By the end of the academic year, learners will be able to:
Strand 1: Conservation of Resources (Term 1)
1.1 Soil Conservation Measures
Describe and implement soil conservation methods (strip cropping, grassed waterways, stone lines, trash lines, soil bunds). Construct a farm model demonstrating conservation structures on a farm layout.
1.2 Water Harvesting and Storage
Discuss and practice water harvesting techniques (rooftop collection, shallow pans, ponds, tanks). Set up and maintain water harvesting structures for domestic and farm use.
Strand 2: Food Production Processes (Terms 1, 2 & 3)
2.1 Kitchen and Backyard Gardening
Explain the role of kitchen gardens in food security. Establish innovative gardens (multi-storey, container, wick, drip, tyre, sack) using locally available materials.
2.2 Poultry Rearing in a Fold
Describe poultry fold structures. Construct a fold using recycled materials and rear poultry, practicing feeding, watering, sanitation, and vaccination.
2.3 Crop Pest and Disease Control
Identify vegetable crops attacked by pests (punctured leaves, cut seedlings, curling leaves) and diseases (wilting, spots, rotting). Apply non-chemical control methods.
2.4 Preparation of Animal Products: Fish and Poultry Carcass
Explain importance of processing fish and dressing poultry. Process fresh fish (scaling, gutting, cleaning, salting, frying). Dress poultry carcass (beheading, defeathering, removal of offal, cleaning).
2.5 Preserving Milk and Meat
Describe methods of preserving milk (boiling, pasteurization, fermentation) and meat (drying, salting, smoking, refrigeration). Demonstrate simple preservation techniques.
2.6 Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal
Explain factors to consider in meal planning (age, health status, occasion, gender). Plan, cook, and serve a balanced meal using appropriate serving styles.
Strand 3: Hygiene Practices (Term 2)
3.1 Cleaning the Kitchen
Explain daily, weekly, and special cleaning routines. Carry out thorough kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene and prevent food contamination.
Strand 4: Production Techniques (Terms 2 & 3)
4.1 Sewing Skills: Constructing Household Items
Identify types of seams (plain/open seams). Make seam samples and construct simple household items (lap bag, work bag, pillow case, cushion cover) using hand sewing.
4.2 Constructing Innovative Animal Waterer
Explain challenges with traditional waterers. Design and construct an innovative waterer for small domestic animals using recycled materials. Test and improve functionality.
4.3 ICT Support Services
Describe ICT support services in agriculture (weather forecast, veterinary, extension, market information, banking). Access online platforms responsibly and ethically.
Community Service Learning (CSL) Project (Integrated across terms)
Identify a community challenge (environmental degradation, food security, lifestyle diseases).
Design, plan, implement, and showcase a project that applies skills from Agriculture and Nutrition and other learning areas.
