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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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| 2 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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Preparation of planting materials.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain some methods used to prepare planting materials. |
Detailed discussion on breaking seed dormancy, chemical treatment, seed dressing and seed inoculation, chitting / sprouting.
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vegetative materials & seeds
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KLB BK II Pg 35
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| 2 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
|
Time of planting.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain factors to consider in timing planting. To identify advantages of timely planting. |
Q/A and brief discussion.
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KLB BK II Pg 38
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| 2 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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Broadcasting method of planting.
Row planting.
Over-sowing and under-sowing. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify advantages and disadvantages of broadcasting method. To state advantages and disadvantages of row planting. |
Brief discussion.
Give examples of crops planted by broadcasting. Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of row planting. |
video
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KLB BK II Pg 39-40
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| 3 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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Spacing of crops.
Plant population. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain the importance of correct spacing of crops. To explain factors that influence crop spacing. |
Q/A and discussion.
Importance and factors. |
Chart: Average inter-row and intrarow spacing of common crops.
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KLB BK II Pg 40-41
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| 3 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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Seed rate.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define optimal seed rate of a given crop. To explain factors to consider in choosing seed rates. |
Explanations and detailed discussion.
|
student book
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KLB BK II Pg 43
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| 3 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
|
Depth of planting.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain determinants of correct depth of planting. |
Q/A & Detailed discussion.
Field activity: planting crops to the correct spacing. Supervised field activities. |
school farm
|
KLB BK II Pg 43-44
|
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| 4 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
|
Establishing a nursery.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To differentiate between a nursery and a seedbed. To explain the importance of a nursery in crop propagation. To enumerate factors considered when siting a nursery. |
Q/A and explanations. Activity- Establishing a (vegetative) nursery / tea sleeves / sugarcane setts. |
School farm. |
KLB BK II Pg 46-48
|
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| 4 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
|
Nursery management practices.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify important nursery management practices and state their significance. |
Q/A and explanations.
Expose new concepts e.g. hardening off. |
School farm.
|
KLB BK II Pg 48-50
|
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| 4 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
|
Grafting.
Budding. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define grafting. To describe methods of grafting. |
Teacher demonstration/ illustration of whip grafting, side grafting, bark grafting.
Out - door activity: Students practise grafting. |
Grafting tools.
budding tools |
KKLB BK II LB BK II
Pg 53-55 |
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| 5 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
|
Layering.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define layering. To identify appropriate crops for layering. To describe methods / types of layering. |
Teacher demonstrations/ Illustrations/ Drawing diagrams.
Out-door activity: Carrying out layering. |
school farm
|
KLB BK II Pg 58-60
|
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| 5 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
|
Tissue culture for crop propagation.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define tissue culture. To describe the process of tissue culture. To explain importance of tissue culture in crop propagation. |
Teacher exposes new concepts.
Brief discussion on tissue culture. |
Suitable crops.
|
KLB BK II Pg 60-63
|
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| 5 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
|
Transplanting crop seedlings.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe the process of transferring seedlings from the nursery to the field. To explain management practices before, during and after transplanting crop seedlings. |
Q/A, Explanations and brief discussion.
Activity: Transplanting crop seedlings. |
Suitable crops.
|
KLB BK II Pg 61-62
|
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| 6 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES) |
Transplanting tree seedlings.
Crop rotation. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain management practices before, during and after transplanting tree seedlings. |
Q/A, Explanations and brief discussion.
Activity: Transplanting tree seedlings. |
Suitable seedlings.
Illustrative charts. |
KLB BK II Pg 63
|
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| 6 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Importance of crop rotation.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain the importance of crop rotation. To give examples of rotational programmes. |
Brief discussion; with reference to rotational programmes.
|
Illustrative charts.
|
KLB BK II Pg 68-70
|
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| 6 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Mulching.
Thinning, Gapping and Rouging. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define mulching. To state advantages and disadvantages of mulching. |
Q/A
Brief discussion. |
school farm
|
KLB BK II Pg 71-72
|
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| 7 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Pruning.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define pruning. To give reasons for pruning. To identify methods for pruning. To identify tools used in pruning. |
Q/A
Detailed discussion. Teacher demonstration: Correct and incorrect ways of pruning. |
Secateurs, twigs, pruning saw, shears, e.t.c.
|
KLB BK II Pg 74-75
|
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| 7 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Pruning tea.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe methods of pruning tea. |
Teacher demonstration of formative pruning, pegging method, use of rings and pegs, use of fitos, tipping.
Probing questions and detailed discussion. |
Tea bushes, fitos, pegs.
|
KLB BK II Pg 76-80
|
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| 7 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Pruning coffee.
Training. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify specific aims of pruning coffee. To describe various methods of pruning coffee. |
Illustrative diagrams / Demonstrations on: single / multiple stem pruning, capping and de-suckering of coffee.
Probing questions and detailed discussion. |
school farm
|
KLB BK II Pg 80-84
|
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| 8 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Weeds, crop pests and diseases.
Timing of harvesting. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To define a weed, a pest, a disease, giving examples. To identify causative agents of plant diseases. To explain the importance of timely control of weeds, pests and diseases. |
Brief discussion.
Q/A and detailed discussion. on importance of timely control of weeds, pests and diseases. |
school farm
|
KLB BK II Pg 87
|
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| 8 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
|
Methods of harvesting.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To briefly describe methods of harvesting of specific crops. To enumerate precautions observed during harvesting. |
Give specific examples of methods and precautions observed.
|
education trip
|
KLB BK II Pg 89
|
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| 8 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
CROP PRODUCTION V (VEGETABLES) |
Post-harvest practices.
Storage.
Tomatoes Ecological requirement and varieties. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe various post-harvest practices and their importance. To give characteristics of a good grain store (traditional / modern). |
Probing questions and detailed discussion.
|
video
tomatoes |
KLB BK II Pg 90-94
|
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| 9 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION V
(VEGETABLES)
|
Nursery and field management.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe nursery management practices for establishment of tomato seedlings. To describe field management practices for tomatoes. |
Q/A and detailed discussion.
|
school farm
|
KLB BK II Pg 101-104
|
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| 9 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION V
(VEGETABLES)
|
Tomato pests and diseases.
Cabbages Ecology and varieties. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify tomato pests and diseases and methods of their control. |
Detailed discussion of tomato pests and their economic importance.
|
Tomatoes attacked by various pests and diseases.
|
KLB BK II Pg 104-106
|
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| 9 | 3 |
CROP PRODUCTION V
(VEGETABLES)
|
Cabbages
Establishment and management.
Carrots Ecology and varieties. Establishment and management. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe nursery management practices. To describe field management practices for proper cabbage growth. |
Discuss importance of topdressing, weeding, controlling pests and diseases.
|
Cabbages attacked by some pests and diseases.
Carrots attacked by some pests and diseases. |
KLB BK II Pg 107-9
|
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| 10 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION V
(VEGETABLES)
|
Onions
Ecology and varieties.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe ecological requirements for onions. |
Brief discussion and questioning.
Exposition. |
|
KLB BK II Pg 111-3
|
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| 10 | 2 |
CROP PRODUCTION V
(VEGETABLES)
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health) |
Establishment and management.
Introduction. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe nursery management practices. To describe field management practices for proper onions growth. |
Discuss important nursery and field practices.
|
Onions attacked by some pests and diseases.
|
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| 10 | 3 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health)
|
Signs of good health.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain signs that help to identify a healthy animal. |
Discussion: Physical appearance, physiological body functions and morphological conditions of the animal body.
|
different animals
|
KLB BK II Pg 116-8
|
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| 11 | 1 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health)
|
Predisposing factors of animal diseases.
Causes of animal diseases.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify and explain predisposing factors of animal diseases. To describe causes of animal diseases. |
Q/A & Detailed discussion.
Detailed description of nutritional causes, physical causes and chemical causes. |
charts
|
KLB BK II Pg 119-120
|
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| 11 | 2 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health)
|
Bacterial animal diseases.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To identify bacterial diseases of livestock. |
Detailed discussion of bacterial diseases and their control.
|
Chart: Bacterial diseases, causal organism and animals affected.
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KLB BK II Pg 122-124
|
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| 11 | 3 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health)
|
Viral animal diseases.
Protozoan diseases.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To list down viral diseases of livestock. To list down protozoan diseases of livestock. |
Detailed discussion of viral diseases and their control.
Detailed discussion of protozoan diseases and their control. |
Chart: Viral diseases, causal organism and animals affected.
Chart: protozoan diseases, causal organism and animals affected. |
KLB BK II Pg 125-6
|
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| 12 | 1 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health)
|
Management of diseases.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To explain general methods of diseases control. |
Q/A: Control of nutritional diseases.
Discussion: Importance of proper housing, isolation / slaughtering of sick animals, imposition of quarantine, prophylaxis, vaccination, vector control, e.t.c. |
student book
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KLB BK II Pg 125-8
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| 12 | 2 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH I (introduction to livestock health)
LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES) |
Handling livestock.
Effects of parasites on animals. |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe appropriate methods of handling livestock. |
Q/A: Handling of animals during treatment, milking, inspecting, e.t.c.
Discussion: Other activities necessitating proper handling of animals, i.e. drenching, injecting, controlling mastitis, hand spraying. Q/A: Sites that should be sprayed with acarides. |
student booK
illustrative charts |
KLB BK II Pg 129-131
|
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| 12 | 3 |
LIVESTOCK HEALTH II (PARASITES)
|
Tse-tse fly.
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
To describe parasitic effects of tse-tse fly. To explain methods of control of tse-tse fly. |
Q/A: Disease transmitted by tse-tse fly; and methods of control of tse-tse fly.
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student book
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KLB BK II Pg 134-5
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| 14 |
Midterm break week 8 |
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