Food Production Processes

Crop Pest and Disease Control - Identifying crop pests

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

- Identify vegetable crops attacked by pests
- Recognize signs of pest infestation
- Show curiosity in learning about crop pests

- Visit a vegetable garden
- Observe vegetable crops attacked by pests
- Identify signs like punctured leaves, curling leaves, cut-off seedlings
- Find out common parts that pests attack

How can we identify vegetable crops attacked by pests?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 31
- Vegetable garden
- Digital camera/smartphone
- Notebook
- Pen/pencil

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Crop Pest and Disease Control - Learning about crop pests

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

- Identify different types of pests
- Explain how pests damage crops
- Show interest in pest identification

- Ask farmers about signs of pest attacks
- Take photographs of affected crops
- Discuss what was learnt about crop pests
- Create a chart showing different pests and their damage

What are the common pests that attack vegetable crops?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 32
- Digital camera/smartphone
- Charts
- Marker pens
- Pest specimens if available

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Crop Pest and Disease Control - Controlling pests through handpicking
Crop Pest and Disease Control - Removing affected crop parts
Crop Pest and Disease Control - Uprooting heavily affected crops

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

- Demonstrate handpicking as a pest control method
- Apply handpicking effectively
- Show responsibility in pest control

- Identify heavily affected crops
- Demonstrate uprooting as a control method
- Show responsibility in pest control

- Identify vegetable crops infested with pests
- Wear gloves and handpick pests like caterpillars and cutworms
- Remove affected parts of the vegetables
- Dispose of the pests appropriately
- Identify vegetable crops heavily attacked by pests
- Uproot the affected crops carefully
- Dispose of them far from the garden
- Discuss the importance of this control method

How can we control pests through handpicking?
When should crops be uprooted to control pests?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 32
- Vegetable garden with pests
- Gloves
- Container with soapy water
- Wooden sticks/tongs
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 33
- Vegetable garden with pest-affected crops
- Pruning shears/scissors
- Disposal bag
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 33
- Vegetable garden with heavily affected crops
- Gloves
- Garden tools
- Disposal bags

- Practical assessment - Observation - Project evaluation

Food Production Processes

Crop Pest and Disease Control - Applying natural pesticides

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

- Prepare natural pesticides
- Apply natural pesticides correctly
- Value natural pest control methods

- Make ash from banana leaves or other plants
- Sprinkle the ash around the base of vegetable crops
- Replace the ash when it gets wet
- Monitor the effectiveness of the treatment

How can natural pesticides like ash be used to control crop pests?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 34
- Banana leaves or other plant materials
- Source of heat
- Container for ash
- Vegetable garden

- Practical assessment - Observation - Project evaluation

Food Production Processes

Crop Pest and Disease Control - Identifying crop diseases

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

- Identify vegetable crops affected by diseases
- Recognize signs of disease infestation
- Show curiosity in learning about crop diseases

- Visit a vegetable garden
- Identify crops affected by diseases
- Look for signs like black spots, wilting, and rotting
- Take photographs of affected crops

How can we identify vegetable crops affected by diseases?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 35
- Vegetable garden
- Digital camera/smartphone
- Notebook
- Pen/pencil

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Crop Pest and Disease Control - Controlling crop diseases
Crop Pest and Disease Control - Importance of pest and disease control
Crop Pest and Disease Control - Integrated pest management

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

- Demonstrate disease control methods
- Apply appropriate disease control techniques
- Control diseases on vegetable crops

- Explain the importance of controlling pests and diseases
- Identify benefits of pest and disease control
- Acknowledge importance of controlling pests and diseases

- Inspect a vegetable garden for signs of diseases
- Remove affected parts of the crop
- Uproot heavily affected crops
- Dispose of diseased material appropriately
- Read and discuss information on pest and disease control
- Discuss the importance of controlling pests and diseases
- Share discussion points with the class
- Write a summary of what was learnt

How can we control diseases in vegetable crops?
Why is it important to control pests and diseases in vegetable production?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 36
- Vegetable garden with disease-affected crops
- Gloves
- Garden tools
- Disposal bags
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 37
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Charts
- Marker pens
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 38

- Practical assessment - Observation - Project evaluation
- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Preparation of Animal Products - Importance of processing animal products

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

- Explain the importance of processing fish
- Explain the importance of dressing poultry carcass
- Show interest in learning about animal product processing

- Observe photographs of fresh and processed fish
- Observe photographs of poultry before and after dressing
- Discuss the differences observed
- Share discussion points on the importance of processing

Why is it important to process fish and dress poultry carcass?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 39
- Photographs of fresh and processed fish
- Photographs of poultry before and after dressing
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Preparation of Animal Products - Understanding fish processing

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

- Describe methods of processing fresh fish
- Identify resources needed for fish processing
- Show interest in fish processing methods

- Observe photographs showing methods of processing fish
- Study scaling, gutting, cleaning, salting, and frying processes
- Discuss what fish processing involves
- Create a chart showing fish processing methods

How can we process fresh fish?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 40
- Photographs showing fish processing methods
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparation of Animal Products - Scaling and gutting fish
Preparation of Animal Products - Cleaning and salting fish

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

- Demonstrate the process of scaling fish
- Demonstrate the process of gutting fish
- Process fresh fish for various purposes

- Demonstrate the process of cleaning fish
- Demonstrate the process of salting fish
- Show responsibility in fish processing

- Wash hands with soap and water
- Rinse the fish in clean water
- Scale the fish from tail to head using appropriate tools
- Split the fish and remove internal organs
- Rinse the fish in clean water
- Clean the fish thoroughly with clean water
- Remove any remaining scales, blood, or unwanted parts
- Make shallow cuts on the flesh sides of the fish
- Apply salt inside the cuts and on the surface
- Air dry the fish and store in a clean container

How do we scale and gut fish properly?
How do we clean and salt fish properly?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 41
- Fresh fish
- Knife
- Basin or tray
- Clean water
- Soap
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 42
- Gutted fish
- Salt
- Basin or tray
- Clean water
- Clean storage container

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparation of Animal Products - Frying fish
Preparation of Animal Products - Understanding poultry dressing

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

- Demonstrate the process of frying fish
- Apply safety measures when frying fish
- Process fresh fish through frying

- Ensure the fish is properly scaled, gutted, and cleaned
- Heat cooking oil in a suitable container
- Carefully place the fish in hot oil
- Turn the fish until it turns brown
- Remove and allow to cool if for storage

How do we fry fish properly and safely?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 43
- Cleaned fish
- Cooking oil
- Sufuria or frying pan
- Source of heat
- Slotted spoon
- Storage container
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 44
- Photographs showing poultry dressing
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparation of Animal Products - Dressing poultry

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

- Demonstrate poultry dressing techniques
- Apply ethical and safe procedures
- Dress poultry carcass for various purposes

- Restrain poultry and behead it humanely
- Allow blood to drain
- Dip the carcass in hot water to loosen feathers
- Pluck feathers until the carcass is clean
- Remove internal organs and clean the carcass

How do we dress a poultry carcass humanely and effectively?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 45
- Poultry
- Sharp knife or panga
- Hot water
- Clean cold water
- Basin
- Gloves

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparation of Animal Products - Ethical and safety practices
Preparation of Animal Products - Hygiene in animal product preparation

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

- Identify ethical issues in animal product preparation
- Apply safety practices in preparation
- Value ethical treatment of animals

- Explain the importance of hygiene in animal product preparation
- Apply hygienic practices in preparation
- Value hygiene in food preparation

- Discuss ethical issues in animal product preparation
- Identify safety practices to follow
- Create posters with messages on ethical issues and safety practices
- Present findings to the class
- Discuss the importance of hygiene in animal product preparation
- Identify hygienic practices to follow
- Demonstrate proper hand washing and tool cleaning
- Create a checklist for hygienic preparation

Why are ethical and safety practices important in animal product preparation?
How does hygiene affect the quality and safety of animal products?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 47
- Digital devices
- Print resources
- Manila papers
- Marker pens
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 48
- Hand washing facilities
- Cleaning materials
- Chart paper
- Marker pens

- Observation - Oral presentations - Poster evaluation
- Observation - Oral questions - Checklist evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preserving Milk and Meat - Importance of preserving milk

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

- Explain the importance of preserving milk at household level
- Identify methods of milk preservation
- Show interest in milk preservation methods

- Study pictures showing milk preservation methods
- Share experiences on methods used at home
- Discuss the importance of preserving milk
- Search for information on milk preservation

Why is it important to preserve milk at the household level?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 52
- Pictures showing milk preservation
- Digital devices
- Print resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Preserving Milk and Meat - Boiling as a milk preservation method
Preserving Milk and Meat - Fermenting as a milk preservation method

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

- Explain how boiling preserves milk
- Demonstrate the boiling method
- Preserve milk through boiling

- Wash hands with clean water and soap
- Sieve milk to remove impurities
- Boil milk in a clean container
- Stir while boiling and continue for a few minutes
- Store in a clean container

How does boiling help preserve milk?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 53
- Fresh milk
- Sieve
- Clean pot or sufuria
- Source of heat
- Cooking stick
- Storage container
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 54
- Boiled milk
- Fermented milk or yogurt (starter)
- Container with lid
- Clean utensils

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preserving Milk and Meat - Home cooling as a milk preservation method
Preserving Milk and Meat - Importance of preserving meat

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

- Explain home cooling methods for milk
- Demonstrate home cooling techniques
- Preserve milk through home cooling

- Explain the importance of preserving meat at household level
- Identify methods of meat preservation
- Show interest in meat preservation methods

- Fill a large container with cold water or ice water
- Put boiled and cooled milk in a clean bottle
- Place the bottle in cold water
- Stir occasionally and add cold water as needed
- Alternatively, wrap a wet towel around the milk container
- Search for information on the importance of preserving meat
- Study pictures showing meat preservation methods
- Discuss and share experiences on meat preservation
- Make summary notes on findings

How can we use home cooling methods to preserve milk?
Why is it important to preserve meat at the household level?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 54
- Boiled milk
- Clean bottles with lids
- Basin with cold/ice water
- Clean towel
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 55
- Digital devices
- Print resources
- Pictures showing meat preservation

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Preserving Milk and Meat - Drying as a meat preservation method

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

- Explain how drying preserves meat
- Demonstrate the drying method
- Preserve meat through drying

- Wash fresh meat using clean water
- Slice the meat into desired sizes
- Hang the meat on clean sticks or wires in the sun
- Alternatively, spread on a clean surface
- Continue exposing to the sun until completely dry

How does drying help to preserve meat?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 56
- Fresh meat
- Clean water
- Knife
- Sticks or wires
- Clean drying surface

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preserving Milk and Meat - Smoking as a meat preservation method

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

- Explain how smoking preserves meat
- Demonstrate the smoking method
- Preserve meat through smoking

- Wash fresh meat using clean water
- Light a fire and place pieces of wood
- Hang the meat and smoke it
- Maintain steady temperature and smoke for several hours
- Allow to cool and store in a clean container

How does smoking help to preserve meat?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 57
- Fresh meat
- Clean water
- Pieces of wood
- Source of heat
- Storage container

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preserving Milk and Meat - Salting and boiling as meat preservation methods
Preserving Milk and Meat - Promoting methods of preserving animal products
Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Factors to consider in meal preparation

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

- Explain how salting and boiling preserve meat
- Demonstrate these preservation methods
- Preserve meat through salting and boiling

- Explain factors to consider in preparing a balanced meal
- Identify food groups for a balanced meal
- Show interest in balanced meal preparation

- For salting: wash meat, slice, add salt, and store in a dry container
- For boiling: wash meat, cut into pieces, boil thoroughly, cool and store
- Compare the effectiveness of both methods
- Store preserved meat appropriately
- Read and discuss the scenario about preparing a meal for visitors
- Discuss factors to consider in meal preparation
- Identify food groups for a balanced meal
- Share discussion points with the class

How do salting and boiling help to preserve meat?
What factors should we consider when preparing a balanced meal?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 58
- Fresh meat
- Salt
- Clean water
- Cooking pot
- Source of heat
- Storage containers
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 60
- Manila papers
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 63
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Charts showing food groups

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Planning a balanced meal

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

- Plan a balanced meal
- Identify ingredients and equipment needed
- Show creativity in meal planning

- Discuss how to prepare a balanced meal
- Plan a meal that includes protein, carbohydrate, and vegetables
- List all ingredients and equipment needed
- Consider age, gender, health status or occasion

How do we plan for a balanced meal?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 64
- Charts showing food groups
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- Digital resources

- Plan evaluation - Observation - Oral presentations

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Preparing ingredients

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

- Demonstrate proper preparation of ingredients
- Apply hygiene practices in food preparation
- Show responsibility in meal preparation

- Wash hands and put on protective clothing
- Wash meat, vegetables, spices, and fruits
- Cut meat into bite-sized pieces
- Chop vegetables into smaller pieces
- Organize ingredients for cooking

How do we properly prepare ingredients for a balanced meal?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 65
- Ingredients (meat, vegetables, etc.)
- Knife and chopping board
- Bowls
- Clean water
- Soap

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Cooking protein (meat)
Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Cooking carbohydrates (rice)
Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Cooking vegetables and preparing fruits

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

- Demonstrate how to cook meat properly
- Apply appropriate cooking techniques
- Show responsibility in meal preparation

- Demonstrate how to cook rice properly
- Apply appropriate cooking techniques
- Show responsibility in meal preparation

- Heat oil and fry onions until browned
- Add tomatoes and salt, then stir until cooked
- Add meat and stir
- Add water and simmer until meat is cooked
- Apply safety measures when cooking
- Rinse rice and drain water
- Bring water to boil in a pot
- Add rice, salt, and oil using proper ratio
- Boil until water level equals rice level
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook until dry
- Turn off heat to save energy

How do we properly cook meat for a balanced meal?
How do we properly cook rice for a balanced meal?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 65
- Meat
- Onions and tomatoes
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- Cooking pot
- Source of heat
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 66
- Rice
- Water
- Salt
- Cooking oil
- Cooking pot
- Source of heat
- Spinach or other vegetables
- Onions and tomatoes
- Avocado or other fruits

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Family serving style

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

- Explain the family serving style
- Demonstrate the family serving style
- Present the meal using family style

- Transfer foods to large serving dishes
- Place serving dishes at the center of the table
- Ensure each person has the required cutlery
- Put serving spoons beside the dishes
- Allow family members to serve themselves

How can we present a balanced meal using the family serving style?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 67
- Cooked balanced meal
- Large serving dishes
- Plates
- Cutlery
- Serving spoons

- Practical assessment - Observation - Presentation evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Blue plate serving style

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

- Explain the blue plate serving style
- Demonstrate the blue plate serving style
- Present the meal using blue plate style

- Place portions of food on individual plates
- Arrange food neatly with items not touching too much
- Ensure each plate has balanced portions
- Set the table with appropriate cutlery
- Serve the prepared meals to each person

How can we present a balanced meal using the blue plate serving style?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 68
- Cooked balanced meal
- Serving plates
- Cutlery
- Napkins

- Practical assessment - Observation - Presentation evaluation

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Creating balanced meal menus
Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Nutrition education

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

- Explain what a balanced meal menu entails
- Create balanced meal menus
- Adopt the use of a balanced meal in day to day life

- Explain the nutritional value of different foods
- Identify nutrient-dense foods
- Value the importance of nutrition knowledge

- Study sample balanced meal menus
- Discuss what makes a balanced meal menu
- Create a 3-day balanced meal menu (breakfast, lunch, supper)
- Ensure a healthy balance of food groups
- Present menu to the class
- Research the nutritional content of common foods
- Categorize foods based on their primary nutrients
- Create nutritional information posters
- Discuss the importance of nutrition knowledge

How can we create effective balanced meal menus?
Why is nutrition knowledge important for preparing balanced meals?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 69
- Sample meal menus
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- Digital resources
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 70
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Chart paper
- Marker pens

- Menu evaluation - Oral presentations - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Poster evaluation

Food Production Processes
Hygiene Practices

Cooking: Preparing a Balanced Meal - Meal planning for special needs
Cleaning the Kitchen - Routine cleaning practices

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

- Identify special dietary needs
- Plan meals for different dietary requirements
- Show empathy for people with special dietary needs

- Discuss different special dietary needs (age, health conditions)
- Research appropriate foods for various needs
- Create sample menus for specific dietary requirements
- Present findings to the class

How can we plan balanced meals for people with special dietary needs?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 70
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 71
- Charts showing cleaning schedules

- Observation - Oral presentations - Menu evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Understanding cleaning schedules

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

- Analyze cleaning schedules
- Create a kitchen cleaning schedule
- Value the importance of organized cleaning

- Study sample cleaning schedules
- Identify daily, weekly, and special cleaning activities
- Discuss the purpose of each type of cleaning
- Create a cleaning schedule for a kitchen

Why is it important to have a well-organized cleaning schedule?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 72
- Sample cleaning schedules
- Paper
- Pen/pencil

- Schedule evaluation - Observation - Written assignments

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Planning kitchen cleaning
Cleaning the Kitchen - Daily kitchen cleaning

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

- Plan for kitchen cleaning
- Create a cleaning schedule
- Show responsibility in planning for cleaning

- Explain daily kitchen cleaning tasks
- Demonstrate daily cleaning techniques
- Carry out cleaning of a kitchen to maintain hygiene

- Identify a kitchen that needs cleaning
- Discuss and write a plan for cleaning
- Make a schedule for cleaning activities
- Specify when and how often each activity should be completed
- Take out trash and food waste
- Wash dirty dishes promptly
- Clean spills from counters and floors
- Wipe counters with a damp cloth
- Sweep or mop the floor
- Rinse and wipe down the sink

How do we effectively plan for kitchen cleaning?
What are the essential daily kitchen cleaning tasks?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 73
- Paper
- Pen/pencil
- Sample cleaning plans
- Kitchen to be cleaned
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 74
- Cleaning supplies
- Dishwashing supplies
- Broom/mop
- Kitchen to be cleaned

- Plan evaluation - Observation - Written assignments
- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Weekly kitchen cleaning

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

- Explain weekly kitchen cleaning tasks
- Demonstrate weekly cleaning techniques
- Show responsibility in kitchen cleaning

- Mop the floor thoroughly
- Wipe appliances inside and outside
- Scrub the sink and taps with disinfectant
- Rinse and sanitize sponges or replace them
- Replace used dish towels with fresh ones

What are the essential weekly kitchen cleaning tasks?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 74
- Cleaning supplies
- Mop and bucket
- Disinfectant
- Kitchen to be cleaned

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Special kitchen cleaning
Cleaning the Kitchen - Importance of a clean kitchen

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

- Explain special kitchen cleaning tasks
- Demonstrate special cleaning techniques
- Show responsibility in thorough kitchen cleaning

- Empty and clean cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down windows and sills
- Replace curtains if necessary
- Dust light fixtures and high surfaces
- Wipe surfaces behind equipment
- Disinfect door knobs and handles

What are the essential special kitchen cleaning tasks?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 75
- Cleaning supplies
- Ladder (if necessary)
- Disinfectant
- Kitchen to be cleaned
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Process evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Cleaning the Kitchen - Kitchen hygiene and food safety
Cleaning the Kitchen - Safe use of cleaning products

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

- Explain the relationship between kitchen hygiene and food safety
- Identify practices that prevent contamination
- Value hygiene for food safety

- Identify common kitchen cleaning products
- Explain safe use of cleaning products
- Show responsibility in handling cleaning products

- Research the connection between kitchen cleanliness and food safety
- Identify common sources of contamination
- Discuss preventive measures
- Create a food safety poster
- Identify various cleaning products and their uses
- Read and interpret product labels and safety instructions
- Demonstrate proper storage of cleaning products
- Discuss environmentally friendly cleaning options

How does kitchen cleanliness affect food safety?
How can we safely use cleaning products in the kitchen?

- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 76
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Chart paper
- Marker pens
- SPARK AGRICULTURE GRADE 8 textbook pg. 76
- Various cleaning products
- Product labels
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster evaluation
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments