People, Population and Social Organisations

2.4 School and Community - Ways in which the school collaborates with the community
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:

-Identify ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Describe forms of school-community collaboration
-Appreciate the collaboration between the school and community

-Brainstorm ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Identify examples of school-community collaboration in their school
-Role-play ways in which the school collaborates with the community

How can the school collaborate with the community?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 92
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 93

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations
Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

2.4 School and Community - School-community collaboration project
3.1 Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing beef farming

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 97
-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
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:

-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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 106
-Maps
-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
3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Importance of 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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 115

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

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 120
-Maps

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing tourism
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:

-Explain challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Identify problems affecting tourism industry
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Discuss the challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa and write a report
-Use digital/print resources to research on tourism challenges
-Invite a resource person to discuss challenges facing tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 121
-Resource person
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 123
-Manila papers

-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
3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Main transport networks

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 126
-Maps
-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 - Locating transport networks

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

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main transport networks
-Locate transport networks on a map
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and indicate the main transport networks
-Use different colors for different transport networks
-Display the map in the learning corner

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

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

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing transport networks
3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 134
-Cleaning materials

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Means of communication
3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges facing communication networks

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 138

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges
3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Role of communication networks

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Suggest ways to improve communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Discuss solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Match challenges with their solutions
-Create a poster showing solutions to communication challenges

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 140
-Manila papers
-Digital resources
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 141
-Drawing materials

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

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 146

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals (Gold and Limestone)
3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects of mining on the environment

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

-Describe the methods of extracting minerals in Eastern Africa (gold in Tanzania, limestone in Uganda)
-Compare extraction methods
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Study pictures showing methods of mining gold
-Use the internet or books to research on extraction of gold and limestone
-Write a summary describing extraction of limestone in Uganda

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

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 148
-Digital resources
-Resource person
-Pictures and charts
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 151

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa
Political Systems and Governance

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions to problems associated with mining
4.1 Traditional forms of government - Traditional forms of government among the Baganda

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
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 154
-Charts
-Pictures
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of government - Traditional forms of government among the Nyamwezi
4.1 Traditional forms of government - Comparison between traditional forms of government

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

-Describe traditional forms of government of the Nyamwezi in Eastern Africa
-Identify the governance structure of the Nyamwezi
-Value aspects of good governance in traditional societies

-Brainstorm the traditional forms of government among the Nyamwezi of Eastern Africa
-Draw a chart showing the governance structure among the Nyamwezi in Eastern Africa and display in class
-Name the leaders of the Nyamwezi Chiefdom

How were communities being governed in the past?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 156
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Resource person
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 159

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of government - Aspects of good governance
4.2 Regional cooperations - The East African Community

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

-Describe aspects of good governance in traditional societies
-Identify values in traditional governance systems
-Value aspects of good governance in traditional societies

-Role-play scenarios depicting aspects of good governance in society
-Discuss the values of good governance in traditional societies
-Draw charts showing governance structures in traditional societies

How were communities being governed in the past?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 160
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Resource person
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 162
-Maps

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.2 Regional cooperations - EAC integration pillars
4.2 Regional cooperations - Benefits of the East African Community

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

-Explain the EAC integration pillars
-Identify the stages of regional integration
-Value the unity of Eastern African countries

-Identify the EAC integration pillars
-Match statements with appropriate integration pillars
-Discuss the integration process

How can East African countries cooperate?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 163
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Flash cards
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 164
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.2 Regional cooperations - Challenges facing the East African Community

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

-Identify the challenges facing the East African Community
-Explain how challenges affect cooperation
-Value the unity of Eastern African countries

-Discuss the challenges facing the East African Community
-Research on the challenges facing the East African Community
-Explain how the challenges affect cooperation

How can East African countries cooperate?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 165
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.2 Regional cooperations - Solutions to the challenges facing the East African Community
4.3 Citizenship - Rights and responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen

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

-Formulate the possible solutions to challenges facing the East African Community
-Match challenges with their solutions
-Value the unity of Eastern African countries

-Engage a resource person to explore on solutions to challenges facing the East African Community
-Match challenges with their solutions
-Write a report highlighting the challenges and their possible solutions

How can East African countries cooperate?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 166
-Digital resources
-Resource person
-Charts
-Pictures
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 170

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.3 Citizenship - Qualities of a good citizen of Kenya
4.3 Citizenship - Values of a good Kenyan citizen

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

-State the qualities of a good citizen of Kenya
-Identify characteristics of good citizenship
-Appreciate patriotism as a Kenyan citizen

-Brainstorm the qualities a good Kenyan citizen
-Search for qualities of a good citizen using digital or print resources
-Create a summary of qualities of a good citizen

How can we demonstrate good citizenship in our country?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 172
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Resource person
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 173
-Manila papers
-Color pencils
-Video clips

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.4 Human rights - Classification of human rights
4.4 Human rights - Ways in which human rights are upheld in society

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

-Explain classification of human rights as applied in society
-Categorize different types of rights
-Value respect for human rights in Kenya

-Brainstorm categories of human rights and share in class (political, social and economic categories)
-Use a chart to illustrate categories of human rights and display in class
-Group the rights into political, social and economic rights

How could respect for human rights promote unity in society?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 176
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Resource person
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 178

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.4 Human rights - Promoting respect for human rights
4.4 Human rights - Human rights awareness

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

-Demonstrate ways in which human rights are upheld in the society
-Role play scenarios of rights protection
-Value respect for human rights in Kenya

-Role play scenarios that depict respect for human rights in the society
-Study pictures showing human rights being upheld
-Create posters promoting respect for human rights

How could respect for human rights promote unity in society?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 179
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-Color pencils
-Charts
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 180
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Causes of conflicts in society
4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Peaceful methods of resolving conflicts in society

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

-Explain the causes of conflicts in society
-Identify sources of conflicts
-Value peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the society

-Brainstorm causes of conflicts in society and present in class
-Find out other causes of conflict in the society using digital/print resources
-Identify the causes of conflicts explained in specific scenarios

Why should we embrace peace in society?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 181
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Newspapers
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 183
-Flash cards

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Ways of promoting peace in society
4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Conflict resolution practice

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

-Illustrate ways of promoting peace in society
-Identify peace building strategies
-Value peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the society

-Reflect and journal on any past activities that depict peaceful ways of resolving conflicts
-Create posters on ways of promoting peace
-Write essays on ways of promoting peace

Why should we embrace peace in society?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 186
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-Color pencils
-Journals
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 188
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.6 Government Revenue and Expenditure - Sources of government revenue
4.6 Government Revenue and Expenditure - Ways in which the National and County Governments spend their revenue

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

-Identify sources of revenue for National Government in Kenya
-Explain different revenue sources
-Acknowledge the importance of paying taxes

-Engage a Revenue officer to discuss sources of revenue for National Government in Kenya
-Identify ways in which the government earns money
-Create a chart showing sources of government revenue

Why do we pay taxes to the government?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 189
-Digital resources
-Resource person
-Charts
-Pictures
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 191
-Budget documents

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.6 Government Revenue and Expenditure - Importance of paying taxes
4.6 Government Revenue and Expenditure - Tax collection and awareness

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

-Explain the importance of paying taxes
-Identify benefits of taxation
-Acknowledge the importance of paying taxes

-Compose songs and poems that address the importance of paying tax to the government
-Create posters on the importance of paying taxes
-Make posters on the importance of paying tax and display them

Why do we pay taxes to the government?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 192
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-Color pencils
-Charts
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 195
-Markets/trading centers
-Camera (if available)
-Field notebooks

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.7 The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - The key words in the preamble
4.7 The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Meaning of key words

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

-Identify key words in the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya
-Explain the concept of a constitution
-Uphold the Constitution of Kenya

-Use digital resources/print media to search for the meaning of the key words in the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya
-Read the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya
-Identify the key words from the preamble

What is the importance of the preamble in the Constitution of Kenya?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 197
-Constitution of Kenya 2010
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Pictures
-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 199
-Resource person

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

4.7 The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Upholding the Constitution

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

-Demonstrate ways of upholding the Constitution
-Create awareness materials
-Uphold the Constitution of Kenya

-Compose and sing a song on the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya
-Create posters on key words of the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya and display
-Make posters showing the key words of the preamble

What is the importance of the preamble in the Constitution of Kenya?

-Oxford Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 200
-Constitution of Kenya 2010
-Manila papers
-Color pencils
-Charts

-Observation -Written assignments -Oral questions -Project work