THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Composition 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.

The origin of the solar system.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain theories put forward to explain the origin of the earth.

Exposition of new concepts;
Brief description.

KLB BK I
Pg 7-8

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.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 12-13

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

The shape of the earth.

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.

KLB BK I
Pg 13-15

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

The rotation of the earth on its axis.
Local time.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain effects of rotation of the earth on its axis.

Brainstorming, oral questions and brief discussion on rotational movement of the earth and its effects.

The globe.
The globe

KLB BK I
Pg 17-18

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.

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.

KLB BK I
Pg 20-21

THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

The structure of the earth.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe internal and external structure of the earth.

Expository and descriptive approaches.

Model of the internal earth structure.

KLB BK I
Pg 22-23

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.

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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KLB BK I
Pg 27-29

WEATHER

Clouds.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of clouds.

Exposition and explanations;
Drawing illustrative diagrams.

school enviroment

KLB BK I
Pg 31-32

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.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 41-42

WEATHER

Factors influencing weather.

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

Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion.

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KLB BK I
Pg 45-46

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

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

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.
Preparations before fieldwork.

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

Exposition of new concept;
Brief discussion.

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KLB BK I
Pg 87

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

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

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