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	Food Production Processes	Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production.	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 Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production..	Learners search and share information on organic gardening practices including manure, organic pesticides and mechanical weed control.	Why should we practise organic gardening?	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, concept map and oral questioning.	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 Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production. 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	Food Production Processes	Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden.	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 Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden..	Learners select a short-season vegetable, legume or spice crop and prepare a garden using organic practices.	How can we prepare for organic crop production?	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 garden-preparation checklist, teamwork and safety observation.	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 Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden. 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	Food Production Processes	Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed.	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 Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed..	Learners grow a selected crop using organic manure and organic foliar feed made from animal wastes or plants such as Mexican sunflower.	How can we produce food crops through organic gardening?	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 crop-management log, practical skills and learner 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 Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed. 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	Food Production Processes	Organic Gardening: organic crop care and healthy 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 Organic Gardening: organic crop care and healthy foods..	Learners manage weeds and pests organically and present the importance of organic gardening in producing healthy foods.	How does organic gardening promote food health and safety?	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, garden record and observation.	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 Organic Gardening: organic crop care and healthy 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.
5	1	Food Production Processes	Storage of Crop Produce: preparing storage structures.	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 Storage of Crop Produce: preparing storage structures..	Learners search for ways of preparing containers, store rooms, granaries and storage bags before storing crop produce.	How can we prepare a facility for storage of crop produce?	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 storage-preparation notes, oral responses and checklist.	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 Storage of Crop Produce: preparing storage structures. 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	Food Production Processes	Storage of Crop Produce: cleaning, repairing and pest control.	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 Storage of Crop Produce: cleaning, repairing and pest control..	Learners prepare a storage structure through cleaning, dusting, sealing cracks, repairing leaks and controlling rodents.	Why should storage structures be prepared before use?	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 practical checklist, safety and responsibility observation.	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 Storage of Crop Produce: cleaning, repairing and pest control. 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	Food Production Processes	Storage of Crop Produce: managing stored crop produce.	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 Storage of Crop Produce: managing stored crop produce..	Learners check moisture, ensure ventilation, control rodents, turn stored produce and dispose of spoilt produce.	How should crop produce be managed during storage?	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 management log, scenario responses and practical evidence.	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 Storage of Crop Produce: managing stored crop produce. 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	Food Production Processes	Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: types of flour mixtures.	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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: types of flour mixtures..	Learners identify batters and doughs using print or digital resources and classify examples of products made from flour mixtures.	What types of flour mixtures are used in food production?	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 classification table, oral questioning and worksheet.	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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: types of flour mixtures. 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	Food Production Processes	Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: preparing batters and doughs.	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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: preparing batters and doughs..	Learners measure ingredients and prepare batters and doughs while observing hygiene, safety and accurate measurement.	How can flour mixtures be prepared 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 practical rubric, measurement accuracy and hygiene checklist.	Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: preparing batters and doughs. 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	Food Production Processes	Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: making pancakes, mandazi or chapati.	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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: making pancakes, mandazi or chapati..	Learners make products from flour mixtures and evaluate texture, appearance, taste and safety.	How can we make products from flour mixtures?	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 product quality, procedure, teamwork and safety.	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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: making pancakes, mandazi or chapati. 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	Hygiene Practices	Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: importance of clean bins, sinks and open drains.	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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: importance of clean bins, sinks and open drains..	Learners discuss and share experiences on cleaning waste bins, sinks and open drains at household level.	How does cleaning waste disposal facilities promote hygiene?	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 oral responses, hygiene notes 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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: importance of clean bins, sinks and open drains. 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	Hygiene Practices	Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: practical cleaning routines.	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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: practical cleaning routines..	Learners clean waste disposal facilities while observing safety precautions and environmental hygiene.	How can waste disposal facilities be cleaned 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 cleaning checklist, safety observation and responsibility 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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: practical cleaning routines. 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	Food Production and Hygiene Practices	End-term review and integrated household food-production assessment.	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 End-term review and integrated household food-production assessment..	Learners revise organic gardening, storage, flour mixtures and waste-disposal hygiene, then complete practical and written assessment.	How do food production and hygiene practices support healthy living?	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.	File marks, practical evidence, remediation notes 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 End-term review and integrated household food-production assessment. 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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Lesson Learning Outcomes

Learning Experiences

Key Inquiry Question(s)

Learning Resources

Assessment Methods

Reflection

Food Production Processes

Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production.

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 Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production..

Learners search and share information on organic gardening practices including manure, organic pesticides and mechanical weed control.

Why should we practise organic gardening?

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, concept map and oral questioning.

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 Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production. 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.

Food Production Processes

Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden.

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 Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden..

Learners select a short-season vegetable, legume or spice crop and prepare a garden using organic practices.

How can we prepare for organic crop production?

Use garden-preparation checklist, teamwork and safety observation.

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 Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden. 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.

Food Production Processes

Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed.

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 Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed..

Learners grow a selected crop using organic manure and organic foliar feed made from animal wastes or plants such as Mexican sunflower.

How can we produce food crops through organic gardening?

Assess crop-management log, practical skills and learner 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 Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed. 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.

Food Production Processes

Organic Gardening: organic crop care and healthy 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 Organic Gardening: organic crop care and healthy foods..

Learners manage weeds and pests organically and present the importance of organic gardening in producing healthy foods.

How does organic gardening promote food health and safety?

Use presentation rubric, garden record and observation.

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 Organic Gardening: organic crop care and healthy 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.

Food Production Processes

Storage of Crop Produce: preparing storage structures.

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 Storage of Crop Produce: preparing storage structures..

Learners search for ways of preparing containers, store rooms, granaries and storage bags before storing crop produce.

How can we prepare a facility for storage of crop produce?

Assess storage-preparation notes, oral responses and checklist.

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 Storage of Crop Produce: preparing storage structures. 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.

Food Production Processes

Storage of Crop Produce: cleaning, repairing and pest control.

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 Storage of Crop Produce: cleaning, repairing and pest control..

Learners prepare a storage structure through cleaning, dusting, sealing cracks, repairing leaks and controlling rodents.

Why should storage structures be prepared before use?

Use practical checklist, safety and responsibility observation.

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 Storage of Crop Produce: cleaning, repairing and pest control. 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.

Food Production Processes

Storage of Crop Produce: managing stored crop produce.

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 Storage of Crop Produce: managing stored crop produce..

Learners check moisture, ensure ventilation, control rodents, turn stored produce and dispose of spoilt produce.

How should crop produce be managed during storage?

Assess management log, scenario responses and practical evidence.

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 Storage of Crop Produce: managing stored crop produce. 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.

Food Production Processes

Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: types of flour mixtures.

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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: types of flour mixtures..

Learners identify batters and doughs using print or digital resources and classify examples of products made from flour mixtures.

What types of flour mixtures are used in food production?

Assess classification table, oral questioning and worksheet.

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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: types of flour mixtures. 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.

Food Production Processes

Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: preparing batters and doughs.

Learners measure ingredients and prepare batters and doughs while observing hygiene, safety and accurate measurement.

How can flour mixtures be prepared safely?

Use practical rubric, measurement accuracy and hygiene checklist.

Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: preparing batters and doughs. 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.

Food Production Processes

Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: making pancakes, mandazi or chapati.

Learners make products from flour mixtures and evaluate texture, appearance, taste and safety.

How can we make products from flour mixtures?

Assess product quality, procedure, teamwork and safety.

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 Cooking Using Flour Mixtures: making pancakes, mandazi or chapati. 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.

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: importance of clean bins, sinks and open drains.

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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: importance of clean bins, sinks and open drains..

Learners discuss and share experiences on cleaning waste bins, sinks and open drains at household level.

How does cleaning waste disposal facilities promote hygiene?

Assess oral responses, hygiene notes 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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: importance of clean bins, sinks and open drains. 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.

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: practical cleaning routines.

Learners clean waste disposal facilities while observing safety precautions and environmental hygiene.

How can waste disposal facilities be cleaned safely?

Use cleaning checklist, safety observation and responsibility 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 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities: practical cleaning routines. 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.

Food Production and Hygiene Practices

End-term review and integrated household food-production assessment.

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 End-term review and integrated household food-production assessment..

Learners revise organic gardening, storage, flour mixtures and waste-disposal hygiene, then complete practical and written assessment.

How do food production and hygiene practices support healthy living?

File marks, practical evidence, remediation notes 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 End-term review and integrated household food-production assessment. 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: Food Production Processes
Sub-strand: Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production.
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 Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production..
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 Organic Gardening: meaning and practices in crop production. 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: Food Production Processes
Sub-strand: Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden.
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 Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden..
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 Organic Gardening: preparing an organic garden. 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: Food Production Processes
Sub-strand: Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed.
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 Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed..
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 Organic Gardening: growing crops using organic manure and foliar feed. 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.