WEATHER

The atmosphere.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the zones of the atmosphere.

Expository & descriptive approaches.

KLB BK I
Pg 41-42

WEATHER

Weather forecasting.
Factors influencing weather.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline the importance of weather forecasting to humankind.
Highlight factors influencing weather.

Q/A & brief discussion.
Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 41-42

WEATHER

Fieldwork on weather.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Observe and record various weather conditions.

Fieldwork:
Making observations;
Collecting data;
Conducting interviews;
Taking photographs.

camera

KLB BK I
Pg 46-47

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Meaning and significance of statistics. Types, nature and sources of statistical data.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



Define the term statistics.
Explain the significance of statistics in enhancing the study of geography.

Identify types, nature and sources of statistical data.

Q/A & brief discussion.




Exposition of new concepts & discussion.

illustrative chart

KLB BK I
Pg 449-50

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Collecting statistical data. -Questionnares.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of questionnaires.
State advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires.

Probing questions & explanations.

Sample questionnaires.

KLB BK I
Pg 50-51

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Collecting statistical data. -Interviews and observations.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages and disadvantages of using interviews and observations to gather data.

Simulations;
Probing questions & explanations.

KLB BK I
Pg 51-52

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Collecting statistical data. -Other methods

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe other methods of collecting data.

Discussion on taking measurements, sampling and content analysis.

Grid square for sampling.

KLB BK I
Pg 53-54

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Recording data.
Statistical data analysis.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe methods and techniques of recording statistical data.
Analyse statistical data correctly.

Probing questions, discussion.
Discussion on organizing data;
Identifying highest and lowest values.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.

charts
data

KLB BK I
Pg 55-57

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Find range, mean, mode and median of data.

Calculations: range, proportions, percentages, mean, median & mode.

calculator

KLB BK I
Pg 57-59

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Statistical data presentation in tables.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Present statistical data in tabular form.

Merits & demerits of using statistical tables.

Give examples of statistical data in tabular form; e.g. rainfall of a place.
Oral questions & brief discussion.

data

KLB BK I
Pg 61

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Simple line graph.
Simple bar graph.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Interpret a simple line graph.
State merits & demerits of using simple line graphs.
Construct and interpret a simple bar graph.
State merits & demerits of using simple bar graphs.

Make inferences;
Brief discussion.
Guided practical activity: drawing a simple bar graph.
Oral questions and brief discussion.

chart
Graph papers.

KLB BK I
Pg 60-62

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Combined line graph and bar graph. (polygraph)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Construct and interpret combined line graph and bar graph (polygraph).
State merits & demerits of using simple line graphs.

Guided practical activity: drawing combined line graph and bar graph (polygraph).
Oral questions and brief discussion.
Written exercise.

Graph papers.

KLB BK I
Pg 63-64

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Simple wind rose.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State merits & demerits of using a wind rose.
Construct and make use of a simple wind rose.

Brief discussion.
Group activity (Assignment): construction of a simple wind rose.

diagram

KLB BK I
Pg 64-65

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Maps, plans and pictures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



Q/A: make a distinction between maps and plans, maps and pictures.

Practical activity: drawing plan of a classroom, etc.
Brief discussion on differences between maps, plans and pictures.

maps, pictures.

KLB BK I
Pg 66-69

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Sketch maps.
Atlas maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify characteristics of a good sketch.
Sketch maps stating specific information.
Give examples of atlas maps.
Interpret atlas maps.

Practical activity: drawing sketch maps.
Oral questions, brief discussion.

maps
Atlases.

KLB BK I
Pg 69

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Topographic maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features on topographic maps.

Guided practical activity:
Identifying physical and human features on maps.

Topographic maps.

KLB BK I
Pg 69-70

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Uses of maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of maps.

Q/A and brief discussion.

KLB BK I
Pg 69

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Marginal information on a map.
Map scales.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and use marginal information on maps.
Define a scale.
Identify types of scales.
Express a scale in another format.

Guided activities: Identifying marginal information.
Brainstorming, brief discussion, problem solving.

Topographical maps.

KLB BK I
Pg 71-72

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Measuring distances on maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Measure distances on maps accurately.

Guided practical activities:
Measuring distances accurately by using various methods.

Topographical maps, pair of dividers, thread.

KLB BK I
Pg 76-78

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Calculation of area on maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate area on a map.

Guided practical activities involving area.

Topographical maps.

KLB BK I
Pg 79-80

FIELDWORK

Definition of field work, types and importance of fieldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define the term fieldwork.
Identify types of fieldwork.
Explain importance of fieldwork to geographers.

Probing questions & brief discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 82-83

FIELDWORK

Fieldwork procedure.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe fieldwork procedure.

Brain storming;
Probing questions on steps followed during fieldwork.
Detailed discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 83-84

FIELDWORK

Hypothesis.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline characteristics of a good hypothesis.
Formulate a hypothesis.

Exposition of new concept;
Oral exercise on formulation of hypotheses.

chart

KLB BK I
Pg 84-85

FIELDWORK

Reconnaissance.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State the purpose of a reconnaissance.

Exposition of new concept;
Brief discussion.

KLB BK I
Pg 87

FIELDWORK

Preparations before fieldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight preparations required before carrying out of fieldwork.

Q/A & open discussion.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 85

FIELDWORK

Methods data of collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline various methods of data collection.
Identify specific methods for given types of field study.
State merits & demerits of each method.

Q/A to review methods of data collection;

Brief discussion.

Necessary equipment.

KLB BK I
Pg 87

FIELDWORK

Problems likely to be encountered in the field during fieldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Predict problems that are likely to be encountered in the field in course of fieldwork.

Brainstorming & brief open discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 88

FIELDWORK

Actual field study.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Conduct a field study.

Identify the problem and objectives;
Prepare for the study;
Visit the area of study;
Gather data using suitable methods.

Questionnaires,
Cameras, labels, etc.

KLB BK I
Pg 88-92

FIELDWORK

Interpretation of data collected.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyse the collected data.

Synthesise the data collected;
Plot relevant graphs;
Answer questions.

graphs

KLB BK I
Pg 88-92

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Characteristics of minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



List down characteristics of minerals.

Q/A: list down examples of minerals.
Brief discussion of their general characteristics.

local environment, chart

KLB BK I
Pg 94-96

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Igneous rocks.
Sedimentary rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe formation of igneous rocks.
Differentiate between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
Give examples of igneous rocks.
State characteristics of sedimentary rocks.
Give examples of sedimentary rocks formed in different ways.

Brief discussion.
Exposition & detailed discussion.
Exposition of factual information;
Detailed discussion.

rocks
local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 96-99

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Formation of sedimentary rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe formation of sedimentary rocks.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 100-2

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Metamorphic rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe forms of metamorphism that lead to formation of metamorphic rocks.

Exposition & detailed discussion.

Chart: match original and metamorphic rocks.

KLB BK I
Pg 102

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Distribution of rocks in Kenya.
Significance of rocks and minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Account for the distribution of rocks in Kenya.
Explain the significance of minerals and rocks to mankind.

Descriptive approach.
Examine a map showing distribution of rocks.
Brain storming;
Q/A & brief discussion.

map
local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 104-6

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Fieldwork on rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Carry out a fieldwork study on rocks.

Collect, examine and classify rocks.
Answer related problems.

local environment, map

KLB BK I
Pg 109-110

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Fieldwork on rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Carry out a fieldwork study on rocks.

Collect, examine and classify rocks.
Answer related problems.

local environment, map

KLB BK I
Pg 109-110