SHS1 Agriculture · Semester 1 Week 10: Modern Mechanized Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five key safety measures to observe when operating farm machines and power equipment.
Explain why each safety measure is necessary, giving at least one reason linked to preventing injury or machine damage.
Demonstrate the correct use of at least three items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in agricultural production.
Describe the safety precautions to take before, during, and after operating a farm machine, such as a power tiller or knapsack sprayer.
Assess a given farm work scenario and point out safety violations, suggesting corrective actions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Modern Technical and Mechanised Agricuture (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Modern Mechanized Agriculture (2.2)
Content standard: 1.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the meaning, importance and safety measures, as well as skills in operating farm machines and power. 1.2.2.LO.1 Use the knowledge and skills acquired to operate farm machines and power and observe the necessary safety measures in Agricultural production.
Indicator: 1.2.2.LI.2 - Describe the safety measures employed in operating farm machines and power in Agricultural production.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 47

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: In ability groups, learners brainstorm to come up with examples of safety measures that need to be observed during Agricultural activities. Teacher should use videos/pictures to guide learners to identify safety measures
employed during Agricultural activities. Gifted learners should be challenged to give more examples of the safety measures employed during Agricultural activities. Teacher should ensure that videos used are not gender bias.
Experiential learning: Put learners in mixed gender groups to visit farm machinery workshop or watch a video/picture on activities that are carried out at a farm site/machinery workshop and discuss the safety measures that should be put in place to avoid injuries. The teacher should ensure that all the safety protocols at the farm machinery workshop are strictly adhered to. learners should be guided with probing questions to come up with safety measures employed in Agricultural activities aside what they observed at the machinery workshop.
Experiential learning: Learners in gender-based groups perform a farm activity such as preparation of beds, application of fertilisers etc. and demonstrate the safety measures that should be put in place before performing the activity. All learners should be encouraged to participate in the activity. Learners who have difficulties in performing the activities should assisted.
Experiential learning: Learners in mixed ability groups demonstrate the appropriate use of some PPEs in Agricultural production. Learners with difficulties should be assisted by a master craftsman in doing the activities. Every leaner should be given the opportunity to practice the appropriate used of the PPEs in Agricultural production. This can be achieved when learners practice on a rota basis.
Assessment (1.2.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Realia (farm tools and implements such as cutlass, hoe, hook and line, burdizzo, etc)
- Videos/pictures on Agricultural mechanisation
- Computer
- Projector
- Pen
- Notebook
- Textbooks in Agricultural mechanisation and power
- Wellington boots
- Hand gloves
- Nose mask
- Hat
- Hammer
- Knapsack sprayer
- First aid box
- Bandage
- Gauze
- Alcohol
- Water
- Ointment
- Tourniquet
- Thermal Blanket
- Antiseptic Wash
- Pair of scissors
- Bandages and knuckle bandages
- Adhesive bandage
- Ice packs
- Eye wash