2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons2 Strands in Term 1

Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 1 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 8
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Agriculture & Nutrition
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
13 Weeks (65 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 13
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) describe methods of soil conservation in agricultural environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- search and share information on methods of soil conservation (strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, soil bunds) using digital devices and print media

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) describe methods of soil conservation in agricultural environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- search and share information on methods of soil conservation (strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, soil bunds) using digital devices and print media

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) describe methods of soil conservation in agricultural environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- search and share information on methods of soil conservation (strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, soil bunds) using digital devices and print media

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) describe methods of soil conservation in agricultural environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- explore the school environment and carry out activities on soil conservation in the school such as strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, and soil bunds

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) carry out soil conservation activities in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- explore the school environment and carry out activities on soil conservation in the school such as strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, and soil bunds

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) carry out soil conservation activities in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- conduct project: in groups, learners to construct farm model using materials such as cartons, cardboards, soil and papier- mache to demonstrate soil conservation measures on a farm layout

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) carry out soil conservation activities in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- conduct project: in groups, learners to construct farm model using materials such as cartons, cardboards, soil and papier- mache to demonstrate soil conservation measures on a farm layout

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) demonstrate caring attitude towards soil in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- conduct project: in groups, learners to construct farm model using materials such as cartons, cardboards, soil and papier- mache to demonstrate soil conservation measures on a farm layout

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) demonstrate caring attitude towards soil in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- creativity skills as learners make a farm model illustrating soil conservation measures, value of unity as learners work in teams to conserve soil, environmental awareness as learners explore school environment to observe soil erosion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) demonstrate caring attitude towards soil in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- creativity skills as learners make a farm model illustrating soil conservation measures, value of unity as learners work in teams to conserve soil, environmental awareness as learners explore school environment to observe soil erosion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) demonstrate caring attitude towards soil in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- creativity skills as learners make a farm model illustrating soil conservation measures, value of unity as learners work in teams to conserve soil, environmental awareness as learners explore school environment to observe soil erosion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Conservation of ResourcesSoil Conservation Measures

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) demonstrate caring attitude towards soil in the environment

1. How can we conserve soil in the environment?

- creativity skills as learners make a farm model illustrating soil conservation measures, value of unity as learners work in teams to conserve soil, environmental awareness as learners explore school environment to observe soil erosion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Conservation of ResourcesWater Harvesting and Storage

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) discuss ways of storing harvested water for domestic use

1. How can we harvest and store water for domestic purposes?

- search and share information in groups, on how harvested water can be stored for domestic purposes, using methods such as shallow water pans, water ponds and suitable water containers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Conservation of ResourcesWater Harvesting and Storage

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) discuss ways of storing harvested water for domestic use

1. How can we harvest and store water for domestic purposes?

- search and share information in groups, on how harvested water can be stored for domestic purposes, using methods such as shallow water pans, water ponds and suitable water containers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Conservation of ResourcesWater Harvesting and Storage

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) discuss ways of storing harvested water for domestic use

1. How can we harvest and store water for domestic purposes?

- search and share information in groups, on how harvested water can be stored for domestic purposes, using methods such as shallow water pans, water ponds and suitable water containers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Conservation of Resources

2 Sub-strands19 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Soil Conservation Measures

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • describe methods of soil conservation in agricultural environment
  • carry out soil conservation activities in the environment
  • demonstrate caring attitude towards soil in the environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we conserve soil in the environment?
Learning Experiences
  • search and share information on methods of soil conservation (strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, soil bunds) using digital devices and print media
  • explore the school environment and carry out activities on soil conservation in the school such as strip cropping, grassed water ways, stone lines, trash lines, and soil bunds
  • conduct project: in groups, learners to construct farm model using materials such as cartons, cardboards, soil and papier- mache to demonstrate soil conservation measures on a farm layout
  • creativity skills as learners make a farm model illustrating soil conservation measures, value of unity as learners work in teams to conserve soil, environmental awareness as learners explore school environment to observe soil erosion
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 Water Harvesting and Storage

9 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • discuss ways of storing harvested water for domestic use
  • take part in harvesting and storing water in the school for domestic use
  • show responsibility in harvesting and storing water for domestic use
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we harvest and store water for domestic purposes?
Learning Experiences
  • search and share information in groups, on how harvested water can be stored for domestic purposes, using methods such as shallow water pans, water ponds and suitable water containers
  • initiate measures of their choice towards water harvesting and storage in the school
  • make class presentations on possible initiatives and maintenance practices that can be made to harvest and store rain water and surface runoff in the school environment
  • problem solving skills in initiating water harvesting and storage measures, value of responsibility in initiating and maintaining water harvesting, and environmental conservation as they adopt water harvesting and storage
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2
Strand 2.0

Food Production Processes

3 Sub-strands30 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 Kitchen and Backyard Gardening

9 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • explain the role of kitchen and backyard garden in food production
  • establish a kitchen and backyard garden for food production
  • adopt the use of kitchen and backyard garden for food production
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How does kitchen garden contribute to food production?
Learning Experiences
  • use digital and print resource to search for the roles of kitchen and backyard garden in food production such as production of fresh healthy foods, saving money, readily accessible
  • prepare a kitchen or backyard garden and grow various crops such as vegetables, herbs and spices
  • critical thinking skills as they establish kitchen or backyard garden to produce fresh foods, unity as they collaborate to establish the garden and food security as they grow fresh vegetables for food
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.2 Poultry Rearing in a fold

11 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • describe a fold in poultry rearing
  • construct a fold for rearing poultry
  • rear poultry in a fold
  • show responsibility in rearing of poultry
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we rear poultry in a fold for food production?
Learning Experiences
  • search and observe video clips or images on poultry folds and share experiences on how poultry folds look like
  • use locally available materials such as reused and recycled wires, plastic and wood materials to construct a poultry fold
  • conduct a project: rear poultry of their choice in a fold unit to practice moving of the folds, feeding, watering, sanitation, protection from predators and harsh weather
  • creativity skills as learners apply ideas in constructing a poultry fold, responsibility as they carry out assigned tasks and financial literacy as learner use recycled and reused materials to construct a poultry fold
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.3 Crop Pest and Disease Control

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • identify vegetable crops attacked by pests and diseases
  • control pests and diseases on vegetable crops
  • acknowledge importance of controlling pests and diseases in vegetable production
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we identify vegetable crops attacked by pests and diseases?
  • How can we control pests and diseases affecting crops?
Learning Experiences
  • take a field excursion to observe and identify vegetable crops that are attacked by pests (punctured leaves, cut-off seedlings, curling leaves) and the common sites where the pests are found
  • take a field excursion to a vegetable garden, observe and identify vegetable crops affected by disease (wilting plants, black and brown spots and rotting of plant parts)
  • control pests on vegetables using methods such as handpicking, removing affected crop parts, uprooting heavily affected crops and applying natural pesticides such as ash
  • control diseases on vegetables using methods such as removing affected parts and uprooting heavily affected crops
  • discuss and make presentations on importance of controlling crop pests and diseases in vegetable production
  • learning to learn by applying collaborative skills in controlling pests and diseases, value of respect as learners listen and positively critique presentations, and disaster risk reduction while learners control pests and disease to prevent outbreaks
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition showing the term-by-term distribution of all 4 strands.

Term 1Current
  • Conservation of Resources
  • Food Production Processes
  • Food Production Processes
  • Hygiene Practices
  • Production Techniques
  • Production Techniques

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition covers the following main strands: Conservation of Resources, Food Production Processes. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 13-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition in Term 1?

Each sub-strand defines measurable learning outcomes covering knowledge, psychomotor skills, and values. Learners engage in hands-on activities, realia observation, and collaborative problem-solving as outlined in the syllabus breakdown above.

How is Grade 8 Agriculture & Nutrition Term 1 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 13 calendar weeks (65 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 13, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 1 scheme in Microsoft Word or PDF?

Yes. You can instantly download a completely editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) or print-ready PDF, or open it directly in the online scheme builder to customize teacher name, school name, and TSC details.