Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Meaning and Factors Influencing

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

-Describe factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Explain the meaning of beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Discuss factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Use digital devices to identify factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Match factors influencing beef farming with correct explanations

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 103-105
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of beef farming

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Areas Where Practiced

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
-Identify beef farming regions
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Use digital devices to establish areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practised
-Complete a table showing areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern African countries

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 106-107
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of beef farming

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Contribution to Economy

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

-Identify the contribution of beef farming to the economy of Eastern Africa
-Explain the benefits of beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity in Eastern Africa

-Engage with an Agricultural extension officer to find out the contributions of beef farming to the economy of Eastern Africa
-Discuss contributions of beef farming to the economy of Eastern Africa
-Match contributions of beef farming to the economy with correct descriptions

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 108-109
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.1 Beef Farming - Challenges

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

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

-Brainstorm the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices to find out challenges facing beef farming
-Create posters on importance of beef farming

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 110-111
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - 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 different 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 showing fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Identify areas of inland or marine fishing in local environment

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 112-114
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of fishing grounds

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of Marine Fishing

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

-Describe methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Identify different fishing techniques
-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 diagrams showing different methods of marine fishing

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 115-116
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of fishing methods

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

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

-Brainstorm challenges facing marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Use digital or print resources to find out challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Complete a table on challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 117-118
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

-Design possible solutions to challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Propose sustainable fishing practices
-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
-Create posters on solutions to challenges facing fishing

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 119-120
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

-Design possible solutions to challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Propose sustainable fishing practices
-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
-Create posters on solutions to challenges facing fishing

Why is fishing important to us?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 119-120
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors Promoting Tourism

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

-Explain factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Identify tourism attractions
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Brainstorm factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices/print resources to research factors promoting tourism
-Watch videos on factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 138-139
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of tourist attractions

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Game Reserves and National Parks

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 wildlife conservation areas
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate game reserves and national parks
-Use atlas/digital resources to identify locations of game reserves and national parks
-Complete a table showing national parks and game reserves in Eastern Africa

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 140-145
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Atlas

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

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

-Use digital devices/print resources to research challenges facing tourism
-Give a talk on challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Create charts on challenges facing tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 146-147
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing tourism challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Propose sustainable tourism practices
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Engage a Game Ranger on possible solutions to the challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Role-play conversations about solutions to challenges facing tourism
-Create posters and charts on challenges and solutions facing tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 148-150
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Economic Importance

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

-Explain the importance of tourism as an economic activity
-Identify economic benefits of tourism
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Discuss the importance of tourism to the economy
-Write an essay on ways of promoting tourism in Eastern Africa
-Participate in conservation of wildlife walk/run activities within the locality

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 151-153
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Road Network

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

-Identify the main road transport networks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Locate major roads on a map
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Locate the main road transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main road transport networks
-Discuss the importance of road transport networks

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 195-202
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of roads

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Railway and Air Transport

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

-Identify the main railway and air transport networks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Locate major railways and airports
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Locate the main railway and air transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing railway and air transport networks
-Complete tables showing international airports in Eastern Africa

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 203-209
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of railways and airports

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Water Transport

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

-Identify the main water transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Match countries with their ports
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Identify forms of water transport used in Eastern Africa
-Name towns, cities and countries interconnected by water transport
-Match countries with their ports

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 210-215
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of ports

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - 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
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Discuss challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Complete a table on challenges facing transport networks
-Write an essay on challenges facing transport network in Eastern Africa

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 216-220
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing transport challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and Economic Importance

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Explain the role of transport in economic development
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Brainstorm the possible solutions to challenges facing transport network in Eastern Africa
-Make posters on the role of transport network in economic development
-Participate in clean-up activities of road reserves within their locality observing safety and security

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 221-228
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Modes of Communication

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

-Identify modes of communication in Eastern Africa
-Recognize different communication means
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the various modes of communication used in Eastern Africa
-Use digital/print resources to research on modes of communication
-Identify modes of communication from pictures

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 290-295
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of communication devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - 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
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Discuss the challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Role-play scenarios illustrating challenges facing communication
-Visit a local communication center to learn about challenges

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 296-300
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Local communication center

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges

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

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

-Discuss solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa, and share in class
-Create posters on solutions to communication challenges
-Use digital/print resources to research solutions

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 301-304
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Demonstration and Economic Importance

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

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

-Practice using different modes of communication
-Act a skit or play to demonstrate different modes of communication
-Compose and recite poems about the role of communication networks

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-KLB Social Studies pg. 305-310
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Communication devices

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals and Locations

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

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

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and show the location of minerals
-Complete a table showing minerals found in Eastern African countries
-Find out minerals found in home area

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

-KLB Social Studies pg. 348-355
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of minerals

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of Extraction

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, gold in Tanzania, limestone in Uganda)
-Understand mining processes
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Discuss how the minerals are extracted and share in class (Soda Ash in Kenya, Gold in Tanzania)
-Use digital/print resources to research methods of mineral extraction
-Find words related to mining in puzzles

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

-KLB Social Studies pg. 356-365
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of mining activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of Extraction

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, gold in Tanzania, limestone in Uganda)
-Understand mining processes
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Discuss how the minerals are extracted and share in class (Soda Ash in Kenya, Gold in Tanzania)
-Use digital/print resources to research methods of mineral extraction
-Find words related to mining in puzzles

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

-KLB Social Studies pg. 356-365
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of mining activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on 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
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining activities in Eastern Africa

-Brainstorm the effects of mining on the environment and do class presentation
-Complete a table on effects of mining on the environment
-Use digital/print resources to research environmental impacts

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

-KLB Social Studies pg. 366-373
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing mining effects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions and Conservation

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

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

-Write an essay on the solutions to problems associated with mining
-Watch video clips and suggest possible ways of conserving land affected by mining
-Visit a mining site and engage in conservation activities

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

-KLB Social Studies pg. 374-381
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Video clips
-Mining site (if available)

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Introduction

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

-Define the term traditional forms of government
-Identify traditional forms of government in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in learning about traditional forms of government

-Brainstorm the term 'traditional forms of government'
-Discuss how people in their community were governed in the past
-Use digital devices or reference books to find information about traditional forms of government
-Share findings in class

How were communities governed in the past?

-KLB Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 211-213
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Pictures of traditional leaders

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Buganda Kingdom

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

-Describe the traditional form of government of the Buganda
-Identify the symbols of office in the Buganda Kingdom
-Show interest in the study of the Buganda Kingdom

-Use digital devices to establish the traditional form of government of the Buganda
-Discuss the governance structure of the Buganda Kingdom
-Identify symbols of governance in the Buganda Kingdom from pictures
-Share findings in class

How was the Buganda Kingdom governed in the past?

-KLB Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 214-216
-Digital resources
-Pictures of traditional Buganda Kingdom symbols
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Buganda governance structure

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

-Explain the arms of government in the Buganda Kingdom
-Identify titles and functions of officers in the Buganda Kingdom
-Appreciate the complexity of the Buganda Kingdom governance

-Read the passage about the Buganda Kingdom
-Complete a table on titles and functions of officers in the Buganda Kingdom
-Draw a chart showing the governance structure of the Buganda Kingdom
-Role-play the roles of various leaders of the Buganda Kingdom

What were the roles of different leaders in the Buganda Kingdom?

-KLB Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 216-218
-Digital resources
-Charts showing governance structure
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -Chart evaluation

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Nyamwezi Chiefdom

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

-Describe the traditional form of government of the Nyamwezi
-Identify the geographical location of the Nyamwezi
-Show interest in learning about the Nyamwezi

-Use digital devices to find information about the Nyamwezi
-Discuss the geographical location of the Nyamwezi
-Examine the traditional form of government of the Nyamwezi
-Share findings in class

Where were the Nyamwezi located and how were they governed?

-KLB Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 219-221
-Digital resources
-Maps
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Comparison and good governance

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

-Compare the traditional forms of government between the Buganda and Nyamwezi
-Identify similarities and differences between the governance systems
-Value aspects of good governance in traditional societies

-Discuss similarities and differences between the traditional forms of government of the Buganda and Nyamwezi
-Complete a comparison table
-Identify aspects of good governance in traditional societies
-Role-play scenarios depicting aspects of good governance

What were the similarities and differences between the Buganda and Nyamwezi forms of government?

-KLB Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 222-228
-Digital resources
-Comparison charts
-Previous lesson notes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests