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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 1
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Definition of Market
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term market as an institution for exchange of goods and services. Distinguish between a perfect and an imperfect market.
Q/A on students' understanding of buying and selling. Teacher explains market as institution where buyers and sellers carry out business transactions. Discussion on perfect market conditions where any buyer can purchase from any seller at same prices versus imperfect market characteristics.
Charts showing market scenarios, local market examples
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Page 126
1 2
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Marketing Definition and Functions
Monopolistic Competition
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define marketing and describe marketing function.
Study marketing as flow of goods and services from producer to consumer. Explanation of marketing functions as activities involved in marketing process. Students identify local marketing activities and relate to textbook definitions.
Marketing flow charts, local examples
Market structure diagrams, business examples
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Page 126
1 3
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Oligopoly and Monopsony
Definition and Law of Demand
Demand Schedule and Curves
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of oligopolistic and monopsonistic markets.
Examination of oligopoly where small number of firms exist with mutual interdependence in policy making. Study of monopsonistic markets characterized by individual buyer influence on price due to sole buyer pressure. Discussion on pure competition requirements.
Market comparison charts, case studies
Figure 6.1 from textbook, demand examples
Graph paper, rulers, sample demand data
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 126-127
1 4
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Factors Influencing Demand
Elasticity of Demand
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State factors affecting demand for a commodity.
Study ten factors affecting demand: population, income, preferences and tastes, prices of related goods, advertisement, beliefs customs and taboos, price expectation, level of taxation, perishability, future expectations. Discussion using local agricultural examples like milk, eggs, meat.
Examples of local agricultural commodities, factor charts
Calculators, textbook examples, calculation worksheets
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 129-130
2 1
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Types of Elasticity of Demand
Factors Affecting Elasticity of Demand
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of elasticity of demand. Illustrate elastic, inelastic and unitary demand graphically.
Examination of Figures 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6 showing elastic, inelastic and unitary demand segments. Students practice drawing different elasticity curves and identifying characteristics of each type. Analysis of total revenue test for measuring elasticity.
Figures 6.3-6.6 from textbook, graph paper, rulers
Local commodity examples, classification charts
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 130-133
2 2
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Supply Definition and Law
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term supply. State and explain factors affecting supply of a commodity.
Study supply as quantity producers are willing to sell at specified prices in given market and time. Examination of Figure 6.7 showing direct relationship between price and supply. Study Table 6.1 supply schedule for meat. Analysis of ten factors affecting supply including number of sellers, technology, weather, government policy.
Figure 6.7, Table 6.1 from textbook, supply examples
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 133-135
2 3
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Elasticity of Supply
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define elasticity of supply. Calculate elasticity of supply.
Study elasticity of supply as degree of responsiveness to price change. Practice calculating Es using textbook millet example: price change from Ksh 10 to Ksh 12 with supply change from 400kg to 600kg. Students practice calculations and interpret results.
Calculators, textbook examples, calculation worksheets
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Page 135
2 4
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Price Theory and Market Equilibrium
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how market prices are determined.
Study price as amount of money paid for goods or services. Examination of Figure 6.9 showing demand-supply relationship in determining equilibrium price. Discussion on price control, government intervention, and liberalization effects on agricultural commodity pricing.
Figure 6.9 from textbook, price examples
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 136-138
3

CAT 2

4 1
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Marketing Functions
Marketing Organizations and Agencies
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline the functions of marketing.
Study eleven marketing functions: buying and assembling, transporting and distributing, storage, packing, processing, grading and standardisation, packaging, collecting market information, selling, financing, bearing of risks. Students relate functions to local agricultural marketing examples.
Charts showing marketing functions, local examples
Examples of local marketing agents, organizational charts
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 138-141
4 2
Agricultural Economics V (Agricultural Marketing and Organisations)
Agricultural Organizations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline the functions of Kenya Sugar Authority, Horticultural Crops Development Authority, AFC, ADC, and KMC. Outline the principles of co-operatives. Cite examples of organizations that help farmers in marketing their produce.
Study functions of statutory boards: National Irrigation Board, NCPB, Kenya Sisal Board, Coffee Board, Pyrethrum Board, Cotton Board, Kenya Sugar Authority, HCDA, AFC, ADC, KMC. Examination of co-operative principles: open membership, equal rights, share limit, interest on shares, withdrawal rights, loyalty, education, non-profit motive. Study ASK, 4-K Clubs, Young Farmers Clubs, KNFP, agricultural women groups functions.
List of statutory boards, co-operative examples, youth organization materials
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 143-150
4 3
Agroforestry
Definition and Forms of Agroforestry
Importance of Agroforestry
Tree Selection Criteria
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define agroforestry. Distinguish between agrosilviculture, silvopastoral and agrosilvopastoral systems. Explain how agroforestry increases farm productivity.
Q/A on tree planting on farms. Teacher explains agroforestry definition and three forms with their applications. Students identify local examples and discuss changing land use patterns in Kenya.
Charts showing agroforestry systems, local examples
Agroforestry products samples, environmental conservation materials
Tree species samples, characteristic comparison charts
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 152-153
4 4
Agroforestry
Nursery Types and Seed Sources
Seed Treatment Methods
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare direct and containerised nurseries. Evaluate seed sources and quality requirements. Outline nursery site selection factors.
Study nursery types: direct versus containerised systems. Examine seed collection from government sources or mature trees, emphasizing quality requirements.
Sample containers, polythene bags, seed types
Hot water setup, thermometer, sample seeds, filing tools
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 154-155
5 1
Agroforestry
Nursery Management
Tree Protection and Maintenance
Alley Cropping and Multi-storey Systems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply mulching and watering techniques. Demonstrate root pruning using Figure 7.1. Execute transplanting using Figure 7.3 methodology.
Practice nine management activities: mulching, watering schedules, weed control, pricking out, root pruning, shading, pest control, hardening off, transplanting procedure.
Figures 7.1-7.3 from textbook, watering equipment, mulching materials
Figure 7.5-7.6 from textbook, protection materials, grafting tools
Figures 7.7-7.8 from textbook, measuring equipment, spacing materials
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 156-158
5 2
Agroforestry
Woodlots and Strategic Tree Placement
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Establish woodlots on appropriate sites. Position trees on boundaries for multiple functions. Plan tree placement for conservation purposes.
Study woodlots establishment using Figure 7.9. Practice site selection for boundaries, river banks, terraces, slopes over 55%, and homestead considering safety distances.
Figure 7.9-7.10 from textbook, site evaluation materials
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 161-162
5 3
Agroforestry
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Tree Harvesting Techniques
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
Application & Explanation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Execute pruning and lopping methods. Perform pollarding at appropriate heights. Implement coppicing and thinning operations.
Practice five harvesting methods: pruning, lopping for fodder, pollarding using suitable species, coppicing at 30cm height, thinning for woodlot management.
Figures 7.11-7.15 from textbook, harvesting tools
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
KLB Secondary Agriculture Form 4, Pages 162-166
5 4
REVISION

Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
6

CYCLE 1

7 1
Paper 2 Revision
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Recall key facts on livestock, tools, and systems - Master correct definations - Improve speed and accuracy
- Group discussion as guided by teacher.
- Class discussion and corrections
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 2, KLB Bk 1- 4
7 2
Paper 1 Revision
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
Application & Explanation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management
- Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook
7 3
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
7 4
Paper 2 Revision
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 2 KLB Bk 1-4
8 1
Paper 1 Revision
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
Application & Explanation Questions
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management
- Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook
8 2
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format
- Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion
- Peer review and teacher marking
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
8 3
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 2 KLB Bk 1-4
8 4
Paper 1 Revision
Application & Explanation Questions
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations
- Develop clear, logical explanations
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions.
- Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects
- Class discussion and corrections
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Students notes
9 1
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format
- Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion
- Peer review and teacher marking
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
9 2
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format
- Organize points logically
- Practice time-bound responses
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion
- Peer review and teacher marking
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
9 3
Paper 1 Revision
Application & Explanation Questions
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply agricultural knowledge to real farming situations
- Develop clear, logical explanations
- Teacher demonstrates how to answer explanation questions.
- Students answer questions on factors, reasons, and effects
- Class discussion and corrections
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture KLB Paper 1, KLB Bk 1-4
Students notes
9 4
Paper 2 Revision
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Recall key facts on livestock, tools, and systems - Master correct definations - Improve speed and accuracy
- Group discussion as guided by teacher.
- Class discussion and corrections
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Agriculture Paper 2, KLB Bk 1- 4
10 1
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
Application & Explanation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format
- Organize points logically
- Practice time-bound responses
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion
- Peer review and teacher marking
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4
10 2
Paper 1 Revision
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
10 3
Paper 2 Revision
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Recall key facts on livestock, tools, and systems - Master correct definations - Improve speed and accuracy
- Group discussion as guided by teacher.
- Class discussion and corrections
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 2, KLB Bk 1- 4
10 4
Paper 1 Revision
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
Application & Explanation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management
- Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook
11 1
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 1 KLB Bk 1-4
11 2
Paper 2 Revision
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Interpret agricultural diagrams
- Answer questions based on illustrations accurately
- Identify and label diagrams
- Analyze diagrams
- Group work with feedback
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Agriculture Paper 2 KLB Bk 1-4
11 3
Paper 1 Revision
Short Answer & Definition Questions (Section A)
Application & Explanation Questions
Diagram-Based & Interpretation Questions (Section B)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key definitions and facts - Improve accuracy in short answers - Practice time management
- Class quiz on common terms - Group revision of Section A topics (e.g., soil, crops, farm records) - Peer marking using marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, topic summaries, marking schemes
Diagrams, past papers, projectors,
Marking scheme
Agriculture Paper 1, KLB Bk 4, Bluebook
11 4
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
Short Answer & definations (Section A)
Diagram-Based & Practical Questions (Section B)
Long Structured Questions (Section C)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop essay-style answers in structured format
- Organize points logically under subheadings - Practice time-bound responses
- Brainstorm key points for common topics as guided by the teacher
- Group discussion
- Peer review and teacher marking
Sample answers, past papers, marking schemes
Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
photos, diagrams, past papers, projectors
Agriculture Paper 1 , KLB Bk 1-4

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