Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Causes of soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Causes of soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution

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

- Explain the meaning of soil pollution
- Identify causes of soil pollution in gardening
- Appreciate the need to prevent soil pollution

- Identify causes of soil pollution in the environment
- Explain how waste water causes soil pollution
- Show concern for the effects of soil pollution

- Search and watch a video clip or print media on causes of soil pollution
- Share experiences on causes of soil pollution such as waste water, excessive use of artificial fertilizers, agricultural chemicals and plastic wastes
- Identify causes of soil pollution from provided pictures
- Discuss their findings with classmates
- Plan and take a visit to different places in the locality
- Observe the causes of soil pollution in the environment
- Find out measures taken to control soil pollution
- Note down observations and take photographs if possible
- Discuss and share findings with classmates

How can household practices cause soil pollution?
What are the major causes of soil pollution in our locality?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 1
- Digital resources (videos on soil pollution)
- Pictures showing soil pollution
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 2
- Digital camera
- Notebook and pen
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 3
- Pictures showing soil pollution control methods
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 4
- Waste water
- Disposal facilities
- Protective gear
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 5
- Plastic containers
- Samples of plants
- Growing medium

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Safe farming methods to conserve soil
Controlling Soil Pollution - Creating awareness messages
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Use of surface run-off in gardening
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Types of water retention structures

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

- Identify safe farming methods for soil conservation
- Explain the importance of safe farming methods
- Adopt safe farming methods to conserve soil

- Discuss safe farming methods for soil conservation
- Discuss safe farming methods for soil conservation practiced in their locality
- Share ideas with classmates

How can we use safe farming methods to conserve the soil?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 6
- Pictures showing safe farming methods
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 7
- Chart papers
- Colored markers
- Sample posters
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 9
- Reference materials
- Pictures of water retention structures
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 10

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Construction of water retention structures

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

- Explain how to construct water retention structures
- State factors to consider when constructing water retention structures
- Show interest in water conservation

- Take a field visit to farms in the school neighborhood
- Identify various run-off retention structures
- Ask questions to a resource person about construction of water retention structures, their importance, and types of crops planted
- Write short notes and take photographs if possible

What factors should we consider when constructing water retention structures?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 10
- Digital camera
- Notebook and pen

- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Constructing a water retention ditch
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Completing the water retention ditch
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Identifying crops for water retention structures
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Planting crops at water retention structures

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

- Demonstrate how to construct a water retention ditch
- Use appropriate tools to construct a water retention ditch
- Work collaboratively with others in constructing a water retention ditch

- Identify suitable crops to grow at surface run-off retention structures
- Explain why specific crops are suitable for water retention structures
- Appreciate the value of appropriate crop selection

- Wear protective equipment
- Identify a site for constructing a run-off retention ditch in the school garden
- Ensure the site has an inlet for run-off to flow in
- Measure the site and clear the vegetation
- Dig the site and scoop out the soil to make a run-off retention ditch
- Study pictures showing types of crops that can be planted at run-off retention structures
- Identify the crops shown in the pictures
- Discuss other crops that can be grown at run-off retention structures
- Give reasons for choosing the identified crops
- Share ideas with classmates

How do we construct a water retention ditch for surface run-off conservation?
What types of crops are suitable for growing at water retention structures?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 11
- Panga
- Measuring tape
- Jembe or forked jembe
- Spade
- Protective wear
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 12
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 12
- Pictures of suitable crops for water retention structures
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 13
- Jembe or forked jembe
- Spade
- Protective wear
- Planting materials
- Manure
- Mulch

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Maintenance of water retention structures
Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables

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

- Explain how to maintain water retention structures
- Care for crops planted at water retention structures
- Value the importance of maintaining water retention structures

- Discuss the importance of maintaining water retention structures
- Identify methods of maintaining water retention structures
- Perform maintenance activities such as removing silt, repairing damaged parts, and watering plants
- Monitor the growth of established plants

How can we maintain water retention structures for effective functioning?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 14
- Water retention structure
- Maintenance tools
- Watering can
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 15
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables
Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of cooking vegetables to conserve nutrients

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

- Identify practices of preparing vegetables to conserve nutrients
- Explain how to conserve nutrients when preparing vegetables
- Show interest in proper food preparation

- Study pictures showing practices of preparing vegetables
- Identify the practices shown in the pictures
- Discuss how to carry out the practices shown to conserve nutrients
- Share ideas with classmates

What practices should we follow when preparing vegetables to conserve nutrients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 16
- Pictures showing vegetable preparation practices
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 17
- Print media
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Preparing vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Steaming vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Stir-frying vegetables to conserve nutrients

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

- Demonstrate how to prepare vegetables to conserve minerals and vitamins
- Follow correct procedures in washing vegetables
- Show responsibility in food preparation

- Demonstrate how to steam vegetables to conserve nutrients
- Follow correct steaming procedures
- Work safely with cooking equipment

- Wash hands with clean water and soap
- Arrange the vegetables to be prepared
- Wash vegetables in a clean basin with water
- Rinse the vegetables in another basin and drain
- Chop the vegetables into large pieces in preparation for cooking
- Rinse hands with water after preparing the vegetables
- Put chopped vegetables in a cooking pot and cover with a lid
- Place the cooking pot over the source of heat and lower the heat
- Let the vegetables cook in steam for about three minutes
- Turn the vegetables with a cooking stick to cook evenly
- Place the lid and let the vegetables cook for some more minutes
- Serve the food when hot or let it cool down for storage
- Clean and properly store the utensils after use

How do we prepare vegetables to conserve minerals and vitamins?
How do we steam vegetables to conserve nutrients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 18
- Fresh vegetables
- Clean water
- Basins
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 18
- Chopped vegetables
- Cooking pot with lid
- Source of heat
- Cooking stick
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 19
- Cooking pot or pan
- Cooking oil
- Heat source

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Comparing cooking methods for nutrient conservation
Conserving Food Nutrients - Conserving nutrients in other foods

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

- Compare different cooking methods for conserving nutrients
- Make informed choices about cooking methods
- Value optimal nutrient retention in food

- Discuss different cooking methods for vegetables (steaming, stir-frying, boiling)
- Compare the methods in terms of nutrient retention
- Prepare a chart showing advantages and disadvantages of each method
- Present findings to classmates

Which cooking method best preserves nutrients in vegetables?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 20
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 21
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment - Presentations

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Review of nutrient conservation
Growing Trees - Importance of trees in conserving the environment

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

- Summarize ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables
- Explain the importance of nutrient conservation in food
- Show commitment to proper food preparation and cooking

- Review all the methods of conserving nutrients in vegetables (washing, peeling, cutting, cooking time, covering)
- Discuss the importance of each method
- Complete a worksheet on nutrient conservation
- Share worksheets with classmates

Why is it important to conserve nutrients in our foods?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 21
- Worksheets
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 22
- Print media

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Quiz

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Importance of trees in conserving the environment
Growing Trees - Planting materials for trees
Growing Trees - Planting trees

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

- Identify different ways trees help conserve the environment
- Explain the importance of planting trees in the locality
- Value the environmental benefits of trees

- Demonstrate how to plant trees from different materials
- Follow correct tree planting procedures
- Embrace tree planting to conserve the environment

- Discuss the importance of planting trees in the locality
- Identify ways trees conserve the environment (cleaning air, preventing soil erosion, water retention, etc.)
- Create a mind map showing the importance of trees
- Share ideas with classmates
- Get locally available materials for planting trees
- Prepare planting holes of appropriate size
- Add manure or compost to the planting holes
- Plant the tree using appropriate techniques for the specific planting material
- Water the planted tree and apply mulch if necessary

What are the environmental benefits of planting trees?
How do we plant trees correctly to ensure their survival?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 22
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 23
- Pictures of planting materials
- Actual planting materials (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 23
- Tree planting materials (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Digging tools (jembe, spade)
- Manure or compost
- Watering can
- Mulching material

- Observation - Oral questions - Mind map assessment
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Caring for tree seedlings
Growing Trees - Benefits of tree planting

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

- Identify methods of caring for tree seedlings
- Demonstrate tree care techniques
- Show responsibility in caring for planted trees

- Study pictures showing methods of caring for tree seedlings (watering, mulching, weeding, protecting)
- Identify the methods shown in the pictures
- Practice the tree care methods on the planted trees
- Discuss the importance of caring for tree seedlings

How do we care for tree seedlings until they are fully established?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 24
- Pictures showing tree care methods
- Watering can
- Mulching material
- Weeding tools
- Tree guards or fencing material
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Pictures of tree products

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Conservation of Resources
Food Production Processes

Growing Trees - Tree planting projects
Growing Trees - Review of tree growing
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Determining appropriate tilth

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

- Plan a tree planting project
- Work collaboratively with others
- Show commitment to environmental conservation

- Plan a tree planting project for the school or community
- Identify suitable sites and tree species
- Develop a timeline and maintenance schedule
- Assign responsibilities to group members
- Present the project plan to classmates

How can we implement a successful tree planting project?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 25
- Planning sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Assessment sheets
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 26
- Pictures of different planting materials
- Soil samples

- Observation - Project plan assessment - Presentations - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Determining appropriate tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing fine tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in fine tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing medium tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in medium tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing coarse tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in coarse tilth

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

- Match different planting materials with appropriate soil tilth
- Explain why specific tilth is required for different planting materials
- Show interest in proper crop establishment

- Demonstrate preparation of medium tilth
- Select appropriate tools for preparing medium tilth
- Work collaboratively with others

- Name crops that can be established from different planting materials (small-sized seeds, medium-sized seeds, tubers, suckers, cuttings)
- Complete a table showing examples for each type of planting material
- Discuss the type of tilth needed for each planting material
- Share ideas with classmates
- Discuss and agree on locally available medium-sized seeds to plant
- Identify a site for establishing medium tilth
- Measure and clear the vegetation
- Dig the site and break soil lumps to a medium texture
- Make spaced holes and add manure into the holes

What type of tilth is suitable for different planting materials?
How do we prepare medium tilth for medium-sized seeds?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 27
- Pictures of planting materials
- Chart showing planting materials and tilth
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 28
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Rake
- Protective equipment
- Small-sized seeds
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 29
- Watering can
- Water
- Mulching material
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 29
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Manure
- Protective equipment
- Medium-sized seeds
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 30
- Watering can
- Water
- Mulching material
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 31
- Large planting materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 32

- Observation - Oral questions - Table completion assessment
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Review of crop establishment
Selected Crop Management Practices - Types of crop management practices

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

- Summarize the process of preparing different tilths
- Match planting materials with appropriate tilth
- Value proper site preparation for crop establishment

- Review the entire process of preparing different types of tilth and establishing crops
- Create a chart showing types of planting materials, appropriate tilth, and examples of crops
- Discuss challenges faced and solutions
- Complete an assessment on crop establishment

Why is appropriate tilth important for successful crop establishment?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 33
- Assessment sheets
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 34
- Print media
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment - Chart evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Identifying crop management practices
Selected Crop Management Practices - Importance of crop management

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

- Identify different crop management practices from pictures
- Explain the purpose of each management practice
- Value proper crop management

- Study pictures showing crop management practices
- Identify the practices shown in the pictures
- Discuss the purpose of each practice
- Share ideas with classmates

What management practices are important in crop production?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 34
- Pictures showing crop management practices
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 35
- Chart paper
- Markers

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Gapping in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Thinning in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Weeding in crop management

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

- Demonstrate gapping in crop management
- Apply appropriate gapping techniques
- Work responsibly in the garden

- Demonstrate weeding in crop management
- Apply appropriate weeding techniques
- Work safely with garden tools

- Prepare a planting site by clearing vegetation and digging
- Make a suitable tilth and prepare spaced holes or lines
- Add manure to the lines or holes and mix with soil
- Plant materials in the holes or lines
- Water the garden if soil is dry
- Check the garden after some days and identify gaps
- Fill the gaps with suitable planting materials
- Wear protective equipment and visit the garden
- Remove weeds from the garden carefully to avoid damaging crops
- Uproot weeds with hands or using tools like forked jembe or panga
- Collect weeds to make compost manure or leave them to dry out and rot on the soil

How do we carry out gapping to ensure proper plant population?
How do we carry out weeding to reduce competition for nutrients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 36
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Manure
- Planting materials
- Protective equipment
- Water and watering can
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 37
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 38
- Protective equipment
- Small forked jembe or panga

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Earthing-up in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Review of crop management practices

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

- Demonstrate earthing-up in crop management
- Apply appropriate earthing-up techniques
- Value the importance of earthing-up for certain crops

- Wear protective equipment and visit the garden
- Gather soil around crops carefully to avoid damaging or exposing roots
- Use small forked jembe, panga, or hands for earthing-up
- Ensure soil forms a mound around the base of plants

How do we carry out earthing-up to support plant growth?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 38
- Protective equipment
- Small forked jembe or panga
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 39
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - How to prepare animal products
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Sorting and grading eggs

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

- Explain the importance of preparing animal products
- Identify ways of preparing eggs and honey
- Appreciate proper preparation of animal products

- Search for information on sorting, grading, and packing eggs
- Search for information on crushing, straining, and packing honey
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Present findings to classmates

How can we prepare animal products for various purposes?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 40
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 41
- Pictures showing egg sorting and grading

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Presentations

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Packing eggs
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Field visit for egg preparation
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Preparing eggs
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Ways of preparing honey

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

- Identify items used for packing eggs
- Explain the importance of proper egg packing
- Show care when handling eggs

- Demonstrate egg preparation techniques
- Sort and grade eggs according to external characteristics
- Handle eggs with care

- Study pictures showing items used for packing eggs
- Identify the items shown in the pictures
- Discuss other items that can be used for packing eggs safely
- Share ideas with classmates
- Visit a poultry farm or bring eggs to school
- Sort and grade eggs according to external characteristics (color, cleanliness, size, shell quality)
- Pack eggs together according to quality
- Share experience with classmates

How do we pack eggs to ensure they remain intact?
How do we prepare eggs for use and storage?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 41
- Pictures showing egg packing items
- Actual egg packing items (trays, cartons)
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 42
- Protective equipment
- Exercise book and pen
- Digital camera
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 42
- Eggs
- Egg sorting and packing materials
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 43
- Pictures showing honey preparation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Identification assessment
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Field visit for honey preparation
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Preparing honey

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

- Observe honey preparation in a real setting
- Ask relevant questions about honey preparation
- Show interest in proper honey handling

- Take a field visit to an apiary
- Study how honey is prepared by crushing, straining, and packing
- Ask questions to resource person for clarification
- Discuss and record findings
- Take photographs if possible

What methods are used in commercial honey preparation?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 43
- Protective equipment
- Exercise book and pen
- Digital camera
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 44
- Honeycombs
- Basins
- Strainer
- Storage containers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Review of animal products preparation

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

- Summarize the processes of preparing eggs and honey
- Explain the importance of proper preparation of animal products
- Value proper handling of animal products

- Review the entire process of preparing eggs and honey
- Discuss the importance of proper preparation of animal products
- Complete an assessment on the preparation of animal products
- Share assessments with classmates

Why is proper preparation of animal products important?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 45
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Methods of cooking food
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Identifying cooking methods
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Safety in cooking
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by grilling

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

- Explain the importance of cooking food
- Identify different methods of cooking food
- Appreciate variety in cooking methods

- Identify safety precautions in cooking
- Explain the importance of safety in the kitchen
- Value safety when cooking

- Search for information about grilling, roasting, and steaming cooking methods
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Discuss types of food in the locality cooked using each method
- Present ideas to classmates
- Discuss safety precautions in the kitchen (keeping distance from heat source, using pot holders, etc.)
- Demonstrate proper use of protective equipment
- Create a safety poster for the kitchen
- Share posters with classmates

Why should we use different methods of cooking food?
How can we ensure safety when cooking?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 46
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 47
- Pictures showing cooking methods
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 48
- Protective equipment (chef's hat, mittens, pot holders, apron)
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Raw food for grilling
- Protective equipment
- Grill
- Source of heat
- Plates

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Presentations
- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by roasting
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by steaming

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

- Demonstrate cooking by roasting
- Follow correct roasting procedures
- Maintain safety in cooking

- Prepare a source of heat by lighting a fire from wood or charcoal
- Wrap food items in pieces of aluminum foil
- Place wrapped food to roast on low fire
- Check if food is cooked after some time
- Remove food when ready and serve
- Observe safety precautions throughout

How do we cook food by roasting?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 49
- Raw food for roasting
- Protective equipment
- Aluminum foil
- Source of heat
- Plates
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 50
- Raw food for steaming
- Cooking pot with lid
- Steaming basket
- Water

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Comparing cooking methods
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Food preparation and preservation
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Review of cooking methods

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

- Compare different cooking methods
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each method
- Make informed choices about cooking methods

- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of grilling, roasting, and steaming
- Compare the nutritional value of food cooked using different methods
- Create a comparison chart for the three cooking methods
- Share charts with classmates

Which cooking method is best for different types of food?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 51
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 52
- Assessment sheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment