Spotlight Agriculture grade 6

Spotlight Agriculture and Nutrition Learner’s Book Grade 6, published by Spotlight Publishers, is a well-structured and comprehensive course book developed in full alignment with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). This resource is designed to equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in agriculture and nutrition, fostering sustainable living, food security awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices.

The book presents its content in a simplified and interactive manner suitable for Grade 6 learners. It integrates real-life agricultural practices and nutritional concepts using colorful illustrations, step-by-step demonstrations, and learner-friendly language. Through this approach, learners are encouraged to explore their environment, understand food production, and make informed decisions about nutrition and health.

Each unit is organized to reflect CBC’s key pillars, such as learner-centeredness, values-based education, and the application of knowledge to real-life situations. The book promotes hands-on activities like planting, caring for crops and animals, preparing healthy meals, and managing resources, enabling learners to connect classroom knowledge with everyday experiences.

Key features of this book include:

• Full coverage of the Grade 6 Agriculture and Nutrition curriculum as outlined by KICD.

• Engaging illustrations, case studies, and practical activities that support learner participation and understanding.

• Inclusion of contemporary issues such as food security, environmental stewardship, and personal hygiene.

• Skill-building exercises that encourage innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

• Summative revision questions and assessment tasks at the end of each topic for effective evaluation and feedback.

• Emphasis on core values such as responsibility, hard work, self-reliance, care for the environment, and respect for food and farming practices.

Spotlight Agriculture and Nutrition Grade 6 is an excellent resource for classroom teaching, home study, and group learning. It supports learners, teachers, and parents in building strong competencies in sustainable agriculture and healthy living for the well-being of individuals and the community.