Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 6 Rationalized Agriculture Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 following the rationalization of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) based on the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Education Level: Upper Primary (Grade 6)
  • Curriculum Framework: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 4
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Essence of the Learning Area: Agriculture integrates aspects of agriculture and Home Science to equip learners with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in resource conservation, food production, hygiene, and appropriate production techniques.
  • Focus: Promoting food and nutrition security, environmental conservation, personal hygiene, sustainable production, and preparation for further learning in Junior School.

  It covers the following strands and substrands with suggested number of lessons:

  • Strand 1.0: Conservation of Resources
    • Controlling Soil Erosion – 11 lessons
    • Conserving Water – 11 lessons
    • Conserving Wild Animals – 10 lessons
    • Total: 32 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Food Production Processes
    • Rearing Small Domestic Animals – 12 lessons
    • Preserving Crop Products – 11 lessons
    • Cooking Food – 13 lessons
    • Total: 36 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Hygiene Practices
    • Good Grooming – 9 lessons
    • Laundry: Stain Removal – 12 lessons
    • Total: 21 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Production Techniques
    • Crocheting Stitches for Household Articles – 16 lessons
    • Constructing Moist Bed Garden – 15 lessons
    • Total: 31 lessons

  The curriculum design also outlines subject general learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, suggested learning experiences, core competencies, values integration, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) such as environmental conservation, food security, personal hygiene, and financial literacy, assessment rubrics, suggested learning resources, non-formal learning activities, and an integrated Community Service Learning (CSL) project to support practical application of agricultural and household skills.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 6
• Subject:

  AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION

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