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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
2 1
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Macro-nutrients. Nitrogen.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



To identify plants macronutrients.
To classify macro-nutrients as fertilizers and liming elements.


To identify role of nitrogen in plants.
To state symptoms of nitrogen deficiency in plants



List down macro- elements.
Q/A: Definition of an ion; expose ionic form of elements.

Discuss, giving examples the role of nitrogen and the deficiency symptoms.









Yellowish-green / brown leaves.
KLB BK II
1-2
2
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Phosphorus. Potassium.
Magnesium. Calcium.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify role of phosphorus in plants.
To state symptoms of phosphorus deficiency in plants.

To identify role of potassium in plants.
To state symptoms of potassium deficiency in plants.


Discuss, giving examples the role of phosphorus and the deficiency symptoms of phosphorus.


Discuss, giving examples the role of potassium and the deficiency symptoms.
Purple flowers.
Curled leaves,
Chlorotic leaves.
Thin stems with reduced nodulation.
Tomatoes with blossom end rot.
KLB BK II
Pgs 2-3
3
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Sulphur. Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen.
Micro-nutrients.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify role of sulphur in plants.
To state symptoms of sulphur deficiency in plants.


To explain the photosynthetic role of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Discuss, giving examples the role of sulphur and the deficiency symptoms.



Briefly highlight the role of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in photosynthesis.

crop leaves
Chart: Macronutrients,
micronutrients,
their ionic forms and deficiency symptoms.
Pg 5
3 1
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Classification of Fertilizers. Straight and compound fertilizers.
Nitrogenous fertilizers.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify criteria used to classify inorganic fertilizers.

To distinguish between straight and compound fertilizers.
To give examples of:
- Straight fertilizers.
- Compound fertilizers.
Teacher briefly exposes the classification criteria.

Detailed discussion.
Teacher presents the fertilizers and helps students to identify them.
CAN
ASN
SA
DAP, MAP, Urea.
(NH4)2 SO4
KLB BK II Pg 8
2
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Phosphatic fertilizers.
Potassic fertilizers.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state characteristics of phosphatic fertilizers.
To give examples of phosphatic fertilizers.
Group experiment: Dissolving SSP in water and carrying out litmus tests.
Discuss further properties of SSP, DSP, TSP.
SSP
DSP
TSP
KCl
K2SO4
 KLB BK II Pg 1-12
3
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Fertilizer Application.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe methods of fertilizer application.
Q/A: Teacher elicits responses on methods of fertilizer application.
Brief discussion of the methods highlighted.
Q/A: Advantages and disadvantages of each method.
KLB BK II Pg 12-13
4 1
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Fertilizer Rates.
Carbon cycle and Nitrogen cycle.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To determine % of nutrient(s) of a fertilizer.
To calculate fertilizer ratio.
To find the amount of fertilizer required per unit area (hectare).
Problem solving and explanations.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
chart
Charts: Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle.
KLB BK II Pg 14-15
2
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Soil Sampling.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil sampling.
To state methods of sampling soil.
To describe soil sampling procedures.

Expositions &
Detailed discussion.
Charts: Transverse and ziz-zag soil sampling methods.
KLB BK II Pg 20-22
3
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Soil Testing.
Seeds.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define soil testing.
To explain importance of soil testing.
To test soil pH.
To explain effect of soil pH on crops.
Q/A: Definition and importance of soil testing.
Q/A: Definition of pH in terms of acidity / alkalinity.
Class standard experiments: Determining soil pH.
Discussion: Optimum pH range for crops.

Litmus paper, indicators, pH colour chart.
student book
KLB BK II Pg 22-24
5 1
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Vegetative materials.
Vegetative planting materials.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state advantages and disadvantages of using vegetative materials over seeds.


Q/A: Advantages of vegetative materials over seeds.
vegetative materials & seeds
Bulbils of sisal/ splits of grass/ pyrethrum, banana/ sisal suckers, Irish potato tubers, potato vines, and sugarcane setts.
KLB BK II Pg 28-34
2
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Selection of planting materials.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain factors to consider when selecting planting materials.
Detailed discussion with explanations of new concepts.
vegetative materials & seeds
KLB BK II Pg 34
3
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Preparation of planting materials.
Time of planting.
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.
vegetative materials & seeds
KLB BK II Pg 35
6

CYCLE ONE EXAM

7 1
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Broadcasting method of planting. Row planting.
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
KLB BK II Pg 39-40
2
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Over-sowing and under-sowing.
Spacing of crops.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To distinguish over-sowing form under-sowing.
Brief discussion.
Give examples of such crops.
video
Chart: Average inter-row and intrarow spacing of common crops.
v Pg 40
3
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
Plant population.
Seed rate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To determine plant population in a given size of land.
Q/A: Inter-conversion of metric units.

Worked examples.
student book
KLB BK II Pg 42-43
8

HALFTERM

9 1
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
CROP PRODUCTION III (NURSERY PRACTICES)
Depth of planting.
Nursery management practices.
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
School farm.
KLB BK II Pg 43-44
2
CROP PRODUCTION III (NURSERY PRACTICES)
Grafting.
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.
KKLB BK II LB BK II
Pg 53-55
3
CROP PRODUCTION III (NURSERY PRACTICES)
Budding.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define budding.
To describe methods of budding.
To explain importance of grafting and budding.
Teacher demonstrations/ illustrations/ drawing diagrams.
Discussion: Types of budding.
budding tools
KLB BK II Pg 55-58
10 1
CROP PRODUCTION III (NURSERY PRACTICES)
Layering.
Tissue culture for crop propagation.
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
Suitable crops.
KLB BK II Pg 58-60
2
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
3
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
11 1
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
2
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
3
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
Pruning.
Pruning tea.
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.
Tea bushes, fitos, pegs.
KLB BK II Pg 74-75
12 1
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
Pruning coffee.
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
2
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
Training.
Weeds, crop pests and diseases.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define training as a field practice.
To explain ways of training crops.
Expository approach: expose meaning of propping, trellising.
Q/A and discussion on importance of staking, earthing up.
school farm
PKLB BK II g 85-86
3
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
Timing of harvesting.
Methods of harvesting.
Post-harvest practices. Storage.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain the stage and timing of harvesting of a crop.
Discussion on factors considered when timing harvesting.
education trip
video
KLB BK II Pg 88-89
13-14

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