by STORYMOJA

Foundation Agriculture is meant to equip learners with knowledge, skills and attitudes for production of indigenous and exotic crops, and domestic animals through innovative agricultural practices to enhance food security using limited resources. It builds on competencies introduced in Early Years Education under Environmental Activities.

by R.Opuko, J. Mwanzia and L. Mulunda

Foundation Agriculture is meant to equip learners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the production of indigenous and exotic crops, and domestic animals through innovative agricultural practices to enhance food security using limited resources. It builds on competencies introduced in Early Years Education under Environmental Activities.

This is the second book in the new Agriculture Series for Upper Primary. It is a course book designed specifically for use by Grade 5 learners.
Its unique features include:
• Adequate coverage of the curriculum design with special emphasis given to pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIS) including citizenship, health education, life skills and values education, education for sustainable development, non formal education, parental empowerment and engagement, and community service learning.
• Adequate opportunities for the learners to develop core competencies including communication and collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and imagination, citizenship, digital literacy, learning to learn, and self-efficacy.
• A variety of suitable learning experiences that make learning of Agriculture interesting and enjoyable together with development of relevant positive values.
• Suggestions on use of improvised learning resources from the local environment have been made.
• Use of simple language that is appropriate to the level of the learner, a variety of illustrations done in full colour, an attractive layout that promotes easy use and reading making the book learner-friendly.

The book has been written after extensive research by authors with wide teaching experience in primary schools and teachers’ training colleges.

This is the second book in the exciting series of Foundation Environmental Activities. The Book is specifically designed for use by Grade 2 learners as a coursebook.

Its special features include: .

* Adequate syllabus coverage in line with the competence-based curriculum.

* A variety of interactive activities that make learning interesting and enjoyable.

* Simple and appropriate language with a variety of colorful illustrations.

*  A style and design that promotes ease of use.

by F.MUYELA, A.NDUNGU, J.OSIRI

This is the fifth for the competency-based curriculum. The coursebook is intended for use by Grade 5 learners.
The keys features of the book include:
– Adequate coverage of the of the new curriculum concepts and skills, with a strong activity orientation
– Deliberate use of local songs that learners can easily identify with
– Clear easy-to-follow learning steps
– Attractive illustrations that will enhance the understanding and appreciation of the text
– A number of activities that reinforce the learning process.
The book comes with a separate comprehensive teacher’s guide.