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SCHEME OF WORK AGRICULTURE FORM FOUR TERM ONE 2021-2026 |
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POULTRY PRODUCTION
Composition of an egg.
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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.
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Define the term incubation of eggs.
State characteristics of eggs for incubation. |
Q/A and discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 3-4
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 2 |
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Egg candling.
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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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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.
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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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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 8-9
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 5-6 |
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Artificial brooding.
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Identify requirements for an artificial brooder. |
Exposition;
Probing questions;
Brief discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 10-11
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 8-9 |
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4
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Brooder & brooder management.
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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
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1
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Rearing of growers, layers and broilers.
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Discuss rearing of growers, layers and broilers. |
Exposition;
Probing questions;
Brief discussion. |
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 15-17
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 13-15 |
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– Fold system.
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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.
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 18-20
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 16-18 |
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3
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– Battery cage system.
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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.
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Identify causes of vices such as egg eating and cannibalism and measures taken for the vices. |
Discussion: causes and control of vices. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 23-24
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 20-21 |
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4
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Stress.
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State causes of stress in birds.
Outline stress management practices.
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Q/A & discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 22-23
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 20-21 |
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Culling birds.
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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
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Marketing eggs and chicken meat.
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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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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.
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State merits & demerits of natural and artificial methods of calf rearing. |
Q/A & discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 29-30
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 26-29 |
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Weaning of calves.
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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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Rearing replacement stock.
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 32-3
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 30 |
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Calf housing.
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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.
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Analyze routine management practices in poultry. |
Q/A: review routine management practices in livestock.
Brief discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 34-36
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 31 |
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MILK AND MILKING
Factors affecting milk composition. |
Highlight factors affecting milk composition. |
Brain storming;
Probing questions;
Discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 36-38
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 32 |
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Milk secretion and let-down.
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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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Clean milk.
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State characteristics of clean milk.
Outline essentials of clean milk production.
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Oral questions & brief discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 40-42
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 34-35 |
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Milking materials and equipment.
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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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MID TERM BREAK |
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Milking procedure and technique.
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 46-47
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 38-40 |
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 50-56
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 42-53 |
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The tractor:
Petrol & diesel engines.
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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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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 61-63
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 56-57 |
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Petrol fuel system of a tractor.
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 63-64
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 60-61 |
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Diesel fuel system of a tractor.
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 64-65
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 60-61 |
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Electrical system of a tractor.
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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.
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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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Tractor cooling system.
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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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Lubrication system of an engine.
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Describe the lubrication system of an engine.
Outline importance of maintaining the lubrication system. |
Exposition;
Brief discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 71-72
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 64-5 |
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Power transmission system of an engine.
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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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Tractor servicing.
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Describe tractor servicing and maintenance practices.
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Brief discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 776-77
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 65-6 |
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Tractor drawn implements.
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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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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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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.
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Identify types of harrows and their uses.
List down maintenance practices for harrows.
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Drawing diagrams, Q/A & discussion. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 82-84
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 72-77 |
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Other farm implements.
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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. |
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KLB BK IV
Pg 85-91
Longhorn Bk IV
Pg 78-82 |
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Animal drawn implements.
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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 |
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