People, Population and Social Organisations

2.2 Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing population distribution in Eastern Africa

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

-Explain factors influencing population distribution in Eastern Africa
-Identify factors leading to high and low population density
-Acknowledge population distribution in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm factors influencing population distribution in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Use digital resources to identify factors influencing population distribution
-Group discussion on the impact of various factors on population distribution

Why are some parts of Eastern Africa more populated than others?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 77
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

2.2 Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Population distribution in Eastern Africa
2.2 Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Effects of high population density in Eastern Africa

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

-Locate areas of high and low population density in Eastern Africa on a map
-Draw a map showing population distribution in Eastern Africa
-Acknowledge population distribution in Eastern Africa

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas of high and low population density using digital/print resources
-Create a model showing population distribution in Eastern Africa
-Identify areas of high and low population density in different countries

Why are some parts of Eastern Africa more populated than others?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 78
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 80

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

2.3 Culture and Social organisation - Age groups and age sets in African traditional society

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

-Describe age-groups and age-sets in African traditional society
-Differentiate between age groups and age sets
-Value aspects of African traditional culture

-Brainstorm features of age groups and age-sets and share in class
-Use digital/print resources to find out more about age groups and age sets
-Invite a resource person to talk about age groups and age sets

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 83
-Digital resources
-Resource person
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

2.3 Culture and Social organisation - Functions of a clan in traditional African society

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

-Explain the functions of a clan in traditional African society
-Identify the importance of the clan system
-Value the role of clans in promoting social cohesion

-Discuss the functions of a clan in traditional African society
-Find out from parents/guardians about clan systems
-Create a family tree showing clan lineage

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 87
-Digital resources
-Resource person
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

2.3 Culture and Social organisation - Aspects of African traditional culture that should be preserved
2.4 School and Community - Ways in which the school collaborates with the community

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

-Identify aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Differentiate between positive and negative cultural practices
-Desire to uphold aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved

-Create posters on aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Sing songs on aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Group discussion on cultural aspects that should be preserved

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 88
-Digital resources
-Resource person
-Pictures and charts
-Musical instruments
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 92
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

2.4 School and Community - Benefits of collaboration between the school and the community

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

-Explain the benefits of collaboration between school and the community
-Identify how both school and community benefit from collaboration
-Appreciate the collaboration between the school and community

-Discuss benefits of collaboration between the school and the community and present in class
-Role-play scenarios that depict collaboration between the school and the community
-Write an essay on the benefits of collaboration between the school and the community

How can the school collaborate with the community?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 93
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

2.4 School and Community - School-community collaboration project

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

-Demonstrate ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Plan and implement a school-community collaboration project
-Appreciate the collaboration between the school and community

-Plan a school-community collaboration project
-Implement the project with community participation
-Evaluate the success of the project
-Create posters or cards inviting community members to participate

How can the school collaborate with the community?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 95
-Digital resources
-Project materials
-Manila papers
-Gardening tools

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 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
-Identify factors promoting beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Discuss factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Research on factors influencing beef farming using digital/print resources
-Create a chart showing factors influencing beef farming

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 97
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Resource person
-Charts

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Areas where beef farming is practiced
3.1 Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Contribution of beef farming

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

-Locate on a map areas where beef farming is practised in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map showing areas of beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practised
-Use digital devices to establish the areas where beef farming is practiced
-Create cattle icons to indicate areas of beef farming on a map

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 100
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 101
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing beef farming

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

-Explain the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Design possible solutions to challenges
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Match challenges with suitable solutions
-Create posters on importance of beef farming
-Display posters on school noticeboard

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 102
-Resource person
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Manila papers

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Location of 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
-Identify fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Locate on a map the marine and inland fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and indicate the fishing grounds
-Use different symbols to indicate marine and inland fishing grounds

Why is fishing important to us?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 106
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of marine fishing
3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing fishing

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

-Describe methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Identify various fishing methods
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Discuss the marine methods of fishing in Eastern Africa and present in class
-Use digital devices/print resources to research methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Draw pictures showing different fishing methods and label them

Why is fishing important to us?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 110
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 113
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges facing fishing

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

-Design possible solutions to challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Suggest ways to overcome fishing challenges
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Engage a Fisheries officer to identify possible solutions to challenges facing marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Discuss solutions to challenges facing fishing
-Develop messages that encourage people to support the fishing industry

Why is fishing important to us?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 113
-Resource person
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 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
-Identify benefits of fishing
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Discuss the importance of fishing in Eastern Africa
-Visit an area where fishing activities are conducted
-Write a report on the importance of fishing based on field visit

Why is fishing important to us?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 115
-Resource person
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors that promote tourism

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

-Explain factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Identify what attracts tourists to Eastern Africa
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Discuss ways of promoting tourism in Kenya and other Eastern African countries
-Use digital/print resources to research on factors promoting tourism
-Create presentations on factors that promote tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 118
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Location of game reserves and national parks
3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing tourism

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

-Locate game reserves and national parks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Identify major wildlife conservation areas
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing national parks and game reserves
-Research on national parks and game reserves in Eastern Africa
-Create a table showing major parks and reserves in each Eastern African country

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 120
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 121
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges facing tourism

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Suggest ways to overcome tourism challenges
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Engage a Game Ranger on possible solutions to the challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Match challenges with their solutions
-Create a chart showing challenges and solutions to tourism problems

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 123
-Resource person
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-Pictures and charts

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Class trip to tourist attraction

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

-Participate in conservation of wildlife activities
-Document tourism activities
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Visit a tourist attraction site
-Take photographs or draw pictures during the visit
-Write a report about the visit
-Share the report with family

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 125
-Camera/drawing materials
-Notebooks
-Digital resources

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Main transport networks
3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Locating 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
-Classify different types of transport
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Identify different forms of transport used in Eastern Africa
-Complete a table about transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the various modes of transport

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 126
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 131
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing transport networks

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

-Explain the challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting transport sector
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Discuss challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Use digital/print resources to research on challenges facing transport
-Create a table showing challenges facing each type of transport

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 133
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges

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

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

-Match challenges with their suitable solutions
-Discuss other solutions to the challenges facing transport networks
-Participate in clean-up activities of road reserves within their locality observing safety and security

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 134
-Cleaning materials
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Means of communication

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

-Identify modes of communication in Eastern Africa
-Classify traditional and modern means of communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Identify and write down the means of communication shown in pictures
-Discuss how people use different means to communicate
-Identify other means of communication not shown in pictures

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 136
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing communication networks
3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting communication sector
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Discuss the challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Use digital/print resources to research on challenges facing communication
-Write a report about the challenges facing communication networks

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 138
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 140
-Manila papers

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Role of communication networks

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

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

-Discuss the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Make a poster showing various means of communication
-Display poster in the learning corner

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 141
-Drawing materials
-Manila papers
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals found in Eastern Africa

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

-Identify minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Locate minerals on a map
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Search online or in an atlas map for the minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing where major minerals are found
-Use different colors to represent different minerals

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 144
-Maps
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals (Soda ash)
3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals (Gold and Limestone)

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

-Describe the methods of extracting minerals in Eastern Africa (soda ash in Kenya)
-Explain extraction process
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Study information about extraction of soda ash
-Arrange information to show the correct order of extracting soda ash
-Complete a flow chart showing the process of mining soda ash

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 146
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 148
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects of mining on the environment

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

-Explain the effects of mining on the environment in Eastern Africa
-Identify environmental impacts of mining
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Study pictures showing effects of mining on the environment
-Match pictures with their explanations
-Discuss other effects of mining on the environment

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 151
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions to problems associated with mining

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

-State the possible solutions to problems associated with mining
-Suggest ways to mitigate mining impacts
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Discuss solutions to the problems associated with mining
-Write an essay on solutions to mining problems
-Create awareness on mining impacts and solutions

How can we reclaim areas affected by mining in our environment?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 152
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work