INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

Definition of Geography and environment.

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


Define the terms Geography and environment.
Explain what the study of Geography entails.

Brainstorming,
Oral questions;
Brief discussion.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 1

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

Branches of Geography.
Importance of studying Geography.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the branches of Geography.

Exposition & discussion on major areas covered in Physical Geography, Economic Geography & Practical Geography.

student book, local environment
local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 2

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

Relationship between Geography and other Disciplines.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the relationship between Geography and other disciplines.

Teacher explains contextual meaning of the term discipline.
Oral questions to elicit definitions of history, physics, chemistry, agriculture, economics, etc.
Brief discussion on interdependence of disciplines.

Chart: relationship between Geography and other disciplines.

KLB BK I
Pg 3-4

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

Careers related to Geography.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify careers related to Geography.

Open discussion on careers related to Geography.

Career booklet.

KLB BK I
Pg 3-4

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Composition of the Solar System.
The origin of the solar system.

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



Give the meaning of solar system.
Describe the composition of solar system.

Exposition of facts related to the heavenly bodies, planets and other celestial bodies.

Chart: the solar system & their relative sizes.

KLB BK I
Pg 7

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Other heavenly bodies.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
List down other heavenly bodies.

Exposition & brief description.

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KLB BK I
Pg 9-12

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

The origin and size of the earth.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Advance postulates about origin and size of the earth.
Give reasons why the interior of the earth is known to be very hot.

Brain storming;
Exposition of factual information.

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KLB BK I
Pg 12-13

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

The shape of the earth.
The rotation of the earth on its axis.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline proofs that the earth is spherical.

Brief discussion & illustrations.

Chart: mathematical data for planet earth.
The globe.

KLB BK I
Pg 13-15

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Local time.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate local time using longitudes.
Calculate the longitude of a place using local time.

Q/A: review the terms local time, GMT and direction of rotation of the earth.
Work through examples.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.

The globe

KLB BK I
Pg 18

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Time zones and the International Date Line.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the importance of the concept time zone.
Explain the effects of crossing the International date line on time zones.

Locate I.D.L. on the globe;
Brief discussion with probing questions.

The globe.

KLB BK I
Pg 18

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

The revolution of the earth round the sun.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe effects of revolution of the earth round the sun.

Exposition & detailed discussion on revolutionary movement of the earth.

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KLB BK I
Pg 19

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Eclipses.
The structure of the earth.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain occurrence of eclipses.
Differentiate between eclipse of the sun and eclipse of the moon.

Probing questions;
Drawing illustrative diagrams.
Brief discussion.

Charts-
Solar eclipse,
Annular solar eclipse,
Lunar eclipse.
Model of the internal earth structure.

KLB BK I
Pg 20-21

WEATHER

Definition and elements of weather. Temperature.

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


Define the term weather.
List down the elements of weather.

Define the term temperature.
Outline factors affecting air temperature.

Brain storming;

Brief discussion.

student book

Pg 24-25

WEATHER

Humidity & Precipitation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Differentiate between absolute and relative humidity.
Outline factors affecting humidity.
Identify forms of precipitation.

Exposition;
Probing questions;
Brief discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 26-27

WEATHER

Rainfall.
Clouds.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe rainfall as a form of precipitation.
Outline types of rainfall.

Probing questions;
Drawing illustrative diagrams.
Brief discussion.

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school enviroment

KLB BK I
Pg 27-29

WEATHER

Atmospheric pressure & winds.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain factors influencing atmospheric pressure.
Differentiate between anabatic and katabatic winds.
Outline factors influencing wind direction.
Explain the role of wind as a medium of heat and moisture transfer.

Probing questions;
Drawing illustrative diagrams of land and sea breezes;
Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion.

illustrative diagram

KLB BK I
Pg 29-30

WEATHER

Weather station.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
List down instruments used in a weather station.
Identify factors taken into account when siting a weather station.

Q/A: definition of the term weather;
Brief discussion on elements of weather;
Oral questions & brief discussion;
Visit a weather station.

weather station

KLB BK I
Pg 32-33

WEATHER

Measuring temperature.
Measuring rainfall.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify thermometric liquids used in thermometers.
Calculate mean daily temperature and diurnal range of temperature given maximum and minimum daily temperatures.

Oral questions.


Problem solving.

Six?s Maximum & minimum thermometers.
Rainfall charts.

KLB BK I
Pg 34-36

WEATHER

Measuring atmospheric pressure.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of a mercury barometer and the aneroid barometer.

Expository & descriptive approaches, and oral questions.

diagram

KLB BK I
Pg 37

WEATHER

Wind direction and intensity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify instruments used to determine wnd direction and intensity.

Oral questions;
Drawing a wind vane and a wind sock;
Brief discussion.

wind vane & wind sock

KLB BK I
Pg 39

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.

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

Q/A & brief discussion.

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KLB BK I
Pg 41-42

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.
Collecting statistical data. -Other methods

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.

Grid square for sampling.

KLB BK I
Pg 51-52

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Recording data.

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

Probing questions, discussion.

charts

KLB BK I
Pg 55-57

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Statistical data analysis.

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

Discussion on organizing data;
Identifying highest and lowest values.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.

data

KLB BK I
Pg 57-59

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion.
Statistical data presentation in tables.

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
data

KLB BK I
Pg 57-59

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Simple line 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.

Make inferences;
Brief discussion.

chart

KLB BK I
Pg 60-62

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Simple bar graph.

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

Guided practical activity: drawing a simple bar graph.
Oral questions and brief discussion.

Graph papers.

KLB BK I
Pg 62-63