FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Fire and Data Safety

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

explain the possible causes of fire in a work environment,
Observe pictures of the possible causes of fire in a work environment
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on the possible causes of fire in a work environment (flammable
substances, electrical faults, combustible materials),

Why is fire safety important? How is data secured in an electronic device?

Photographs, realia, digital devices, practical workplace, models
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 T.G pg. 9-17
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 P.B pg. 15-24

Written questions Oral questions, observation, portfolio

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

possible causes of fire in work environment
Ways of preventing fire
Ways of preventing fire

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

explain the possible causes of fire in a work environment,
Observe pictures of the possible causes of fire in a work environment
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on the possible causes of fire in a work environment (flammable
substances, electrical faults, combustible materials),

Why is fire safety important? How is data secured in an electronic device?

Photographs, realia, digital devices, practical workplace, models
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 T.G pg. 9-17
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 P.B pg. 15-24

Written questions Oral questions, observation, portfolio

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Ways of preventing fire
Threats to data in an electronic device
Threats to data in an electronic device

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

describe ways of preventing fire in the environment,
use firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment,
acknowledge the need for fire and data safety in day-to-day life.

The learner is guided to:
role play firefighting techniques in work environment,
demonstrate firefighting techniques to stop fire in an environment,

Why is fire safety important? How is data secured in an electronic device?

Photographs, realia, digital devices, practical workplace, models
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 T.G pg. 9-17
KLB Top Scholar Pre-tech. Grd 8 P.B pg. 15-24
Digital devices, compute software, computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 141-144
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 106

Written questions Oral questions, observation, portfolio

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Meaning of computer hardware
Classification of computer hardware

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

explain the meaning of a computer hardware,
Draw various hardware parts of a computer,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to: Explain the meaning of computer hardware.    Draw various hardware parts of a computer.    State the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 67-70
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 51-52
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 73-78
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 56-59

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Classification of computer hardware
Classification of computer hardware- input devices
Classification of computer hardware

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

identify the categories of a computer hardware
classify computer hardware devices in a user environment,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
use available resources to search
for information on categories of
computer hardware: input devices
(keying devices, pointing devices,
scanning devices, voice input devices, touch screen, digitizer, digital cameras)
discuss the categories of computer hardware devices in a user environment,
match available devices to their
respective categories

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 73-78
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 56-59
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 89-92
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 69

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Classification of computer hardware
Using computer hardware to perform a task

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

identify the categories of a computer hardware
classify computer hardware devices in a user environment as output devices,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
use available resources to search
for information on categories of
computer hardware: output devices
(hardcopy and softcopy
discuss the categories of
computer hardware devices in a
user environment,
match available devices to their
respective categories

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 89-92
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 69
Digital devices, removable storage devices, pictures, internet
Longhorn Comp. Scie. T.G pg. 89-95
Longhorn Comp. Scie. P.B pg.81-89

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Using computer hardware to perform a task

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

list the classification of a computer hardware,
use computer hardware devices to carry out a given task,
value the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment.

The learner is guided to:
perform tasks using computer
input, output and storage devices.

How are computer hardware used?

Digital devices, reference materials, productivity tools, computer hardware, manila papers,
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 71-72
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 55

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES

Importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
Ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya
Ways in which consumers and investors are protected in Kenya

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

explain the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya,
Watch a video clip on investor and consumer protection in Kenya,
protect oneself from exploitation.

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm and present on the
meaning and importance of
consumer and investor protection in
Kenya,
use available resources to search for
information on the importance of
consumer and investor protection in
Kenya,

Why does the Government protect consumers and investors?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST Grd 7 T.G pg. 113-115
MTP BST Grd 7 P.b pg. 99-101

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FOUNDATIONS OF PRE -TECHNICAL STUDIES
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION

Government financial regulation in Kenya
Forms of communication
Forms of communication

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

explore the Government financial regulators in Kenya,
Analyze a case study of Government financial regulators in Kenya
protect oneself from exploitation.

The learner is guided to:
engage a resource person to discuss
ways in which non-Governmental
organizations protect consumers' and investors' concerns in Kenya,
read and analyze a case study on Government financial regulators in Kenya.

How do consumers protect themselves from exploitation by traders?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST Grd 7 T.G pg. 113-115
MTP BST Grd 7 P.b pg. 99-101
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75

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COMMUNICATION

Forms of communication
Factors considered when selecting communication channels

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

identify forms of communication in a work environment,
Draw various communication channels.
recognize suitable channels of communication in a work environment

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on forms and channels of
communication in the work environment,
use available resources to explore the channels of communication under
each form,

1. Why is business communication important?2. How do people communicate in a business environment?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75

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COMMUNICATION

Factors considered when selecting communication channels
Ethical practices in communication

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

explore the factors considered when selecting channels of communication,
make a chart on factors to consider when selecting a communication channel,
recognize suitable channels of communication in a work environment

The learner is guided to:
discuss and present the factors considered when selecting channels of
communication

Why is business communication important? How do people communicate in a business environment?

-Business Studies handbook
-Photographs and pictures
-Charts
MTP BST T.G Grd 8 pg. 75-84
MTP BST Grd 8 P.b pg. 63-75

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COMMUNICATION

Features of a plain scale used in drawing
Interpreting scale used in drawing

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

describe the features of a plain scale used in drawing,
use drawing instruments to construct a plain scale,
appreciate the use of plain scale drawing in the work environment.

The learner is guided to:
use print or digital media to search for information on plain scale
discuss the features of a plain scale
use drawing instruments to construct a plain scale

What is the importance of drawing figures to scale? 2. Why are plane figures drawn to scale?

-Drawing tables
-Drawing papers/books
-Pencils -T-squares
-Drawing instruments
-Ruler/Straight edge
-Set squares
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 T.G Pg. 104-111
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 P.B Pg. 112-154

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COMMUNICATION

Interpreting scale used in drawing
Drawing plain figures to given scale
Drawing plain figures to given scale

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

identify the features of a plain scale used in drawing,
interpret a plain scale used in drawing,
appreciate the use of plain scale drawing in the work environment.

The learner is guided to:
discuss features of plain scales used in drawing.  Interpret a  plain scale used in drawing.

What is the importance of drawing figures to scale? 2. Why are plane figures drawn to scale?

-Drawing tables
-Drawing papers/books
-Pencils -T-squares
-Drawing instruments
-Ruler/Straight edge
-Set squares
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 T.G Pg. 104-111
KLB Top Scholar Grd 7 P.B Pg. 112-154

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COMMUNICATION

Types of Visual programming applications

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

identify types of visual programming applications used to solve problems in day-to-day life,
watch a video clip on the types of visual programming applications
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.

The learner is guided to:
brainstorm on the meaning of the
terms used in visual programming. Identify the types of visual programming applications used to solve problems in dat today life.   Watch a video clip of the type of visual programming application.

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 207-210
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 165

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

COMMUNICATION

Features of Visual Programming application

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

explore the features of visual programming applications used in the work environment,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.

The learner is guided to:
launch and discuss the different
features of visual programming
applications (input, processing, output, effects such as sound, animations and background),

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 212-215
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 168

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

COMMUNICATION

Features of Visual Programming application

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

explore the features of visual programming applications used in the work environment,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.

The learner is guided to:
launch and discuss the different
features of visual programming
applications (input, processing, output, effects such as sound, animations and background),

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 212-215
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 168

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

COMMUNICATION
Materials for Production.
Materials for Production.

Terminologies used in Visual programming
Composite Materials.
Composite Materials.

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

explore the terminologies used in Visual programming,
launch a visual programming tool and discuss its features
value the importance of visual programming to solve problems in day-today life.

The learner is guided to:
Search for information on terminologies used in visual programming (syntax, variables,
input output statements, coding,
coding blocks, sequence statement repeating statement, selection
statement, variable declarations)
and discuss with peers

How are computer programs used in daily life?

Digital devices, reference materials, , compute software computer hardware, manila papers, Internet, video, audio clips
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7T.G Pg. 216
Longhorn Comp. Scie Grd 7P.B Pg. 172-175
Realia.
Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 38-39.
Digital devices.
Composite materials.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 40-41.
Charts.

Rating scales, rubrics, questionnaires, projects, journals, portfolios, oral questions, aural questions

Materials for Production.

Composite Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
State the unique characteristics of composite materials.
Relate the composite materials to their uses in work environment.
Acknowledge the importance of composite materials used in the locality.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
outline the unique characteristics of composite materials.
discuss the uses of some common composite materials in the locality.
use digital devices to search and watch video clips on different uses of composite materials.
prepare posters showing the uses of the different composite materials.

What are the uses of the common composite materials in the locality?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 41-44
Charts.
Teacher's Notes
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 45-47.
Posters.
Flashcards.
Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 47-48

Assessment rubric. Oral questions observation. Written tests Peer assessment

Materials for Production.

Ceramic Materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the common ceramic materials in the locality.
Describe the common types of ceramic materials in the locality.
Search the internet for information and pictures of ceramic materials.
Appreciate the common ceramic materials in the locality.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
collect and display the ceramic materials.
search for meaning of ceramic material from textbook or internet.
identify items made of ceramic materials.
describe the common ceramic materials in the locality.

What are ceramic materials? What items made from ceramic materials do you know?

Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 49-51.
Ceramic items.
Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 51-54.
Ceramic materials.
Video clips.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 54-56.
Internet.

Observation. Checklists. Oral questions Oral discussion . Written tests.

Materials for Production.
TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Ceramic Materials.
Measuring and marking tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson, be able to;
Identify the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
Discuss the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
Prepare posters showing the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the careers related to ceramic materials.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm on the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
discuss the careers related to use of ceramic materials in the locality.
search the internet for more information on the careers related to use of ceramic materials.

What careers are related to use ceramic materials in the locality?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 57-58.
Digital devices.
Posters.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 59-60.
Internet.
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-69
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral discussion. Written tests.

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Measuring tools
Marking tools
Cutting tools; Identification of cutting tools

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

Identify common measuring tools.
State the functions of common measuring tools.
Draw some of the measuring tools, for example, measuring cylinder, voltmeter.
Appreciate the use of measuring tools.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify common measuring tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the functions of common measuring tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw some of the measuring tools, for example, measuring cylinder, voltmeter.

What are the functions of common measuring tools?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 69-71
Pictures
Charts
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 71-74
Realia
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 101-105

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Uses of cutting tools.
Carrying out tasks using cutting tools

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

Describe the functions of common cutting tools.
Examine how cutting tools are used in a work environment.
Appreciate the uses of cutting tools.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe the functions of common cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to examine how cutting tools are used in a work environment.

What are some of the functions of cutting tools?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 105-107
Pictures
Charts
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 107-109
Realia

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Cutting a piece of metallic or plastic material using a hacksaw
Cutting a sheet metal using snips
Cutting a piece of timber using chisel

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

Identify the requirements needed to cut a piece of metallic or plastic material.
Outline the procedure of cutting a piece of metallic or plastic material.
Cut a piece of metallic or plastic material using a hacksaw.
Appreciate the use of hacksaw.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a piece of metallic or plastic material.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a piece of metallic or plastic material.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a piece of metallic or plastic material using a hacksaw.

How do you use a hacksaw?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 110-111
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 111-112
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 112-114

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Cutting a brick using a chisel
Cutting a stone using a chisel
Planning a piece of timber using a jack plane

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

Identify the requirements needed to cut a brick using a chisel.
Outline the procedure of cutting a brick using a chisel.
Cut a brick using a chisel.
Advocate the use of a chisel.

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements needed to cut a brick using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the procedure of cutting a brick using a chisel.
In group or in pairs, learners are guided to cut a brick using a chisel.

How do you use a chisel?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 114-115
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 115-116
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 117-118

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION

Care for cutting tools
Importance of cutting tools
Project: Making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools

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

Discuss the term

In group or in pairs, learners are guided to; Discuss the terms used when cutting items.  Discuss how to care for cutting tools.  State the importance of caring for cutting tools.

How do you care for cutting tools?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 119-121
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 121-122
KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 122-123

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

TOOLS AND PRODUCTION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

To make the item
Bookkeeping
Importance of bookkeeping in entrepreneurship

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

Identify the requirements of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
Outline the process of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
Make a measuring, marking or cutting tool to solve the identified problem.
Have fun and enjoy making the item.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the requirements of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of making a simple measuring, marking or cutting tools.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to make a measuring, marking or cutting tool to solve the identified problem.

Which item have you made?

KLB, Top Scholar; Pre- Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 124-126
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Digital devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Classifying business transactions in bookkeeping
Cash and credit transactions
Cash and credit transactions

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

State the types of business transactions in bookkeeping.
Classify business transactions in bookkeeping.
Appreciate different types of business transactions in bookkeeping.

In groups, learners are guided to state the types of business transactions in bookkeeping.
In groups, learners are guided to classify business transactions in bookkeeping.
In groups, learners are guided to prepare a business transaction in bookkeeping.

What is a transaction?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Calculating assets in bookkeeping
Calculating liabilities in bookkeeping

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

Explain the meaning of an asset.
Calculate assets using the bookkeeping equation.
Appreciate the importance of assets in bookkeeping.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of an asset.
In groups, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating assets using the bookkeeping equation.
In groups, learners are guided to calculate assets using the bookkeeping equation.

What is an asset? How do we calculate assets in bookkeeping?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Calculating capital in bookkeeping
Calculating profit of a given product.
Calculating loss of a given product

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

Explain the meaning of capital in bookkeeping.
Calculate capital using the bookkeeping equation.
Appreciate the importance of capital in bookkeeping.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of capital in bookkeeping.
In groups, learners are guided to state the formula of calculating capital using the bookkeeping equation.
In groups, learners are guided to calculate capital using the bookkeeping equation.

What is capital in bookkeeping? How do we calculate capital in bookkeeping?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Financial position for a business.
Cash flow for a business.
Income statement for a business

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

Discuss the components of a financial position statements of a business.
Draw and present simple financial position statements of a business.
Appreciate the importance of financial position in business.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the components of a financial position statements of a business.
In groups, learners are guided to draw and present simple financial position statements of a business.

How is the financial position statements of a business prepared?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Income and Budgeting
Ethical and legal issues in generating income
Budgeting and spending

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

Brainstorm the meaning of the term income.
Analyse the sources of income to an individual.
Appreciate the sources of income to an individual.

In groups, learners are guided to Brainstorm the meaning of the term income.
In groups, learners are guided to analyse the sources of income to an individual.

How do your parents or guardians make money? What are some of the sources of income?

Oxford; Business Studies Today Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 13-15
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oxford; Business Studies Today Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 21-26
Oxford; Business Studies Today Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 27-29

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Ways of spending money wisely in day-to-day life
Preparing a simple budget for personal finance management.
Ethical issues in budgeting and spending money in the community

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

Discuss the meaning of spending and wise spending.
Role-play various ways of spending money wisely in day-to-day life.
Appreciate the ways of spending money wisely in day-to-day life.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the meaning of spending and wise spending.
In groups, learners are guided to role-play various ways of spending money wisely in day-to-day life.

What are some of the ways of spending money wisely in day-to-day life?

Oxford; Business Studies Today Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 29-31
Pictures
Charts
Realia
Computing devices
Oxford; Business Studies Today Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 32-33
Oxford; Business Studies Today Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 34-36

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Market, marketing and consumer
ICT platforms used for marketing goods and services
Role of marketing in the satisfaction of human needs and wants in the society

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

Define the term market, marketing and consumer.
Discuss the factors to consider when selecting a suitable market for goods and services.
Have a desire to learn about marketing.

In groups, learners are guided to define the term market, marketing and consumer
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the factors to consider when selecting a suitable market for goods and services

What is a market? What is marketing?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Distribution of goods and services

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

Explain the meaning of distribution of goods and services.
Discuss and present the meaning of channels of distribution.
Have a desire to learn more about distribution of goods and services.

In groups, learners are guided to explain the meaning of distribution of goods and services.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss and present the meaning of channels of distribution.

What is distribution of goods and services?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Distribution of goods and services

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

Search and watch video clips on channels for distributing goods and services.
Illustrate the channels for distributing goods and services in business.
Have a desire to learn more about channels for distributing goods and services in business.

In groups, learners are guided to search and watch video clips on channels for distributing goods and services.
In groups, learners are guided to illustrate the channels for distributing goods and services in business.

How is the distribution of goods and services carried out in day-to-day life?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Foundation of pre-technical studies.
Foundation of pre-technical studies.

Distribution of goods and services
Safety on raised platforms.
Safety on raised platforms.

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

Identify ethics in distribution of goods and services.
Debate on ethical and unethical practices on distribution of goods and services.
Value the need for distribution of goods and services in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to identify ethics in distribution of goods and services.
In groups, learners are guided to debate on ethical and unethical practices on distribution of goods and services.

Which ethical issues influence the distribution of goods and services?

Curriculum Design; Pre-Technical Studies, Grade 8
Pictures
Digital devices
Computing devices
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Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Foundation of pre-technical studies.

Safety on raised platforms.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the safety measures to observe when working on raised platforms in work place.
-Discuss the safety measures to observe when working on raised platforms in work place.
-Prepare flashcards or posters on safety measures to observe when working on raised platforms.
-Appreciate the safety measures to observe when working on raised platforms.

-Discuss on ways of minimizing risks related to working on raised platforms in work place.
-observe a video clip on safety measures to observe when working on raised platforms.
-Discuss the ways of minimizing the risks related to working on raised platforms in work place.
-Collaborate in preparing posters showing the safety measures to observe when working on raised platforms.

What are the safety measures that should one observe when working on raised platforms in work place?

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-Oral questions. -Written questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists.

Foundation of pre-technical studies.

Safety on raised platforms assessment.
Handling hazardous substances.
Handling hazardous substances.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Attempt questions on the sub-strand.
-Revise and do the corrections.

Answer assessment questions on the sub-strand: safety on raised platforms.

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-Written questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists.

Foundation of pre-technical studies.

Handling hazardous substances.
Self-exploration and career development.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the safe ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.
-Describe the safe ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.
-Use digital devices to Search for information and clips on safe ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.
-Acknowledge the safe ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.

-Use print or digital resources to Search for information on ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.
-Discuss the safe ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.
-Read and interpret instruction on the conditions for Use of hazardous substances.
-Prepare posters showing the safe ways of handling hazardous substances in the environment.

-How are hazardous substances handled? -Why are hazardous substance labeled?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -Written questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Foundation of pre-technical studies.

Self-exploration and career development.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the pathways in senior school.
-Relate the different talents and abilities to career pathways in senior school.
-Prepare a power point presentation showing a list of talents and abilities corresponding to career pathways in senior school.
-Acknowledge How different talents and abilities correspond to career pathway in senior school.

-Study a chart of different pathways in senior school.
-Identify the different career pathways in senior school.
-Collaborate in making a list of talents and abilities and their corresponding career pathways in senior school using power point presentation.

What are the career pathways in senior school?

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-Written questions. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists

Foundation of pre-technical studies.

Self-exploration and career development.
Handling hazardous substances.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the career opportunities related to talents and abilities in pre-technical studies.
-Interview a resource person on the career opportunities related to talents and abilities in pre-technical studies.
-Acknowledge the career opportunities related to the talents and abilities in pre-technical studies.

-Engage with a resource person on career opportunities in pre-technical studies.
-Identify the career opportunities related to talents and abilities in pre-technical studies.
-Discuss the career opportunities related to talents and abilities in pre-technical studies.

What are the ethical and unethical practices related to the use of talents and abilities?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -Written questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Communication in pre-technical studies.

Oblique projection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-State the meaning of oblique projection.
-Identify characteristics of oblique drawing in technical fields.
-Use digital devices to Search for information on characteristics of oblique drawing.
-Acknowledge the features of oblique drawing.

-Search print media od digital devices for the meaning of oblique drawing.
-Use digital devices or text books to Search for information on the characteristics of oblique drawings.
-Discuss the characteristics of oblique drawing.

What are the features of oblique drawing?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -Observation. -Written questions.

Communication in pre-technical studies.

Oblique projection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Draw shaped blocks in the cavalier projection using drawing instruments.
-Show interest in drawing shaped blocks in the cavalier projection.

-Use geometrical set drawing instruments to Draw shaped blocks in oblique projection using cavalier projection.
-share their drawing with peers for assessment.

How do you draw a shaped block in cavalier projection using drawing instruments?

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-Checklists. -Peer assessment. -drawing tests. -Assessment rubrics.

Communication in pre-technical studies.

Oblique projection.
Visual programming.
Visual programming.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-State the application of oblique projection in drawing.
-Discuss the uses of oblique drawing in our day-to-day life.
-Walk around the locality to observe Use of oblique drawings.
-Appreciate the applications of oblique projection in drawing.

-Use digital and print resources to Search for information on the applications of oblique projection in drawing.
-Discuss the uses of the oblique projection in our day-to-day life.
-Walk around the locality to observe the uses of oblique drawings.

How are oblique drawing used in technical fields?

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-Observation. -Assessment rubrics. -Checklists. -Written questions.

Communication in pre-technical studies.
Materials for production.

Visual programming.
Wood.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Create an application using visual programing software for solving problems in day-to-day life.
-Enjoy creating applications using the visual programing software.

-Use digital devices to develop interactive stories, games and animation using the visual programing software.
-share their developed stories, games and animations with pears.

How are applications developed using visual programing software?

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-Project. -Portfolios. -Checklists. -Peer assessment.

Materials for production.

Wood.
Wood.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the physical characteristics of soft and hardwood used in production.
-Use digital devices to Search for information on the physical characteristics of soft and hardwood.
-Acknowledge the physical characteristics of soft and hardwood that makes suitable for production.

-Use digital or print resources to Search information on the physical characteristics of hard and softwood.
-Identify the physical characteristics of hard and soft wood.
-Discuss the physical characteristics of hard and soft wood.
-observe the surrounding environment to look for hardwood and softwood trees.
-Prepare posters or flashcards showing the physical characteristics of hard and soft wood.

What are the physical characteristics of hard and softwood?

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-Checklists. -Oral questions. -Written questions. -Assessment rubrics.

Materials for production.

Wood.
Wood.
Wood.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify methods used in wood production.
-Describe the conversion method as a method of wood preparation.
-Search the internet for information and clips on the conversion method of wood.
-Appreciate the conversion method in wood preparation.

-Discuss on the methods used in wood preparation.
-Identify methods used in wood preparation.
-Use digital devices to Search for information and clips on the conversion method of wood preparation.
-Discuss the conversion method of wood preparation.

What is the importance of conversion method in wood?

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-Written questions. -Oral questions. -Assessment rubrics. -Oral discussion. -Checklists.

Materials for production.

Handling waste materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify waste materials found in the environment.
-Collect waste products in the school compound.
-sort the collected waste materials according to their nature.
-Enjoy collecting and sorting the different types of waste products.

-Walk around the school compound to Identify the waste materials.
-Collect the identified waste materials in the school compound.
-sort the waste materials collected as either plastic, glass, metal, wood, electronic or construction material waste.
-Store the sorted waste materials in cartons or sacks.

Which waste materials are found in the environment?

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-Assessment rubrics. -Field excursion. -Observation. -Checklists.