| SCHEME OF WORK AGRICULTURE FORM FOUR TERM ONE | ||||||||||||
WK/NO |
L/NO |
TOPIC /SUBTOPIC |
LESSON / SPECIFICOBJECTIVES |
TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
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REF. | REM. | |||||
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1 |
POULTRY PRODUCTIONComposition of an egg. |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Identify parts of an egg. Describe the parts of an egg. |
Drawing and labeling an egg.
Breaking an egg to examine its internal structure. |
Eggs,
Chart – parts of an egg. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 1-2
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 1-2 |
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Incubation of eggs. |
Define the term incubation of eggs.
State characteristics of eggs for incubation. |
Q/A and discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 3-4 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 2 |
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Egg candling. |
Describe candling of eggs. | Practical activity. Observing internal structure of an egg.
Make deductions from the observations.
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Cardboard boxes,
Torch, eggs.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 4
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 3 |
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2 |
Natural incubation.
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State merits & demerits of natural incubation.
Identify management practices of an incubator.
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Q/A & discussion.
Exposition, discussion & oral questions. |
Nesting box. | KLB BK IV
Pg 5-6
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 3-4 |
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| Artificial incubation. | Outline conditions necessary for artificial incubation.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 7-8 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 5-6 |
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3 |
Management of an incubator.
Merits & demerits of artificial incubation.
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Highlight management practices of an incubator.
State merits & demerits of artificial incubation.
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Brain storming;
Probing questions; Brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 8-9
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 5-6 |
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Artificial brooding. |
Identify requirements for an artificial brooder. | Exposition;
Probing questions; Brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 10-11 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 8-9 |
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4 |
Brooder & brooder management. |
Outline management practices of a brooder. | Exposition;
Explanations;
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Artificial brooder. | KLB BK IV
Pg 11-13 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 8-9 |
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2 |
1 |
Rearing of growers, layers and broilers. |
Discuss rearing of growers, layers and broilers. | Exposition;
Probing questions; Brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 14 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 12-13 |
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Chicken rearing systems.
-Free range rearing system. |
State factors considered when choosing a rearing system.
Identify requirements for free-range system. State merits & demerits of free rage system.
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Q/A & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 15-17
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 13-15 |
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– Fold system. |
Describe fold system.
State merits & demerits of fold systems. |
Q/A & discussion. | Chicken folds. | KLB BK IV
Pg 17-18 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 15-16 |
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– Deep liter system. |
Describe the requirements for deep liter system of rearing chicks.
State merits & demerits of deep liter systems.
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Q/A & brief discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 18-20
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 16-18 |
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3 |
– Battery cage system. |
Describe the requirements for battery cage system of rearing chicks.
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Q/A & discussion. | Battery cages. | KLB BK IV
Pg 20-21 |
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Factors affecting egg production.Vices. |
Identify causes of vices such as egg eating and cannibalism and measures taken for the vices. | Discussion: causes and control of vices. | KLB BK IV
Pg 23-24 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 20-21 |
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4 |
Stress. |
State causes of stress in birds.
Outline stress management practices.
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Q/A & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 22-23 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 20-21 |
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Culling birds. |
Define the term culling.
Give reasons for culling of birds. |
Brain storming;
Observing characteristics of a good / bad layer. Discussion.
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Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 20-21 |
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3 |
1 |
Marketing eggs and chicken meat. |
State factors considered in sorting and grading eggs for fresh markets.
Outline methods of killing a bird. Describe dressing of a bird’s carcass. |
Teacher’s demonstrations & discussion.
Topic review questions.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 24-27
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 22-23 |
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2 |
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION (CATTLE)
Raising of the young stock. |
Explain the importance of feeding calves on colostrum. Prepare artificial colostrum.
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Q/A: qualities of colostrum. Teacher’s demonstration: colostrum preparation. |
Artificial colostrums. |
KLB BK IV Pg 28-29
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 25-26 |
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Methods of calf rearing. |
State merits & demerits of natural and artificial methods of calf rearing. | Q/A & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 29-30 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 26-29 |
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Weaning of calves. |
Describe early & late weaning of calves. | Q/A, exposition & discussion. | Chart –
weaning guide. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 30-32 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 29-30 |
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3 |
Rearing replacement stock. |
Describe routine management practices for rearing replacement stock.
Give reasons for carrying out varying routine practices. |
Q/A: review common management routine practices.
Discussion & Q/A. parasite control, castration, disease control, identification, dehorning. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 32-3
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 30 |
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4 |
Calf housing. |
Identify types of calf pens.
Outline requirements for calf pens. |
Exposition of new concepts.
Q/A & explanations.
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Calf houses. | KLB BK IV
Pg 33-34 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 31 |
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Routine management practices in poultry. |
Analyze routine management practices in poultry. | Q/A: review routine management practices in livestock.
Brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 34-36 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 31 |
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4 |
1 |
MILK AND MILKINGFactors affecting milk composition. |
Highlight factors affecting milk composition. |
Brain storming;
Probing questions; Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 36-38 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 32 |
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2 |
Milk secretion and let-down. |
Describe the structure of the mammary gland.
Describe the flow of milk from the alveoli to the teat canal.
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Drawing and labeling diagram of the udder.
Exposition of new concepts. |
Chart-
Structure of the udder. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 38-40
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 33-34 |
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3 |
Clean milk. |
State characteristics of clean milk.
Outline essentials of clean milk production.
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Oral questions & brief discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 40-42 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 34-35 |
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4 |
Milking materials and equipment. |
List down necessary milking materials and equipment.
State the purpose of the milking materials and equipment.
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Brain storming;
Probing questions; Discussion. |
Strip cup. | KLB BK IV
Pg 42-44
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 35-37 |
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5 |
MID TERM BREAK | |||||||||||
6 |
1 |
Milking procedure and technique. |
Carry out milking using the correct milking procedure and technique.
Outline rules observed when milking.
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Practical activity: milking by hand.
Probing questions on milking rules.
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Lactating cow, basic milking equipment. | KLB BK IV
Pg 44-46
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 37 |
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Dry cow therapy.
Milk products.
Marketing of milk and beef. |
Explain the concept of dry cow therapy.
Name various milk products. Describe marketing of milk, beef & their by-products in Kenya.
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Explanations & brief discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 46-47
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 38-40 |
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2 |
FARM POWER & MACHINERY.
Sources of power in the farm. |
Describe various sources of power in the farm. State merits & demerits of each source of power.
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Q/A & discussion: animal power, wind power, waterpower, biogas, solar radiation, and fossil fuel. |
KLB BK IV Pg 50-56
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 42-53 |
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The tractor:
Petrol & diesel engines. |
Identify major parts of the tractor petrol & diesel engines.
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Exposition of new concepts, drawing illustrative diagrams. | Chart- petrol engine & diesel engine. | KLB BK IV
Pg 57-58 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 53-54 |
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3 |
The four-stroke cycle engine. | Describe the four strokes in an engine
State merits & demerits of the four-stroke cycle engine.
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Exposition of new concepts, drawing illustrative diagrams. | Diagrams – The four-stroke cycle. | KLB BK IV
Pg 58-61
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 54-55 |
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The two- stroke cycle engine.
Structural and functional differences between petrol and diesel engines. |
Describe the two strokes in a cycle.
State merits & demerits of two-stroke cycle engine.
State structural and functional differences between petrol and diesel engines.
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Exposition of new concepts,
drawing; illustrative diagrams;
Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 61-63
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 56-57 |
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4 |
Petrol fuel system of a tractor. |
Describe the petrol fuel system of a tractor.
State maintenance practices of a petrol fuel system of a tractor. |
Block diagram: petrol engine fuel system.
Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 63-64 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 60-61 |
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Diesel fuel system of a tractor. |
Describe the diesel fuel system of a tractor.
State maintenance practices of a diesel fuel system of a tractor. |
Block diagram: petrol engine fuel system.
Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 64-65 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 60-61 |
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7 |
1 |
Electrical system of a tractor. |
Name the components in the electrical system of a tractor.
Highlight methods of maintaining a tractor battery. |
Refer to diagram for electrical system of a tractor;
Brief discussion. |
Chart – electrical system. | KLB BK IV
Pg 65-67
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 61 |
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Tractor ignition system. |
Name the components of tractor ignition system.
Correct some common faults of ignition system. Discuss maintenance practices of the ignition system.
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Refer to a diagram for ignition system of a tractor;
Brief discussion. |
Chart – ignition system. | KLB BK IV
Pg 67-69
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 62-63 |
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3 |
Tractor cooling system. |
Briefly describe air-cooled and water-cooled systems.
Discuss proper maintenance of cooling system.
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Brief discussion. | Chart- water cooling system. | KLB BK IV
Pg 69-71
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 63-64 |
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4 |
Lubrication system of an engine. |
Describe the lubrication system of an engine.
Outline importance of maintaining the lubrication system. |
Exposition;
Brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 71-72 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 64-5 |
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8 |
1 |
Power transmission system of an engine. |
Explain the function of power transmission system.
State the function of the clutch, gearbox and the differential. |
Teacher exposes the parts of power transmission system.
Refer to diagrams to identify parts of a power transmission system; Brief discussion.
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Chart- power transmission
system. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 72-76
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 64-65 |
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2 |
Tractor servicing. |
Describe tractor servicing and maintenance practices.
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Brief discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 776-77 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 65-6 |
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3 |
Tractor drawn implements. |
Classify tractor drawn implements on basis of attachment to the tractor.
List down maintenance practices for a trailer.
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Teacher’s explanations.
Q/A: maintenance practices. |
Charts-
Tractor drawn implements. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 77-80
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 66-7 |
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4 |
Disc plough. | Label parts of a disc plough
List down maintenance practices for a disc plough.
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Q/A: review primary and secondary cultivation.
Drawing labeled diagrams.
Q/A & discussion. |
Chart- Disc plough
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KLB BK IV
Pg 79-80
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 68-9 |
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9 |
1 |
Mould board plough. | State operational differences between the disc plough and mould board plough.
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Chart- Mould board plough
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KLB BK IV
Pg 80-82 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 70-1 |
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Harrows. |
Identify types of harrows and their uses.
List down maintenance practices for harrows.
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Drawing diagrams, Q/A & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 82-84 Longhorn Bk IV Pg 72-77 |
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3 |
Other farm implements. |
Explain the functional features of subsoilers, ridgers, rotary tillers & mowers.
List down maintenance practices for the implements.
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Exposition & brief discussion.
Excursion & exhibitions. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 85-91
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 78-82 |
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4 |
Animal drawn implements. |
Identify parts of animal drawn implements and state their functions.
List down maintenance practices for an ox-plough, an ox-plough, and an ox-cart. State merits & demerits of using animal-drawn implements compared to tractor power.
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Drawing and labeling an ox-plough;
Probing questions; Discussion. |
Chart:
An ox-plough. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 91-94
Longhorn Bk IV Pg 82-83 |
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END OF TERM ONE EXAMINATION | |||||||||||
| SCHEME OF WORK AGRICULTURE FORM FOUR TERM TWO 2020 | ||||||||||
1 |
1 |
AGRIC. ECONOMICS III(PRODUCTION ECONOMICS)
Household firm relationship. |
Define a household and a firm as business terms. Describe a household and a firm as producers and consumers and their role in a country’s economic growth. |
Q/A: review definition of economics, production economics.
Exposition & explanations. Q/A & discussion.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 96-97
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 20-21 |
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2 |
Gross domestic product (GDP) and Gross National product (GNP).Per Capita Income. |
Define the terms GDP & GNP.
Define the term gross national income (GNI).
Define the term per capita income.
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Exposition & explanations.
Calculations.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 97-98
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 87-88 |
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3 |
Contribution of Agriculture to national development. | Explain contribution of Agriculture to development.
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Brain storming;
Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 98-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 90-91 |
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4 |
Land as a factor of production. |
Describe the economic value of production of crops and livestock and space for construction of farm buildings, agro-industries & infrastructure.
List down methods of land acquisition. |
Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions to elicit responses; Brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 99-100
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 92-3 |
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2 |
1 |
Labour as a factor of production. |
Define the term labour as used in production.
Explain ways of improving labour productivity. Identify types of labour. |
Oral questions & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 100-2
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 93-4 |
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Capital. |
Define the term capital.
Identify types of capital. List sources of capital. |
Oral questions, exposition & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 102-3 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 94-95 |
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3 |
Management as a production factor. |
State functions of a manager in a farm.
Identify good qualities of a manager. |
Q/A & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 103-4 |
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4 |
TEST | KLB BK IV
Pg 104- |
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3 |
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Production function. |
Define production function.
State characteristics of variable and fixed inputs. |
Q/A: examples of inputs & outputs; variable and fixed inputs;
Brief discussion.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 104-6 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 96-7 |
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Production function curves. |
Illustrate and interpret input-output relationship graphically. | Worked examples: supervised practice. | Graph papers. | KLB BK IV
Pg 106-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 98 |
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Increasing returns production functions. |
Illustrate and interpret Increasing returns production functions.
Give empirical examples where increasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of increasing returns production functions. |
Graph papers. | KLB BK IV
Pg 107-8 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 99 |
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Constant returns production functions. |
Constant returns production functions.
Give empirical examples where Increasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of constant returns production functions. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 108-9
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 99 |
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4 |
1 |
Decreasing returns production functions. |
Decreasing returns production functions.
Give empirical examples where decreasing returns production functions are experienced. |
Tabulate inputs and outputs.
Graphical representation of decreasing returns production functions. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 109-10 |
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Law of diminishing returns. |
State the law oh diminishing returns. | Refer to illustrative tables.
Plot graphs from the tables; Discuss shape of the curve. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 112
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 100-1 |
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3 |
Zones of a PF curve. |
Divide a production function into three zones.
Identify rational zones of production. |
Q/A: review AP, MP.
Guided discovery of the three zones. |
Chart –
Curve showing 3 zones of PF. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 113-5 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 101-2 |
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The principles of substitution.
Input-input relationship. |
State the principles of substitution.
Give examples illustrating principles of substitution. Identify ways of combining inputs. |
Exposition.
Illustrative examples, brief discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 115-6
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 102 |
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5 |
1 |
Product-product relationship.
Supplementary and complementary products.
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Give examples of product-product relationship.
Give illustrative examples depicting supplementary and complementary products. |
Oral questions: joint products, competitive products.
Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 116-7
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 103 |
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The principle of equi-marginal returns.
The concept of cost. |
State the principle of equi-marginal returns.
Determine the cost of production. Identify the role of cost in production. List types of costs. |
Discussion.
Exposition; Worked examples. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 117-9
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 104-5,6 |
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3 |
Types of revenue. |
Compute total revenue, net revenue and marginal revenue given the relevant information. | Worked examples;
Explanations. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 119-120 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 107 |
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4 |
Farm planning. |
State factors to consider when drawing a farm plan. | Exposition, Q/A & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 121-2 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 108 |
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6 |
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Making a farm plan. |
Outline steps followed in making a farm plan. | Exposition, probing questions & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 122-3 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 109 |
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Farm budgeting. |
Define a farm budget.
Analyse importance of farm budgeting. |
Exposition & discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 123 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 110
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3 |
Types of farm budgets. |
Describe types of farm budgets.
Give examples of contexts where certain types of budgets are used. Draw a partial budget. Draw a complete budget.
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Exposition & discussion,
Worked examples; Supervised practice; Written exercises. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 124-7
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 110-1 |
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Farmer’s support servicesExtension, training & banking.
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Describe extension, training & banking as support services to the farmers.
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Exposition & explanations. | KLB BK IV
Pg 127-8
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 112-3 |
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7 |
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Credit.
Sources of credit.
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Define the term credit.
Identify types of credit. Differentiate between hard & soft credit. List down sources of credit. Identify problems associated with credits.
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Detailed discussion
& exposition of new concepts. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 128-130
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 113-5 |
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2 |
Artificial insemination& Agricultural research. |
Describe A.I. services provided to farmers.
Identify objectives of Agricultural research. Give examples of Agricultural research centers in Kenya.
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Detailed discussion
& exposition of new concepts. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 130-2
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 115-6 |
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3 |
Marketing.
Farm input suppliers Tractor hire service |
Cite examples of organizations that help farmers in marketing their produce.
Cite organizations where farmers can obtain farm inputs. State merits & demerits of tractor hire service. Cite points of tractor hire service. |
Writing initials in full e.g. KPCU.
Brief discussion |
KLB BK IV
Pg 132-4
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 112-3
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4 |
Risks and uncertainties in farming. |
Define the terms risk and uncertainty.
List types of risk and uncertainties.
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Brain storming;
Detailed discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 134-5
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 116-7 |
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8 |
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Adjusting to uncertainties and risks. | Outline ways of adjusting to risks and uncertainties.
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Brain storming;
Detailed discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 135-6
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 118-9 |
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2 |
AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC IV (FARM ACCOUNTS)
Financial documents.
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Outline details contained in an invoice, receipt, delivery note and a purchase order.
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Oral questions & brief discussion. |
Invoice, receipt, delivery note and a purchase order.
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KLB BK IV Pg 139-145
Longhorn Bk 4 121
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Books of accounts. |
Describe features of the ledger and the inventory. | Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative tables. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 146-150 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 124 |
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Cash book. |
Describe features of the cash book.
Balance cash book. |
Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative examples.
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Cash book. | KLB BK IV
Pg 150 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 125 |
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3 |
Journal&Subsidiary books of the Journal. |
Describe features of the journal & subsidiary books of the journal. | Oral questions & brief discussion.
Illustrative tables. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 151-3 |
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Financial statements.Balance sheet. |
Describe features of balance sheets.
Prepare a balance sheet.
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Make entries in a balance sheet.
Prepare a balance sheet. Supervised practice. |
Balance sheet. | KLB BK IV
Pg 154-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 129-130 |
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4 |
Solvency of a business. |
Determine whether a business is solvent or insolvent.
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KLB BK IV
Pg 154-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 130 |
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Profit and loss account. |
Define a profit and loss account.
Draw a profit and loss A/C. Compute net profit.
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Teacher gives format of profit and loss A/C.
Worked examples. Supervised practice. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 157-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 132-3 |
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Cash analysis. |
Define the term cash analysis.
Draw a cash analysis. Compute total receipt and total expenditure for a given accounting period. |
Worked examples.
Supervised practice. Written exercise. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 159-162
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 133-4 |
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3 |
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING & ORGANIZATIONS
Market and marketing.
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Define the term market as an institution. Distinguish between a perfect and imperfect market.
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Q/A: definition. Teacher’s explanations. |
KLB BK IV Pg 164
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 137 |
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4 |
Types of markets.
Monopoly.Oligopoly&Monopsony.
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Identify features of a monopolistic competition in a market, oligopolistic and monopsonistic markets.
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Brain storming;
Exposition; Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 165-6
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 137-8 |
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Price theory and demand. |
Define the terms price & demand.
Sketch the demand curve. Explain the term demand schedule. |
Exposition;
Curve sketching & explanations. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 166-8 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 139-140 |
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2 |
Factors affecting demand for a commodity. |
Outline factors affecting demand for a commodity. | Q/A, discussion & explanations. | KLB BK IV
Pg 168-9 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 140-2 |
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3 |
Elasticity of demand. |
Explain the concept of elasticity of demand.
Illustrate demand for a commodity. Calculate elasticity of demand. Identify types of elasticity of demand. Illustrate elastic, inelastic & unitary demand graphically. |
Teacher’s explanations.
Graphical illustration.
Worked examples. Supervised practice.
Graphical representation of demand. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 170-3
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 142-4 |
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4 |
Factors affecting elasticity of demand. |
State factors affecting elasticity of demand. | Exposition;
Explanations. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 173-4
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END OF TERM TWO EXAMINATIONS | |||||||||
| FORM FOUR AGRICULTURE TERM THREE 2021 | |||||||
1 |
1 |
Supply&Supply-price relationship. |
Define the term supply.
Illustrate supply-price relationship. |
Sketching supply-price curves.
Refer to supply schedules. Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 174-5 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 144-5 |
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2 |
Factors affecting supply of a commodity. |
State & explain factors affecting supply of a commodity. | Q/A & detailed discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 175-7 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 145-6 |
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Elasticity of supply (Es). |
Define elasticity of supply (Es).
Calculate (Es) |
Q/A: review Ed hence defines Es.
Worked examples. Supervised activity. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 177-8 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 147 |
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Determination of market prices. |
Explain how market prices are determined.
Determine the equilibrium or market prices of a commodity in a free market.
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Teacher’s explanation.
Q/A : review demand and supply curves. Plot both curves. Interpret the graphs. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 178-9
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 149 |
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Price control.
Marketing and marketing function. |
Explain the role of government in price control.
Define marketing and marketing function.describe tingfunction. a market. |
Brain storming;
Exposition; Discussion. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 179-183
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 151 |
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Marketing organizations and agencies.
Wholesalers & retailers. |
Explain the arbitrage role of a wholesaler. Identify services provided by retailers. |
Brain storming; Exposition; Discussion. |
KLB BK IV Pg 183-4
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 151
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Itinerant traders, broker agents & commission agents. |
Outline the functions of Itinerant traders, broker agents & commission agents in a market. | Exposition & explanation. | KLB BK IV
Pg 184-5
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Packers and processors, marketing boards & auctioneers. |
Outline functions of packers and processors, marketing boards & auctioneers in a market. | Q/A & detailed discussion. | KLB BK IV
Pg 185-6 |
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Special characteristics of Agricultural products. |
Describe bulkiness, weight, volume, seasonality and perishability of Agricultural products. | Oral questions & detailed discussion | KLB BK IV
Pg 186-8 |
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Agricultural organizations.Kenya sugar authority, Horticultural crops Development Authority, AFC, ADC, and KMC.
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Outline the functions of Kenya sugar authority, Horticultural crops Development Authority, AFC, ADC, and KMC. | Probing questions,
Brief discussion |
KLB BK IV
Pg 189-192
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 163-4 |
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Other Farmers’ Associations:KNFU, ASK, 4K-club, YF club. |
Outline the functions of other Farmers’ Associations such as KNFU, ASK, 4K-club, YF club. | Probing questions,
Brief discussion Assignment. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 195-7 |
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Co-operative societies. |
Outline the principles of co-operatives.
Highlight functions of co-operatives.
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Probing questions, brief discussion, & teacher’s explanations. | KLB BK IV
Pg 161-2 |
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AGROFORESTRYDefinition of agroforestry.
Forms of agroforestry. |
Define the term agroforestry.
Describe forms of agroforestry.
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Probing questions & explanations. |
KLB BK IV
Pg 200-1
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 166-7 |
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Importance of agroforestry. |
Explain the importance of agroforestry. | KLB BK IV
Pg 201-2 Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 167-8 |
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Tree nursery. |
State factors considered when selecting the nursery site.
Describe treatment of nursery seeds.
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Q/A & discussions. | Tree nurseries. | KLB BK IV
Pg 203-5
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 169-173 |
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Nursery management practices&Care and management of trees. |
Identify practices carried out on the nursery in order to produce healthy tree seedlings.
Describe the care and management of trees. |
Brain storming;
Discussion; Practical activities – transplanting seedlings. |
Tree nurseries. | KLB BK IV
Pg 205-8
Longhorn Bk 4 Pg 173-177 |
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