Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Causes of soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Causes of soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution
Controlling Soil Pollution - Methods of controlling soil pollution

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

- Explain the meaning of soil pollution
- Identify causes of soil pollution in gardening
- Appreciate the need to prevent soil pollution

- Identify causes of soil pollution in the environment
- Explain how waste water causes soil pollution
- Show concern for the effects of soil pollution

- Search and watch a video clip or print media on causes of soil pollution
- Share experiences on causes of soil pollution such as waste water, excessive use of artificial fertilizers, agricultural chemicals and plastic wastes
- Identify causes of soil pollution from provided pictures
- Discuss their findings with classmates
- Plan and take a visit to different places in the locality
- Observe the causes of soil pollution in the environment
- Find out measures taken to control soil pollution
- Note down observations and take photographs if possible
- Discuss and share findings with classmates

How can household practices cause soil pollution?
What are the major causes of soil pollution in our locality?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 1
- Digital resources (videos on soil pollution)
- Pictures showing soil pollution
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 2
- Digital camera
- Notebook and pen
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 3
- Pictures showing soil pollution control methods
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 4
- Waste water
- Disposal facilities
- Protective gear
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 5
- Plastic containers
- Samples of plants
- Growing medium

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Conservation of Resources

Controlling Soil Pollution - Safe farming methods to conserve soil
Controlling Soil Pollution - Creating awareness messages
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Use of surface run-off in gardening

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

- Identify safe farming methods for soil conservation
- Explain the importance of safe farming methods
- Adopt safe farming methods to conserve soil

- Discuss safe farming methods for soil conservation
- Discuss safe farming methods for soil conservation practiced in their locality
- Share ideas with classmates

How can we use safe farming methods to conserve the soil?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 6
- Pictures showing safe farming methods
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 7
- Chart papers
- Colored markers
- Sample posters
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 9
- Reference materials
- Pictures of water retention structures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Types of water retention structures
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Construction of water retention structures

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

- Identify different types of water retention structures
- Distinguish between water retention ditches and pits
- Value water conservation techniques

- Study pictures showing water retention structures
- Identify the water retention structures shown in the pictures
- Discuss how the water retention structures are used in gardening
- Share ideas with classmates

What types of water retention structures can be used to conserve run-off?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 10
- Pictures of water retention structures
- Digital resources
- Digital camera
- Notebook and pen

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Constructing a water retention ditch
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Completing the water retention ditch
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Identifying crops for water retention structures
Constructing Water Retention Structures - Planting crops at water retention structures

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

- Demonstrate how to construct a water retention ditch
- Use appropriate tools to construct a water retention ditch
- Work collaboratively with others in constructing a water retention ditch

- Identify suitable crops to grow at surface run-off retention structures
- Explain why specific crops are suitable for water retention structures
- Appreciate the value of appropriate crop selection

- Wear protective equipment
- Identify a site for constructing a run-off retention ditch in the school garden
- Ensure the site has an inlet for run-off to flow in
- Measure the site and clear the vegetation
- Dig the site and scoop out the soil to make a run-off retention ditch
- Study pictures showing types of crops that can be planted at run-off retention structures
- Identify the crops shown in the pictures
- Discuss other crops that can be grown at run-off retention structures
- Give reasons for choosing the identified crops
- Share ideas with classmates

How do we construct a water retention ditch for surface run-off conservation?
What types of crops are suitable for growing at water retention structures?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 11
- Panga
- Measuring tape
- Jembe or forked jembe
- Spade
- Protective wear
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 12
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 12
- Pictures of suitable crops for water retention structures
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 13
- Jembe or forked jembe
- Spade
- Protective wear
- Planting materials
- Manure
- Mulch

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Constructing Water Retention Structures - Maintenance of water retention structures

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

- Explain how to maintain water retention structures
- Care for crops planted at water retention structures
- Value the importance of maintaining water retention structures

- Discuss the importance of maintaining water retention structures
- Identify methods of maintaining water retention structures
- Perform maintenance activities such as removing silt, repairing damaged parts, and watering plants
- Monitor the growth of established plants

How can we maintain water retention structures for effective functioning?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 14
- Water retention structure
- Maintenance tools
- Watering can

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables

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

- Explain the importance of conserving nutrients in vegetables
- Identify ways of conserving nutrients in vegetables
- Appreciate the need to conserve nutrients in vegetables

- Search for information about conserving minerals and vitamins in vegetables using digital and print media
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Discuss practices of conserving nutrients in vegetables observed at home
- Share findings with classmates

How do we conserve vitamins and mineral salts in vegetables?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 15
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 16
- Pictures showing vegetable preparation practices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Ways of cooking vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Preparing vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Steaming vegetables to conserve nutrients
Conserving Food Nutrients - Stir-frying vegetables to conserve nutrients

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

- Describe the best cooking methods to conserve nutrients in vegetables
- Explain the reason for cooking vegetables for a short time
- Value proper cooking methods for nutrient conservation

- Demonstrate how to steam vegetables to conserve nutrients
- Follow correct steaming procedures
- Work safely with cooking equipment

- Use digital and print media to search for information on best cooking methods to conserve nutrients and reasons for cooking vegetables for a short time
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Present work to classmates
- Put chopped vegetables in a cooking pot and cover with a lid
- Place the cooking pot over the source of heat and lower the heat
- Let the vegetables cook in steam for about three minutes
- Turn the vegetables with a cooking stick to cook evenly
- Place the lid and let the vegetables cook for some more minutes
- Serve the food when hot or let it cool down for storage
- Clean and properly store the utensils after use

Why is it important to use appropriate cooking methods for vegetables?
How do we steam vegetables to conserve nutrients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 17
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 18
- Fresh vegetables
- Clean water
- Basins
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 18
- Chopped vegetables
- Cooking pot with lid
- Source of heat
- Cooking stick
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 19
- Cooking pot or pan
- Cooking oil
- Heat source

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Presentations
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Comparing cooking methods for nutrient conservation
Conserving Food Nutrients - Conserving nutrients in other foods

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

- Compare different cooking methods for conserving nutrients
- Make informed choices about cooking methods
- Value optimal nutrient retention in food

- Discuss different cooking methods for vegetables (steaming, stir-frying, boiling)
- Compare the methods in terms of nutrient retention
- Prepare a chart showing advantages and disadvantages of each method
- Present findings to classmates

Which cooking method best preserves nutrients in vegetables?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 20
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 21
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment - Presentations

Conservation of Resources

Conserving Food Nutrients - Review of nutrient conservation

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

- Summarize ways of conserving vitamins and minerals in vegetables
- Explain the importance of nutrient conservation in food
- Show commitment to proper food preparation and cooking

- Review all the methods of conserving nutrients in vegetables (washing, peeling, cutting, cooking time, covering)
- Discuss the importance of each method
- Complete a worksheet on nutrient conservation
- Share worksheets with classmates

Why is it important to conserve nutrients in our foods?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 21
- Worksheets
- Reference materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Quiz

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Importance of trees in conserving the environment
Growing Trees - Planting materials for trees
Growing Trees - Planting trees

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

- Explain the meaning of tree growing
- Search for information about the importance of trees
- Appreciate the role of trees in environmental conservation

- Identify different planting materials for trees
- Explain how trees can be grown from different planting materials
- Show interest in tree planting

- Work in groups to search for information on the importance of trees in conserving the environment
- Use available digital and print media
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Share findings with classmates
- Study pictures showing planting materials for trees (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Discuss how trees can be grown from these planting materials
- Discuss planting materials available locally
- Collect planting materials for a tree planting activity

How can growing trees conserve the environment?
What planting materials can be used for growing trees?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 22
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 23
- Pictures of planting materials
- Actual planting materials (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Digital resources
- Tree planting materials (seeds, seedlings, cuttings)
- Digging tools (jembe, spade)
- Manure or compost
- Watering can
- Mulching material

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments
- Observation - Oral questions - Identification of materials

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Caring for tree seedlings
Growing Trees - Benefits of tree planting

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

- Identify methods of caring for tree seedlings
- Demonstrate tree care techniques
- Show responsibility in caring for planted trees

- Study pictures showing methods of caring for tree seedlings (watering, mulching, weeding, protecting)
- Identify the methods shown in the pictures
- Practice the tree care methods on the planted trees
- Discuss the importance of caring for tree seedlings

How do we care for tree seedlings until they are fully established?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 24
- Pictures showing tree care methods
- Watering can
- Mulching material
- Weeding tools
- Tree guards or fencing material
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Pictures of tree products

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Conservation of Resources

Growing Trees - Tree planting projects

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

- Plan a tree planting project
- Work collaboratively with others
- Show commitment to environmental conservation

- Plan a tree planting project for the school or community
- Identify suitable sites and tree species
- Develop a timeline and maintenance schedule
- Assign responsibilities to group members
- Present the project plan to classmates

How can we implement a successful tree planting project?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 25
- Planning sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Project plan assessment - Presentations - Group work evaluation

Conservation of Resources
Food Production Processes
Food Production Processes
Food Production Processes

Growing Trees - Review of tree growing
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Determining appropriate tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Determining appropriate tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing fine tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in fine tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing medium tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in medium tilth

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

- Summarize the process of tree growing
- Evaluate the success of tree planting activities
- Value the contribution of trees to environmental conservation

- Plant small-sized seeds in fine tilth
- Apply appropriate planting techniques
- Show responsibility in crop establishment

- Review the entire process of tree growing (importance, planting materials, planting, care)
- Evaluate the success of tree planting activities conducted
- Discuss challenges faced and solutions
- Develop strategies for ongoing tree care
- Complete an assessment on tree growing
- Make spaced shallow lines or holes in the prepared fine tilth
- Sow the small-sized seeds
- Cover the seeds appropriately
- Water the site if the soil is dry
- Cover the site with mulch
- Remove mulch when seeds germinate
- Continue caring for the crops

What have we learned about growing trees to conserve the environment?
How do we plant small-sized seeds in fine tilth?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 25
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 26
- Pictures of different planting materials
- Soil samples
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 27
- Pictures of planting materials
- Chart showing planting materials and tilth
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 28
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Rake
- Protective equipment
- Small-sized seeds
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 29
- Small-sized seeds
- Watering can
- Water
- Mulching material
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Manure
- Protective equipment
- Medium-sized seeds
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 30

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment - Self-evaluation
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Preparing coarse tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Planting in coarse tilth
Preparing Planting Site and Establishing Crop - Review of crop establishment

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

- Demonstrate preparation of coarse tilth
- Select appropriate tools for preparing coarse tilth
- Work safely with garden tools

- Discuss and agree on locally available large planting materials
- Identify a site for establishing coarse tilth
- Measure and clear the vegetation
- Dig the site and break soil lumps to a coarse texture
- Make spaced holes and add manure into the holes

How do we prepare coarse tilth for large planting materials?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 31
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Manure
- Protective equipment
- Large planting materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 32
- Watering can
- Water
- Mulching material
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 33
- Assessment sheets
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Types of crop management practices
Selected Crop Management Practices - Identifying crop management practices

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

- Explain the meaning of crop management practices
- Identify different crop management practices
- Appreciate the importance of crop management

- Search for information on crop management practices (gapping, thinning, weeding, earthing-up)
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Share findings with classmates

How can we carry out management practices in crop production?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 34
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Pictures showing crop management practices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Importance of crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Gapping in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Thinning in crop management

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

- Explain the importance of different crop management practices
- Discuss when to carry out each practice
- Show interest in proper crop management

- Demonstrate thinning in crop management
- Apply appropriate thinning techniques
- Show care for crop health

- Discuss the importance of gapping, thinning, weeding, and earthing-up
- Explain when each practice should be carried out
- Create a table showing practices and their importance
- Share completed tables with classmates
- Wear protective equipment and visit the garden
- Water the garden if the soil is dry to make it loose
- Thin the crops if they are overcrowded by uprooting the weaker plants
- Ensure plants have enough spaces for healthy growth
- Leave uprooted plants to rot or transplant them

Why are management practices important in crop production?
How do we carry out thinning to prevent overcrowding?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 35
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 36
- Panga
- Forked jembe or hoe
- Manure
- Planting materials
- Protective equipment
- Water and watering can
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 37
- Protective equipment
- Water and watering can

- Observation - Oral questions - Table assessment
- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Weeding in crop management
Selected Crop Management Practices - Earthing-up in crop management

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

- Demonstrate weeding in crop management
- Apply appropriate weeding techniques
- Work safely with garden tools

- Wear protective equipment and visit the garden
- Remove weeds from the garden carefully to avoid damaging crops
- Uproot weeds with hands or using tools like forked jembe or panga
- Collect weeds to make compost manure or leave them to dry out and rot on the soil

How do we carry out weeding to reduce competition for nutrients?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 38
- Protective equipment
- Small forked jembe or panga

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Selected Crop Management Practices - Review of crop management practices
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - How to prepare animal products

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

- Summarize different crop management practices
- Explain when each practice should be applied
- Show commitment to proper crop management

- Review all crop management practices (gapping, thinning, weeding, earthing-up)
- Discuss the importance and timing of each practice
- Complete an assessment on crop management practices
- Share assessments with classmates

Why is it important to carry out proper crop management practices?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 39
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 40
- Print media

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Sorting and grading eggs
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Packing eggs
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Field visit for egg preparation

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

- Identify factors for sorting and grading eggs
- Explain the purpose of sorting and grading eggs
- Value proper handling of eggs

- Observe egg preparation in a real setting
- Ask relevant questions about egg preparation
- Show interest in proper egg handling

- Study pictures showing sorting and grading of eggs
- Identify the factors considered when sorting and grading eggs (size, cleanliness, shell quality)
- Discuss other factors to consider when sorting and grading eggs
- Share ideas with classmates
- Take a field visit to a poultry farm
- Study how eggs are prepared by sorting, grading, and packing
- Ask resource person questions for clarification
- Discuss and record findings
- Take photographs if possible

How do we sort and grade eggs to ensure quality?
What methods are used in commercial egg preparation?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 41
- Pictures showing egg sorting and grading
- Digital resources
- Pictures showing egg packing items
- Actual egg packing items (trays, cartons)
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 42
- Protective equipment
- Exercise book and pen
- Digital camera

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification
- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Preparing eggs
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Ways of preparing honey

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

- Demonstrate egg preparation techniques
- Sort and grade eggs according to external characteristics
- Handle eggs with care

- Visit a poultry farm or bring eggs to school
- Sort and grade eggs according to external characteristics (color, cleanliness, size, shell quality)
- Pack eggs together according to quality
- Share experience with classmates

How do we prepare eggs for use and storage?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 42
- Eggs
- Egg sorting and packing materials
- Protective equipment
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 43
- Pictures showing honey preparation
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Field visit for honey preparation
Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Preparing honey

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

- Observe honey preparation in a real setting
- Ask relevant questions about honey preparation
- Show interest in proper honey handling

- Take a field visit to an apiary
- Study how honey is prepared by crushing, straining, and packing
- Ask questions to resource person for clarification
- Discuss and record findings
- Take photographs if possible

What methods are used in commercial honey preparation?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 43
- Protective equipment
- Exercise book and pen
- Digital camera
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 44
- Honeycombs
- Basins
- Strainer
- Storage containers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Food Production Processes

Preparing Animal Products: Eggs and Honey - Review of animal products preparation
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Methods of cooking food
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Identifying cooking methods

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

- Summarize the processes of preparing eggs and honey
- Explain the importance of proper preparation of animal products
- Value proper handling of animal products

- Identify different cooking methods from pictures
- Match cooking methods with suitable foods
- Show interest in various cooking methods

- Review the entire process of preparing eggs and honey
- Discuss the importance of proper preparation of animal products
- Complete an assessment on the preparation of animal products
- Share assessments with classmates
- Study pictures showing different methods of cooking food
- Identify and discuss the methods shown in the pictures
- Discuss locally available foods that can be cooked using each method
- Complete a table showing cooking methods and suitable foods
- Share work with classmates

Why is proper preparation of animal products important?
Which foods are suitable for different cooking methods?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 45
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 46
- Print media
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 47
- Pictures showing cooking methods
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment
- Observation - Oral questions - Table assessment

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Safety in cooking
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by grilling

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

- Identify safety precautions in cooking
- Explain the importance of safety in the kitchen
- Value safety when cooking

- Discuss safety precautions in the kitchen (keeping distance from heat source, using pot holders, etc.)
- Demonstrate proper use of protective equipment
- Create a safety poster for the kitchen
- Share posters with classmates

How can we ensure safety when cooking?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 48
- Protective equipment (chef's hat, mittens, pot holders, apron)
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Raw food for grilling
- Protective equipment
- Grill
- Source of heat
- Plates

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Food Production Processes

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by roasting
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Cooking by steaming

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

- Demonstrate cooking by roasting
- Follow correct roasting procedures
- Maintain safety in cooking

- Prepare a source of heat by lighting a fire from wood or charcoal
- Wrap food items in pieces of aluminum foil
- Place wrapped food to roast on low fire
- Check if food is cooked after some time
- Remove food when ready and serve
- Observe safety precautions throughout

How do we cook food by roasting?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 49
- Raw food for roasting
- Protective equipment
- Aluminum foil
- Source of heat
- Plates
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 50
- Raw food for steaming
- Cooking pot with lid
- Steaming basket
- Water

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Food Production Processes
Food Production Processes
Hygiene Practices
Hygiene Practices

Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Comparing cooking methods
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Food preparation and preservation
Cooking: Grilling, Roasting and Steaming - Review of cooking methods
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Hygiene practices
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Items for maintaining hygiene

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

- Compare different cooking methods
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each method
- Make informed choices about cooking methods

- Summarize different cooking methods
- Explain when to use each cooking method
- Show commitment to proper food preparation

- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of grilling, roasting, and steaming
- Compare the nutritional value of food cooked using different methods
- Create a comparison chart for the three cooking methods
- Share charts with classmates
- Review all cooking methods (grilling, roasting, steaming)
- Discuss the appropriate uses of each method
- Complete an assessment on cooking methods
- Share assessments with classmates

Which cooking method is best for different types of food?
Why is it important to understand different cooking methods?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 51
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 52
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 52
- Assessment sheets
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 53
- Print media
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 54
- Pictures showing animal rearing items

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment
- Observation - Oral questions - Written assessment

Hygiene Practices

Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Field visit
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Cleaning animal feeders and waterers
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Cleaning animal houses

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

- Observe hygiene practices in a real setting
- Ask relevant questions about animal hygiene
- Show interest in proper animal care

- Take a field visit to a farm with domestic animals
- Observe how hygienic practices are carried out
- Ask questions to a resource person for better understanding
- Note down findings
- Help with carrying out hygiene practices
- Take photographs if possible

What hygiene practices are used in commercial animal rearing?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 55
- Exercise book and pen
- Protective equipment
- Digital camera
- Clean water
- Brush
- Soap
- Dirty animal feeders and waterers
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 56
- Broom
- Scrubbing brush

- Observation - Oral questions - Written report

Hygiene Practices

Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Cleaning animals
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Importance of hygiene in animal rearing
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Pest and disease control
Hygiene in Rearing Animals - Review of animal hygiene

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

- Demonstrate cleaning of animals
- Apply appropriate animal cleaning techniques
- Handle animals with care

- Wear protective equipment and approach animals calmly
- Use appropriate cleaning methods for different animals
- Groom animals using appropriate tools
- Clean animal coats, feet, and other parts as needed
- Observe safety precautions when handling animals

How do we clean animals to maintain their health?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 57
- Clean water
- Brushes
- Cleaning materials
- Protective equipment
- Flashcards
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 58
- Pictures of common animal pests
- Chart showing pest control methods
- Assessment sheets
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - How to launder loose-coloured articles
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Sorting in laundry
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Washing loose-coloured articles

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

- Explain the meaning of laundry and loose-coloured articles
- Describe ways of laundering loose-coloured articles
- Appreciate the importance of proper laundering

- Explain the meaning of sorting in laundry
- Identify factors to consider when sorting laundry
- Value proper sorting in laundry

- Search for information about laundering loose-coloured articles (sorting, washing by kneading and squeezing, drying, finishing)
- Discuss findings and write short notes
- Share findings with classmates
- Discuss the meaning of sorting in laundry
- Identify factors for sorting (type of fabric, color, size and weight, amount of dirt)
- Explain the importance of sorting in laundry
- Demonstrate sorting of different garment articles

How do you launder a loose coloured article for hygienic purposes?
Why is sorting important when laundering loose-coloured articles?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 59
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Reference materials
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 60
- Different garment articles
- Laundry baskets
- Digital resources
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 61
- Dirty loose-coloured articles
- Clean water
- Soap
- Salt
- Basins

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

Hygiene Practices

Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Drying loose-coloured articles
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Finishing loose-coloured items

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

- Demonstrate drying of loose-coloured articles
- Apply appropriate drying techniques
- Value proper drying for garment care

- Hang the washed loose-coloured article to dry on a clothesline
- Fix the article with pegs
- Ensure the article is hung inside out to prevent fading
- Collect the article after it has completely dried
- Show the dried article to classmates

How do we dry loose-coloured articles to maintain their color?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 61
- Washed loose-coloured articles
- Clothesline
- Pegs
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 62
- Dry loose-coloured articles
- Iron box
- Storage space (box or wardrobe)

- Observation - Practical assessment - Group work evaluation

Hygiene Practices

Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Storing laundered articles
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Laundry products for different fabrics
Laundry: Loose Coloured Items - Review of laundering loose-coloured articles

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

- Demonstrate proper storage of laundered articles
- Apply appropriate storage techniques
- Appreciate proper clothing care

- Discuss different ways of storing laundered articles
- Demonstrate folding techniques for different types of clothing
- Organize folded clothes in storage spaces
- Explain the importance of proper storage for clothing maintenance
- Share ideas with classmates

How do we store laundered articles to maintain their quality?

- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 62
- Laundered articles
- Storage containers
- Hangers
- Wardrobe or storage box
- Highland Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 7 pg. 63
- Samples of laundry products
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Digital resources
- Assessment sheets
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions