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6 Lesson one Describe the treatment of Learners stating why fence posts need to Cambridge IGCSE Agriculture page 18 Suggest reason for treating
Farm structures fencing posts, methods of be treated. Agriculture for Southern Africa page fence posts before using
and tools: fence construction. Learners to use a worksheet to decide 145-165 them. [2]
Fencing Describe types of fences the type of treatment should be used. Focus on agriculture book 4 pages 220- Outline properties of wood
suitable for different Learners to play a video showing the use 230 posts and metal posts. [6]
purposes. of burning to protect fence posts. Certificate in agric. Book 4 pages 56-65 Outline the use of hedges
Outline the use of hedges Learners discussing what a farmer needs CPS Sec Agric. Book 56-65 and windbreaks. [3]
and windbreaks. to think about when choosing what type https://www.youtube.com/watch?
of fencing to use with livestock. v=nvt2BA091XA
Simple guides to erecting stock fencing 0.
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Learners to compare the effects of
fence ,
different hedges and windbreaks can be https://www.conservationhandbooks.c
found at the school. om/how-to-build-a-fence/
Lesson two Define the terms soil Learners collecting soil samples that’s Cambridge IGCSE Agriculture page 18 Compiling of a practical
Coursework drainage and water holding clay, loam and sandy Agriculture for Southern Africa page written work on testing soil
Testing on soil capacity. Learners to set-up the apparatus so that 210-220 drainage and water holding
drainage and Learners setting up the they investigate on soil property that’s Focus on agriculture book 4 pages 225- capacity.
apparatus on soil drainage drainage and water holding capacity. 235
water holding
and water holding capacity Learners testing on soil property that’s Certificate in agric. Book 4 page 65-75
capacity.
drainage and water holding capacity. CPS Agric. Sec Book 4 page 65-75
Learners testing properties
Learners brainstorming on methods of
of three soil sample on
improving the soil properties
drainage and water holding Learners writing the experiment in the
capacity practical written books.