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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Agroforestry
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Definition and Forms of Agroforestry
Importance of Agroforestry |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define agroforestry. Distinguish between agrosilviculture, silvopastoral and agrosilvopastoral systems. Explain how agroforestry increases farm productivity. |
Q/A on tree planting on farms. Teacher explains agroforestry definition and three forms with their applications. Students identify local examples and discuss changing land use patterns in Kenya.
|
Charts showing agroforestry systems, local examples
Agroforestry products samples, environmental conservation materials |
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 152-153
|
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| 1 | 2 |
Agroforestry
|
Tree Selection Criteria
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify four growing habits required for agroforestry trees. Evaluate fast growing and deep rooted tree species. Assess nitrogen fixing capacity of leguminous trees. |
Study tree characteristics: fast growth, deep roots for reduced competition, nitrogen fixation, good by-products. Examine trees to avoid at specific sites and reasons.
|
Tree species samples, characteristic comparison charts
|
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 153-154
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| 1 | 3-4 |
Agroforestry
|
Nursery Types and Seed Sources
Seed Treatment Methods Nursery Management |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Compare direct and containerised nurseries. Evaluate seed sources and quality requirements. Outline nursery site selection factors. Apply mulching and watering techniques. Demonstrate root pruning using Figure 7.1. Execute transplanting using Figure 7.3 methodology. |
Study nursery types: direct versus containerised systems. Examine seed collection from government sources or mature trees, emphasizing quality requirements.
Practice nine management activities: mulching, watering schedules, weed control, pricking out, root pruning, shading, pest control, hardening off, transplanting procedure. |
Sample containers, polythene bags, seed types
Hot water setup, thermometer, sample seeds, filing tools Figures 7.1-7.3 from textbook, watering equipment, mulching materials |
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 154-155
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 156-158 |
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| 2 | 1 |
Agroforestry
|
Tree Protection and Maintenance
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Design protection systems for young trees. Execute pruning techniques. Perform side grafting using Figure 7.6 method. |
Study protection methods from Figure 7.5 for one-year period. Practice pruning for fuel wood and shaping. Demonstrate side grafting technique ensuring compatibility.
|
Figure 7.5-7.6 from textbook, protection materials, grafting tools
|
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 158-159
|
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| 2 | 2 |
Agroforestry
|
Alley Cropping and Multi-storey Systems
Woodlots and Strategic Tree Placement |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Implement alley cropping with proper spacing. Execute regular cutting and mulching procedures. Establish multi-storey cropping with correct orientation. |
Practice alley cropping using Figure 7.7 with Leucaena and Calliandra. Establish multi-storey system using Figure 7.8 with 8-20 metre spacing and east-west orientation.
|
Figures 7.7-7.8 from textbook, measuring equipment, spacing materials
Figure 7.9-7.10 from textbook, site evaluation materials |
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 159-161
|
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| 2 | 3 |
Agroforestry
|
Tree Harvesting Techniques
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Execute pruning and lopping methods. Perform pollarding at appropriate heights. Implement coppicing and thinning operations. |
Practice five harvesting methods: pruning, lopping for fodder, pollarding using suitable species, coppicing at 30cm height, thinning for woodlot management.
|
Figures 7.11-7.15 from textbook, harvesting tools
|
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 162-166
|
|
| 2 | 3-4 |
Agroforestry
Paper 1 Revision |
Tree Harvesting Techniques
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Execute pruning and lopping methods. Perform pollarding at appropriate heights. Implement coppicing and thinning operations. - Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management |
Practice five harvesting methods: pruning, lopping for fodder, pollarding using suitable species, coppicing at 30cm height, thinning for woodlot management.
- Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes |
Figures 7.11-7.15 from textbook, harvesting tools
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes |
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 162-166
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook |
|
| 3 | 1 |
REVISION
Paper 1 Revision |
Application & Explanation Questions
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations - Develop clear, logical explanations |
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions.
- Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects - Class discussion and corrections |
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
|
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Students notes |
|
| 3 | 2 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams - Answer questions based on illustrations accurately |
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams - Group work with feedback |
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 3 | 3-4 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Application & Explanation Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically - Practice time-bound responses - Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations - Develop clear, logical explanations |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking - Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions. - Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects - Class discussion and corrections |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4 Students notes |
|
| 4 | 1 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision |
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & definations (Section A) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Paper 2 Revision
|
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically - Practice time-bound responses |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
|
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 4 | 3-4 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Application & Explanation Questions
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B) Long Structured Questions (Section C) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations - Develop clear, logical explanations - Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses |
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions.
- Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects - Class discussion and corrections - Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher - Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Diagrams, past papers, projectors, Marking scheme Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes |
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Students notes Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4 |
|
| 5 | 1 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams - Answer questions based on illustrations accurately |
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams - Group work with feedback |
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 2 KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Application & Explanation Questions
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations - Develop clear, logical explanations |
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions.
- Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects - Class discussion and corrections |
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
|
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Students notes |
|
| 5 | 3-4 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B) Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recall key facts on livestock, tools, and systems - Master correct definations - Improve speed and accuracy - Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management |
- Group discussion as guided by teacher.
- Class discussion and corrections - Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes |
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 2, KLB Bk 1- 4
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook |
|
| 6 | 1 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Application & Explanation Questions
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations - Develop clear, logical explanations |
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions.
- Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects - Class discussion and corrections |
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
|
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Students notes |
|
| 6 | 2 |
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision |
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors |
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 6 | 3-4 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A) Application & Explanation Questions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically - Practice time-bound responses - Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking - Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook |
|
| 7 | 1 |
Paper 2 Revision
|
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams - Answer questions based on illustrations accurately |
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams - Group work with feedback |
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
|
Agriculture Paper 2 KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically - Practice time-bound responses |
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 7 | 3-4 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams - Answer questions based on illustrations accurately - Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses |
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams - Group work with feedback - Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher - Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4 |
|
| 8 | 1 |
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision |
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recall key facts on livestock, tools, and systems - Master correct definations - Improve speed and accuracy |
- Group discussion as guided by teacher.
- Class discussion and corrections |
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 2, KLB Bk 1- 4
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
Paper 1 Revision
|
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams - Answer questions based on illustrations accurately |
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams - Group work with feedback |
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme |
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
|
|
| 8 | 3-4 |
Paper 2 Revision
|
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B) Long Structured Questions (Section C) |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recall key facts on livestock, tools, and systems - Master correct definations - Improve speed and accuracy - Develop essay-style answers in structured format - Organize points logically - Practice time-bound responses |
- Group discussion as guided by teacher.
- Class discussion and corrections - Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher - Group discussion - Peer review and teacher marking |
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes |
Agriculture Paper 2, KLB Bk 1- 4
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4 |
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| 9 |
Marking and closing |
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