Resources and Economic Activities

Mining in Kenya - Major minerals found in Kenya

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

- Identify major minerals found in Kenya
- Describe characteristics of major minerals found in Kenya
- Acknowledge the presence of minerals in Kenya

- Learners brainstorm on minerals found in Kenya (soda ash, diatomite, limestone, salt, petroleum)
- Learners use digital or print resources to identify minerals found in Kenya
- Learners identify areas where various minerals are found in Kenya

How do we benefit from the minerals found in our country?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures of minerals
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Resource person

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities

Mining in Kenya - Locating mineral deposits on maps
Mining in Kenya - Contribution to economy

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

- Locate the major minerals in the map of Kenya
- Draw a map showing locations of major minerals in Kenya
- Value minerals as important resources in Kenya

- Learners use a map of Kenya to locate some of the major mineral deposits
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and indicate where major minerals are mined
- Learners copy and complete a table showing minerals and where they are mined in Kenya

Where are major minerals found in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Atlas
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
- Resource person
- Charts

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Main inland fishing grounds
Fishing in Kenya - Mapping fishing grounds

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

- Identify the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya
- Describe locations of major fishing grounds
- Recognize fishing as an economic activity

- Learners brainstorm on the main inland fishing grounds (Lake Victoria, Lake Turkana, Lake Naivasha, River Tana and River Athi) in Kenya
- Learners use digital resources/print media to identify the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya
- Learners read and discuss stories about fishing in Kenya

Why is fishing important in our country?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Pictures of fishing grounds
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
- Manila paper
- Colored papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Contribution to the economy

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

- Explain the contribution of fishing to the economy of Kenya
- Discuss benefits of fishing as an economic activity
- Value fishing as an important economic activity

- Learners discuss the contribution of fishing to the economy of Kenya and report in class
- Learners find out from relevant sources the contribution of fishing to the economy of Kenya and write a summary
- Learners engage with a fisherman to discuss the contribution of fishing to the economy of Kenya

How does fishing contribute to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Resource person
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Debate

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Fishing as an economic activity
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Main tourist attractions

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

- Write a poem or song on fishing as an economic activity
- Debate on importance of fishing in Kenya
- Appreciate fishing as an economic activity

- Learners write a poem or song encouraging people to take part in fishing as an economic activity
- Learners debate the statement: "Fishing is an important economic activity"
- Learners create posters on the importance of fishing in Kenya

What are the benefits of fishing as an economic activity?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Manila paper
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
- Pictures of tourist attractions

- Projects - Observation - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Game reserves vs. national parks

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

- Explain the difference between a game reserve and a national park
- Identify various game reserves and national parks in Kenya
- Value the importance of game reserves and national parks

- Learners discuss the meaning of wildlife
- Learners discuss in groups the difference between a game reserve and a national park
- Learners identify national parks and game reserves from a map of Kenya

What is the difference between a game reserve and a national park?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Pictures of wildlife

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Mapping parks and reserves

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

- Locate the main game reserves and national parks in Kenya
- Draw a map showing the main game reserves and national parks
- Show interest in conservation of wildlife

- Learners study a map showing the location of national parks and game reserves in Kenya
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and locate and label national parks and game reserves
- Learners trace paths to different game parks on a map

Where are the main game reserves and national parks located in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 87
- Map of Kenya
- Atlas
- Digital devices

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of wildlife to the economy

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

- Explain the contribution of wildlife to the economy of Kenya
- Discuss ways in which wildlife promotes tourism
- Appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation

- Learners use digital devices to find out the contribution of wildlife in Kenya
- Learners discuss various ways in which wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya
- Learners write down how wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya and share in class

How does wildlife contribute to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 88
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of tourism to the economy

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

- Explain the contribution of tourism to the economy of Kenya
- Debate on advantages and disadvantages of tourism
- Acknowledge the contribution of tourism to national development

- Learners discuss the contribution of tourism to the economy of Kenya
- Learners hold a debate on "Tourism has more advantages than disadvantages to our economy"
- Learners recite a poem about wildlife and tourism in Kenya

What is the contribution of tourism to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 89
- Resource person
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Debate - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Early forms of transport

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

- Identify main forms of early transport
- Describe characteristics of early forms of transport
- Appreciate evolution of transport

- Learners discuss the meaning of transport
- Learners use digital or print resources to find out the main early forms of transport (human porterage, pack animals, log boats and rafts)
- Learners sketch the early forms of transport and present in class

How were people and goods transported in the past?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures of early forms of transport
- Digital devices
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Modern forms of transport

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

- Identify modern forms of transport in Kenya
- Classify different modern forms of transport
- Value modern forms of transport

- Learners develop self-confidence as they think, pair and share modern forms of transport in Kenya
- Learners discuss the modern forms of transport in Kenya
- Learners write down modern forms of transport identified and share in class

Why is transport important in development?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures of modern forms of transport
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Road safety measures

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

- Explain ways of maintaining road safety in society
- Draw and interpret road signs in Kenya
- Apply safety precautions in using means of transport

- Learners find out ways of observing road safety in Kenya
- Learners explain the meaning of different road signs
- Learners draw traffic lights and show red, green and amber colors with their meanings

Why is it important to observe road safety?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures of road signs
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Resource person

- Observation - Written assignments - Projects

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Road safety practice
Development of Transport - Role in national development

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

- Role play how to observe traffic rules
- Apply road safety measures in daily life
- Value the importance of observing road safety

- Learners role play how to observe traffic rules while using the road
- Learners observe safety precautions as they role play how to use means of transport
- Learners write a report on the safety measures that should be observed while using means of transport

How can we apply road safety measures in our daily lives?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Pictures of road signs
- Digital devices
- Traffic park (if available)
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Manila paper
- Resource person

- Role play - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Early forms of communication

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

- Identify main early forms of communication
- Describe characteristics of early forms of communication
- Value the evolution of communication

- Learners identify early forms of communication shown in pictures
- Learners discuss early forms of communication such as ululations, drumming, fire signals and smoke signals
- Learners outline other forms of early communication in their notebooks

Why is communication important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
- Pictures of early forms of communication
- Digital devices
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Modern means of communication

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

- Identify modern means of communication
- Classify different modern means of communication
- Value the importance of modern means of communication

- Learners identify and name different means of communication shown in pictures
- Learners find seven means of communication from a wordsearch
- Learners discuss modern means of communication in Kenya using digital resources/print media

How have modern means of communication improved our lives?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
- Pictures of modern means of communication
- Digital devices
- Resource person

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Illustrating means of communication

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

- Illustrate modern means of communication used in community
- Draw different modern means of communication
- Show creativity in illustrating means of communication

- Learners tick or cross the modern means of communication used in their community
- Learners draw the modern means of communication used in their community
- Learners exchange the drawings and peer assess each other's work

Which modern means of communication are used in our community?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104
- Pictures of modern means of communication
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Projects - Observation - Peer assessment

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Role in society

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

- Explain the role of modern means of communication in Kenya
- Role play telephone conversations
- Appreciate the importance of communication in society

- Learners discuss the role of modern means of communication in Kenya
- Learners role play telephone conversation between two people
- Learners recite a poem on communication
- Learners prepare a communication message on the role of modern means of communication

How has communication transformed our society?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 106
- Pictures of modern means of communication
- Digital devices
- Resource person

- Role play - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in Kenya - Types of resources
Resources in Kenya - Prudent use of resources
Resources in Kenya - Conservation strategies

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

- Identify resources found in Kenya
- Classify resources found in Kenya
- Appreciate resources available in society

- Learners brainstorm on resources found in Kenya such as land, minerals, water and forests
- Learners take a nature walk around the school locality to collect samples of resources found in Kenya and share their findings in class
- Learners collect samples of resources found within the environment and display them in class

Why is it important to use resources prudently?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Pictures of different resources
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
- Tree seedlings

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities

Mining in Kenya - Major minerals found in Kenya
Mining in Kenya - Locating mineral deposits on maps

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

- Identify major minerals found in Kenya
- Describe characteristics of major minerals found in Kenya
- Acknowledge the presence of minerals in Kenya

- Learners brainstorm on minerals found in Kenya (soda ash, diatomite, limestone, salt, petroleum)
- Learners use digital or print resources to identify minerals found in Kenya
- Learners identify areas where various minerals are found in Kenya

How do we benefit from the minerals found in our country?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures of minerals
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
- Map of Kenya
- Atlas

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities

Mining in Kenya - Contribution to economy
Fishing in Kenya - Main inland fishing grounds

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

- Explain importance of minerals in Kenya
- Examine contribution of mining to the economy
- Appreciate the contribution of mining to national development

- Learners engage with a resource person to discuss the importance of minerals in Kenya
- Learners create posters on the importance of mining in Kenya and share
- Learners discuss the contribution of mining to the economy of Kenya

What is the contribution of mining to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
- Resource person
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Map of Kenya
- Pictures of fishing grounds

- Oral questions - Projects - Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Mapping fishing grounds
Fishing in Kenya - Contribution to the economy

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

- Locate the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya
- Draw a map showing the main inland fishing grounds
- Model the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya

- Learners study a map of Kenya showing the main inland fishing grounds
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and locate the main inland fishing grounds
- Learners model the main inland fishing grounds using locally available materials

How are fishing grounds distributed in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Manila paper
- Colored papers
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Resource person
- Charts

- Projects - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Fishing as an economic activity

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

- Write a poem or song on fishing as an economic activity
- Debate on importance of fishing in Kenya
- Appreciate fishing as an economic activity

- Learners write a poem or song encouraging people to take part in fishing as an economic activity
- Learners debate the statement: "Fishing is an important economic activity"
- Learners create posters on the importance of fishing in Kenya

What are the benefits of fishing as an economic activity?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Manila paper

- Projects - Observation - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Main tourist attractions

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

- Identify the main tourist attractions in Kenya
- Categorize different tourist attractions in Kenya
- Appreciate the diversity of tourist attractions in Kenya

- Learners discuss and share on who a tourist is
- Learners brainstorm on main tourist attractions in Kenya (Wildlife, Historical Sites, Natural Sceneries)
- Learners cut pictures of main tourist attractions in Kenya and paste them in their scrapbook or notebook

Why is wildlife important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
- Pictures of tourist attractions
- Digital devices
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Game reserves vs. national parks

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

- Explain the difference between a game reserve and a national park
- Identify various game reserves and national parks in Kenya
- Value the importance of game reserves and national parks

- Learners discuss the meaning of wildlife
- Learners discuss in groups the difference between a game reserve and a national park
- Learners identify national parks and game reserves from a map of Kenya

What is the difference between a game reserve and a national park?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Pictures of wildlife

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Mapping parks and reserves

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

- Locate the main game reserves and national parks in Kenya
- Draw a map showing the main game reserves and national parks
- Show interest in conservation of wildlife

- Learners study a map showing the location of national parks and game reserves in Kenya
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and locate and label national parks and game reserves
- Learners trace paths to different game parks on a map

Where are the main game reserves and national parks located in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 87
- Map of Kenya
- Atlas
- Digital devices

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of wildlife to the economy
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of tourism to the economy

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

- Explain the contribution of wildlife to the economy of Kenya
- Discuss ways in which wildlife promotes tourism
- Appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation

- Learners use digital devices to find out the contribution of wildlife in Kenya
- Learners discuss various ways in which wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya
- Learners write down how wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya and share in class

How does wildlife contribute to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 88
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 89

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional Leaders in Kenya - Leadership qualities
Traditional Leaders in Kenya - Contributions

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

- Identify the leadership qualities of selected traditional leaders in Kenya
- Discuss leadership qualities of Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza
- Appreciate the leadership qualities of traditional leaders

- Learners brainstorm leadership qualities of the selected traditional leaders in Kenya (Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza)
- Learners discuss in pairs the leadership qualities of Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza
- Learners present their findings in class

Why are traditional leaders important in the community?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
- Pictures of traditional leaders
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 111

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional Leaders in Kenya - Role in communities
Traditional Leaders in Kenya - Creative displays

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

- Identify roles of traditional leaders in the community
- Discuss how traditional leaders executed their roles
- Recognize the role of traditional leaders in the community

- Learners write the roles of different traditional leaders in a community
- Learners find out the role of traditional leaders from their parents or guardians
- Learners talk about the contributions of traditional leaders in their community

How did traditional leaders influence their communities?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
- Resource person
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Pictures of traditional leaders
- Drawing materials
- Manila paper

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Projects

Political Systems and Governance

Early Forms of Government in Kenya - Traditional governance
Early Forms of Government in Kenya - The Maasai

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

- Describe early forms of government among selected communities in Kenya
- Explain how different communities were governed
- Appreciate early forms of governance in Kenya

- Learners talk about how their community was ruled in the past
- Learners interact with a resource person to learn about early forms of government
- Learners discuss different forms of traditional governments in Kenya

How were communities ruled in the past?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
- Resource person
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 114
- Pictures of Maasai leaders

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Early Forms of Government in Kenya - The Ameru
Early Forms of Government in Kenya - Comparison
Early Forms of Government in Kenya - Role play

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

- Describe the early form of government among the Ameru
- Identify the functions of Njuri Ncheke
- Appreciate the Ameru traditional governance system

- Learners identify and discuss the Njuri Ncheke council of elders from pictures
- Learners research on the early form of government among the Ameru
- Learners discuss the functions of the Njuri Ncheke

How was the Ameru community governed in the past?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 116
- Pictures of Ameru council of elders
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 117
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 118
- Traditional attire (if available)
- Props for role play

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Research projects

Political Systems and Governance

Early Forms of Government in Kenya - Best practices

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

- Apply best practices from the early forms of government
- Prepare a journal on importance of early forms of government
- Value traditional methods of governance

- Learners discuss how the early forms of government solved disputes among the people
- Learners discuss the importance of early forms of government in Kenya
- Learners prepare a journal on what they have learned on the importance of early forms of government in Kenya

How can we apply practices from traditional governance in modern governance?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts

- Journal entries - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship in Kenya - Becoming a citizen

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

- State how one becomes a citizen in Kenya
- Identify different ways of acquiring Kenyan citizenship
- Appreciate the value of citizenship

- Learners talk about the country they belong to and give reasons
- Learners discuss who a Kenyan citizen is
- Learners use a digital device to find out ways in which one can become a Kenyan citizen

How can one become a Kenyan citizen?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship in Kenya - Dual citizenship
Citizenship in Kenya - Good citizenship

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

- Explain the requirements for dual citizenship in Kenya
- Identify documents needed for dual citizenship
- Appreciate the concept of dual citizenship

- Learners discuss what dual citizenship is
- Learners discuss how one can become a citizen of Kenya and another country
- Learners identify the requirements for dual citizenship in Kenya

What are the requirements for dual citizenship in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
- Manila paper

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation