Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Factors influencing vegetation

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

-Explain factors influencing vegetation distribution in Africa
-Brainstorm on factors influencing vegetation in Africa
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners brainstorm in groups on factors influencing vegetation in Africa
-Learners do a presentation in class

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Field excursion

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

-Identify different types of vegetation in the immediate environment
-Carry out a field excursion to identify vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners carry out a field excursion of the immediate environment and identify the different types of vegetation
-Learners record their observations

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
-Digital resources
-Immediate environment

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Vegetation regions

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

-Identify the vegetation regions in Africa
-Use digital or print resources to research on vegetation regions
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners use digital or print resources to find out the vegetation regions in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 110
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Characteristics
Vegetation in Africa - Map drawing

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

-Describe the characteristics of major vegetation regions of Africa
-Identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners use digital or print resources to identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
-Learners discuss the characteristics of major vegetation regions

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 111
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
-Maps

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Conservation methods

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

-Apply methods of conserving vegetation in the community
-Create posters on methods of conserving vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners create posters on methods of conserving vegetation in the locality
-Learners display their posters

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
-Digital resources
-Manila papers

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Caring for vegetation

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

-Write essays on ways of caring for vegetation
-Discuss ways of caring for vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners write essays on ways of caring for vegetation in the school community
-Learners share their essays

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 114
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Importance

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

-Debate on the importance of vegetation in the community
-Make short notes on the importance of vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners speak clearly as they debate on the importance of vegetation in the community
-Learners make short notes on the importance of vegetation

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 115
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Selected sites

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

-Locate selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners use digital or print resources to trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa (Fort Jesus, Kilwa, Great Zimbabwe, Giza pyramids, Meroe, Timbuktu, and Robben Island)
-Learners present their findings in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Map drawing

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

-Draw a map of Africa showing historical sites and monuments
-Locate historical sites and monuments on a map
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners draw a map of Africa and indicate the selected historical sites and monuments
-Learners share their maps in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Importance

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

-Examine the importance of historical sites and monuments for the preservation of cultural heritage
-Brainstorm on the importance of historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners develop the skill of constructive dialogue as they brainstorm in groups on the importance of historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Conservation ways
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Creative thinking

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

-Explore ways of conserving historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Find out ways of conserving historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners work harmoniously in groups, and use digital or print resources to find out ways of conserving historical sites and monuments
-Learners present their findings in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Overcoming challenges

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

-Apply strategies of overcoming challenges to creative thinking in conserving cultural heritage
-Design strategies to overcome challenges in creative thinking
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners demonstrate love for their own community as they exchange new ideas in designing strategies to overcome challenges in creative thinking preserving cultural heritage
-Learners share their strategies

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 125
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Photo album

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

-Create an album of historical sites and monuments
-Collect pictures and photographs of historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners display national pride as they collect pictures and photographs and create an album of historical sites and monuments
-Learners display their albums in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126
-Digital resources
-Pictures and photographs

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Field visit

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

-Visit a historical site or monument in the locality
-Write a report on the visit
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners visit a historical site or monument in the locality
-Learners write a report on the site visited

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital resources
-Historical site or monument

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments
Political Developments and Governance

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Awareness creation
The Constitution of Kenya - Components of the Constitution

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

-Create awareness on conservation of historical sites and monuments
-Design posters for awareness creation
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners design posters to create awareness on the conservation of historical sites and monuments
-Learners display their posters in the school and community

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 128-130
-Flip charts/manila papers

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Three arms of government
The Constitution of Kenya - Guiding principles of leadership

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

-State the three arms of government (knowledge)
-Illustrate the roles of the three arms of government of Kenya (skill)
-Appreciate the separation of powers in government (attitude)

-Participate in a dramatic simulation where learners are divided into three groups representing the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to enact how a bill becomes law
-Design creative infographics showing the structure, functions and interrelationships of the three arms of government
-Create a classroom "governance corner" displaying the charts and models created

Why is separation of powers important in governance?

-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 131-132
-Flip charts/manila papers
-The Constitution of Kenya (Chapter 6)
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Group presentation

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Assertiveness in leadership
The Constitution of Kenya - Interrelationships of the arms of government

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

-Define assertiveness in leadership (knowledge)
-Apply assertiveness in upholding principles of leadership (skill)
-Desire to practice assertiveness in daily interactions (attitude)

-Create a "Scenario Challenge Box" where learners write down challenging leadership scenarios, then groups draw scenarios and demonstrate assertive responses
-Develop and perform "Assertiveness Skits" showing the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive leadership styles
-Design a personal "Assertiveness Journal" where learners record situations requiring assertiveness and reflect on their responses

Why is assertiveness important in adhering to the Constitution of Kenya?

-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133-134
-Role-play scenarios
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132-133
-Flip charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Constitutional responsibilities
Human Rights - Introduction to Human Rights

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

-Identify citizens' constitutional responsibilities (knowledge)
-Demonstrate ways of fulfilling constitutional responsibilities (skill)
-Exhibit good leadership as intended in chapter six of the Constitution (attitude)

-Create a "Citizenship Pledge" where learners craft personal statements of how they will fulfill their constitutional responsibilities
-Design and perform a "Constitutional Responsibilities Anthem" that captures key citizen duties
-Develop a "Constitution Week" campaign for the school with posters, slogans, and activities to promote constitutional awareness

What are our responsibilities as citizens according to the Constitution?

-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134-135
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 135-136

-Observation -Written assignments -Project work

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Protection of Human Rights
Human Rights - Effective Communication on Human Rights
Human Rights - Children's Rights

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

-Identify ways of protecting human rights (knowledge)
-Explore how human rights can be protected in the community (skill)
-Show concern for protection of human rights (attitude)

-Conduct "Human Rights Protection Interviews" with school leaders and community members about how they protect rights
-Design a "Human Rights Protection Toolkit" with practical strategies for ensuring rights are respected
-Create a "Rights Protectors Hall of Fame" featuring people or organizations that champion human rights

What can we do to ensure human rights are protected?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 137-138
-Manila papers
-Markers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 138-139
-Role-play scenarios
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 140-141
-Children's Act
-African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

-Observation -Oral questions -Group presentation

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Protection of Children's Rights
Human Rights - Societal Responsibility

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

-Identify ways children are protected against rights violations (knowledge)
-Demonstrate ways in which children are protected against violation of their rights (skill)
-Value the protection of children's rights (attitude)

-Create a "Child Protection Map" of the community identifying safe spaces, trusted adults, and resources for children
-Develop and perform interactive "Rights Protection Theater" scenarios showing how to respond to rights violations
-Design a "Child Rights Defenders Badge" program where learners earn recognition for taking specific actions to protect children's rights

How can we promote respect for Children's Rights in the community?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 141-142
-Children's Act
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 142-143
-Manila papers
-Markers

-Observation -Oral questions -Skit assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Human Rights Violations
Human Rights - Human Rights Organizations

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

-Identify human rights violations (knowledge)
-Analyze causes and effects of human rights violations (skill)
-Show concern for human rights violations (attitude)

-Engage in a "Case Study Investigation" where groups analyze real examples of human rights violations and present findings
-Create a "Causes and Effects Web" showing the interconnections between different factors in human rights violations
-Develop "Rights Violation Early Warning Signs" posters to help identify potential rights abuses before they escalate

What are the consequences of human rights violations?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 143
-Newspaper articles
-Internet access
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144
-Internet access
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Research assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Global Citizen
Citizenship - Responsibilities of a Global Citizen
Citizenship - Harmonious Coexistence

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

-Define a global citizen (knowledge)
-Describe qualities of a global citizen in the world today (skill)
-Aspire to be a good global citizen (attitude)

-Create "Global Citizen ID Cards" where learners identify key qualities and responsibilities of global citizens
-Engage in a "Global Issues Carousel" where learners rotate through stations exploring different global challenges
-Design a "Global Citizenship Compass" showing how local actions connect to global impacts

How can we promote global citizenship?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144-145
-Internet access
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 145-146
-Manila papers
-Markers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 146-147

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Social Entrepreneurship
Citizenship - Nobel Prize Nominees

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

-Define social entrepreneurship (knowledge)
-Exhibit social entrepreneurship and active participation for personal and social well-being (skill)
-Appreciate the value of social entrepreneurship (attitude)

-Engage in a "Social Problem Hackathon" where groups identify community challenges and design entrepreneurial solutions
-Create "Social Enterprise Pitch Decks" and present them in a "Shark Tank"-style format to the class
-Develop miniature prototypes or models of social enterprise products or services

How can social entrepreneurship contribute to societal well-being?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 147-148
-Internet access
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 148-149

-Observation -Oral questions -Project assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Response to Injustice
Citizenship - Goal Setting

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

-Identify ways Nobel Prize nominees responded to injustice (knowledge)
-Compare how different Nobel Prize nominees responded to injustice (skill)
-Show respect for different approaches to addressing injustice (attitude)

-Engage in a "Nobel Response Comparison Matrix" where learners analyze different strategies used by nominees
-Create and perform "Injustice Response Tableaux" where groups physically recreate pivotal moments from nominees' lives
-Develop "Modern Day Applications" of nominees' strategies for addressing contemporary injustices

What can we learn from Nobel Prize nominees' responses to injustice?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 149-150
-Pictures of Nobel Prize nominees
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 150-151
-Manila papers
-Magazines for vision boards

-Observation -Oral questions -Debate assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Empathy
Citizenship - Regional Anthems

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

-Define empathy (knowledge)
-Show empathy to personalities who volunteer for addressing injustices in the society (skill)
-Value the importance of empathy (attitude)

-Participate in "Empathy Glasses" activities where learners attempt to see situations from others' perspectives
-Create "Empathy Maps" that explore the thoughts, feelings, needs, and motivations of people facing injustice
-Develop "Empathy in Action" plans with concrete ways to demonstrate empathy in school and community

How can we show empathy as global citizens?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 151-152
-Pictures of volunteers addressing injustices
-Role-play scenarios
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 152-153
-EAC and AU anthems
-Audio equipment

-Observation -Oral questions -Essay assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - East African Community (EAC)

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

-Name the member states of the East African Community (knowledge)
-Explain the benefits of regional integration (skill)
-Value regional cooperation (attitude)

-Create a 3D "EAC Integration Map" showing connections between member states
-Participate in an "EAC Cultural Exchange" where groups research and share aspects of culture from different member states
-Design "Unity in Diversity" collaborative art pieces incorporating elements from all EAC countries

How does regional integration benefit citizens?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 153-154
-Maps of Africa
-Manila papers

-Observation -Written tests -Project work