats to data in an electronic device

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.

The learner is guided to:
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),

The learner is guided to:
secure data in an electronic device against possible threats (use passwords; and scan electronic devices using antivirus).

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

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

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Meaning of computer hardware

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

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: Explain the meaning of computer hardware.    Draw various hardware parts of a computer.    State the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

How are computer hardware used?

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

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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
Classification of computer hardware- input devices

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

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 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: output devices
(hardcopy and softcopy
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. 89-92
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 69

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

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

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 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: output devices
(hardcopy and softcopy
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. 89-92
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 69

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

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Classification of computer hardware
Using computer hardware to perform a task

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 as output devices,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

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:
use available resources to search
for information on categories of
computer hardware: storage devices (fixed and removable devices),
discuss the categories of
computer hardware devices in a
user environment,
match available devices to their
respective categories
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

Written questions, observation, rubrics, oral questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

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

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

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Using computer hardware to perform a task
Importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya

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.

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.

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

How are computer hardware used?
Why does the Government protect consumers and investors?

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
-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

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions
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Ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya

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

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.

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,

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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FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya

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

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.

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,

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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Materials for Production.

Government financial regulation in Kenya
Composite Materials.

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

explore the Government financial regulators in Kenya,
Analyze a case study of Government financial regulators in Kenya
protect oneself from exploitation.
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:
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.
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 do consumers protect themselves from exploitation by traders?
What are composite materials? Which items are made of composite materials in the locality?

-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

Realia.
Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 38-39.
Digital devices.

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

Materials for Production.

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.

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.

How can composite materials be identified?

Composite materials.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 40-41.
Charts.

Peer assessment. observation. checklists oral questions oral discussions.

Materials for Production.

Composite Materials.

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

What are the uses of the common composite materials in the locality?

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

Assessment rubric. Oral questions observation. Written tests Peer assessment

Materials for Production.

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.
lesson, be able to;
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?
Why are composite materials?

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

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

Materials for Production.

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.

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.

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.

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

Materials for Production.

Ceramic Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
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;
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 the physical properties of ceramic materials?

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

Practical Activities. Observation. Checklists. Oral questions. Written tests.

Materials for Production.

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.
lesson, be able to;
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.
In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
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?
What careers are related to use ceramic materials in the locality?

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

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

Materials for Production.

Ceramic Materials.

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.

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 .

Why are ceramic materials important in the locality?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 59-60.
Digital devices.
Internet.

Peer Assessment. Written tests. oral questions oral discussions.