People, Population and Social Organizations

School and Community - School-community collaboration

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

-Identify ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Show interest in school-community relationships

-Brainstorm ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Discuss various collaborative activities between school and community

What forms of collaboration exist between schools and communities?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 114
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures of school-community activities
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organizations

School and Community - Benefits of collaboration

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

-Explain the benefits of collaboration between school and the community
-Value the importance of community engagement

-Discuss benefits of collaboration between the school and the community and present in class
-Create charts showing the mutual benefits of school-community collaboration

How do schools and communities both benefit from working together?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 116
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

People, Population and Social Organizations

School and Community - Demonstrating collaboration

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

-Demonstrate ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Appreciate the collaboration between the school and community

-Role-play ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Accord equal opportunities in sharing responsibilities as they act out scenarios that depict collaboration between the school and the community

What practical activities can strengthen school-community partnerships?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 118
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Props for role-play

-Observation -Project work -Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing beef farming

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

-Describe factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in understanding beef farming

-Discuss factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Brainstorm areas where beef farming is practiced in Kenya
-Identify factors that influence beef farming in Eastern Africa

What factors determine successful beef farming in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 122
-Pictures showing beef farming
-Digital devices
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Areas of beef farming
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Contribution to economy

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

-Locate on a map areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the distribution of beef farming

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practiced
-Use digital devices to find out areas in Eastern Africa where beef farming is practiced
-Identify on a map the areas marked where beef farming is practiced

Where is beef farming predominantly practiced in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 125
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 128
-Resource person
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Challenges and solutions

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

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

-Brainstorm the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Discuss possible solutions to challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Design messages on the benefits of beef farming as an economic activity

What challenges face beef farming in Eastern Africa and how can they be addressed?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 130
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show interest in the fishing industry

-Locate on a map the marine and inland fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and show the main marine and inland fishing grounds
-Display map in the Social Studies corner

Where are the major fishing grounds located in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 135
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show curiosity about fishing methods

-Identify the methods of marine fishing used in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices to find information about marine methods of fishing
-Study pictures of methods of fishing and discuss them

What techniques are used for marine fishing in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 137
-Pictures of fishing methods
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts and diagrams

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Show concern about fishing challenges

-Use textbooks or digital devices to find out the challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the effects of identified challenges on the fishing industry
-Hold a debate on challenges and opportunities in fishing

What obstacles affect the fishing industry in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 140
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Pictures showing challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Reflect on the challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Share the possible solutions that can be used to solve the challenges
-Design a chart showing possible solutions to the challenges facing fishing

How can the challenges in the fishing industry be addressed effectively?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 142
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Importance of fishing

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

-Explain the importance of fishing in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate fishing as an economic activity

-Share information on the importance of fishing in Eastern Africa
-Use pictures to identify how fishing benefits communities
-Design posters on the importance of fishing as an economic activity

Why is fishing important to Eastern African communities and economies?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 144
-Pictures showing benefits of fishing
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show interest in tourism promotion

-Brainstorm on the factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures and discuss how they promote tourism
-Identify various tourist attractions in Eastern Africa

What features make Eastern Africa attractive to tourists?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 147
-Pictures of tourist attractions
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Appreciate wildlife conservation

-Use textbooks or digital devices to find out the difference between a national park and a game reserve
-Study a map of Eastern Africa showing national parks and game reserves
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and indicate the locations of the main national parks and game reserves

Where are the major wildlife conservation areas located in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 150
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Show concern for tourism challenges

-Discuss the challenges facing tourism in Eastern African countries
-Study pictures showing challenges affecting tourism
-Create a poster showing the challenges facing tourism

What difficulties affect the tourism industry in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 153
-Pictures showing challenges
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 155
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Value of tourism

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

-Appreciate the importance of tourism to Eastern Africa
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Share the importance of tourism as an economic activity
-Design posters or messages on the value of tourism as an economic activity
-Display posters or messages in public places to market tourism

Why is tourism vital to Eastern African economies?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 157
-Pictures showing benefits of tourism
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Transport networks

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

-Identify the main transport networks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Show interest in transport systems

-Discuss the modes of transport used in Kenya
-Use a digital device or a textbook to find information on different modes of transport in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures showing different modes of transport

What transport networks exist in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 160
-Pictures of transport modes
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Maps

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Mapping transport networks

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

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main transport networks
-Show creativity in map drawing

-Use an atlas, textbooks or digital devices to locate the main transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Study a map of Eastern Africa showing transport networks
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main transport networks

Where are the major transport networks located in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 163
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show concern about transport issues

-Brainstorm the challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Make a chart showing the challenges facing the transport networks
-Discuss how the challenges affect economic development

What difficulties hinder transport development in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 166
-Pictures showing transport challenges
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and importance

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

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

-Reflect on the challenges facing transport networks and share possible solutions
-Match the challenges facing transport networks with their possible solutions
-Compose a poem on the benefits of transport networks in economic development

How can transport challenges be solved, and why is transport important for development?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 169
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show interest in communication systems

-Share the means of communication used in your locality
-Use digital devices or textbooks to find information on different modes of communication
-Study pictures of different means of communication and categorize them

What communication systems are used across Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 173
-Pictures of communication methods
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show concern about communication issues

-Use textbooks or digital devices to find information on the challenges facing Eastern Africa's communication networks
-Identify the challenges facing the communication networks from presented information
-Discuss how the challenges affect development

What obstacles affect communication systems in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 175
-Pictures showing communication challenges
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Show commitment to problem-solving

-Reflect on the challenges facing communication in Eastern Africa
-Share possible solutions that can help in solving the challenges
-Match challenges facing communication networks with their possible solutions

How can the challenges in communication be addressed effectively?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 177
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Uses and importance
Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals in Eastern Africa

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

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

-Share the use of different modes of communication in Eastern Africa
-Role-play the use of different modes of communication
-Compose a poem on the importance of communication networks in Eastern Africa

Why are communication networks vital to Eastern African development?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 179
-Pictures of communication uses
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 183
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing minerals
-Atlas

-Observation -Oral presentations -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals

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

-Describe the methods of extracting minerals in Eastern Africa
-Show curiosity about mining methods

-Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information on the methods used in mining soda ash, limestone, and gold
-Study pictures showing different mining methods
-Do a class presentation on the methods used in mining

How are minerals extracted in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 185
-Pictures of mining methods
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Show concern for environmental conservation

-Study pictures showing the effects of mining on the environment
-Discuss the effects of mining on the environment
-Make a chart on the effects of mining on the environment

How does mining impact the environment in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 188
-Pictures showing mining effects
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions to problems

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

-State the possible solutions to problems associated with mining
-Show commitment to environmental protection

-Discuss ways in which to solve the problems caused by mining
-Match problems associated with mining with their possible solutions
-Write a composition on the problems caused by mining and their solutions

How can the negative impacts of mining be mitigated?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 190
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Conservation of mining areas

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

-Suggest ways of conserving areas affected by mining
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Discuss how areas destroyed by mining can be restored
-Study a chart showing ways to conserve areas affected by mining
-Plan for a tree planting activity in a mining-affected area

How can we restore and conserve lands affected by mining activities?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 192
-Pictures of reclaimed mining areas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Tree seedlings

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments