JHS3 Science · Term 2 Week 4: Farming Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.3.4.1.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Select appropriate plant and animal wastes available in their community for preparing at least three different types of manure.
Demonstrate the step-by-step preparation of compost manure using locally available plant waste.
Explain the procedure for preparing liquid manure (manure tea) from animal waste or fresh plant materials.
Compare the preparation methods, materials, and time required for compost manure, liquid manure, and green manure.
Present the manure preparation process to peers using clear, audience-appropriate language and adequate detail.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Farming Systems (3.4)
Content standard: B9.3.4.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the preparation of different types of manure from animal and plant waste
Indicator: B9.3.4.1.2 - Demonstrate the preparation of different types of manure
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 106
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Prepare manure from the different plant and animal wastes.
2. Discuss the preparation of manure using the plants and animal wastes that are available in a community.