Natural and Historic Built Environments

Elements of a Map

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

- identify the key elements of a map
- appreciate the use of maps in understanding the environment
- desire to learn more about maps

Learners:
- brainstorm in groups the key elements of a map (title, frame, scale, compass, key)
- locate elements of a map in groups, using a sketch map, wall map, atlas and digital maps
- discuss the various areas where maps are used in their daily lives

How do we use maps in our daily lives?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 1

 Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Elements of a Map

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

- interpret features in a map using the key elements
- apply knowledge of map elements in reading maps
- value the importance of map elements in interpreting maps

Learners:
- use the key to identify features represented on the map
- use the scale to determine distances between features on the map
- use the compass to determine direction of one feature from another
- identify activities shown on the map using symbols

How do we interpret maps?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 5

 - Oral questions - Observation

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Elements of a Map

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

- draw a sketch map indicating the key elements
- interpret information from a map
- show interest in interpreting maps

Learners:
- draw a sketch map of an area showing various features
- locate important features using the key elements
- find the direction of one feature from another using a compass
- measure distances using a scale

How do we create and read maps?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 7

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Location, Position and Size of Kenya

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

- identify the countries that neighbor Kenya
- locate Kenya's neighbors on a map
- develop interest in learning about Kenya's neighbors

Learners:
- study a map of Kenya and its neighbors
- name the countries that neighbor Kenya
- draw or trace the map of Kenya and indicate Kenya's neighbors
- make cut-outs of countries that neighbor Kenya from manila paper and label them

Which countries neighbor Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 10

 Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Location, Position and Size of Kenya

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

- locate the position of Kenya in relation to her neighbors using compass directions
- draw maps indicating Kenya's position in relation to neighbors
- value Kenya's geographical position

Learners:
- locate Kenya on the map of East Africa
- describe the position of Kenya in relation to neighboring countries using compass directions
- use cut-outs to locate the position of Kenya in relation to her neighbors
- draw maps showing Kenya's position using compass directions

What is the position of Kenya in relation to her neighbors?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 12

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Location, Position and Size of Kenya

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

- explain ways of promoting good relations between Kenya and her neighbors
- demonstrate understanding of the importance of good neighborliness
- value good relations between Kenya and her neighbors

Learners:
- discuss ways to promote good relations between Kenya and her neighbors
- write an essay on promoting good relations between Kenya and neighbors
- compose songs and poems about Kenya and her neighbors
- discuss benefits of good relations with neighboring countries

How can we promote good relations with our neighboring countries?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 15

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Location, Position and Size of Kenya

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

- draw a map of Kenya showing her neighbors and size
- demonstrate understanding of Kenya's geographical position
- appreciate Kenya's location in East Africa

Learners:
- draw a map of Kenya showing neighboring countries
- indicate the size of Kenya in square kilometers on the map
- label the Indian Ocean
- create a display of Kenya and her neighbors for the class

Why is Kenya's geographical position important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 16

 Written assignments  

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Main Physical Features in Kenya

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

- identify the main physical features in Kenya
- classify physical features into relief and drainage features
- appreciate the diversity of physical features in Kenya

Learners:
- take a nature walk to identify physical features in the local area
- identify main physical features in Kenya from word search puzzles
- classify physical features into relief features (mountains, plateaus, plains, hills, valleys) and drainage features (lakes, rivers, oceans, swamps)
- take pictures or videos of physical features in the local area

Why are physical features important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 17

 Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Main Physical Features in Kenya

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

- identify the main physical features in Kenya
- classify physical features into relief and drainage features
- appreciate the diversity of physical features in Kenya

Learners:
- take a nature walk to identify physical features in the local area
- identify main physical features in Kenya from word search puzzles
- classify physical features into relief features (mountains, plateaus, plains, hills, valleys) and drainage features (lakes, rivers, oceans, swamps)
- take pictures or videos of physical features in the local area

Why are physical features important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 17

 Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Main Physical Features in Kenya

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

- locate the main physical features in Kenya on a map
- draw a map showing main physical features
- show willingness to protect physical features

Learners:
- use digital devices or atlas to locate main physical features in Kenya
- draw a map of Kenya and locate the main physical features
- model physical features using locally available materials (bean seeds for hills, maize seeds for lakes, small stones for mountains)
- display the chart at the Social Studies Corner

How are physical features distributed in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 20

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Main Physical Features in Kenya

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

- explain ways of caring for physical features
- participate in activities to conserve physical features
- value the physical features found in Kenya

Learners:
- discuss the importance of physical features
- identify ways of taking care of physical features
- participate in activities to conserve physical features in the local environment
- create awareness on the importance of conserving physical features

How can we care for physical features?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 23

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- differentiate between weather and climate
- identify elements of weather in the environment
- appreciate different weather conditions

Learners:
- observe and describe current weather conditions outside the classroom
- study pictures showing different weather conditions
- discuss the differences between weather and climate
- identify elements of weather (rainfall, wind, temperature, cloud cover)

What is the difference between weather and climate?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 25

 Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- explain factors that determine weather conditions
- describe different weather elements
- show interest in observing weather elements

Learners:
- discuss factors that determine weather conditions of a place
- match weather conditions with elements of weather
- observe and record daily weather conditions
- discuss the role of meteorologists

How do we describe weather conditions?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 27

 Oral questions

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- explain factors that determine weather conditions
- describe different weather elements
- show interest in observing weather elements

Learners:
- discuss factors that determine weather conditions of a place
- match weather conditions with elements of weather
- observe and record daily weather conditions
- discuss the role of meteorologists

How do we describe weather conditions?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 27

 Oral questions

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- identify the main climatic regions in Kenya
- locate climatic regions on a map of Kenya
- value different climatic regions in Kenya

Learners:
- use an atlas to locate the main climatic regions in Kenya
- identify the number of climatic regions in Kenya
- draw a map of Kenya showing climatic regions
- discuss the distribution of climatic regions in Kenya

Why do we experience different climatic conditions in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 29

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- describe characteristics of the main climatic regions in Kenya
- match climatic regions with their characteristics
- appreciate the diversity of climate in Kenya

Learners:
- discuss characteristics of main climatic regions in Kenya
- create flashcards on characteristics of climatic regions
- match climatic regions with their characteristics
- discuss the climate of their local area

What are the characteristics of different climatic regions in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 30

 - Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- describe characteristics of the main climatic regions in Kenya
- match climatic regions with their characteristics
- appreciate the diversity of climate in Kenya

Learners:
- discuss characteristics of main climatic regions in Kenya
- create flashcards on characteristics of climatic regions
- match climatic regions with their characteristics
- discuss the climate of their local area

What are the characteristics of different climatic regions in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 30

 - Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- explain effects of extreme weather conditions
- discuss how weather and climate influence economic activities
- show concern for areas affected by extreme weather

Learners:
- find out from parents/guardians about effects of extreme weather conditions
- discuss economic activities associated with different climatic conditions
- recite poems about climate and economic activities
- watch video clips on climatic regions in Kenya

How does climate influence economic activities?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 32

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- acknowledge different climatic conditions in planning for day-to-day activities
- show how weather and climate influence daily activities
- appreciate importance of weather forecasts

Learners:
- compose songs acknowledging different climatic conditions
- discuss how weather and climate influence daily activities
- plan activities appropriate for different weather conditions
- discuss the importance of weather forecasts

How do we plan our activities based on weather and climate?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 33

Natural and Historic Built Environments

The Built Environments

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

- identify the main historic built environments in Kenya
- explain the purpose of historic built environments
- appreciate historic built environments

Learners:
- study pictures of historic built environments
- brainstorm the main historic built environments in Kenya (museums, monuments, cultural centers, historical buildings)
- use digital/print resources to identify historic built environments
- match pictures with explanations about historic built environments

What are historic built environments?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 34

-  Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

The Built Environments

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

- identify the main historic built environments in Kenya
- explain the purpose of historic built environments
- appreciate historic built environments

Learners:
- study pictures of historic built environments
- brainstorm the main historic built environments in Kenya (museums, monuments, cultural centers, historical buildings)
- use digital/print resources to identify historic built environments
- match pictures with explanations about historic built environments

What are historic built environments?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 34

-  Oral questions 

Natural and Historic Built Environments

The Built Environments

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

- show the main historic built environments in Kenya on a map
- identify the location of various historic built environments
- value the preservation of historic built environments

Learners:
- study a map showing the location of main historic built environments in Kenya
- identify historic built environments shown on the map
- draw a map locating historic built environments in Kenya
- discuss the distribution of historic built environments across Kenya

Where are historic built environments located in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg36

Natural and Historic Built Environments

The Built Environments

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

- explain strategies to conserve historic built environments
- develop methods to conserve built environments
- show willingness to participate in conservation efforts

Learners:
- discuss why we should conserve historic built environments
- identify strategies people are using to conserve historic built environments
- research strategies for conserving historic built environments
- prepare posters on conservation of historic built environments

How can we conserve historic built environments?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 37

Natural and Historic Built Environments

The Built Environments

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

- explain the importance of conserving historic built environments
- participate in conserving historic built environments
- appreciate the need for conserving historic built environments

Learners:
- discuss the importance of conserving historic built environments
- prepare posters on the importance of conserving historic built environments
- visit a historic built environment in the locality
- participate in collecting rubbish and cleaning the environment

Why is it important to conserve historic built environments?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 39

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language Groups in Kenya

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

- identify the main language groups in Kenya
- show understanding of language diversity in Kenya
- appreciate diversity of language groups in Kenya

Learners:
- brainstorm in groups the main language groups in Kenya (The Nilotes, Bantu, Cushites)
- talk about communities who speak related languages
- identify communities belonging to the same language groups
- study pictures showing representatives of different language groups

What language groups are found in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 43

-  Oral questions 

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language Groups in Kenya

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

- classify Kenyan communities into their respective language groups
- research the origins of main language groups
- value the diversity of language groups in Kenya

Learners:
- use digital devices to search for information on main language groups in Kenya
- organize communities into their respective language groups
- complete a table showing language groups, their origins, and examples of communities
- present their findings to the class

How are language groups related?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 45

- Observation

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language Groups in Kenya

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

- explain ways in which different language groups depend on each other
- show how interdependence occurs among language groups
- value interdependence among different language groups

Learners:
- discuss ways in which different language groups depend on each other
- identify economic activities associated with different language groups
- study pictures showing interdependence among language groups
- role-play scenarios that depict interdependence of language groups

How do language groups depend on each other?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 47

 Oral questions