Food and Nutrition

Meal Presentation; Factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation
Requirements for table setting when serving meals

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

Brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: Meal, Meal presentation, Dining and Dishes.
Discuss the factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation.
Recognize the importance of meal presentation.
Appreciate the importance of meal presentation.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: Meal, Meal presentation, Dining and Dishes.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the factors to consider during table setting in meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance of meal presentation

What factors do you consider during table setting in meal presentation?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 27-28
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 29-30

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Setting a table for meal presentation

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

Watch video clips showing how to set a table for meal presentation.
Name the items in learner's book 8 page 31
Describe how the cover in the picture on page 31 has been set.
Have a desire to learn more about setting a table for meal presentation.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch video clips showing how to set a table for meal presentation.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to name the items in learner's book 8 page 31
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to describe how the cover in the picture on page 31 has been set.

How do you set a table for meal presentation?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 30-31
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Setting a table for meal presentation

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

State the requirements needed to set a table for meal presentation.
Outline the process needed to set a table for meal presentation.
Set a table for meal presentation.
Enjoy setting a table for meal presentation.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to set a table for meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process needed to set a table for meal presentation
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to set a table for meal presentation

How do you set a table for meal presentation?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 31-34
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Presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service

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

Explain the meaning of chaffing dish.
Discuss the difference between blue plate service and family service.
Recognize styles of meal service.
Appreciate the importance of presenting a simple lunch using the various styles of meal service.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of chaffing dish.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the difference between blue plate service and family service
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize styles of meal service.

How does family service reflect cultural traditions and values?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 34-37
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 37-40

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Meals for Special Groups; Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups

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

Identify the factors one should consider when planning meals for adolescent.
Give reasons why adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron.
Recognize the importance to cater for one's likes and preferences when planning meals.
Appreciate the importance of nutritional needs.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the factors one should consider when planning meals for adolescent.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to give reasons why adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance to cater for one's likes and preferences when planning meals.

What are nutritional needs? Why should adolescent girls take meals that contain additional supply of iron?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 41-42
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Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups

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

Discuss the guidelines to observe when planning meals for children.
State the importance for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetables.
Investigate how the texture of food is likely to change as a child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning meals for children.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss the guidelines to observe when planning meals for children.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetables.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate how the texture of food is likely to change as a child transitions from infancy to toddlerhood.

Why is it important for children to take plenty fluids, fruits and vegetable?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 43-44
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Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special groups

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

List the guidelines to observe when planning meals for vegetarians.
Suggest various sources of proteins that one can include in the vegetarian meals.
State the importance of using a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarians.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning vegetarian's meals.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the guidelines to observe when planning meals for vegetarians.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest various sources of proteins that one can include in the vegetarian meals.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance of using a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarians.

Why is it important to use a variety of cooking methods when preparing food for vegetarian?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 46-48
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Feeding habits and food taboos for special groups

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

State feeding habits of a special group.
List the food taboos in their community.
Investigate on how food taboos affect the choice of meals for special groups.
Appreciate feeding habits and food taboos for special groups.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state feeding habits of a special group.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list the food taboos in their community.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to investigate on how food taboos affect the choice of meals for special groups.

Which food taboos are there in your community?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 48-50
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Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups

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

State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a child.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
Prepare mashed potatoes and beef stew.
Have fun and enjoy preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a child.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing mashed potatoes and beef stew.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare mashed potatoes and beef stew.

How do you prepare beef stew and mashed potatoes?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 51-52
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Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups

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

State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an adolescent.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
Prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
Have fun and enjoy preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for an adolescent.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales.

How do you prepare chapati, green gram stew and fried kales?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 55-57
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Planning, preparing and presenting meals for different special groups
Meals for Special Occasions; Factors to consider when planning meals for special occasions

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

State the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a sick person.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
Prepare boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
Have fun and enjoy preparing boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare a meal for a sick person.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice.

How do you prepare boiled sweet potatoes, a boiled egg and orange juice?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 58-60
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 61-63

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Guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions

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

Identify the guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions.
State the importance in finding out whether any guest has dietary restrictions.
Suggest a style of meal service one would use for one hundred guests.
Appreciate the importance of following guidelines when planning meals for special occasions.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the guidelines to consider when planning meals for special occasions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance in finding out whether any guest has dietary restrictions.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest a style of meal service one would use for one hundred guests.

Why is it important to find out whether any guest has dietary restrictions?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 63-64
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Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion

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

Identify the dishes and food items shown in learner's book 8 page 65
Suggest the special occasions each dish is likely to be prepared.
List other food items or dishes served during special occasions.
Appreciate the dishes and food items found in your locality.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the dishes and food items shown in learner's book 8 page 65
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to suggest the special occasions each dish is likely to be prepared.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to list other food items or dishes served during special occasions.

Which food items are found in your locality?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 65
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Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion

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

State the requirements needed to prepare beef pilau.
Outline the steps to follow when preparing beef pilau.
Prepare beef pilau.
Have fun and enjoy preparing beef pilau.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to prepare beef pilau.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when preparing beef pilau.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to prepare beef pilau.

How do you prepare beef pilau?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 66-68
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Planning, preparing, cooking and presenting a meal for a special occasion

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

Read the story in learner's book 8 page 70
State the importance for guests to confirm whether they will attend an event.
Recognize the importance to plan meals for special occasions.
Appreciate the importance to plan meals for special occasions.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to read the story in learner's book 8 page 70
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the importance for guests to confirm whether they will attend an event.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance to plan meals for special occasions.

Why is it important for guests to confirm whether they will attend an event?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 70-71
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Caring For the Family

Cleaning the Kitchen; Reasons for cleaning a kitchen
Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces

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

Study the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
Give reasons for cleaning the kitchen.
Draw the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
Appreciate the reasons for cleaning a kitchen.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to study the picture in learner's book 8 page 159
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to give reasons for cleaning the kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to draw the picture in learner's book 8 page 159

Why should we clean the kitchen?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 159
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MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 160-161

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Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces

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

Explain the meaning of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Outline the process of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Practice sweeping, dusting and wiping.
Have fun and enjoy sweeping, dusting and wiping.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of sweeping, dusting and wiping.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice sweeping, dusting and wiping.

What is dusting? How do you sweep at home?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 161-162
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Methods of removing dirt from kitchen surfaces

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

Explain the meaning of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Outline the process of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Practice mopping and vacuum cleaning.
Have fun and enjoy mopping and vacuum cleaning.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the process of mopping and vacuum cleaning.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice mopping and vacuum cleaning.

What is the process of vacuum cleaning?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 163
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Caring For the Family

Daily cleaning
Weekly cleaning

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

State the requirements needed to carry out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
Outline the steps to follow when carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
Practice carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
Have fun and enjoy carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to carry out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice carrying out daily cleaning of a kitchen.

How do you carry out daily cleaning of a kitchen?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 164
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Special cleaning

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

State the requirements needed to carry out special cleaning of a kitchen.
Outline the steps to follow when carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.
Practice carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.
Have fun and enjoy carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to state the requirements needed to carry out special cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the steps to follow when carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to practice carrying out special cleaning of a kitchen.

How do you carry out special cleaning of a kitchen?

MTP; Home Science Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 166-167
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Sewing Skills; Constructing Household Items
Sewing Skills; Identifying a seam, seam allowance, seam turning and seam line

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

Research from tailoring books, magazines and the internet for the meaning of different terms.
Write the meanings in their exercise books.
Have a desire to learn more about sewing skills.

In groups, learners to research from tailoring books, magazines and the internet with guidance from their teacher for the meaning of the following terms; seam, seam allowance, seam turning and seam line.
In groups, learners to write the meanings in their exercise books

Which terms are used in clothing construction when making seams?

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Sewing Skills; Types of seams used in clothing construction

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

Identify types of seams.
Draw different types of seams.
Appreciate the different types of seams.

With the guidance from their teacher, learners to search the internet for photographs and more information on the different types of seams.
In groups, learners are guided to identify types of seams.
In groups, learners are guided to draw different types of seams

Which of the seams have you seen on your clothes?

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Sewing Skills; Factors to consider when choosing seams in clothing construction

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

Identify factors to consider when choosing seams in clothing construction.
Compose a song on factors to consider when choosing seam in clothing construction, record and upload on digital platforms.
Appreciate the factors to consider when choosing seams in clothing construction.

In groups, learners are guided to identify factors to consider when choosing seams in clothing construction.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss factors to consider when choosing seams in garments construction.
In groups, learners are guided to compose a song on factors to consider when choosing seam in clothing construction, record and upload on digital platforms.

Which factors do you consider when choosing seams in clothing construction?

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Sewing Skills; Qualities of a well-made seam
Sewing Skills; Open seam

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

Discuss the qualities of a well-made seam.
Write a checklist on the qualities of a well-made open and plain seams.
Appreciate the qualities of a well-made seam.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the qualities of a well-made seam.
In groups, learners are guided to write a checklist on the qualities of a well-made open and plain seams.

What are th qualities of a well-made seam?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening an open seam using pinking shears

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

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using pinking shears.
Practise neatening an open seam using pinking shears.
Have fun and enjoy neatening an open seam using pinking shears.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening an open seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to practise neatening an open seam using pinking shears.

What is pinking? How do you neaten an open seam using pinking shears?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening an open seam using loop stitch
Sewing Skills; Neatening an open seam using edge stitching

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

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using loop stitches.
Practise neatening an open seam using loop stitches.
Have fun and enjoy neatening an open seam using loop stitches.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten an open seam using loop stitches.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening an open seam using loop stitches.
In groups, learners are guided to practicing neatening an open seam using loop stitches.

What is loop stitching? How do you neaten an open seam using loop stitches?

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Sewing Skills; Plain seam

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

State the materials and requirements needed to make a plain seam.
Practise making a plain seam.
Have fun and enjoy making a plain seam.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to make a plain seam.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a plain seam.
In groups, learners are guided to make a plain seam

What is a plain seam? How do you make a plain seam?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening plain seam using loop stitch

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

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using loop stitches.
Practise neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.
Have fun and enjoy neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using loop stitches.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.
In groups, learners are guided to practicing neatening a plain seam using loop stitches.

How do you neaten a plain seam using loop stitches?

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Sewing Skills; Neatening a plain seam using pinking shears
Sewing Skills; How to make a lap bag

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

State the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using pinking shears.
Practise neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.
Have fun and enjoy neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to neaten a plain seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.
In groups, learners are guided to practise neatening a plain seam using pinking shears.

How do you neaten a plain seam using pinking shears?

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Sewing Skills; Sewing Skills; How to make a Lap bag

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

Outline the procedure of making a lap bag.
Make a lap bag.
Have fun and enjoy making a lap bag.

In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a lap bag.
In groups, learners are guided to make a lap bag.

How do you make a lap bag?

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Sewing Skills; Project, How to make a Work bag
Sewing Skills; How to make a Work bag

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

State the materials and requirements needed to make a Work bag.
Prepare fabric and cutting out.
Appreciate the importance of correct measurements when making a Work bag.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to make a Work bag.
In groups, learners are guided to prepare fabric and cutting out.

What is a Work bag?

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Sewing Skills; How to make a pillow case

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

State the materials and requirements needed to make a pillow case.
Practise making a pillow case.
Have fun and enjoy making a pillow case.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to make a pillow case.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a pillow case.
In groups, learners are guided to practise making a pillow case.

What is a pillow case? How do you make a pillow case?

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Sewing Skills; How to make a cushion cover

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

State the materials and requirements needed to make a cushion cover.
Practise making a cushion cover.
Have fun and enjoy making a cushion cover.

In groups, learners are guided to state the materials and requirements needed to make a cushion cover.
In groups, learners are guided to outline the procedure of making a cushion cover.
In groups, learners are guided to practise making a cushion cover.

What is a cushion cover? How do you make a cushion cover?

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Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer
Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer Challenges of waterers used in the community.

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

Visit any households that rear animals around their school neighbourhood.
Observe the types of watering equipment they use for their animals.
Appreciate the importance of hygienic water for the animals.

As a class, learners are guided to visit any households that rear animals around their school neighbourhood.
As a class, learners are guided to observe the types of watering equipment they use for their animals
As a class, learners are guided to state the importance of hygienic water for the animals.

How do you conserve water for animals to use?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 81-82
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Designing and constructing innovative waterers for domestic animals

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

Use the internet, books or magazines for information of different types of innovative watering equipment for various domestic animals.
Use the hints from the pictures, photos and videos clips acquired to design an innovative water equipment for a domestic animal of their choice. Make a sketch of the waterer.
Enjoy using digital devices.

In groups, learners are guided to use the internet, books or magazines for information of different types of innovative watering equipment for various domestic animals.
In groups, learners are guided to explain the materials to be used to construct the waterer.
In groups, learners are guided to use the hints from the pictures, photos and videos clips acquired to design an innovative water equipment for a domestic animal of their choice. Make a sketch of the waterer.

Which type of materials are used to construct the waterer?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 82-83
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Designing and constructing innovative waterers for domestic animals
Use of innovative waterers for domestic animals

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

Discuss the designed innovative waterer and any improvements that can be done.
Determine the materials they need to construct the waterer.
Appreciate the innovative waterers for domestic animals.

In groups, learners are guided to discuss the designed innovative waterer and any improvements that can be done.
In groups, learners are guided to determine the materials they need to construct the waterer.

Which are some of the innovative waterers for domestic animals?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 83-84
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ICT Support Services

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

State the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Recognise some of the practices that can be improved if farmers get the information they need.
Appreciate the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT).

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
In groups, learners are guided to recognise some of the practices that can be improved if farmers get the information they need.

What are some of the practices that can be improved if farmers get the information they need?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 87
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Agricultural support services accessed through ICT

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

Identify some of the common ICT devices in their community.
Share experiences on how ICT can be used to access supplies and information for appropriate decision making.
Appreciate the agricultural support services accessed through ICT

In groups, learners are guided to identify some of the common ICT devices in their community.
In groups, learners are guided to share experiences on how ICT can be used to access supplies and information for appropriate decision making.

What are some of the ICT devices in their community?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 87
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How to access agricultural support services using ICT: Weather forecast
How to access agricultural support services using ICT: Veterinary and agricultural extension services.

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

State the importance of weather forecasting.
Recognise corporate websites that provide weather forecasts for a period of time such as two weeks.
Appreciate the importance of weather forecasting.

As a class, learners are guided to state the importance of weather forecasting.
As a class, learners are guided to recognise corporate websites that provide weather forecasts for a period of time such as two weeks.

What is weather forecast?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 88
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MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 88-89

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How to access agricultural support services using ICT: Banking services

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

State the importance of banking services, such as SACCO.
Use a smartphone, select

In groups, learners are guided to state the importance of banking services, such as SACCO.
In groups, learners are guided to using a smartphone, select

What are some of the importance's of SACCOs?

MTP; Agriculture Learner's Book Grade 8 pg. 89-91
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