Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 9 Rationalized Agriculture and Nutrition Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed and published by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2024 as part of the rationalized Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for Junior School. Grade 9 is the final level of Junior School and prepares learners for transition to Senior School by strengthening practical agricultural, nutrition, hygiene, and production skills.

  • Curriculum Level: Junior School (Grade 9)
  • Learning Area: Agriculture and Nutrition
  • Lessons per Week: 4 lessons (40 minutes each)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Approach: Competency-based with emphasis on practical skills, sustainability, food security, hygiene, and innovative production
  • Key Components: Learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, PCIs, assessment rubrics, and Community Service Learning (CSL) integration

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands with suggested lesson allocation:

  • Strand 1.0: Conservation of Resources
    • 1.1 Conserving Animal Feed: Hay – 12 lessons
    • 1.2 Conserving Leftover Food – 11 lessons
    • 1.3 Integrated Farming – 12 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Food Production Processes
    • 2.1 Organic Gardening – 14 lessons
    • 2.2 Storage of Crop Produce – 10 lessons
    • 2.3 Cooking: Using Flour Mixtures – 14 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Hygiene Practices
    • 3.1 Cleaning Waste Disposal Facilities – 9 lessons
    • 3.2 Disinfecting Clothing and Household Articles – 12 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Production Techniques
    • 4.1 Grafting in Plants – 13 lessons
    • 4.2 Homemade Sun Dryer – 13 lessons

  The design also includes guidelines for integrating Community Service Learning (CSL), suggested assessment methods, learning resources, non-formal activities, and detailed assessment rubrics to support effective implementation of Agriculture and Nutrition in Grade 9.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 9
• Subject:

  AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION

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