Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Routine cleaning practices
Cleaning the Kitchen - Understanding cleaning schedules
Cleaning the Kitchen - Daily kitchen cleaning

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

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

Learners are guided to: 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
- 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

How can daily, weekly and special cleaning enhance hygiene in the kitchen?
What are the essential daily kitchen cleaning tasks?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 71-74

- Cleaning supplies
- Dishwashing supplies
- Broom/mop
- Kitchen to be cleaned

- Observation                         - Oral questions -

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Weekly kitchen cleaning

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

- Explain weekly kitchen cleaning tasks
- Demonstrate weekly cleaning techniques
- Show responsibility in kitchen cleaning

-Discuss tasks involved in weekly cleaning.                   Assign tasks amongst themselves and carry out weekly cleaning activities.Mop the floor thoroughly
- Wipe appliances inside and outside
- Scrub the sink and taps with disinfectant
- Rinse and sanitize sponges or replace them
- Replace used dish towels with fresh ones

What are the essential weekly kitchen cleaning tasks?

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

-  Observation 

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

Discuss tasks involved in special cleaning.                       Assign tasks among group members and carry out special leaning activities.       - 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
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-  Observation

Hygiene Practices
Production Techniques

Cleaning the Kitchen - Kitchen hygiene and food safety
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:

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

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

- in groups, search from the internet the relationship between cleanliness and food safety
- Identify common sources of contamination and preventive measures
- Create a food safety poster
- Observe examples of household items made by sewing
- Search for information on different types of seams from textbooks 
- Study how plain and open seams look and how they are made
- Share findings with the class

How does kitchen cleanliness affect food safety?                                 
What types of seams are used to make household items?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 76-78
- Chart paper
- Marker pen
- Sample sewn items
- Sample seams
- Samples of plain seams

- Observation - Oral questions - observation 

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making plain seams

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- describe how to make a plain seam
- Demonstrate how to make a plain seam
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques
- Make samples of seams on a piece of cloth

Discuss the process of making plain seam.               Assemble the materials for making plain seam.               - 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.                 Learner's notebook

- Practical assessment - Observation 

Production Techniques

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

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

- Explain what an open seam is
- Describe how an open seam is made
- Show interest in learning about open seams

- in groups , information on open seams from the textbooks and note them down
- Discuss how to make an open seam and make presentations in class.
- List materials needed for making an open seam
- Outline the process of making an open seam

How is an open seam made?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 80
- Samples of open seams

- Print resources
- Charts showing seam types- Fabric pieces
- Needle and thread
- Pins
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Tailor's chalk

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Planning household items
Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making a cushion cover

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

- Name  household items that can be made using seams
- Plan for constructing a household item
- Demonstrate making a cushion cover
Enjoy constructing cushion cover.

- Discuss and select a household item to make
- Explore information from textbooks on making the selected item
- List tools and materials needed
- Assign roles and responsibilities

-Follow the procedure to Sew pieces together using appropriate seams
- Turn the cover right side out
- Insert a cushion

What household items can be made using seams?
How can we make a cushion cover using seams?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 82-83
- Sample household items
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- Digital resources
- Fabric for cushion cover
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing needles
- Tape measure
- Iron box

 Observation , oral questions

Production Techniques

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe how to make a work bag
- Demonstrate making a work bag
- Apply appropriate sewing techniques
- Construct a household item using seams

In groups search information from the textbooks on the procedure for making a work bagWash,                                    follow the procedure to make work bag (dry, and iron fabric
- Measure and cut fabric pieces
- Fold shorter sides and sew using backstitches
- Place right sides together and pin edges
- Sew pieces together
- Turn the bag right side out)

How can we make a work bag using seams?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 85-86
- Fabric for work bag
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing needles
- Tape measure
- Iron box
- Fabric for straps

-  Observation, checklist 

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Making a pillowcase

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

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

- Cut a large piece of fabric for the pillowcase
- Fold fabric in half with right sides facing each other
- Secure sides and bottom edges with pins
- Sew along pinned edges
- Turn the pillowcase right side out
- Fill with appropriate stuffing material

How can we make a pillowcase using seams?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 87
- Fabric for pillowcase
- Matching thread
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing needles
- Tape measure
- Stuffing material

 Observation -checklist

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:

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

- Explain the economic benefits of sewing
- Identify market opportunities for sewn items
- Value sewing as an income-generating activity

- 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
- Discuss how sewing skills can generate income
- Research market demand for household sewn items
- Calculate costs and potential profits
- Develop a simple business plan for sewn items

Why is safety important when sewing household items?
How can sewing skills contribute to income generation?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 88-90
- Sewing tools
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Drawing materials
- Fabric samples
- Sample creative items

- Calculator
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Observation - Oral questions -

Production Techniques

Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items - Final household item project

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 , Observation - oral questions 

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- Presentation evaluation - Observation - Oral questions

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Researching innovative waterers
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:

Describe innovative waterer designs
- Explain how innovative waterers work
- Show interest in innovative solutions

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

- Search for information on innovative waterers
- Study designs of innovative waterers
- Identify locally available materials for construction
- Present findings to the class
- 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

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

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 96-98
- Digital devices with internet
- Print resources
- Photographs of innovative waterers
- Pencils
- Plain paper
- Ruler
- Colored pencils
- Plastic bottle with lid
- Knife
- Glue
- Water
- Plastic tray
- Small nail or tool for poking

- Observation - Oral questions 

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Constructing a rabbit waterer

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-describe how to construct a rabbit waterer
- Demonstrate construction of a rabbit waterer
- Apply appropriate construction techniques
- Design and construct an innovative waterer

-learners are guided to discuss ideas of how to construct a rabbit 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

- Practical assessment - Observation -

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Testing and adjusting waterers
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Benefits of innovative waterers

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

- Test the functionality of constructed waterers
- Make necessary adjustments
- Show responsibility in water conservation

Learners are guided to.        - Test waterers to determine if they solve identified problems
- Assess whether they conserve water
- Check if animals can comfortably drink from them
- Ensure water is safe from contamination
- Make necessary adjustments

How can we test and improve our innovative animal waterers?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 100-101
- Constructed waterers
- Water
- Small domestic animals
- Tools for adjustments
- Chart paper
- Marker pens

 Observation -

Production Techniques

Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer - Marketing innovative waterers
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:

- Explain how to promote innovative waterers
- Develop a marketing strategy
- Value innovation in solving problems

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

Learners are guided to:         - Discuss how to promote innovative waterers in the community
- Develop a marketing strategy
- Create promotional materials
- Practice pitching the innovation to potential users
- 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

How can we encourage wider adoption of innovative animal waterers?
What support services can be accessed through ICT?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 101-103
- Constructed waterers
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Digital devices with internet
- Print resources
- Charts showing ICT services
- Charts on internet safety

- Observation - Oral questions

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Accessing weather forecasts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-explain how to use ICT support services to access weather forecast.
- Demonstrate accessing weather forecasts
- Apply the information for planning
- Access support services using ICT

-in groups , use digital device with internet connection to Visit a meteorological website and search for information on weather forecast.
- 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

- Practical assessment - Observation

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Accessing veterinary services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-explain how to access veterinary services using ICT 
- Demonstrate accessing veterinary services
- Apply the information for animal health
- Access support services using ICT

-in groups, use digital devices with internet connection to Search for veterinary service websites or apps and access information 
- Study how to register and access services
- Explore services offered
- Discuss benefits of online veterinary support

How can farmers access veterinary services through ICT?

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

- Practical assessment - Observation - Skill evaluation

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Accessing market information
ICT Support Services - Accessing extension services
ICT Support Services - Accessing banking and other services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-explain how to access marketing information using ICT.
- Demonstrate accessing market information
- Apply the information for decision making
- Access support services using ICT

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

- in groups, use digital devices to Search for agricultural market information online
- Study current prices and trends
- Analyze optimal harvesting and selling times
- Discuss benefits of market information
- Explore online banking, cleaning, and catering services
- Study how to access these services
- Discuss benefits and limitations
- Share experiences with the class

How can farmers use market information to make better decisions?
How can ICT help access various support services efficiently?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 105-106
- Digital devices with internet
- Market information websites/apps
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Extension service websites/apps
- Service websites/apps

- oral questions, Observation 

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Promoting responsible ICT use
ICT Support Services - Digital literacy and safety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe how to create promotional messages on responsible ICT use
- Create messages promoting responsible ICT use
- Share responsible ICT practices
- Show responsibility in use of ICT

- Discuss responsible use of ICT when accessing services
- Write key points about responsible use of ICT 
- Create a clear promotional message about ICT responsibility
- Share message through approved school platforms

How can we promote responsible use of ICT in accessing support services?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 107-108
- Digital devices
- Paper
- Pen, communication platforms
- Digital devices with internet
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-  Observation, oral questions 

Production Techniques

ICT Support Services - Future of ICT in agriculture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-describe the emerging trends in ICT use in agriculture 
- Explore emerging ICT applications in agriculture
- Explain potential benefits of new technologies
- Show interest in agricultural innovations

-in groups, learners use digital devices to Research emerging ICT applications in agriculture and how they are used.
- Discuss potential benefits for farmers
- Explore how technologies may evolve
- Create presentations on future trends

How might ICT support services transform agriculture in the future?

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

 Observation -oral questions