Agriculture Grade 8

KLB TopScholar Agriculture Learner's Book for Grade 8 comprehensively covers Agriculture Concepts outlined in the Competency Based Curriculum Designs for Grade 8. 

The course book is intended to develop indepth knowledge of Agriculture concepts in the learner. The content covers the following concepts: Conserving Agricultural Environment, Crop Production, Animal Production and Agriculture and Technology. 

This course book has the following unique features: 
• Activities that involve the learner in the teaching and learning process through discussions with other learners. 
• Coverage of concepts in an approach that assumes no prior knowledge on the part of the learner. The activities guide the learner through the simple known-to-unknown approach. 
• Development of 21st Century Competencies including: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Creativity, Innovation, and Digital literacy. These are necessary competencies for learners who will specialise in the STEM pathway. 
• Extended learning and problem-solving engagements that provide learners with the opportunity to participate in community-based projects. 
• Illustrations and photographs that complement the content and enrich the learning process. 
• Varied review and assessment exercises. The solutions to the assessments are provided in the Teacher’s Guide. 

The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides comprehensive guidelines for inquiry-based learning approaches. The learning methods discussed in the guide emphasise learner-centred approaches. The guide is an invaluable resource that helps the teacher interpret and achieve the learning outcomes outlined in the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Curriculum Designs.

1. Conserving Agricultural Environment

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Soil Conservation Measures Free chapter!
1.2.	Water Harvesting and Storage

2. Crop Production

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Square Foot Gardening
2.2.	Crop Management
2.3.	Crop Harvesting
2.4.	Post‑harvest Practices
2.5.	Marketing Crop Produce

3. Animal Production

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Animal Safety
3.2.	Poultry Rearing
3.3.	Preparation of Animal Products
3.4.	Preservation of Animal Products

4. Agriculture and technology

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Innovative Waterer Project
4.2.	ICT in Agricultural Support Service