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FORM 1 AGRICULTURE SCHEMES OF WORK TERM 1-3
SCHEME OF WORK FORM ONE AGRICULTURE TERM ONE 2021-2026 |
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TOPIC/SUBTOPIC |
LESSON / SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES |
TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
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REF. |
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INTRODUCTION
TO AGRICULTURE
Introduction.
Branches of Agriculture. |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able:
To define Agriculture as an art and a science.
To describe the branches of Agriculture. |
Brainstorming: Teacher elicits the definition of Agriculture. Discussion- Branches of Agriculture: crop farming, livestock farming, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Engineering, e.t.c.
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Chart- Branches of Agriculture.
Livestock / Crop products. |
KLB Pages 1-3
LONGHORN Pages 1-2
CERT.AGRIC Pages 1-3
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| Importance of Agriculture. | To explain the importance of Agriculture. | Brain storming, guided questions and detailed discussion. | Livestock / Crop raw produce, industrial goods, flow charts.
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CERT.AGRIC
Pages 3-4.
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| 2 | Problems facing Agriculture. | To state and explain problems facing Agriculture and suggest possible solutions. | Brain storming, guided questions and detailed discussion. | CERT.AGRIC
Page 4.
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| Farming Systems. | To define a farming system.
To identify factors that affect choice of a farming system. |
Teacher exposes the meaning of a farming system.
Discussion on factors that affect choice of a farming system.
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KLB
Pages 5-6 LONGHORN Pages 6-7 CERT.AGRIC Page 5 |
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Farming systems in Kenya.
Intensive farming systems. |
To describe various farming systems practised intensively.
To state advantages and disadvantages of each type of intensive farming. |
Q/A & Discussion:
– Arable farming. – Small-scale farming. – Subsistence farming Q/A & Discussion: -commercial farming. -Intercropping.
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LONGHORN Pages 7-9
CERT.AGRIC Page 6. |
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Extensive farming systems.
Advantages and disadvantages of extensive farming system.
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To describe various farming systems practised extensively.
To state advantages and disadvantages of each type of extensive farming. |
Discussion:
– Dairy farming – Large-scale farming – Ranching – Plantation farming.
Q/A and explanations.
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Relevant photographs: plantations, ranches, dairy farms. | KLB
Pages 5-6.
LONGHORN Page 7.
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2 | Methods of farming.
Mixed farming. |
To define mixed farming.
To state advantages and disadvantages of mixed farming. |
Probing questions.
Discussion- factors favouring / militating against mixed farming.
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KLB
Pages 6,7,& 8
LONGHORN Pages 9-13
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| Nomadic Pastoralism. | To define nomadic pastoralism.
To state advantages and disadvantages of nomadic pastoralism.
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Probing questions.
Discussion- factors favouring / militating against pastoralism. |
CERT. AGRIC
Pages 7-9 |
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| 3 | Shifting cultivation. | To define shifting cultivation.
To state advantages and disadvantages of shifting cultivation.
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Exposition;
Discussion. |
CERT. AGRIC
Pages 7-9 |
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| 1 | Organic farming.
Agroforestry. |
To define organic farming.
To state advantages and disadvantages of organic farming. To define agroforestry.
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Probing questions.
Discussion: factors favoring / militating against organic farming / organic farming.
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Specimens of organic manures.
Specimens of agroforestry trees, Charts & photographs. |
CERT. AGRIC Pages 8-9 |
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| 2 | FACTORS INFLUENCING AGRICULTURE
Human factors. |
To explain the human factors influencing Agriculture. | Detailed discussion and probing questions on: Health (emphasis on HIV/AIDS), education level, communication, economic development, marketing, government policies, e.t.c.
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Data on HIV/AIDS. |
K.L.B. Pgs 11- 15 |
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| 5 | MID TERM BREAK | ||||||||
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1 | Climatic factors.
– Rainfall. |
To discuss at length influence of rainfall on Agriculture.
To identify farming practices that: – Reduce effects of water shortage. – Overcome effects of excess water.
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Q/A and explanations about: rainfall i.e. lack of rainfall, excess rainfall, rainfall intensity, distribution and reliability.
Exposition and explanations. |
Weather station instruments:
rain gauge. |
KLB Page 18 CERT.AGRIC Page13 LONGHORN Pgs 24-32. |
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| 2 | – Temperature. | To define cardinal temperature range, maximum and minimum temperature, optimum temperature.
To identify factors that cause temperature variations. To explain ways in which plants/ animals overcome extreme temperatures.
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Exposition and explanation.
Discussion and Q/A on; altitude, latitude, seasons, winds, clouds, slope, e.t.c. Students highlight ways in which plants / animals overcome extreme temperatures, then the teacher delves into the details. |
Thermometers. | KLB
Page 19.
CERT. AGRIC Page 16.
LONGHORN Pages 24-32. |
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| 3 | – Light. | To state functions of light.
To describe characteristics of light. |
Q/A: Functions of light.
Exposition & Discussion: Light intensity, duration and wavelength.
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KLB
Page 21. CERT. AGRIC Page 18. LONGHORN Pgs 24-32.
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| 7 | 1 | – Wind and Relative Humidity. | To identify effects of wind on agricultural production.
To explain relation between relative humidity and rate of evapotranspiration. |
Q/A: Uses and nuisances of wind.
Exposition: Meaning of relative humidity. Discussion: Relative humidity v/s rate of evapotranspiration.
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KLB
Page20.
CERT. AGRIC Page 20. |
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| Biotic factors. | To explain effects of biotic factors on Agriculture. | Q/A and explanations on effects of: pests, diseases, pathogens, predators, pollinators, bacteria, e.t.c. on Agriculture.
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Wall charts / Sample pests and pollinators. | KLB
Pages 16-17. CERT. AGRIC Pages 20-21. LONGHORN Pages 16-21.
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| 2 | Edaphic factors.
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To define soil.
To state uses of soil. To identify forms of weathering. |
Q/A and explanation: definition of soil, its uses.
Exposition: Teacher exposes meaning of weathering and forms of weathering.
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Soil / rock samples. | KLB
Page 22. CERT. AGRIC Page 21. LONGHORN Pages 33-60 |
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| Soil profile. | To define soil profile.
To represent soil profile diagrammatically. To explain effects of soil profile on crop production. |
Exposition – Definition.
Drawing and labelling soil horizons. Explanation and questioning: soil horizons v/s crop production.
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Chart – Soil profile. | KLB
Page30.
CERT. AGRIC Pages 27-28.
LONGHORN Pages 33-60. |
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| 3 | Soil constituents & sedimentation. | To identify constituents of soil. | Group experiments-To show soil sedimentation.
(Left overnight). |
Measuring cylinder,
Water, Sample of garden soil, Sodium carbonate.
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KLB
Pages 32-34.
CERT. AGRIC Page 30.
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| Soil constituents & sedimentation. | To explain the importance of the soil constituents. | Discussion: Constituents of soil and importance of each constituent. | LONGHORN
Pages 33-60. |
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| 8 | 1,2 | Soil texture. | To define soil texture.
To identify textural classes of soil. To identify types of soils. |
Group experiment- Mechanical analysis of soil.
Discuss the results. Expose meaning of soil texture. |
Sieve meshes of different diameters,
Beakers, Garden soil, Weighing balance.
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KLB
Pages 46-49. CERT.AGRIC Page 38. LONGHORN Pages 33-60. |
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| 3 | Water retention of soils. | To describe an experiment to show:
– Water retention of soils. – Capillary rates of different soils. |
Group experiments.
Discussion of observations. |
Sandy, Loam,
Clay soil Cotton wool Funnels Stop watches Rulers Measuring cylinders.
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KLB
Pages 52-53. CERT. AGRIC Page 46. |
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| 9 | 1 | Effect of soil water holding properties on crop production. | To explain the effects of soil water holding properties on crop production. | Q/A and explanation about soil aeration and drainage and their influences on growth of crops.
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KLB
Pages 52-53. CERT. AGRIC Page 46. |
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| 2,3 | Soil structure.
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To define soil structure.
To identify types of soil structure. To identify mans influence on soil structure. To explain effects of soil structure on crops. |
Detailed discussion.
Drawing of diagram- soil horizons. Q/A: Man’s influence on soil structure. Q/A: Soil structure v/s Crop production.
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Chart- soil structure forms. | KLB
Page 41.
CERT. AGRIC Page 40.
LONGHORN Pages 33-60 |
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| 10 | END OF TERM ONE ASSESSMENT TEST | ||||||||
SCHEME OF WORK FORM ONE AGRICULTURE TERM TWO 2021-2026 |
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WKNO |
L/NO |
TOPIC/SUBTOPIC |
LESSON / SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES |
TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
/ RESOURCES |
REF. |
REM. |
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| 1 | 1-2 | Soil chemical properties. | To describe chemical properties of soil.
To explain the influence of chemical properties of soils on crop production. |
Teacher exposes new concepts e.g. carbon acid in the soil.
Group experiments – Soil pH ranges. Discuss the observations. Explanations and questioning.
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Litmus papers,
Bromothymol blue, Universal indicator, pH meters.
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KLB
Page 55.
LONGHORN Pages 33-60. |
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FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Crop production tools. |
To distinguish farm tools from farm equipment.
To identify farm tools and equipment and state their uses.
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Drawing garden tools.
Identifying real tools, such as pruning fork, leveling boards, knap-sack sprayer, soil auger, e.t.c
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Chart – Tools that are not common.
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KLB
Pages 59-63.
CERT. AGRIC Pages 48-52
LONGHORN Pages 62-63 |
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| 4 | Classification of farm tools and equipment.
Maintenance of farm tools and equipment |
To classify tools on basis of their uses.
To state practices of maintenance of the tools.
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Common farm tools, school farm | KLB
Pages 59-63. CERT. AGRIC Pages 48-52 LONGHORN Pages 62-63 |
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| 5 | Livestock production tools and equipments. | To identify livestock production tools and equipment.
To state purposes of livestock production tools and equipment. To label diagrams of important tools. To state practices of maintenance of the tools.
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Drawing/ identifying the elastrator, hoof trimmer, strip cup, teeth clipper, drenching gun, chaff cutter, dehorning wire, bolus gun and others.
Discussion: Maintenance practices of identified parts of the tools. |
Chart-Uncommon tools: elastrator, hoof trimmer, strip cup, teeth clipper, drenching gun, chaff cutter, dehorning wire, bolus gun and others. | KLB
Pages 63-75.
CERT. AGRIC Pages 54-59.
LONGHORN Pgs 63-73. |
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| 2 | 1 | Workshop tools and equipment. | To identify common workshop tools and equipments.
To identify practices of maintaining the workshop. To state general safety precautions to be observed in a work shop. |
Drawing / identifying
Common workshop tools/ masonry tools: saws, planes, hammers, pliers, spoke shave, files, rasps, G-clamp, tin snip, e.t.c Q/A: Maintenance practices.
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Saws, planes, hammers, pliers, spoke shave, files, rasps, G-clamp, tin snip | KLB
Pages 94-97.
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| 2 | Measuring tools. | To identify common measurement tools and equipments.
To identify practices of maintaining the measuring tools. |
Drawing / identifying common measurement tools: tape measure, plumb bob, T-square, spirit level, marking gauge.
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Common measurement tools: tape measure, plumb bob, T-square, spirit level, marking gauge.
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KLB
Pages 82-85. |
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| 3 | CROP PRODUCTION 1
Land Clearing. |
To explain importance of land clearing.
To identify tools for land clearing.. |
Brainstorming, Q/A & Discussion. |
Tools / photographs of tools used in land clearing. |
KLB
Page 109. CERT. AGRIC. Page 81.
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| 3 | 1 | Land preparation.
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To explain importance of land preparation.
To identify methods of land preparation. To identify tools for land preparation.
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Brainstorming, Q/A & Discussion. |
Tools / photographs of tools used in land prep. |
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| 2,3 | Primary cultivation.
– Hand cultivation. |
To state advantages and disadvantages of hand cultivation.
To relate hand cultivation to correct tools and equipment. |
Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of the cultivation methods discussed.
Discussion: Choice of equipment for primary cultivation.
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Tools / photographs of tools used in hand cultivation. | KLB
Page 106.
CERT. AGRIC Page 77-78.
LONGHORN Page 103.
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| 4 | 1,2 | Secondary cultivation. | To state aims of secondary cultivation.
To state factors affecting number of secondary cultivation carried out. To identify implements used during secondary cultivation.
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Q/A: Definition of secondary cultivation, factors affecting number of secondary cultivations, etc.
Discussion: Implements used during secondary cultivation. |
School farm,
Chart showing harrows. |
KLB
Page109-110.
CERT. AGRIC Page 84-85. LONGHORN Page 110.
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| 3 | Minimum tillage. | To define minimum tillage.
To give reasons for carrying out minimum tillage. To state advantages and disadvantages of minimum tillage.
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Teacher exposes the meaning of minimum tillage.
Q/A and explanations: Advantages and disadvantages of minimum tillage.
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KLB
Page 112-113.
CERT. AGRIC Page 85.
LONG HORN Page103. |
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| 5 | 1,2 | Tertiary operations. | To identify tertiary operations carried out in the field.
To state importance of some tertiary operations. To relate required soil tilth to the type of tertiary operations carried out.
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Discussion: Ridging, rolling and leveling and their importance. | Chart / photographs showing ridgers, rollers, levelers. | KLB
Pages 110-111.
LONG HORN Page 86.
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WATER SUPPLY, IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
Uses of water in a farm.
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To state uses of water in a farm.
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Q/A and brief explanations. Written assignment. |
Photographs of dams, boreholes, springs and gutters. |
KLB Pages 117-120. CERT. AGRIC. Pages 89-92. LONGHORN Page 114.
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| 6 | 1 | Sources of water in a farm. | To identify sources of water in a farm.
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Q/A and brief explanations.
Written assignment. |
otographs of dams, boreholes, springs and gutters. | KLB
Pages 117-120. CERT. AGRIC. Pages 89-92. LONGHORN Page 114.
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| 2 | Water collection and piping, | To describe water collection, and piping. | Assignment method / group discussion. | KLB
Pages 120-121. CERT. AGRIC. Page 94. LONGHORN Page 114. |
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| 3 | Storage and treatment of water. | To describe water storage and treatment.
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| 7 | 1 | Irrigation. | To identify aims of irrigation.
To explain choice of irrigation equipment. To state methods of irrigation.
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Brief discussion. | KLB
Pages 129-134.
CERT. AGRIC Pages 101-104.
LONGHORN Pages 114-124. |
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| 2,3 | Methods of irrigation. | To describe methods of irrigation.
To state advantages of overhead irrigation over surface irrigation. To explain economic importance of irrigation.
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Probing questions and discussion. | Illustrative charts- Methods of irrigation. | |||||
| 8 | 1 | Drainage.
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To describe methods of water drainage.
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Probing questions and discussion. | Illustrative charts- Methods of drainage. | KLB
Page 136. CERT. AGRIC Pages 108-109. LONGHORN Page 133. |
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| 2,3 | Water pollution. | To identify agricultural practices that can lead to water pollution.
To identify practices that can reduce water pollution.
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Q/A: Identifying water pollutants and methods of pollution control. | Samples of water pollutants & polluted water. | KLB
Page 139.
CERT. AGRIC Page 110.
LONGHORN Page 137 |
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WKNO |
L/NO |
TOPIC/SUBTOPIC |
LESSON / SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES |
TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
/ RESOURCES |
REF. |
REM. |
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| 9 | 1,2 | SOIL FERTILITY
Characteristics of a fertile soil. |
To identify characteristics of a fertile soil.
To describe ways in which soil fertility is lost. To state ways of improving soil fertility.
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Q/A and explanations.
Brief discussion. |
Samples of fertile soil, eroded soil, | KLB
Page 142.
CERT.AGRIC Page112. LONGHORN Page 140. |
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| 3 | Organic manures. | To identify role of organic manure in crop production.
To state types of organic manures.
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Q/A and explanations.
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KLB
Pages146-147.
LONGHORN Pgs 143-145. |
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| 10 & 11 | END TERM 2 EXAMS | ||||||||
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SCHEME OF WORK FORM ONE AGRICULTURE TERM THREE 2021-2026 |
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WKNO |
L/NO |
TOPIC/SUBTOPIC |
LESSON / SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES |
TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
/ RESOURCES |
REF. |
REM. |
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| 1 | 1,2 | Methods of making organic manure. | To describe methods of making organic manure. | Discussion: Compost manure, green manure, FYM.
Procedure of making manure. |
Compost manure, green manure, FYM. | KLB
Pages 149-150. CERT.AGRIC Page 114-116. LONGHORN Pages 146-148. |
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| 3 | Quality of FYM. | To state factors influencing quality of FYM. | Detailed discussion.
Q/A: Proper storage of FYM.
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FYM. | KLB
Page 149. CERT.AGRIC Page116. |
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| 2 | 1 | LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION I
Importance of livestock.
Livestock types and breeds.
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To state the importance of livestock. To define the terms livestock breed and livestock type.
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Q/A Exposition: Definition of livestock breeds and types. |
Livestock products and by-products. |
KLB
Page 155.
CERT.AGRIC Page 118.
LONGHORN Page 152. |
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| 2 | Dairy cattle. | To identify key parts of a cow.
To identify characteristics of dairy cattle. To describe various breeds of dairy cattle.
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Drawing and labeling a cow.
Q/A: Characteristics of dairy cattle.
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Chart- key parts of a cow. | KLB
Page 159
CERT.AGRIC Page120. |
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Breeds of dairy cattle. | To describe common breeds of dairy cattle. | Brief discussion: characteristics, origin of – Jersey, Guernsey, Friesian, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, e.t.c.
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Wall chart: breeds of dairy cows. | KLB
Pages 159-162. CERT.AGRIC Pages 120-122. LONGHORN Pages152. |
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| 2 | Beef cattle. | To identify major parts of a beef animal.
To identify general characteristics of beef cattle.
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Drawing and labeling a beef cow. | Charts- a beef animal.
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KLB
Pages 162-163.
CERT.AGRIC Pages123-127. |
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Breeds of beef cattle. | To describe various breeds of beef cattle | Brief discussion: Hereford, Aberdeen Angus, Charolais, and Galloway. | Wall chart-Beef cattle | KLB
Pages 163-164. CERT.AGRIC Pages 123-127. |
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| 2 | Dual-purpose cattle. | To identify dual-purpose cattle breeds (both exotic and indigenous).
To state characteristics of dual-purpose cattle breeds.
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Discuss characteristics of Sahiwal, Red Poll and Zebu (East African Zebu). | Photographs of dual-purpose cattle breeds. | KLB
Pages164-165. CERT.AGRIC Pages 127-128. |
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Sheep.
Breeds of wool sheep. |
To name the key parts of a sheep.
To name breeds of wool sheep. To state characteristics of each bread of wool sheep.
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Identifying and stating characteristics of Merino sheep, Rambouillet, Suffolk. |
Chart- key parts of a sheep.
Wall chart- Breeds of wool sheep.
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KLB
Page 174 CERT.AGRIC Page 129-133. LONGHORN Page164. |
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| 2 | Mutton sheep breeds. | To name breeds of mutton sheep.
To state characteristics of each bread of mutton sheep.
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Identifying and stating characteristics of the Dorper, Black head Persian sheep, Masai sheep, Somali sheep. | Wall chart- Breeds of mutton sheep.
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KLB
Pages 176-177. CERT.AGRIC Page 132. |
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| 3 | Dual-purpose sheep. | To name breeds of dual-purpose sheep.
To state characteristics of each bread of dual-purpose sheep.
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Assignment method: Stating characteristics of Romney Marsh, Corriedale, and Hampshire Down. | Wall chart: dual-purpose sheep breeds. | KLB
Page 178.
CERT.AGRIC Pages133-134
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| 6 | 1 | Breeds of meat goats. | To name and state characteristics of breeds of meat goats.
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Highlight the characteristics of: Galla goat, Boar goat. | |||||
| 2 | Breeds of milk goats.
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To name and state characteristics of breeds of milk goats.
To state characteristics of Angora goat. |
Highlight the characteristics of: Toggenburg goat, Saanen, Jamnapuri goat, e.t.c.
Highlight the characteristics of Angora goat.
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Wall chart- milk and meat goats. | KLB
Page 180. CERT.AGRIC Pages 135-137. LONGHORN Page 169. |
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| 3 | Pig breeds. | To name key parts of a pig.
To identify breeds of pigs and their characteristics. |
Highlight briefly the characteristics of Large White, Ladrace, Hampshire and others.
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Chart- Key parts of a pig
Wall chart- Major pig breeds.
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KLB
Pages 166-171. CERT. AGRIC Pages 139-140. LONGHORN Page 174. |
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| Breeds of rabbits. | To name key parts of a rabbit.
To identify breeds of rabbits and their characteristics. |
Briefly discuss the typical conformation and characteristics of New Zealand White, the California White, the Chinchilla and Earlops.
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Chart- Key parts of a rabbit
Wall chart- Rabbit breeds.
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KLB
Pages 184-185. CERT. AGRIC. Pages 141-143. LONGHORN Page 183. |
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Chicken breeds. | To name key parts of a chicken.
To list characteristics of pure breeds of chicken
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Drawing and labelling.
Assignment method: Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, Australop, Light Sussex, Plymouth Rock, e.t.c.
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Chart – Key parts of a chicken. | KLB
Pages 172-174. CERT. AGRIC. Pages 143-146.
LONGHORN Page 178. |
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| 2 | Chicken hybrids. | To state advantages of hybrids over pure breeds.
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Q/A & brief discussion. | ||||||
| 3 | Camel breeds. | To identify the two major camel breeds. | Exposition;
Discussion; Excursion.
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Photographs of camel breeds. | KLB
Pages 185-186. CERT. AGRIC. Pages 185-186. LONGHORN Page 182.
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| 8 | 1 | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 1
Introduction. |
To define the terms Economics and Agricultural Economics. |
Probing questions and discussion. | KLB
Page 189.
CERT. AGRIC Page 149.
LONGHORN Page 190. |
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| Basic economic principles. | To explain basic concepts of economics. | Discussion at length on the following: scarcity and choice, opportunity cost, preference and choice.
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KLB
Pages 189-190. CERT. AGRIC Page 150. LONGHORN Page 190. |
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| 2 | Importance of Farm records. | To describe the importance of keeping accurate up-to-date farm records.
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Q/A and explanation of importance of farm records. | Specimen farm records. | KLB
Pages 190-191. CERT. AGRIC Page 150. LONGHORN Pages 192-194. |
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| Types of farm records.
Inventory and financial records. |
To describe inventory records and financial records. | Probing questions and discussion. | Samples of records / charts. | KLB
Page 192. CERT. AGRIC Page 152. LONGHORN Page 160. |
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| 3 | Labour records and production records. | To describe labour records and production records, and their components. | Probing questions and discussion. | Labour records and production records. | KLB
Page 198, &192. CERT.AGRIC. Page 152. LONGHORN Page 160.
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| Livestock Production Records.
Breeding records. |
To identify components of animal breeding records. |
Q/A: Components of breeding records. Group work: – Components of breeding records of a cow in tabular form. -Components of breeding records of a sow.
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Livestock breeding records. |
KLB Page 194. CERT.AGRIC Page 154. LONGHORN Page 200.
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| 9 | Feeding records.
Health records. |
To explain importance of feeding records.
To represent feeding details in tabular form. To identify details of animal health records.
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Probing questions and discussion. | Chart – Sample of animal health record. | KLB
Page 196-197.
CERT. AGRIC. Page 158-159.
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| 2,3 | Livestock production records. | To state importance of keeping accurate livestock production records.
To identify necessary details of livestock production records.
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Discussion: Milk production record/ egg production record.
Practical activity- Design milk production / egg production records.
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Livestock production records. | KLB
Page 192. CERT. AGRIC. Page 152. LONGHORN Page 160. |
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| 10 |
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TEST
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