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Grade 7 Agriculture curriculum design

The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.

Strands
4
Sub-strands
14
Lessons a week
4

1.0 Conservation of Resources

  1. 1.1 Controlling Soil Pollution7 lessons
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    Learning outcomes

    • explain the causes of soil pollution in gardening
    • control soil pollution in the home environment
    • demonstrate responsibility in using safe farming practises to conserve the soil

    Key inquiry questions

    • How can household practises cause soil pollution?

    Learning experiences

    • search and watch a video clip or print media on causes of soil pollution and then share experiences on causes of soil pollution such as wastewater, excessive use of artificial fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and plastic wastes.
    • engage in safe soil pollution control practises such as safe disposal of household wastewater, used chemical containers, and plastic wastes.
    • create awareness messages against improper disposal of wastewater, dumping of soil pollutants, used chemical containers and plastic wastes, and use of correct types and amounts of farm chemicals and fertilizers.
  2. 1.2 Constructing Water Retention Structures8 lessons
  3. 1.3 Conserving Food Nutrients9 lessons
  4. 1.4 Growing Trees8 lessons

2.0 Food Production Processes

  1. 2.1 Crop Establishment9 lessons
  2. 2.2 Selected Crop Management Practises8 lessons
  3. 2.3 Preparing Animal Products9 lessons
  4. 2.4 Cooking Food9 lessons

3.0 Hygiene Practises

  1. 3.1 Hygiene in Rearing Animals9 lessons
  2. 3.2 Laundry: Loose-coloured Items8 lessons

4.0 Production Techniques

  1. 4.1 Knitting Skills10 lessons
  2. 4.2 Constructing Framed Suspended Garden10 lessons
  3. 4.3 Adding Value to Crop Produce8 lessons
  4. 4.4 Making Homemade Soap8 lessons

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