Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition Scheme of Work

Wk.	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Lesson Learning Outcomes	Learning Experiences	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought..	Learners use digital and print resources to identify hay conservation methods such as baled hay making, standing forage and stacking.	How can hay conservation contribute to coping with drought?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess research notes, oral responses and class discussion.	Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
2	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials..	Learners identify suitable forage such as maize stover and straw and discuss safety, quality and storage needs.	Which materials can be used to conserve hay locally?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Use material-identification checklist and learner explanation.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
3	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling..	Learners conserve forage using stacking or box baling and record the procedure for drought-season feeding.	How can learners conserve forage practically?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess practical performance, safety and procedure record.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
4	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - household adoption and drought-risk reduction.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - household adoption and drought-risk reduction..	Learners present how households can adopt forage conservation to save domestic animals during drought.	How does conserved forage reduce disaster risk?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Use presentation rubric, peer feedback and reflection.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - household adoption and drought-risk reduction. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
5	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Leftover Foods: importance of conserving leftover foods at home.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Leftover Foods: importance of conserving leftover foods at home..	Learners share experiences, discuss causes of food wastage and explain why leftover foods should be conserved safely.	Why should leftover foods be conserved?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess discussion notes, oral questioning and exit ticket.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: importance of conserving leftover foods at home. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
6	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Leftover Foods: safe handling and storage of leftover foods.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Leftover Foods: safe handling and storage of leftover foods..	Learners demonstrate hygienic handling, cooling, covering and storage routines to prevent contamination and spoilage.	How can leftover foods be handled safely?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Use hygiene checklist, observation and learner explanation.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: safe handling and storage of leftover foods. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
7	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Leftover Foods: reheating and preparing new recipes.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Leftover Foods: reheating and preparing new recipes..	Learners prepare leftover foods through reheating or another recipe while observing safety and hygiene.	How is leftover food prepared for use to prevent food wastage?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess practical cookery rubric, hygiene and product evaluation.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: reheating and preparing new recipes. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
8	1	Conservation of Resources	Conserving Leftover Foods: recipe presentation and waste reduction.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Leftover Foods: recipe presentation and waste reduction..	Learners make class presentations on recipes adopted from leftover foods and link the practice to resource conservation.	How can creativity reduce food wastage?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Use presentation rubric, recipe card and peer feedback.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: recipe presentation and waste reduction. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
9	1	Conservation of Resources	Integrated Farming: components of integrated farming.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: components of integrated farming..	Learners take an excursion or search information on components such as fish rearing, rabbit keeping, poultry keeping and vegetable production.	What are the components of integrated farming?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess inquiry notes, labelled diagram and oral responses.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: components of integrated farming. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
10	1	Conservation of Resources	Integrated Farming: resource conservation through enterprise relationships.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: resource conservation through enterprise relationships..	Learners explain how components of integrated farming share resources and conserve land, water, feeds and wastes.	How can integrated farming conserve resources?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Use relationship chart, group explanation and written task.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: resource conservation through enterprise relationships. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
11	1	Conservation of Resources	Integrated Farming: designing or sketching an integrated farming model.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: designing or sketching an integrated farming model..	Learners design or sketch a model showing integrated farming components on the same plot of land.	How can a model show integrated farming relationships?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess sketch, creativity, feasibility and teamwork.	Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: designing or sketching an integrated farming model. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
12	1	Conservation of Resources	Integrated Farming: making a model using locally available materials.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: making a model using locally available materials..	Learners make a model using waste wood, cartons, cardboard or paper and explain relational benefits.	How can locally available materials support model making?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Use model rubric, resource-use checklist and peer critique.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: making a model using locally available materials. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
13	1	Conservation of Resources	Integrated conservation project and end-term review.	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated conservation project and end-term review..	Learners present hay, leftover food and integrated farming evidence, revise the strand and complete assessment.	How can households conserve resources sustainably?	KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.	Assess portfolio, practical evidence, end-term task and teacher reflection.	Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated conservation project and end-term review. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

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Lsn

Strand

Sub-strand

Lesson Learning Outcomes

Learning Experiences

Key Inquiry Question(s)

Learning Resources

Assessment Methods

Reflection

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought..

Learners use digital and print resources to identify hay conservation methods such as baled hay making, standing forage and stacking.

How can hay conservation contribute to coping with drought?

KICD Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum design, school garden, locally available materials, digital resources, kitchen tools, storage facilities, cleaning materials, grafting tools, safety equipment and learner portfolios.

Assess research notes, oral responses and class discussion.

Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials.

Learners identify suitable forage such as maize stover and straw and discuss safety, quality and storage needs.

Which materials can be used to conserve hay locally?

Use material-identification checklist and learner explanation.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling.

Learners conserve forage using stacking or box baling and record the procedure for drought-season feeding.

How can learners conserve forage practically?

Assess practical performance, safety and procedure record.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - household adoption and drought-risk reduction.

Learners present how households can adopt forage conservation to save domestic animals during drought.

How does conserved forage reduce disaster risk?

Use presentation rubric, peer feedback and reflection.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - household adoption and drought-risk reduction. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Leftover Foods: importance of conserving leftover foods at home.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Leftover Foods: importance of conserving leftover foods at home..

Learners share experiences, discuss causes of food wastage and explain why leftover foods should be conserved safely.

Why should leftover foods be conserved?

Assess discussion notes, oral questioning and exit ticket.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: importance of conserving leftover foods at home. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Leftover Foods: safe handling and storage of leftover foods.

Learners demonstrate hygienic handling, cooling, covering and storage routines to prevent contamination and spoilage.

How can leftover foods be handled safely?

Use hygiene checklist, observation and learner explanation.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: safe handling and storage of leftover foods. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Leftover Foods: reheating and preparing new recipes.

Learners prepare leftover foods through reheating or another recipe while observing safety and hygiene.

How is leftover food prepared for use to prevent food wastage?

Assess practical cookery rubric, hygiene and product evaluation.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: reheating and preparing new recipes. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Leftover Foods: recipe presentation and waste reduction.

Learners make class presentations on recipes adopted from leftover foods and link the practice to resource conservation.

How can creativity reduce food wastage?

Use presentation rubric, recipe card and peer feedback.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Leftover Foods: recipe presentation and waste reduction. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Integrated Farming: components of integrated farming.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: components of integrated farming..

Learners take an excursion or search information on components such as fish rearing, rabbit keeping, poultry keeping and vegetable production.

What are the components of integrated farming?

Assess inquiry notes, labelled diagram and oral responses.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: components of integrated farming. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Integrated Farming: resource conservation through enterprise relationships.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: resource conservation through enterprise relationships..

Learners explain how components of integrated farming share resources and conserve land, water, feeds and wastes.

How can integrated farming conserve resources?

Use relationship chart, group explanation and written task.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: resource conservation through enterprise relationships. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Integrated Farming: designing or sketching an integrated farming model.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: designing or sketching an integrated farming model..

Learners design or sketch a model showing integrated farming components on the same plot of land.

How can a model show integrated farming relationships?

Assess sketch, creativity, feasibility and teamwork.

Most learners were able to create, perform or present the practised art skill with observable control, expression and confidence. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: designing or sketching an integrated farming model. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Integrated Farming: making a model using locally available materials.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated Farming: making a model using locally available materials..

Learners make a model using waste wood, cartons, cardboard or paper and explain relational benefits.

How can locally available materials support model making?

Use model rubric, resource-use checklist and peer critique.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated Farming: making a model using locally available materials. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Conservation of Resources

Integrated conservation project and end-term review.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Integrated conservation project and end-term review..

Learners present hay, leftover food and integrated farming evidence, revise the strand and complete assessment.

How can households conserve resources sustainably?

Assess portfolio, practical evidence, end-term task and teacher reflection.

Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated conservation project and end-term review. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

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Week 1 , Lesson 1

Strand: Conservation of Resources
Sub-strand: Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought..
Reflection: Most learners were able to use digital tools correctly and type or enter data with improving speed and accuracy, for example typing about 40 words per minute where keyboard practice was involved. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - methods of conserving forage to cope with drought. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Week 2 , Lesson 1

Strand: Conservation of Resources
Sub-strand: Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials..
Reflection: Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - selecting forage and locally available materials. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.

Week 3 , Lesson 1

Strand: Conservation of Resources
Sub-strand: Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling.
Learning Outcome: By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 9 Agriculture and Nutrition knowledge, skill, values and reflection related to Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling..
Reflection: Most learners were able to carry out the practical agriculture or nutrition task and explain its importance in daily life. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Conserving Animal Feed: Hay - practical stacking or box baling. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.