Materials

Common materials

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

Take a walk around the school compound and collect different materials.
Name the materials they have collected.
Appreciate the materials found in their locality.

As a class, learners to take a walk around the school compound and collect different materials.
Learners to name the materials they have collected

Which type of materials have you collected?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   34.       Realia.

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Materials

Common materials

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

List the materials found in their locality.
Draw pictures of different materials in their locality.
Appreciate the materials found in their locality.

Learners are guided to list the materials found in their locality
Learners are guided to draw pictures of different materials in their locality

Which materials are found in their locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg 34.  Realia.   

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Materials

Categorisation of materials into metals and non-metals

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

Categorise the common materials in their locality into metals and non-metals.
Identify the metallic and non-metallic materials they have separated.
Draw pictures of metallic and non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the metallic and non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners to categorise the common materials in their locality into metals and non-metals
In groups, learners to identify the metallic and non-metallic materials they have separated

How can you distinguish a metallic material from a non-metallic material?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   36.  

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Materials

Distinction between metallic and non-metallic materials

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

List the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.
Examine the appearance of each metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.

In pairs, learners to list the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners to examine the appearance of each metallic and non-metallic materials in the locality.

What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   37-38.      Realia.

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Materials

Physical properties of materials

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

Define the term physical properties.
Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
Conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough.
Appreciate physical properties of materials.

Learners to define the term physical properties
In groups, learners to Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough

What is physical property?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   39. 

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Physical properties of materials

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

Define the term physical properties.
Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
Conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough.
Appreciate physical properties of materials.

Learners to define the term physical properties
In groups, learners to Describe physical properties of common materials found in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to conduct an experiment to determine if the material feels smooth and rough

What is physical property?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   39. 

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Materials

Careers related to materials in the locality

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

Identify the materials to make different items in learner

Learners to identify the materials to make different items in learner

Which careers are related to materials found in their locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   41-42.

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Materials

Importance of different materials found in the locality

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

Observe the items made from different materials in the locality.
Discuss the importance of different materials found in the locality.
Appreciate the importance of different materials found in the locality.

In groups, learners to observe the items made from different materials in the locality
In groups, learners to discuss the importance of different materials found in the locality

What is the importance of different materials found in the locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   43.        Chart.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Importance of different materials found in the locality

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

Make a chart showing common materials in their locality.
Explain how the materials are used.
Play the crossword puzzle game.
Have fun and enjoy playing the game.

In groups, learners to explain how the materials are used
In groups, learners are guided to make a chart showing common materials in their locality.
In groups, learners are guided to play the crossword puzzle game.

Which types of materials are found in your locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   43.  Digital devices.     Crossword in learner`s book.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Types of metals

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

Explain the meaning of metal.
Take a walk around the school compound and pick pieces of metallic items such as jewelry, nails cans.
Have fun and enjoy excursion.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of metal.
In groups, learners to take a walk around the school compound and pick pieces of metallic items such as jewelry, nails cans

What are metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   44.        Realia.

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Materials

Physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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

Define ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Discuss the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Appreciate the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

In groups learners to define ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
In groups, learners to discuss the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

What are ferrous metals? What are non-ferrous metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   47-48.      Realia.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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

Describe physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Conduct experiments of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Enjoy conducting various experiments.

In groups learners to describe physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
In groups, learners to conduct experiments of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as, using a magnet, heating a metallic item.

What are the physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   48-49.     Pictures.             Video clips.

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Materials

Uses of metals

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

Name the items made from iron, steel, aluminum and bronze.
Discuss the uses of metals in the locality.
Appreciate the uses of metals

In groups, learners to name the items made from iron, steel, aluminum and bronze
In groups, learners to discuss the uses of metals in the locality.

What are the uses of metals?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   50-51.

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Materials

Careers related to the use of metals

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

Describe careers related to the use of metals
Recognize careers related to the use of metals.
Appreciate the careers related to the uses of metals.

In groups, learners to describe careers related to the use of metals.
In groups, learners to recognize careers related to the use of metals.

Which careers are related to the uses of metal?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   51-53.     Video clips.    Pictures.

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Materials

Importance of different metals

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

Explain the importance of different metals in the locality.
Discuss the importance of different material in the locality.
Write an essay about

In pairs, learners to explain the importance of different metals in the locality.
In groups, learners to discuss the importance of different material in the locality.
Individually, learners to write an essay about

What is the importance of different metals in the locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   53.        Digital devices. 

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Importance of different metals

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

Explain the importance of different metals in the locality.
Discuss the importance of different material in the locality.
Write an essay about

In pairs, learners to explain the importance of different metals in the locality.
In groups, learners to discuss the importance of different material in the locality.
Individually, learners to write an essay about

What is the importance of different metals in the locality?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   53.        Digital devices. 

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Materials

Non-metallic materials

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

Walk around the school compound.
Collect pieces of non-metallic materials such as wood, glass, plastics.
Enjoy th excursion.

As a class, learners to walk around the school compound
As a class, learners to collect pieces of non-metallic materials such as wood, glass, plastics.

Which types of materials have you collected?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner. Book pg   54.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Non-metallic materials

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

Discuss the meaning of natural non-metallic materials and synthetic materials.
Discuss the difference between synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.
Distinguish synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.
Recognize synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners to discuss the meaning of natural non-metallic materials and synthetic materials.
In groups, learners to discuss the difference between synthetic and natural non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners distinguish synthetic and natural non-metallic materials

What is a non-metallic material?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   55  .        Table in the learner's book.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Physical properties of non-metallic materials

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

Describe physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.
Discuss the physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.
Appreciate the physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.

Learners to describe physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the physical properties of non-metallic materials in the locality

What are the physical properties of non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg  59 -60.      Digital devices.

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Materials

Uses of non-metallic materials

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

Identify the uses of non-metallic materials.
Name the five household items from non-metallic materials.
Practise how to make different household items from non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the uses of non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners are guided to identify the uses of non-metallic materials
In groups, learners are guided to name the five household items from non-metallic materials.
In groups, learners are guided to practise how to make different household items from non-metallic materials.

What are the uses of non-metallic materials

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   60-63.     Digital devices 

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Materials

Career related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials

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

Take a visit to the workplaces and technical training institutions near them.
Identify the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
Have fun and enjoy the visit.

In groups, learners are guided to take a visit to the workplaces and technical training institutions near them.
In groups, learners are guided to identify the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.

What have you learnt about the places you have visited?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   63-64.           Realia.

Oral questions Oral Report Observation

Materials

Career related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials

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

Discuss the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
Recognise careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
Appreciate the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.

In groups, learners to discuss the careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials.
As a class, learners to recognise careers related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials

Which careers are related to the processing and use of non-metallic materials?

KLB; Top Scholar: Pre-Technical Studies Learner.  Book pg   64-65.    

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TOOLS.

Household hand tools. (a) Identification of household hand tools in the locality .

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

define the terms tool,hand tool and household hand tool.
name some of the household hand tools in the locality.
draw some of the household hand tools in the locality.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
brainstorm the meaning of tool,hand tool and household hand tool.
mention some of the household hand tools.
use realia and visual aids to identify household hand tools.
draw and name some of the household hand tools.

What are household hand tools? Which are the household hand tools?

Charts.
Pictures.
Digital devices.
Realia.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 67-68.

Checklist. Oral questions. Assessment rubric. Observation. Portfolio.

TOOLS.

Household hand tools. Categorization of household hand tools according to their uses.

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

Categorize household hand tools based on their uses.
Give examples in each of the category of household hand tools.
Draw the household hand tools in each category.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
discuss the uses of different categories of household hand tools.
Categorize the tools in figure 3.1 according to their uses.
Use digital devices to search photos of some of the household hand tools in different categories.
draw household hand tools in each category on charts and exercise books.

How do you categorise the household hand tools? Which are the categories of household hand tools?

Digital devices.
Charts.
Photos.
Realia.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 69-71.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Checklist. Written test.

TOOLS.

Household hand tools. Using household hand tools safely.

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

Identify the different household hand tools.
State the specific uses of the identified household hand tools.
Appreciate the specific uses of different household hand tools.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
mention some of the common household hand tools used at home.
state the specific uses of the household hand tools.
use digital devices to search for more household hand tools and their specific uses.
match household hand tools with their corresponding uses correctly.

What are the specific uses of some of household hand tools?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 72.
Charts.

Oral questions Written tests. Checklist.

TOOLS.

Household hand tools. Using household hand tools safely.

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

Identify the different household hand tools.
State the specific uses of the identified household hand tools.
Appreciate the specific uses of different household hand tools.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
mention some of the common household hand tools used at home.
state the specific uses of the household hand tools.
use digital devices to search for more household hand tools and their specific uses.
match household hand tools with their corresponding uses correctly.

What are the specific uses of some of household hand tools?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 72.
Charts.

Oral questions Written tests. Checklist.

TOOLS.

Household hand tools. using household hand items.

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

discuss how household hand tools are used safely to perform tasks.
use household hand tools to perform given tasks correctly.
Enjoy using household hand tools in performing tasks.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
brainstorm how household hand tools are used safely to perform tasks.
role play safe use and storage of household hand tools.
practice how to perform simple practical tasks that involve using household hand tools.

What are the safety measures to observe when using household hand tools?

Pictures.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 73-75.
Realia.

Observation. Checklist. Oral questions.

TOOLS.

Household Tools. Care for and maintenance of household hand tools.

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

identify the maintenance practices one should adopt after using household hand tools to perform a task.
care and maintain household hand tools appropriately after use.
Show care to household hand tools.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to:
brainstorm the maintenance practices that should be followed after using household hand tools.
discuss the proper care, maintenance and safe storage of household hand tools.
practise how to take care for and maintain different household hand tools.

How can one care and maintain household hand tools after use? What is the importance of caring and maintaining household hand tools?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 76-77.
Realia.

Written tests. Checklist. Oral questions. Assessment rubric.

TOOLS.

Household hand tools. (f). Careers related to household hand tools.

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

Name careers related to household hand tools.
Discuss the careers related to household hand tools.
Appreciate the careers related to household hand tools.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
explore the careers related to household hand tools.
Mention the careers related to household hand tools in their locality.
discuss the careers related to household hand tools.

What can you do with household hand tools to earn a living?

Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 77-78.
Digital devices.
Pictures.

Oral questions. Checklist. Written test. Observation.

TOOLS.

Household hand tools. The role of household hand tools in the community.

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

List the role of household hand tools in the community.
discuss the role of household hand tools in the community.
appreciate the role of household hand tools in the community.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
brainstorm what would happen in their homes or community if there was no household hand tools.
identify the roles of household hand tools in the community.
explain the role of household hand tools in the community.
collaborate with teachers,parents or guardians to perform simple tasks using household hand tools.

What are the roles of household hand tools in the community?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 78.
Charts.

Oral questions. Written tests. Checklist. Assessment rubric.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. Identification of farming hand tools.

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

define the term farming hand tool.
identify farming hand tools in the locality.
Draw and name the farming hand tools.
Enjoy drawing the farming hand tools.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
explain the meaning of farming hand tools.
list some of the farming hand tools in the locality.
use realia and visual aids to identify farming hand tools used in the locality.
draw and name the farming hand tools.
download and watch video clips and observe charts on farming hand tools.

What is a farming hand tool? What are some of the farming hand tools?

Digital devices.
Realia.
Charts.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 79-80.

Observation. Oral questions. Checklist. Assessment rubric. Written test.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. Categorisation of farming hand tools.

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

discuss the uses of different categories of farming hand tools.
categorize farming hand tools according to their uses.
draw farming hand tools in each category.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
categorize the farming hand tools in figure 3.9.
discuss the uses of different categories of farming hand tools.
draw the farming hand tools in each category.
categorize farming hand tools according to use

What are the different categories of farming hand tools? How do you categorize the farming hand tools?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 80-82.
Charts.
Pictures.
Realia.

Checklists. Written tests. Assessment rubric. observation.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. The specific uses of farming hand tools.

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

mention various farming hand tools used in the locality.
state the specific uses of the mentioned farming hand tools.
appreciate the specific uses of the different farming hand tools.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
mention the various farming hand tools.
state and discuss the specific uses of the farming hand tools.
match the farming hand tools with their corresponding uses.

What are the specific uses of different farming hand tools?

Digital devices.
Charts.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 83-84.
Pictures.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Written tests. oral questions.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. Using farming hand tools safely.

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

list the safety measures to be observed when using farming hand tools to perform tasks.
discuss the safety measures to be observed when using farming hand tools.
practise safe use of farming hand tools.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
mention and discuss the safety measures to be observed when using farming hand tools.
practise how to perform simple practical tasks using farming hand tools at school.
visit a neaby farm to observe how farming tools are used safely.

What are the safety measures to observe when using farming hand tools?

Digital devices.
Realia.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 85-86.
Pictures.

Observation. Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Checklists.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. Care for and maintenance of farming hand tools.

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

identify the maintenance practices to be adopted after using farming hand tools.
discuss the caring and maintenance practices for farming hand tools.
practice how to properly care for and maintain different farming hand tools after performing tasks.
show care to farming hand tools after performing tasks.

In groups,pairs, Individually,learners are guided to:
mention the maintenance practices that should be observed after using farming hand tools to perform tasks.
discuss on the proper care, maintenance and safe storage of farming hand tools.
use a digital device to search the internet for information on other maintenance practices done on farming hand tools.

How do you care for the farming hand tools after performing tasks? What are maintenance practices to be adopted after using farming hand tools to perform tasks?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies PG 87-88.
pictures.

Observation. Assessment rubric. Written tests. oral questions.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. Care for and maintenance of farming hand tools.

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

identify the maintenance practices to be adopted after using farming hand tools.
discuss the caring and maintenance practices for farming hand tools.
practice how to properly care for and maintain different farming hand tools after performing tasks.
show care to farming hand tools after performing tasks.

In groups,pairs, Individually,learners are guided to:
mention the maintenance practices that should be observed after using farming hand tools to perform tasks.
discuss on the proper care, maintenance and safe storage of farming hand tools.
use a digital device to search the internet for information on other maintenance practices done on farming hand tools.

How do you care for the farming hand tools after performing tasks? What are maintenance practices to be adopted after using farming hand tools to perform tasks?

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies PG 87-88.
pictures.

Observation. Assessment rubric. Written tests. oral questions.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. (f). Careers related to farming hand tools.

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

list the careers related to farming hand tools.
recognize the careers related to farming hand tools.
appreciate the careers related to farming hand tools.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
observe and relate farming hand tools to careers.
discuss some of the careers related to farming hand tools.
use digital devices to search on careers related to farming hand tools.

What are some of the careers related to farming hand tools? What can you do with the farming hand tools to earn a living.

Digital devices.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 88-89.
pictures.

Checklist. oral questions. Written tests.

TOOLS.

Farming hand tools. The role of farming hand tools in our community.

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

State the role of farming hand tools in their community.
Discuss the role of farming hand tools in their home, school and community.
appreciate the importance of farming hand tools in the community.

In groups,pairs, individually,learners are guided to;
outline the roles of farming hand tools in the community.
discuss the role of farming tools in their home, school and community.
collaborate with teachers,parents or guardians to perform simple tasks using farming hand tools.

How are farming hand tools helpful in the community? What are the roles of farming hand tools in the community?

Realia.
Top Scholar Pre-Technical Studies pg 89.
Digital devices.

Observation. Oral questions. Written test.

Tools and Production.

Measuring and Marking Out Tools.

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

Define the term Measuring Tools.
Identify the measuring tools used in a work environment.
Draw the measuring tools used in work environment.
Appreciate the different measuring tools used in the work environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

use visual aids and realia to observe and identify the measuring tools.

draw the measuring tools in exercise books and charts.

display their drawings in class and peers to give feedback.

What are measuring tools? Which measuring tools do you know?

Teacher's Notes.
Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg
Pictures.
Measuring tools.

Oral questions. Observation. Peer and Self Assessment. Written test Assessment rubric.

Tools and Production

Measuring and Marking Out Tools.

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

Identify the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.
Discuss the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.
Search the internet for clips on how measuring tools are used in the work environment.
Appreciate the uses of the measuring tools in a work environment.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:

observe pictures in learner's book and identify the uses of the measuring tools being used

outline the uses of the measuring tools used in the work environment.

discuss the uses of the measuring tools.

search the internet for clips on how measuring tools are used in a work environment.

What are the uses of the measuring tools used in a work environment?

Teacher's Notes.
Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg
Pictures.
Video clips.
Digital devices.

Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written tests. Assessment rubric. Checklists.