Natural and the Built Environments

1.1 Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Countries of Eastern Africa

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

-Identify the countries of Eastern Africa on a map
-Describe the position of countries in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in learning about Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm countries in Eastern Africa on a map, and share in class
-Contribute to group decision making as they locate in groups, the position of countries in Eastern Africa using an atlas/appropriate media
-Use digital devices to establish the sizes in square kilometres of countries in Eastern Africa

How would we determine the position of countries in Eastern Africa?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 2-4
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Atlases

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

1.1 Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Latitudes and Longitudes

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

-Draw, color and display the map of Eastern Africa in class
-Use latitudes and longitudes to locate places on a map
-Value the Eastern African countries

-Draw, color and display the map of Eastern Africa in class
-In pairs, identify latitudes and longitudes of Eastern Africa using appropriate media
-Practice locating places on a map using latitudes and longitudes using appropriate media
-Sing the East African Community Anthem

How would we determine the position of countries in Eastern Africa?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 5-8
-Maps with latitudes and longitudes
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Atlases

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

1.2 Main Physical Features in Eastern Africa - Mountains (Volcanic mountains)

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

-Identify the main physical features in Eastern Africa on a map
-Describe the formation of volcanic mountains in Eastern Africa
-Value the physical features within the locality

-Discuss, in groups, and identify the main physical features in Eastern Africa: Mountains (Volcanic and block)
-Use digital devices to describe the formation of the main physical features in Eastern Africa
-Explore and identify the physical features within the locality

1. How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality? -2. Why are physical features important?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 14-20
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of physical features

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Natural and the Built Environments

1.2 Main Physical Features in Eastern Africa - Mountains (Block mountains) and Rift Valley

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

-Describe the formation of block mountains in Eastern Africa
-Describe the formation of the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa
-Value the physical features in Eastern Africa

-Use digital devices to describe the formation of block mountains and the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa
-Draw diagrams showing the formation of block mountains and the Rift Valley
-Discuss ways of conserving the physical features within the locality

1. How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality? -2. Why are physical features important?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 21-24
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of physical features

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

1.2 Main Physical Features in Eastern Africa - Lakes (Rift Valley, Crater, Downwarping)

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

-Describe the formation of lakes in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and label the main physical features
-Value the physical features within the locality

-Use digital devices to describe the formation of lakes in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa, locate the main physical features, and display in class
-Discuss ways of conserving the physical features within the locality to promote environmental education

1. How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality? -2. Why are physical features important?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 25-30
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of lakes

-Observation -Project work -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

1.2 Main Physical Features in Eastern Africa - Plains (Formation and conservation)

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

-Describe the formation of plains in Eastern Africa
-Demonstrate ways of conserving physical features in Eastern Africa
-Value the physical features within the locality

-Use digital devices to describe the formation of plains in Eastern Africa
-Participate in conservation activities for physical features within the locality
-Visit local physical features and write a report

1. How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality? -2. Why are physical features important?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 25-30
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of plains

-Observation -Written assignments -Project work

Natural and the Built Environments

1.3 Climatic Regions in Eastern Africa - Equatorial Climate

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

-Identify the main climatic regions in Eastern Africa on a map
-Describe characteristics of the equatorial climatic region in Eastern Africa
-Acknowledge the main climatic regions in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the climatic regions in Eastern Africa and present to the rest of the class
-Discuss the characteristics of equatorial climate in Eastern Africa, and do class presentations
-Observe safety precautions and practices as they use digital devices/print resources to draw the main equatorial climatic region of Eastern Africa

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 31-34
-Maps of climatic regions
-Digital resources
-Photographs of different climatic regions

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Natural and the Built Environments

1.3 Climatic Regions in Eastern Africa - Tropical and Sub-tropical Climate

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

-Describe characteristics of the tropical and sub-tropical climatic regions in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map showing tropical and sub-tropical climatic regions
-Acknowledge the main climatic regions in Eastern Africa

-Discuss the characteristics of tropical and sub-tropical climate regions in Eastern Africa, and do class presentations
-Draw maps showing tropical and sub-tropical climatic regions
-Observe safety precautions and practices as they use digital devices/print resources to learn about climatic regions

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 35-37
-Maps of climatic regions
-Digital resources
-Photographs of different climatic regions

-Observation -Written assignments -Project work

Natural and the Built Environments

1.3 Climatic Regions in Eastern Africa - Mountain and Desert Climate

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

-Describe characteristics of the mountain and desert climatic regions in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map showing mountain and desert climatic regions
-Acknowledge the main climatic regions in Eastern Africa

-Discuss the characteristics of mountain and desert climate regions in Eastern Africa, and do class presentations
-Draw maps showing mountain and desert climatic regions
-Compose poems that address effects of climatic change on human activities

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 38-40
-Maps of climatic regions
-Digital resources
-Photographs of mountain and desert climates

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

1.3 Climatic Regions in Eastern Africa - Climate and Human Activities

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

-Explain ways in which climate influences human activities in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the role of climate in human activities
-Acknowledge the main climatic regions in Eastern Africa

-Use digital devices/print media to find out how climate influences human activities
-Discuss how climate influences various human activities in Eastern Africa
-Compose poems that address effects of climatic change on human activities

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 38-40
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

1.4 Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Tropical Rainforest and Savanna Grassland

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

-Identify the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa on a map
-Describe the characteristics of tropical rainforest and savanna grassland in Eastern Africa
-Value vegetation found at home and school

-Brainstorm, in pairs, the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa, and share in class
-Discuss the characteristics of tropical rainforest and savanna grassland in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa indicating the main types of vegetation

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 41-45
-Maps of vegetation
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of vegetation

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

1.4 Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Desert and Mountain Vegetation

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

-Describe the characteristics of desert and mountain vegetation in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and label the main types of vegetation
-Value vegetation found at home and school

-Discuss the characteristics of desert and mountain vegetation in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa indicating desert and mountain vegetation types
-Plan and carry out activities on conservation of vegetation within the locality

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 46-50
-Maps of vegetation
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of vegetation

-Observation -Project work -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

1.4 Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Conservation of Vegetation

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

-Explain ways of conserving vegetation in the environment
-Demonstrate conservation practices for vegetation
-Value vegetation found at home and school

-Discuss ways of conserving vegetation in the environment
-Plan and carry out activities on conservation of vegetation within the locality
-Create posters on conservation of vegetation

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 46-50
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Local vegetation

-Observation -Project work -Oral questions

Natural and the Built Environments

1.5 Historic Built Environments - Museums

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

-Identify the main historic built environments in Eastern Africa on a map
-Describe the importance of museums as historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Value historic built environments in Eastern Africa

-Use digital/print resources to identify museums in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the importance of museums in Eastern Africa
-Engage with a resource person to learn about the importance of museums in Eastern Africa

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 52-55
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of historic built environments
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

1.5 Historic Built Environments - Monuments

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

-Identify monuments as historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Describe the importance of monuments in Eastern Africa
-Value historic built environments in Eastern Africa

-Use digital/print resources to identify monuments in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the importance of monuments in Eastern Africa
-Practice self-drive as they compose and recite poems on the importance of monuments in Eastern Africa

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 56-58
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of monuments

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

1.5 Historic Built Environments - Historic Buildings

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

-Identify historic buildings in Eastern Africa
-Describe the importance of historic buildings in Eastern Africa
-Value historic built environments in Eastern Africa

-Use digital/print resources to identify historic buildings in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the importance of historic buildings in Eastern Africa
-Practice self-drive as they compose and recite poems on the importance of historic buildings in Eastern Africa

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 59-61
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of historic buildings

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

1.5 Historic Built Environments - Conservation of Historic Built Environments

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

-Demonstrate ways of conserving historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Create awareness on conservation of historic built environments
-Value historic built environments within the locality

-Discuss ways of conserving historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Create a cultural corner in school for preservation of culture
-Create posters on conservation of historic built environments

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 59-61
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of historic built environments
-Local artefacts

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Meaning and Factors Influencing

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

-Describe factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Explain the meaning of beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Discuss factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Use digital devices to identify factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Match factors influencing beef farming with correct explanations

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 103-105
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of beef farming

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Areas Where Practiced

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

-Locate on a map areas where beef farming is practised in Eastern Africa
-Identify beef farming regions
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Use digital devices to establish areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practised
-Complete a table showing areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern African countries

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 106-107
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of beef farming

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Contribution to Economy

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

-Identify the contribution of beef farming to the economy of Eastern Africa
-Explain the benefits of beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Engage with an Agricultural extension officer to find out the contributions of beef farming to the economy of Eastern Africa
-Discuss contributions of beef farming to the economy of Eastern Africa
-Match contributions of beef farming to the economy with correct descriptions

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 108-109
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Challenges

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

-Explain the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Identify solutions to the challenges
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices to find out challenges facing beef farming
-Create posters on importance of beef farming

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 110-111
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Marine and Inland Fishing Grounds

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

-Locate marine and inland fishing grounds on a map
-Identify different fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Locate on a map the marine and inland fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map showing fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Identify areas of inland or marine fishing in local environment

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 112-114
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of fishing grounds

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Marine and Inland Fishing Grounds

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

-Locate marine and inland fishing grounds on a map
-Identify different fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Locate on a map the marine and inland fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map showing fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Identify areas of inland or marine fishing in local environment

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 112-114
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of fishing grounds

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of Marine Fishing

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

-Describe methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Identify different fishing techniques
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Discuss the marine methods of fishing in Eastern Africa and present in class
-Use digital devices/print resources to research methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Draw diagrams showing different methods of marine fishing

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 115-116
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of fishing methods

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting fishing
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Brainstorm challenges facing marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Use digital or print resources to find out challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Complete a table on challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 117-118
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

-Design possible solutions to challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Propose sustainable fishing practices
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Engage a Fisheries officer to identify possible solutions to challenges facing marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Discuss solutions to challenges facing fishing
-Create posters on solutions to challenges facing fishing

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 119-120
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors Promoting Tourism

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

-Explain factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Identify tourism attractions
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Brainstorm factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices/print resources to research factors promoting tourism
-Watch videos on factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 138-139
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of tourist attractions

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Game Reserves and National Parks

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

-Locate game reserves and national parks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Identify wildlife conservation areas
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate game reserves and national parks
-Use atlas/digital resources to identify locations of game reserves and national parks
-Complete a table showing national parks and game reserves in Eastern Africa

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 140-145
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Atlas

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting tourism
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Use digital devices/print resources to research challenges facing tourism
-Give a talk on challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Create charts on challenges facing tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 146-147
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing tourism challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Propose sustainable tourism practices
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Engage a Game Ranger on possible solutions to the challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Role-play conversations about solutions to challenges facing tourism
-Create posters and charts on challenges and solutions facing tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 148-150
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Economic Importance

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

-Explain the importance of tourism as an economic activity
-Identify economic benefits of tourism
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Discuss the importance of tourism to the economy
-Write an essay on ways of promoting tourism in Eastern Africa
-Participate in conservation of wildlife walk/run activities within the locality

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 151-153
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Road Network

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

-Identify the main road transport networks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Locate major roads on a map
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Locate the main road transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main road transport networks
-Discuss the importance of road transport networks

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 195-202
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of roads

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Railway and Air Transport

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

-Identify the main railway and air transport networks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Locate major railways and airports
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Locate the main railway and air transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing railway and air transport networks
-Complete tables showing international airports in Eastern Africa

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 203-209
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of railways and airports

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Water Transport

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

-Identify the main water transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Match countries with their ports
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Identify forms of water transport used in Eastern Africa
-Name towns, cities and countries interconnected by water transport
-Match countries with their ports

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 210-215
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of ports

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain the challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting transport
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Discuss challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Complete a table on challenges facing transport networks
-Write an essay on challenges facing transport network in Eastern Africa

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 216-220
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing transport challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and Economic Importance

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Explain the role of transport in economic development
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Brainstorm the possible solutions to challenges facing transport network in Eastern Africa
-Make posters on the role of transport network in economic development
-Participate in clean-up activities of road reserves within their locality observing safety and security

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 221-228
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Modes of Communication

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

-Identify modes of communication in Eastern Africa
-Recognize different communication means
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the various modes of communication used in Eastern Africa
-Use digital/print resources to research on modes of communication
-Identify modes of communication from pictures

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 290-295
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of communication devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Discuss the challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Role-play scenarios illustrating challenges facing communication
-Visit a local communication center to learn about challenges

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 296-300
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Local communication center

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Propose ways to improve communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Discuss solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa, and share in class
-Create posters on solutions to communication challenges
-Use digital/print resources to research solutions

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 301-304
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Demonstration and Economic Importance

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

-Demonstrate how different modes of communication are used in Eastern Africa
-Explain the importance of communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Practice using different modes of communication
-Act a skit or play to demonstrate different modes of communication
-Compose and recite poems about the role of communication networks

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 305-310
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Communication devices

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals and Locations

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

-Identify minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Locate mineral deposits on a map
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and show the location of minerals
-Complete a table showing minerals found in Eastern African countries
-Find out minerals found in home area

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 348-355
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of minerals

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of Extraction

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

-Describe the methods of extracting minerals in Eastern Africa (soda ash in Kenya, gold in Tanzania, limestone in Uganda)
-Understand mining processes
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Discuss how the minerals are extracted and share in class (Soda Ash in Kenya, Gold in Tanzania)
-Use digital/print resources to research methods of mineral extraction
-Find words related to mining in puzzles

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 356-365
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of mining activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on Environment

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

-Explain the effects of mining on the environment in Eastern Africa
-Identify environmental impacts
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the effects of mining on the environment and do class presentation
-Complete a table on effects of mining on the environment
-Use digital/print resources to research environmental impacts

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 366-373
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing mining effects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions and Conservation

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

-State the possible solutions to problems associated with mining
-Explain ways to conserve mined areas
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Write an essay on the solutions to problems associated with mining
-Watch video clips and suggest possible ways of conserving land affected by mining
-Visit a mining site and engage in conservation activities

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 374-381
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Video clips
-Mining site (if available)

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments