People, Population and Social Organizations

Culture and Social organisation - Age-groups and age-sets
Culture and Social organisation - Functions of a clan

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

-Describe age-groups and age-sets in African traditional society
-Show interest in understanding social structures

-Brainstorm features of age groups and age-sets and share in class
-Discuss the significance of age groups and age-sets in traditional African society

What role did age-groups and age-sets play in African traditional society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 105
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Pictures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 107

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organizations

Culture and Social organisation - Traditional culture aspects
Culture and Social organisation - Preservation of traditional culture
School and Community - School-community collaboration
School and Community - Benefits of collaboration
School and Community - Demonstrating collaboration

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

-Identify aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Show appreciation for positive cultural practices

-Create posters on aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Discuss traditional practices like food, music, dress, ceremonies, and crafts that should be preserved

Which aspects of African traditional culture are valuable for modern society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 109
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Cultural artifacts
-Pictures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 111
-Musical instruments
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 114
-Pictures of school-community activities
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 116
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 118
-Props for role-play

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing beef farming
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Areas of beef farming
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Contribution to economy
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Challenges and solutions
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Marine and inland fishing grounds
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of marine fishing

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

-Describe factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in understanding beef farming

-Discuss factors influencing beef farming in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Brainstorm areas where beef farming is practiced in Kenya
-Identify factors that influence beef farming in Eastern Africa

What factors determine successful beef farming in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 122
-Pictures showing beef farming
-Digital devices
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 125
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Internet access
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 128
-Charts and posters
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 130
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 135
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 137
-Pictures of fishing methods
-Charts and diagrams

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Importance of fishing
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors promoting tourism
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Game reserves and national parks

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

-Explain challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Show concern about fishing challenges

-Use textbooks or digital devices to find out the challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the effects of identified challenges on the fishing industry
-Hold a debate on challenges and opportunities in fishing

What obstacles affect the fishing industry in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 140
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Pictures showing challenges
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 142
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 144
-Pictures showing benefits of fishing
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 147
-Pictures of tourist attractions
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 150
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Value of tourism
Transport in Eastern Africa - Transport networks
Transport in Eastern Africa - Mapping transport networks

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

-Explain challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Show concern for tourism challenges

-Discuss the challenges facing tourism in Eastern African countries
-Study pictures showing challenges affecting tourism
-Create a poster showing the challenges facing tourism

What difficulties affect the tourism industry in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 153
-Pictures showing challenges
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 155
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 157
-Pictures showing benefits of tourism
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 160
-Pictures of transport modes
-Maps
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 163
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and importance
Communication in Eastern Africa - Modes of communication
Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

-Explain the challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Show concern about transport issues

-Brainstorm the challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Make a chart showing the challenges facing the transport networks
-Discuss how the challenges affect economic development

What difficulties hinder transport development in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 166
-Pictures showing transport challenges
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 169
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 173
-Pictures of communication methods
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 175
-Pictures showing communication challenges
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 177

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Uses and importance
Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals in Eastern Africa
Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals
Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on environment
Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions to problems
Mining in Eastern Africa - Conservation of mining areas

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

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

-Share the use of different modes of communication in Eastern Africa
-Role-play the use of different modes of communication
-Compose a poem on the importance of communication networks in Eastern Africa

Why are communication networks vital to Eastern African development?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 179
-Pictures of communication uses
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 183
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing minerals
-Atlas
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 185
-Pictures of mining methods
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 188
-Pictures showing mining effects
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 190
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 192
-Pictures of reclaimed mining areas
-Tree seedlings

-Observation -Oral presentations -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government - The Buganda
Traditional forms of Government - The Nyamwezi
Traditional forms of Government - Comparison between Buganda and Nyamwezi
Traditional forms of Government - Aspects of good governance
Regional co-operations - Objectives of East African Community
Regional co-operations - Benefits of East African Community
Regional co-operations - Challenges facing East African Community
Regional co-operations - Solutions to challenges facing East African Community

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

-Explain the roles of officials in the Buganda Kingdom
-Discuss the political organization of the Buganda Kingdom
-Appreciate the structure of governance among the Buganda

-Discuss the roles of officials in the Buganda Kingdom
-Use digital devices to research on the political organization of the Buganda
-Role-play a session of the Lukiiko (Buganda parliament)
-Share findings on Buganda governance structure

What were the roles of different officials in traditional governments?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 196
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 197
-Charts showing traditional governance structures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 200
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 202
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 205
-Map showing East African countries
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 208
-Map of East Africa
-Pictures showing benefits of cooperation
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 212
-Pictures showing challenges
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 214
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment