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WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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2 | 1 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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Macro-nutrients.
Nitrogen.
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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 |
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2 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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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 |
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3 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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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
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3 | 1 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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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
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2 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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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
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3 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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Fertilizer Application.
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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. |
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KLB BK II Pg 12-13
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4 | 1 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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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
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2 |
INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
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Soil Sampling.
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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.
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KLB BK II Pg 20-22
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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
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5 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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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.
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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
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2 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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Selection of planting materials.
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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.
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vegetative materials & seeds
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KLB BK II Pg 34
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3 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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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.
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vegetative materials & seeds
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KLB BK II Pg 35
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6 |
CYCLE ONE EXAM |
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7 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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Broadcasting method of planting.
Row planting.
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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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2 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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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
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3 |
CROP PRODUCTION II (PLANTING)
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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
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KLB BK II Pg 42-43
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8 |
HALFTERM |
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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
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2 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
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Grafting.
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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.
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KKLB BK II LB BK II
Pg 53-55 |
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3 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
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Budding.
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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
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KLB BK II Pg 55-58
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10 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
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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
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2 |
CROP PRODUCTION III
(NURSERY PRACTICES)
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Transplanting crop seedlings.
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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.
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KLB BK II Pg 61-62
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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
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11 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
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Importance of crop rotation.
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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.
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Illustrative charts.
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KLB BK II Pg 68-70
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2 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
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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
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KLB BK II Pg 71-72
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3 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
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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
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12 | 1 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
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Pruning coffee.
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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
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KLB BK II Pg 80-84
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2 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
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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
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PKLB BK II g 85-86
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3 |
CROP PRODUCTION IV (FIELD PRACTICES)
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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.
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education trip
video |
KLB BK II Pg 88-89
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13-14 |
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