Yarn knitting methods and framed suspended garden construction guide Grade 7 Agriculture and Nutrition across Term 3, allocating 29 practical lessons across 9 pages. Activities closely follow Spark Agriculture Grade 7 alongside MTP Home Science Grade 7 course books.
- Knitting Fundamentals: mastering single and double knitting stitches using twin needles, regulating loop tension, and knitting functional household floor mats during weeks 1 and 2.
- Domestic Textile Utility: knitting absorbent dish wipers and decorative table rugs, casting off edges securely, and evaluating stitch uniformity across weeks 2 and 3.
- Suspended Garden Construction: assembling timber frames, securing suspended container troughs, preparing fertile potting soil, and planting leafy vegetables during weeks 3 and 4.
- Value Addition and Soap Making: exploring preservation techniques for fresh harvest produce, blending vegetable oils with lye to formulate homemade bar soaps, and completing end of term assessment papers in week 8.
Learners refine household textile fabrication and micro-gardening skills through outdoor trial plots and domestic craft workshops before recording progress report marks.
