Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Routine cleaning practices

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

- Explain the routine cleaning practices of a kitchen
- Identify different types of kitchen cleaning
- Appreciate a clean kitchen for healthy living

- Share experiences on routine cleaning of the kitchen
- Discuss questions about cleaning practices at home
- Identify daily, weekly, and special cleaning tasks
- Share discussion points with the class

How can daily, weekly and special cleaning enhance hygiene in the kitchen?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 71
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Charts showing cleaning schedules

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Understanding cleaning schedules
Cleaning the Kitchen - Planning kitchen cleaning

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

- Analyze cleaning schedules
- Create a kitchen cleaning schedule
- Value the importance of organized cleaning

- Study sample cleaning schedules
- Identify daily, weekly, and special cleaning activities
- Discuss the purpose of each type of cleaning
- Create a cleaning schedule for a kitchen

Why is it important to have a well-organized cleaning schedule?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 72
- Sample cleaning schedules
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 73
- Sample cleaning plans
- Kitchen to be cleaned

- Schedule evaluation - Observation - Written assignments

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Daily kitchen cleaning
Cleaning the Kitchen - Weekly kitchen cleaning

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

- Explain daily kitchen cleaning tasks
- Demonstrate daily cleaning techniques
- Carry out cleaning of a kitchen to maintain hygiene

- Take out trash and food waste
- Wash dirty dishes promptly
- Clean spills from counters and floors
- Wipe counters with a damp cloth
- Sweep or mop the floor
- Rinse and wipe down the sink

What are the essential daily kitchen cleaning tasks?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 74
- Cleaning supplies
- Dishwashing supplies
- Broom/mop
- Kitchen to be cleaned
- Mop and bucket
- Disinfectant

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Special kitchen cleaning
Cleaning the Kitchen - Importance of a clean kitchen

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

- Explain special kitchen cleaning tasks
- Demonstrate special cleaning techniques
- Show responsibility in thorough kitchen cleaning

- Empty and clean cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down windows and sills
- Replace curtains if necessary
- Dust light fixtures and high surfaces
- Wipe surfaces behind equipment
- Disinfect door knobs and handles

What are the essential special kitchen cleaning tasks?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 75
- Cleaning supplies
- Ladder (if necessary)
- Disinfectant
- Kitchen to be cleaned
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Kitchen hygiene and food safety
Cleaning the Kitchen - Safe use of cleaning products

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

- Explain the relationship between kitchen hygiene and food safety
- Identify practices that prevent contamination
- Value hygiene for food safety

- Research the connection between kitchen cleanliness and food safety
- Identify common sources of contamination
- Discuss preventive measures
- Create a food safety poster

How does kitchen cleanliness affect food safety?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 76
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Various cleaning products
- Product labels

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Understanding seams
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Understanding plain seams

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

- Identify the types of seams used in making clothes
- Explain the difference between plain and open seams
- Show interest in learning about seams

- Observe examples of household items made by sewing
- Search for information on different types of seams
- Study how plain and open seams look and how they are made
- Share findings with the class

What types of seams are used to make household items?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 77
- Digital devices
- Print resources
- Sample sewn items
- Sample seams
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 78
- Samples of plain seams
- Digital resources
- Charts showing seam types

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making plain seams
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Understanding open seams

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

- Demonstrate how to make a plain seam
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques
- Make samples of seams on a piece of cloth

- Cut two pieces of cotton fabric
- Place fabrics with right sides together
- Pin and tack the pieces together
- Sew along the marked line
- Press seams to one side

How can we make a plain seam on a piece of cloth?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 79
- Fabric pieces
- Needle and thread
- Pins
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor's chalk
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 80
- Samples of open seams
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Charts showing seam types

- Practical assessment - Observation - Sample evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making open seams
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Planning household items

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

- Demonstrate how to make an open seam
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques
- Make samples of seams on a piece of cloth

- Cut two pieces of cotton fabric
- Place fabrics with right sides together
- Pin and tack the pieces together
- Sew along the marked line
- Press seams open

How can we make an open seam on a piece of cloth?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 81
- Fabric pieces
- Needle and thread
- Pins
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor's chalk
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 82
- Sample household items
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Sample evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making a cushion cover
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making a work bag

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

- Demonstrate making a cushion cover
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques
- Construct a household item using seams

- Wash, dry, and iron fabric
- Cut fabric pieces to appropriate sizes
- Fold and pin edges
- Sew pieces together using appropriate seams
- Turn the cover right side out
- Insert a cushion

How can we make a cushion cover using seams?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 83
- Fabric for cushion cover
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing needles
- Tape measure
- Iron box
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 85
- Fabric for work bag

- Practical assessment - Observation - Product evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making bag straps
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making a pillowcase

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

- Demonstrate making straps for a bag
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques
- Show creativity in construction

- Measure and cut two long pieces for straps
- Fold each strap lengthwise with right side outwards
- Open and fold edges to center fold
- Backstitch along both long ends
- Trim excess fabric
- Attach straps to the bag

How can we make and attach straps to a work bag?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 86
- Fabric for straps
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing needles
- Tape measure
- Work bag from previous lesson
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 87
- Fabric for pillowcase
- Stuffing material

- Practical assessment - Observation - Product evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Safety in sewing
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Creative sewing projects
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Economic benefits of sewing

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

- Identify safety practices in sewing
- Apply safety measures when sewing
- Show responsibility in sewing safety

- Discuss safety measures when using sewing tools
- Demonstrate safe handling of sharp tools
- Explain proper storage of sewing tools
- Create safety guidelines for sewing activities

Why is safety important when sewing household items?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 88
- Sewing tools
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 89
- Drawing materials
- Fabric samples
- Sample creative items
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 90
- Calculator
- Paper
- Pen/pencil

- Observation - Oral questions - Guidelines evaluation

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Final household item project
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Challenges with animal waterers

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

- Plan and execute a complete sewing project
- Apply all learned sewing techniques
- Show pride in completed work

- Select a household item to create
- Plan the entire process from start to finish
- Execute the plan, applying all learned techniques
- Evaluate the finished product
- Reflect on the process and skills gained

How can we apply all our learning to create a quality household item?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 93
- Fabric and thread
- All necessary sewing tools
- Project plan
- Evaluation rubric
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 94
- Digital camera/smartphone
- Notebook
- Pen/pencil
- Nearby households with animals

- Project assessment - Observation - Self-evaluation - Peer evaluation

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Presenting findings
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Researching innovative waterers

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

- Organize findings on animal waterers
- Present findings effectively
- Show empathy for animal welfare challenges

- Review findings from previous visits
- Organize points for presentation
- Assign roles for presentation
- Present findings to the class
- Explain challenges of existing waterers

What are the most common problems with animal waterers in our community?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 95
- Notes from field visits
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Photographs from visits
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 96
- Digital devices with internet
- Print resources
- Photographs of innovative waterers

- Presentation evaluation - Observation - Oral questions

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Designing a waterer
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Constructing a poultry waterer

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

- Design an innovative animal waterer
- Apply design principles
- Show creativity in designing

- Draw a sketch of an innovative waterer
- Present sketch for feedback
- Make adjustments based on feedback
- List materials needed for construction
- Assign tasks for construction

How can we design an innovative waterer that solves identified problems?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 97
- Pencils
- Plain paper
- Ruler
- Colored pencils
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 98
- Plastic bottle with lid
- Knife
- Glue
- Water
- Plastic tray
- Small nail or tool for poking

- Design evaluation - Observation - Peer feedback

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Constructing a rabbit waterer
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Testing and adjusting waterers

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

- Demonstrate construction of a rabbit waterer
- Apply appropriate construction techniques
- Design and construct an innovative waterer

- Collect plastic bottles with caps
- Clean the bottles thoroughly
- Cut off the tip of the cap to create an opening
- Place a marble or small stone inside the cap
- Fill with water and test
- Hang the bottle upside down

How can we construct an innovative waterer for rabbits?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 99
- Plastic bottles with caps
- Knife
- Water
- Marble or small stone
- Tools for hanging
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 100
- Constructed waterers
- Small domestic animals
- Tools for adjustments

- Practical assessment - Observation - Product evaluation

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Benefits of innovative waterers
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Marketing innovative waterers

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

- Explain the benefits of innovative waterers
- Identify problems solved by innovations
- Appreciate use of innovative waterers

- Brainstorm benefits of innovative waterers
- Discuss how they solve identified challenges
- Share experiences with using the waterers
- Create a chart showing benefits

Why should we adopt innovative waterers in animal rearing?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 101
- Constructed waterers
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Chart evaluation

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Understanding ICT support services
ICT Support Services - Responsible use of ICT platforms

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

- Describe support services that can be accessed through use of ICT
- Identify the common ICT support services
- Show interest in ICT support services

- Think about support services accessible through ICT
- Discuss services like weather forecasts, extension services, etc.
- Research which services people seek in your area
- Share discussion points with the class

What support services can be accessed through ICT?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 102
- Digital devices with internet
- Print resources
- Charts showing ICT services
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 103
- Charts on internet safety

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Accessing weather forecasts
ICT Support Services - Accessing veterinary services

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

- Demonstrate accessing weather forecasts
- Apply the information for planning
- Access support services using ICT

- Visit a meteorological website
- Study the weather forecast
- Observe services offered
- Discuss how weather forecasts help in agricultural planning

How can farmers use weather forecast services to improve productivity?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 104
- Digital devices with internet
- Meteorological websites
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Veterinary service websites/apps

- Practical assessment - Observation - Skill evaluation

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Accessing market information
ICT Support Services - Accessing extension services

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

- Demonstrate accessing market information
- Apply the information for decision making
- Access support services using ICT

- Search for agricultural market information online
- Study current prices and trends
- Analyze optimal harvesting and selling times
- Discuss benefits of market information

How can farmers use market information to make better decisions?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 105
- Digital devices with internet
- Market information websites/apps
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Extension service websites/apps

- Practical assessment - Observation - Skill evaluation

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Accessing banking and other services
ICT Support Services - Promoting responsible ICT use

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

- Demonstrate accessing various support services
- Apply the information appropriately
- Show responsibility in ICT use

- Explore online banking, cleaning, and catering services
- Study how to access these services
- Discuss benefits and limitations
- Share experiences with the class

How can ICT help access various support services efficiently?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 106
- Digital devices with internet
- Service websites/apps
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 107
- Digital devices
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- School communication platforms

- Practical assessment - Observation - Skill evaluation

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Digital literacy and safety
ICT Support Services - Future of ICT in agriculture

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

- Identify digital literacy skills needed
- Explain online safety measures
- Value digital literacy and safety

- Discuss essential digital literacy skills
- Identify potential online risks and threats
- Create guidelines for safe online practices
- Role-play scenarios involving online safety

Why are digital literacy and safety important when using ICT support services?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 108
- Digital devices with internet
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Print resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Guidelines evaluation