Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Maps and map work - Calculating time
Maps and map work - Time calculations practice

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

- Explain why time differs in various locations
- Calculate time differences using longitudes
- Develop critical thinking skills through time calculations

- Read information about time differences and longitude
- Learn that the earth takes 24 hours to make one complete rotation of 360°
- Calculate that 1° equals 4 minutes of time
- Practice time calculations for different locations
- Solve time calculation problems

Why is time different in various locations?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81-82
- Maps showing time zones
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82-83
- Maps showing longitudes
- Atlas

- Observation - Calculation exercises - Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Maps and map work - African features
Maps and map work - Appreciation of African features

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

- Identify positive features associated with Africa
- Explain the benefits of features found in Africa
- Appreciate Africa's unique geographic features

- Research positive features associated with Africa
- Find out the benefits of the features found in Africa
- Read articles about features like the Great Rift Valley and Lake Victoria
- Discuss and write down findings
- Present findings to the class

What unique geographical features does Africa have?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 83-84
- Pictures of African features
- Atlas
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
- Creative writing materials

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Earth and the Solar System - Origin of Earth

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

- Describe the origin of the earth
- Compare different theories of earth's origin
- Show interest in learning about earth's formation

- Read stories about the origin of earth
- Share stories of the origin of the earth from their communities
- Research how the earth was formed according to different theories (Creation theory, Nebula cloud theory, Passing star theory)
- Compare different theories of earth's origin

Why is it important to understand the solar system?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 85-86
- Pictures of the solar system
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Earth and the Solar System - Earth characteristics
Earth and the Solar System - Rotation and revolution

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

- Explore the size, shape, and position of earth in the solar system
- Compare earth with other planets
- Value earth as the home of humankind

- Research the size, shape, and position of the earth in the solar system
- Compare earth's size with other planets
- Study diagrams showing earth's measurements
- Discuss the shape of earth (geoid or oblate spheroid)
- Locate earth's position in the solar system

What makes Earth unique in the solar system?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 87-88
- Diagrams of the solar system
- Pictures of planets
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 88-89
- Diagrams showing rotation and revolution

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Earth and the Solar System - Internal structure
Weather - Elements of weather

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

- Illustrate the internal structure of the earth
- Identify the layers of earth's structure
- Show interest in earth's composition

- Research how the layers of the internal structure of the earth are arranged
- Study a diagram showing the internal structure of earth
- Name the layers of earth's structure (crust, mantle, core)
- Draw the internal structure of the earth
- Label all the parts
- Display diagrams in the class learning corner

What is inside the Earth?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 90
- Diagrams of earth's structure
- Digital resources
- Art materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 91
- Pictures of weather elements

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Weather - Weather instruments construction
Weather - Weather observation

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

- Construct selected instruments for measuring elements of weather
- Explain how weather instruments function
- Show interest in meteorological measurement

- Read steps involved in constructing weather instruments
- Construct a rain gauge using plastic bottles, rulers, and other materials
- Construct a wind vane using straws, manila paper, and other materials
- Construct a windsock using manila paper, string, and other materials
- Test the instruments in the school compound

How can we predict change in weather conditions?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 92-95
- Materials for constructing instruments
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 96-97
- Weather instruments
- Recording charts

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Weather - Weather significance

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

- Examine the significance of weather to human environment
- Relate weather conditions to human activities
- Show interest in weather patterns

- Research the significance of weather to the human environment
- Visit the local environment to find out human activities during different weather conditions
- Study pictures of activities related to different weather conditions
- Create a chart showing human activities and associated weather conditions
- Write a report on the significance of weather

How does weather affect human activities?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98-99
- Pictures of weather-related activities
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written reports

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Weather - Weather response
Fieldwork - Data collection methods

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

- Respond appropriately to different weather conditions
- Explain adaptations to weather changes
- Value the importance of safety during severe weather

- Study pictures showing people in different weather conditions
- Explain what is happening in each picture
- Identify the weather conditions shown
- Discuss how to respond to different weather conditions
- Share personal experiences of responding to weather changes
- Create posters showing appropriate responses to weather conditions

How should we adapt to different weather conditions?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99-100
- Pictures of weather responses
- Digital resources
- Art materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
- Research materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster assessment

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Fieldwork - Data collection practice
Fieldwork - Importance of fieldwork

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

- Apply data collection methods in fieldwork
- Analyze the effectiveness of different methods
- Show interest in data collection techniques

- Study images of people collecting data
- Identify the methods being used
- Match methods of data collection with their correct descriptions
- Practice using different data collection methods in small groups
- Discuss the advantages and limitations of each method

How should we conduct fieldwork?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 102-103
- Data collection tools
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103-104
- Research materials

- Observation - Practical assessment - Written exercises

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Fieldwork - Challenges and solutions

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

- Identify challenges faced during fieldwork
- Propose solutions to fieldwork challenges
- Show interest in overcoming research difficulties

- Research challenges that one may face during fieldwork
- Study a chart showing challenges during fieldwork
- Discuss the challenges with peers
- Read a conversation about fieldwork challenges and solutions
- Identify challenges and solutions from the conversation
- Create a table of challenges and corresponding solutions

What challenges might arise during fieldwork?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104-105
- Research materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group discussions - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Fieldwork - Data analysis methods
Fieldwork - Valuing fieldwork

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

- Identify methods of data analysis after fieldwork
- Apply data analysis methods to sample data
- Value the importance of accurate data analysis

- Research methods of data analysis
- Analyze sample data using mean, mode, and median
- Practice data analysis with examples of transport means and food preferences
- Present analysis results to the class
- Discuss the significance of data analysis in research

How can we analyze data collected from fieldwork?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 105-106
- Sample data sets
- Calculators
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 107
- Research materials

- Observation - Calculation exercises - Presentation assessment

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Fieldwork - Planning a project
Fieldwork - Conducting fieldwork

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

- Plan a fieldwork project
- Identify a suitable topic for investigation
- Show interest in environmental issues

- Form groups for fieldwork projects
- Discuss how to conduct fieldwork using relevant materials
- Choose a topic to be studied focusing on environmental issues
- Develop a fieldwork plan including objectives, methods, and timeline
- Present plans to the class for feedback

How can we plan effective fieldwork projects?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 107
- Planning templates
- Research materials
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 107-108
- Data collection tools
- Notebooks

- Observation - Project plans - Group presentations

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Fieldwork - Data analysis and presentation
Fieldwork - Report writing

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

- Analyze data collected during fieldwork
- Present findings in appropriate formats
- Value the importance of accurate analysis

- Use methods of data analysis to analyze collected data
- Organize data in tables, charts, or graphs
- Interpret patterns and trends in the data
- Prepare presentations of the findings
- Share findings with classmates for peer assessment

How should we analyze and present fieldwork data?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
- Collected data
- Analysis tools
- Presentation materials
- Report templates
- Writing materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Analysis accuracy - Presentation skills

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Fieldwork - Project presentation

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

- Present fieldwork findings effectively
- Respond to questions about the project
- Value the importance of sharing research findings

- Prepare final presentations of fieldwork projects
- Present findings to the class using visual aids
- Answer questions from peers and teacher
- Provide constructive feedback on other presentations
- Reflect on the fieldwork experience

How can we effectively communicate fieldwork findings?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
- Presentation materials
- Visual aids
- Digital resources

- Observation - Presentation skills - Peer assessment

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Political organization
Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Scramble for Africa

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

- Examine the political organization of selected African communities up to 1900
- Compare political systems of different communities
- Appreciate diverse political structures

- Brainstorm the political organization of the Ogiek, the Zulu, and the Asante up to 1900
- Discuss the various European groups that came to Africa
- Present findings to the class
- Create charts showing political organizations of selected communities

How were African communities politically organized before the coming of the Europeans?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109-110

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - European roles
Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Berlin Conference

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

- Explore roles of European groups in the "Scramble for and Partition" of Africa
- Identify European powers and their territories
- Show interest in colonial history

- Research the roles of European groups in the "Scramble for and Partition of Africa"
- Study a chart showing European groups and their roles
- Create a chart showing European groups and their roles in Africa
- Share work with peers for feedback

What motivated European powers to colonize Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 110-112
- Chart materials
- Digital resources
- Reference books
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112-113
- Poster materials

- Observation - Chart assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Colonial territories

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

- Locate the regions of partition by the European groups
- Identify colonial territories in Africa
- Show interest in African colonial geography

- Study a map showing the partition of Africa by European powers
- Identify which European power had the most colonies
- Identify which European power had the least colonies
- Identify countries in Africa that were not colonized
- Fill in a table matching European powers with their African colonies

How was Africa divided among European powers?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113-114
- Map of colonial Africa
- Atlas
- Digital resources

- Observation - Map work - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Importance
The Constitution of Kenya - Upholding the constitution

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

- Define what a constitution is
- Explain the importance of the Constitution of Kenya
- Value the role of the constitution in governance

- Research the meaning of the Constitution of Kenya
- Research the importance of the Constitution of Kenya
- Write an essay on the importance of the Constitution
- Read dialogues about the importance of the constitution
- Identify important points from the dialogue

Why should a country have a constitution?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 118-119
- Constitution of Kenya
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119-120
- Poster materials

- Observation - Essay assessment - Oral questions

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Promulgation
The Constitution of Kenya - National values

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

- Explain the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya
- Describe the process of constitutional development
- Value the importance of the constitutional process

- Watch a video on promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya
- Discuss the meaning of promulgation
- Identify when the Constitution of Kenya was promulgated
- Research steps followed during promulgation
- Read a newspaper extract about the constitution

How was the Constitution of Kenya developed?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
- Video resources
- Constitution of Kenya
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122-123
- Poster materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Applying national values
Human Rights - Classification

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

- Apply national values in day-to-day life
- Create materials promoting national values
- Show commitment to national values

- Write slogans on national values as provided in the Constitution of Kenya
- Compose songs on national values
- Sing national anthems (Kenya, East Africa, African Union)
- Discuss how to apply national values in daily life
- Create role plays demonstrating national values

How can we apply national values in daily life?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123-125
- Constitution of Kenya
- Digital resources
- Song materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126-128
- Human rights documents
- Reference materials

- Observation - Creative materials - Role play assessment

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Characteristics

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

- Explain characteristics of human rights
- Identify how human rights are manifested
- Show interest in human rights protection

- Research characteristics of human rights
- Study a summary on characteristics of human rights
- Discuss the characteristics identified
- Create a tree model showing characteristics of human rights
- Display models at the Social Studies learning corner

What are the key characteristics of human rights?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 128-129
- Human rights documents
- Digital resources
- Art materials

- Observation - Model assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Equity and non-discrimination
Human Rights - Promoting equity

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

- Explain the concept of equity and non-discrimination
- Identify examples of equity in society
- Value fair treatment of all people

- Study pictures showing examples of equity
- Discuss observations about equity and non-discrimination
- Read a story about equity and discuss its message
- Read a poem about non-discrimination and discuss its message
- Discuss benefits of equity and non-discrimination

How can we promote equity and non-discrimination in society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 130-132
- Pictures showing equity
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132-134
- Poster materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Valuing human rights
African Diasporas - Concept

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

- Explain ways to promote respect for human rights
- Identify actions that support human dignity
- Value the importance of human rights

- Research ways to promote respect for human rights
- Study a chart on promoting respect for human rights
- Discuss ways of promoting respect for human rights
- Organize a debate on "Value human rights for promotion of human dignity"
- Note down main points from the debate

How can we promote respect for human rights in our community?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134-135
- Human rights documents
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 138-139

- Observation - Debate assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Contributing factors

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

- Identify factors that contributed to African Diasporas
- Explain historical and modern diaspora movements
- Show interest in diaspora history

- Read articles about factors contributing to African Diasporas
- Identify factors that contributed to the presence of African Diasporas
- Study profiles of diaspora individuals
- Identify factors that led to their diaspora status
- Create a mind map of diaspora contributing factors

What factors led to the formation of African Diasporas?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 139-140
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Geographic locations
African Diasporas - Political development

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

- Locate countries inhabited by African Diasporas by 1960
- Identify major diaspora settlements
- Value the global presence of African descendants

- Research locations of the United States, Brazil, and France on a world map
- Study a map showing countries inhabited by African Diasporas by 1960
- Name countries that were inhabited by African Diasporas by 1960
- Give the direction of these countries in relation to Africa
- Draw a map indicating diaspora locations

Where are African Diasporas located globally?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 140-141
- World maps
- Atlas
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 141-142
- Reference materials
- Debate materials

- Observation - Map work - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Promoting unity
Citizenship - Interconnectedness

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

- Develop slogans promoting African unity
- Explain ways to strengthen diaspora-continent connections
- Value African unity and cooperation

- Study slogans on African Diasporas in promoting African unity
- Discuss the importance of each message to African diasporas
- Create slogans on African diasporas and promotion of African unity
- Write slogans on manila paper
- Display work in the school
- Research ways to promote collaboration between continental Africans and diasporas

How can we promote African unity in society today?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 142-143
- Digital resources
- Manila papers
- Art materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144-145
- Reference materials

- Observation - Slogan assessment - Research findings

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - Globalization effects
Citizenship - Global citizen qualities

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

- Define globalization
- Examine effects of globalization at national and global levels
- Show interest in global connections

- Research the meaning of globalization and its effects
- Study a poster showing effects of globalization
- Categorize effects as positive or negative
- Create a wheel diagram showing effects of globalization
- Display the wheel at the Social Studies corner

Which are the common concerns in the world today?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 145-147
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Art materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 147-149
- Poster materials

- Observation - Wheel assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - International contribution

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

- Explain ways of contributing to the international community
- Identify actions that maintain national loyalty while being global
- Value balanced global and national citizenship

- Research ways of contributing to the international community while maintaining loyalty to own country
- Read poems about balanced citizenship
- Study messages related to international contributions
- Discuss ways of contributing internationally while maintaining national loyalty
- Compose songs or poems on balanced citizenship

How can we contribute to the international community while maintaining loyalty to our country?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 149-151
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Creative materials

- Observation - Creative work assessment - Oral questions