MAP WORK

Direction and Bearing. Methods of showing direction.
Compass Bearing.

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


Distinguish between direction and bearing.

Outline some traditional and modern methods of showing direction.

Q/A and brief discussion.

Pair of compasses & protractors.

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MAP WORK

True Bearing.
Calculation of grid bearing.
Determination of magnetic bearing.

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

Find the true bearing of a point from another point.

Brain storming;
Class exercise.

Pair of compasses protractors.

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MAP WORK

Locating places using latitudes and longitudes.
Locating places using four- figure grid references.
Locating places using six-figure grid references.

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

Locate position of places using latitude and longitudes.

Exercise: locating position of places using latitude and longitudes.

Topographical maps.
Chart: grid reference system.

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MAP WORK

Representing relief using spot heights and trigonometric stations.
Contours and forms lines.

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

Define the term land relief.
Identify spot heights & trigonometric stations on a map.

Q/A: review six-figure reference.
Definition of land relief.
Brief discussion.

Atlases or topographical maps.
Topographical maps.

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MAP WORK
PHOTOGRAPH WORK.

Methods of representing relief.
Ground photographs. Aerial photographs.

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

Explain use of pictorials, hachures, hill shading and layer tinting to represent relief.
State advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Exposition, Q/A and brief discussions.
Assignment.

Textbooks pictures.
Illustrative diagrams.

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PHOTOGRAPH WORK.

Parts of a photograph.
Uses of photographs & Limitations of photographs.
Interpretation of photographs.

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

Identify horizontal and vertical divisions of a photograph.

Divide a photograph into nine parts then mark them accordingly.
Q/A : Identifying features in each division.

Photographs.

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PHOTOGRAPH WORK.

Human activities on photographs.
Industrial activities, mining activities & forms of transport.

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

Identify various human activities on a photograph.

Oral questions on types of farming and supportive evidence.
Written exercise.

Photographs.

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PHOTOGRAPH WORK.
STATISTICAL METHODS.
STATISTICAL METHODS.

Sketching diagrams from photographs.
Comparative line graphs.
Comparative bar graphs.

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

Sketch diagrams from parts of photographs.

Teacher highlights the steps to be followed.
Supervised exercise &
written exercise.

Photographs.
Chart ?
Comparative bar graphs.

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STATISTICAL METHODS.

Divided bars & Divided rectangles.
Analysis of statistical tables.

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

Present statistical data using divided bars and rectangles.
State advantages and disadvantages of divided rectangles.

Exposition.
Supervised practice.
Oral questions.

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KENYA?S CLIMATIC REGIONS.

Definition of weather, climate and elements of weather.
Factors influencing climate. - latitude, altitude and continentality.

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



Define climate.
Define weather.
Identify elements of weather.

Brain storming.
Q/A & brief discussion.

Diagrams and maps.
Combined temperature rainfall diagrams.

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KENYA?S CLIMATIC REGIONS.

Factors influencing climate. - aspect and ocean currents.
Factors influencing climate. -wind and air masses & configuration of the coastline.

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

Explain the influence of aspect and ocean currents on the climate of an area.

Exposition of new aspects & brief discussion.

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KENYA?S CLIMATIC REGIONS.

ITCZ
Forests & microclimate.

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

Define the term ITCZ.
Explain the effect of shifting of the ITCZ on the climate of a zone.

Exposition of new concepts.
Explanations.

Map of Africa: the ITCZ and prevailing winds.

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KENYA?S CLIMATIC REGIONS.

Description of climate.
Climate regions of Kenya. Modified equatorial climate.

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

Describe climate using aPagesropriate terminology.

Tables: general terms and the corresponding statistical data.
Exercise: rainfall ?temperature graphs.

Map of Kenya: climatic regions rainfall-temperature graphs.

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KENYA?S CLIMATIC REGIONS.
CLIMATE (2) WORLD CLIMATIC REGIONS.

Tropical climate & tropical Northern climate.
Desert climate.
Warm climates.

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

Describe the modified tropical climate.
Identify regions that experience modified tropical

Detailed discussion

Map of Kenya: climatic regions rainfall-temperature graphs.

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CLIMATE (2) WORLD CLIMATIC REGIONS.

Cool & cold climates.
Mountain climates.
Microclimates.

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

Identify types of cool climates.
State characteristics of cool climates.

Exposition of new concepts, explanations and Q/A.
Assignment: rainfall-temperature graphs.

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VEGETATION 1 VEGETATION ZONES.

Categories of vegetation.
Influence of topographical factors on vegetation.

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


Define the term vegetation.
Identify the three categories of vegetation.

Exposition and Q/A.

Photographs of various types of forests.

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VEGETATION 1 VEGETATION ZONES.

Influence of climatic factors on vegetation.
Influence of edaphic factors on vegetation.
Biotic factors.

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

Explain the Influence of climatic factors on vegetation.

Probing questions & Discussion.

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VEGETATION 1 VEGETATION ZONES.

Vegetation in Kenya.
Mountain vegetation.
Field work on vegetation.

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

Describe forest, vegetation & savanna vegetation in Kenya.

Q/A and discussion.

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FORESTRY

Natural and planted forests.
Types of natural forests.

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

Differentiate between natural and planted forests.

Q/A: definition of a forest.
Discussion: natural and planted forests; indigenous and exotic forests.

Photographs: natural and derived forests.
Photographs: vegetation in various types of forests.

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FORESTRY

Importance of forests and forests? products.
Problems facing forestry in Kenya.

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

Identify importance of forests and forests? products.

Q/A & discussion: economic, environmental, cultural values of forests.

Newspaper cuttings & photographs illustrating some problems facing forestry in Kenya.

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FORESTRY

Management and conservation of forests.
Softwood forests in Kenya and Canada.

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

Describe management and conservation practices carried out in Kenya.
State the importance of management and conservation of forests.

Discussion: measures taken to manage and conserve forests and their importance.

Map ? location of Canada.

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