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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Hygiene Practices
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Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Introduction to hygiene practices
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain why hygiene is important when rearing domestic animals - Identify hygiene practices carried out when rearing animals (clean structures, clean feeders, clean water, clean animals) - Show interest in maintaining hygiene standards when rearing domestic animals |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the strand introduction and discuss what hygiene practices for domestic animals involve - Search for information on hygiene practices when rearing dogs, cats, rabbits and poultry - Discuss why animals should be kept in clean, well-ventilated structures with clean feed and water |
Why is hygiene important in the rearing of domestic animals?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 65
- Digital devices and Internet access - Reference books and charts |
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
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| 1 | 2 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Clean feeders, waterers and structures
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Practical: Cleaning animal structures Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Practical: Washing feeders and waterers |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the hygiene requirements for animal feeders, waterers and housing structures - Explain why dirty animals attract external parasites such as fleas and mites - Appreciate the role of routine cleaning in keeping animals comfortable and disease-free |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the four key hygiene notes: clean feeders, clean water, clean housing, clean animals - Identify the correct housing structures for dogs (kennel), cats (basket), rabbits (hutch) and poultry (coop) - Discuss why bedding materials such as sawdust, wood chippings or straw must be kept clean and dry |
How do we ensure that animal feeders, waterers and structures are always kept clean?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 65
- Reference books and digital resources - Charts showing animal housing structures - Animal structure (hutch, kennel or basket) - Cobweb brush, hand brush, dustpan, clean bedding and dust mask - Animal feeders and waterers - Warm water, soap, scrubbing brush and waterproof gloves |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
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| 1 | 3 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Hygiene of animals: rabbits, poultry and cats
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Practical: Bathing a dog and cleaning its kennel Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Importance of hygiene in animal rearing |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain why rabbits, poultry and cats should never be bathed in water - Describe how to maintain hygiene for animals that cannot be bathed - Show responsibility in applying appropriate hygiene methods for different animals |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss why rabbits, poultry and cats depend on a clean living space rather than bathing for hygiene - Explain how to dust or spray animal shelters with appropriate pesticides to eliminate fleas and mites - Discuss how the cleanliness of the living space directly influences the cleanliness of the animal |
How do we maintain hygiene for animals that cannot be bathed in water?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 66
- Reference books and digital resources - Pesticide spraying equipment (demonstration) - Dog shampoo, warm water, dry towel, brush and waterproof gloves - Bedding material and cleaning equipment - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 67 - Charts showing healthy vs unhealthy animal conditions |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 1 | 4 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Review
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Assessment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Summarise all hygiene practices for rearing domestic animals - Identify the correct hygiene practice for each type of animal - Show confidence in explaining and applying hygiene practices for domestic animals |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review all hygiene practices: cleaning structures, feeders, waterers and animal bodies - Discuss differences in hygiene requirements for dogs versus rabbits, cats and poultry - Complete a class activity matching hygiene practices to specific animals and their housing structures |
What are the key hygiene practices for each type of domestic animal and why do they differ?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 67
- Exercise books - Reference books - Written question sheets - Exercise books |
- Written assignments
- Oral questions
|
|
| 2 | 1 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Introduction to loose-coloured articles
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Observing colour change |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of loose-coloured articles and define the term "run" - Describe why loose-coloured items require special care during laundering - Show interest in learning the correct laundry procedures for loose-coloured articles |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the introduction and discuss what makes an article "loose coloured" - Define "run" as the bleeding of dye or colour from fabric during washing - Study the David jeans scenario and discuss what causes colour change after repeated washing |
What are loose-coloured articles and why do they require special care during laundry?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 71
- A new and an old loose-coloured garment for comparison - Reference books and digital resources - New and old loose-coloured garments for comparison - Reference books |
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
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| 2 | 2 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Materials for laundering
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Practical: Laundering a loose-coloured article |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the materials needed to launder a loose-coloured article - Explain the role of salt, lemon and white vinegar in fixing and brightening colour - Show preparedness by assembling all necessary materials before laundering |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- List and identify laundering materials: loose-coloured article, mild soap or detergent, salt, lemon or white vinegar, basin, pegs, iron box and warm and cold water - Discuss why mild soap is preferred over strong detergents for loose-coloured items - Explain how salt fixes colour during the final rinse and how lemon or white vinegar brightens the colour |
Why are salt and white vinegar or lemon used when laundering loose-coloured articles?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 71
- Mild soap, salt, lemon or white vinegar, basin, pegs and warm water - Reference books - Loose-coloured article, mild soap, salt, lemon or white vinegar and basin - Warm and cold water, pegs and drying line |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Drying, finishing and reasons for special care
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the correct drying and finishing steps for loose-coloured articles - Explain three reasons why special care is taken when laundering loose-coloured items - Show responsibility in caring for loose-coloured garments to prolong their life and colour |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how loose-coloured articles should be dried and finished (ironing if required) - Explain why loose-coloured items must not be washed with white or fast-coloured items - Discuss the three special care reasons: prevent colour running, prevent colour transfer, prevent colour fading |
Why must loose-coloured articles never be washed together with white or fast-coloured items?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 71
- Iron box, ironing board, loose-coloured article - Reference books |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 2 | 4 |
Hygiene Practices
|
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Full laundry process: sorting to finishing
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Review |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Carry out the complete laundry process for a loose-coloured article from sorting to finishing - Apply all special care guidelines throughout the laundering process - Embrace laundering of loose-coloured articles as a regular hygiene practice |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sort loose-coloured articles separately from white and fast-coloured items - Carry out the full laundering process: wash, rinse with salt and vinegar/lemon, dry and finish - Display the laundered article and discuss how each step contributed to colour preservation and hygiene |
How does the full laundering process from sorting to finishing maintain the quality of loose-coloured articles?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 71
- Loose-coloured articles, laundering materials and drying line - Iron box and ironing board - Exercise books - Reference books |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Hygiene Practices
Production Techniques |
Laundry: Loose-Coloured Items - Assessment
Knitting Skills - Introduction to knitting and basic stitches |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Answer questions on laundering loose-coloured articles correctly - Apply knowledge of the laundering procedure to real-life laundry scenarios - Demonstrate commitment to adopting correct laundry practices at home |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Attempt written assessment questions on loose-coloured article laundering - Review answers collaboratively and discuss correct procedures - Reflect on the overall Strand 3 and identify key hygiene lessons learnt for both animal rearing and laundry |
How do the hygiene practices learnt in this strand help us maintain cleanliness in our daily lives?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 71
- Written question sheets - Exercise books - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 77 - Digital devices and Internet access - Charts or pictures showing knit and purl stitches |
- Written tests
- Oral questions
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Production Techniques
|
Knitting Skills - Materials and tools for knitting
Knitting Skills - Practical: Improvising knitting needles Knitting Skills - Holding needles and yarn |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the materials and tools used in knitting - Describe how each tool and material is used during knitting - Appreciate that materials can be improvised from locally available resources |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss and identify knitting materials: yarn, knitting needles, darning needle and scissors - Explain how to improvise knitting needles using dry sticks, a knife, ruler and sandpaper - Discuss how yarn can be improvised by undoing stitches from an old sweater |
What materials and tools are needed for knitting and how can they be improvised?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 78
- Knitting needles, yarn, scissors and darning needle - Dry sticks, sandpaper and a knife for improvisation - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 79 - Dry sticks, ruler, knife and sandpaper - Safety guidelines for using sharp tools - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 80 - Knitting needles and yarn - Reference materials showing correct hand position |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Production Techniques
|
Knitting Skills - Practical: Casting on
Knitting Skills - Practical: Making a scarf using knit stitches Knitting Skills - Practical: Casting off and finishing |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make a slip knot to create the first stitch on the needle - Cast on the required number of stitches to start a knitting project - Demonstrate concentration and care when making casting stitches |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Make a slip knot by forming a loop in the yarn and pulling the working yarn through - Insert the needle into the slip knot and tighten it to create the first stitch - Wrap yarn around the index finger and use the needle to scoop up loops repeatedly to cast on the required stitches |
What is casting on and why is it the foundation of every knitting project?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 80
- Knitting needles, yarn and scissors - Reference charts showing casting on steps - Darning needle for finishing - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 83 - Knitting needles, yarn, scissors and darning needle - Completed scarf in progress |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Production Techniques
|
Knitting Skills - Practical: Making a table wiper using purl stitches
Knitting Skills - Review and display of knitted articles Knitting Skills - Assessment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Follow the correct steps to make purl stitches - Complete a simple household article (table wiper) using purl stitches - Demonstrate creativity in embracing knitting skills for household use |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Cast on approximately 20 stitches then insert the right needle on the right side of the first stitch with it on top of the left needle - Wrap the yarn around the right needle, pull through to create a new purl stitch and transfer it to the right needle - Repeat across all stitches to complete purl stitch rows until the table wiper reaches the desired size |
How do purl stitches differ from knit stitches in technique and appearance?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 86
- Knitting needles, yarn, scissors and darning needle - Reference charts showing purl stitch technique - Completed knitted articles - Activity journals and portfolios - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 88 - Written question sheets - Exercise books |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Production Techniques
|
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Introduction to framed suspended gardens
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain what a framed suspended garden is and why it is used - Describe how framed suspended gardens address the challenge of limited land - Show interest in using innovative gardening methods to grow food in small spaces |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the introduction and discuss why households with small plots need innovative gardening solutions - Study pictures of framed suspended gardens and discuss how they are constructed and maintained - List crops that can be grown in framed suspended gardens such as kales, spinach, carrots and onions |
How do framed suspended gardens help people grow food in areas with limited land?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 89
- Digital devices and Internet access - Pictures and charts showing framed suspended gardens |
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Production Techniques
|
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Structure notes and crop selection
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Field excursion and project planning |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the structure of a framed suspended garden including frames, containers and crops - Explain why crops with short root systems are preferred for suspended gardens - Appreciate the importance of proper drainage and irrigation in framed suspended gardens |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how frames made of wood or metal support containers such as buckets, tyres, plastic pipes and bamboo stems - Explain why crops with shallow root systems grow well in the limited soil depth of containers - Discuss the need for drip irrigation and good drainage to maintain healthy crops |
What types of crops and containers are most suitable for framed suspended gardens?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 89
- Pictures of framed suspended garden structures - Digital devices and reference books - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 90 - School compound - Notebooks, manila paper and markers for planning |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Production Techniques
|
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Designing the framed suspended garden
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Create a sketch design of the framed suspended garden - Participate in a class gallery walk to select the best design - Show creativity and imagination when designing an innovative garden structure |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use information gathered during the planning activity and personal creativity to draw a design - Present designs during a class gallery walk and discuss the merits of each design - Agree on the best design as a class, modifying it where necessary before construction begins |
How do we use creativity to design a framed suspended garden that is practical and attractive?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 91
- Drawing materials, manila paper and markers - Project portfolio |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 4 | 4 |
Production Techniques
|
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Practical: Constructing the frame
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Practical: Crop establishment |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Collect locally available materials and tools needed to construct the framed structure - Construct the framed structure on the selected site following the agreed design - Demonstrate teamwork and responsible use of tools during the construction project |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Divide into groups, share tasks and collect locally available materials for construction - Construct the framed structure on the identified site, attaching it to a wall if needed for stability - Take photos during construction and record progress in a project journal or portfolio |
What locally available materials can be used to construct a sturdy framed garden structure?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 91
- Wood or metal bars, wire, poles, nails, hammer and locally available construction materials - Project portfolio and activity journals - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 92 - Containers, topsoil, organic manure and planting materials - Labels and activity journals |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
Production Techniques
|
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Managing crops in the suspended garden
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Carry out management practices on crops established in the framed suspended garden - Create a duty roster to assign responsibilities among group members - Demonstrate responsibility and teamwork in maintaining the class garden project |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw up a duty roster showing who will water, thin, gap, mulch and monitor the crops - Water crops in the early morning or late evening and apply mulch to reduce evaporation - Inspect containers and frame structure for damage or weaknesses and carry out any necessary repairs |
How do we manage crops in a framed suspended garden to ensure healthy growth?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 92
- Watering can, mulch materials and garden tools - Activity journals and duty roster |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
Production Techniques
|
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Review and assessment
Constructing Framed Suspended Garden - Monitoring the garden |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the steps for planning, designing and constructing a framed suspended garden - Explain why framed suspended gardens are suitable for households with limited land - Show confidence in evaluating statements about framed suspended gardens |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review the project steps: research, planning, design, construction, crop establishment and management - Discuss how framed suspended gardens can influence the school and home community - Complete written assessment questions including true/false statements on framed suspended gardens |
Why are framed suspended gardens a suitable solution for food production in areas with limited space?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 93
- Written question sheets - Exercise books and activity journals - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 92 - Garden tools, activity journals - School framed suspended garden |
- Written tests
- Oral questions
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
Production Techniques
|
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Introduction and value addition concept
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Examples of value addition |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the challenges farmers face when marketing raw crop produce - Define value addition and describe how it transforms crop produce from one state to another - Show interest in applying value addition techniques to improve crop marketability |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the introduction and discuss the four challenges: bulkiness, low prices, consumer preferences and high perishability - Define value addition as changing crop produce from its original state to a more marketable state - Discuss examples of value addition: wheat grain to flour, simsim seeds to simsim balls |
What challenges do farmers face when selling raw crop produce and how does value addition help?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 95
- Digital devices and Internet access - Pictures of raw and processed crop produce - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 96 - Digital devices and reference books - Pictures of processed simsim, groundnuts and vegetables |
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 5 | 4 |
Production Techniques
|
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Research: value addition methods
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Research how value addition is done on a selected crop produce using digital resources - Present findings to the class using a manila paper, flip chart or exercise book - Demonstrate digital literacy skills in searching for relevant agricultural information |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, select one crop from: sweet potatoes, potatoes, cassava, groundnuts, simsim or pumpkin - Search the Internet using key terms such as "how to add value to sweet potatoes" - Write a brief description of the value addition process and present findings to the class |
How do we use digital resources to find out how to add value to different crops?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 96
- Digital devices and Internet access - Manila paper, markers and flip charts |
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
Production Techniques
|
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Practical: Making potato crisps
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Practical: Processing other crops |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Follow the correct steps to make potato crisps from raw potatoes - Observe safety and hygiene when peeling, cutting and frying the potatoes - Appreciate that processed potato crisps have higher market value than raw potatoes |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Collect and peel potatoes, wash, chop into thin slices and fry in a pan under adult guidance - Remove crisps when crunchy and just turning light brown, cool on a clean plate and pack in clean bags - Discuss how the same process can be applied to cassava and sweet potatoes |
How do we add value to potatoes by turning them into crisps for consumption, storage or sale?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 97
- Potatoes, knife, frying pan, cooking oil and clean bags - Source of heat, clean plates and adult supervision - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 98 - Selected crop produce, processing tools and safety equipment - Clean packaging materials |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
Production Techniques
|
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Importance and assessment
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe three ways in which value addition benefits farmers and consumers - Compare the monetary value and shelf life of raw produce versus processed produce - Demonstrate confidence in evaluating true/false statements on value addition |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the three importance points: reduces spoilage, increases market value and increases consumer acceptability - Evaluate true/false statements comparing raw and processed crop produce in terms of price and shelf life - Complete the assessment table describing how value addition can be done on a range of crops |
Why is value addition important for food security, income and consumer acceptability?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 99
- Written question sheets - Exercise books |
- Written tests
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
Production Techniques
|
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Extended practice
Adding Value to Crop Produce - Review |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Complete the value addition table for a range of crops (sweet potatoes, cassava, simsim, vegetables, groundnuts, pumpkin) - Share home activity experiences of processing a crop produce at home - Embrace value addition as a practical life skill for reducing food waste and increasing income |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Complete the assessment table describing methods of value addition for each listed crop - Share experiences from home activities where a raw crop was processed with parental support - Discuss how value addition techniques learnt in school can be applied regularly at home |
How can we make value addition a regular practice to reduce food waste and earn income?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 100
- Activity journals - Exercise books - Exercise books - Reference books |
- Written assignments
- Oral questions
|
|
| 6 | 4 |
Production Techniques
|
Making Homemade Soap - Introduction to homemade soap
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain why homemade soap is preferred over commercially made soap - Identify and describe the different forms of soap used at the household level - Show interest in making homemade soap using safe and locally available ingredients |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the introduction and discuss why commercial soaps may contain harmful chemicals and preservatives - Observe and describe the four forms of soap: liquid, cake/bar, paste and powder - Discuss which forms of soap are used for different household purposes such as laundry, bathing and dishwashing |
What are the different forms of soap and why is homemade soap better than commercially made soap?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 101
- Samples of different soap forms (liquid, bar, paste, powder) - Reference books and digital resources |
- Oral questions
- Observation
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
Production Techniques
|
Making Homemade Soap - Ingredients for homemade soap
Making Homemade Soap - Practical: Preparing lye |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify the basic ingredients used to make homemade soap - Explain the role of each ingredient including ashes, oil, salt and water - Appreciate the saponification process that produces soap from ash lye and oils |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role-play or read the Miss Hamisa conversation and identify the basic soap-making ingredients: ashes, water, salt and animal fats or vegetable oils - Explain that ash mixed with water creates lye, an alkaline substance that reacts with fat in saponification to produce soap - Discuss the types of oils and fats used: coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, mutton fat and tallow |
What ingredients are used to make homemade soap and what is the role of each ingredient?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 104
- Digital devices and reference books - Ash sample, oil, salt and water for demonstration - Fine ashes (bean pods or maize stalk ashes), water, sieve, cotton cloth and clean container - Protective gloves, goggles and face mask |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
Production Techniques
|
Making Homemade Soap - Practical: Completing and moulding soap
Making Homemade Soap - Improving soap with natural ingredients |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Follow the correct steps to mix lye with oil and boil to produce soap - Pour the soap mixture into a mould and allow it to harden - Show care and precision when handling hot liquids and sharp tools during soap making |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Heat oil in a sufuria, slowly pour in the lye solution while stirring constantly - Add salt and continue stirring until water evaporates and the mixture solidifies, then pour into a mould - Once hardened, remove from the mould, cut into desired shapes and discuss the uses of the homemade soap |
How do we mix lye and oil correctly to produce homemade soap?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 104
- Lye solution, coconut or vegetable oil, salt, sufuria, clean stick and mould - Protective gloves, goggles and source of heat - MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 106 - Samples of aloe vera, honey, turmeric and orange rind - Digital devices and reference books |
- Observation
- Activity journal
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
Production Techniques
|
Making Homemade Soap - Improving soap: colour, scent, texture, lathering
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe four ways of improving homemade soap using natural ingredients - Give examples of local ingredients that improve colour, scent, texture and lathering - Appreciate that homemade soap can be personalised to meet individual skin needs |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss using turmeric or beetroot powder to add colour to homemade soap - Explain how dried lavender, rose petals, citrus rinds or herbs improve scent - Discuss using crushed charcoal or ground coffee as gentle exfoliants and honey to increase lathering |
Why should we use natural ingredients rather than artificial chemicals to improve homemade soap?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 107
- Natural ingredients: turmeric, citrus rinds, dried flowers, honey - Reference books and digital resources |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
|
|
| 7 | 4 |
Production Techniques
|
Making Homemade Soap - Review
Making Homemade Soap - Assessment Making Homemade Soap - Extended practice: using homemade soap |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Summarise the steps for making homemade soap from lye preparation to cutting - Describe the safety precautions to observe throughout the soap-making process - Show commitment to making homemade soap at home as a cost-saving and eco-friendly practice |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review all steps for making homemade soap and discuss safety precautions at each step - Discuss the take home activity: making soap with parents or guardians and benefits of doing so - Complete a class question-and-answer review covering ingredients, procedure and improvement of soap |
What are the key safety precautions to observe when making homemade soap at home?
|
- MTP Agriculture Grade 7 pg. 107
- Exercise books - Reference books - Written question sheets - Exercise books - Homemade soap produced by learners - Activity journals |
- Written assignments
- Oral questions
|
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