Principles of Natural Resource… · SHS2 Agriculture

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Demonstrate the skills in the cultivation of mushrooms.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sequence the main stages of mushroom cultivation from substrate preparation to harvesting in the correct order.
Prepare a suitable growing medium (substrate) for oyster mushrooms using locally available materials such as sawdust and rice straw.
Demonstrate the correct technique for spawning, including the use of clean hands and sterilised tools.
Monitor and maintain the appropriate environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, and ventilation) for mushroom growth.
Identify common signs of contamination or disease in a mushroom bed and state the corrective action to take.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Food Production and Natural Resource Conservation (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Principles of Natural Resource Conservation in Agriculture (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills of mushroom production. 2.3.2.LO.2 Use the knowledge and skills acquired in the management practices of mushroom production.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.2 - Demonstrate the skills in the cultivation of mushrooms.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 3 (Week 23 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. 153

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups undertake field trips to nearby mushroom farms or watch a documentary on various techniques involved in the production of mushrooms.
Problem-based learning: In gender-based groups, learners use internet/watch video on the techniques of mushroom production, discuss and make a presentation on efficient ways of mushroom production.
Project based learning (Homework): In gender-based groups, learners cultivate mushrooms and write a report on the activities performed during cultivation. The teacher should encourage all learners to be involved in the cultivation of mushroom to dispel gender stereotyping in mushroom production.
Assessment (2.3.2.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:
- Functional internet connectivity
- Computer
- Projector
- Flip charts
- Textbooks on game reserve and wildlife
- Smartphones
- Notebooks
- Pens