People, Population and Social Organizations

School and Community - School-community collaboration
School and Community - Benefits of collaboration

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

-Identify ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Show interest in school-community relationships

-Brainstorm ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Discuss various collaborative activities between school and community

What forms of collaboration exist between schools and communities?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 114
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures of school-community activities
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 116
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

School and Community - Demonstrating collaboration
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
-Appreciate the collaboration between the school and community

-Role-play ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Accord equal opportunities in sharing responsibilities as they act out scenarios that depict collaboration between the school and the community

What practical activities can strengthen school-community partnerships?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 118
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Props for role-play
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 122
-Pictures showing beef farming

-Observation -Project work -Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Areas of beef farming
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Contribution to economy

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

-Locate on a map areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the distribution of beef farming

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practiced
-Use digital devices to find out areas in Eastern Africa where beef farming is practiced
-Identify on a map the areas marked where beef farming is practiced

Where is beef farming predominantly practiced in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 125
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 128
-Resource person
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Challenges and solutions
Fishing in Eastern Africa - 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
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity

-Brainstorm the challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Discuss possible solutions to challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Design messages on the benefits of beef farming as an economic activity

What challenges face beef farming in Eastern Africa and how can they be addressed?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 130
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 135
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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

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

-Describe methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Show curiosity about fishing methods

-Identify the methods of marine fishing used in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices to find information about marine methods of fishing
-Study pictures of methods of fishing and discuss them

What techniques are used for marine fishing in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 137
-Pictures of fishing methods
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts and diagrams
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 140
-Resource person
-Pictures showing challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges
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
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Reflect on the challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Share the possible solutions that can be used to solve the challenges
-Design a chart showing possible solutions to the challenges facing fishing

How can the challenges in the fishing industry be addressed effectively?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 142
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 144
-Pictures showing benefits of fishing

-Observation -Project work -Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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 factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in tourism promotion

-Brainstorm on the factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures and discuss how they promote tourism
-Identify various tourist attractions in Eastern Africa

What features make Eastern Africa attractive to tourists?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 147
-Pictures of tourist attractions
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Value of tourism
Transport in Eastern Africa - Transport networks

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

-Appreciate the importance of tourism to Eastern Africa
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Share the importance of tourism as an economic activity
-Design posters or messages on the value of tourism as an economic activity
-Display posters or messages in public places to market tourism

Why is tourism vital to Eastern African economies?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 157
-Pictures showing benefits of tourism
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 160
-Pictures of transport modes
-Maps

-Observation -Project work -Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Mapping transport networks
Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main transport networks
-Show creativity in map drawing

-Use an atlas, textbooks or digital devices to locate the main transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Study a map of Eastern Africa showing transport networks
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing the main transport networks

Where are the major transport networks located in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 163
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Drawing materials
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 166
-Pictures showing transport challenges
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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

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

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

-Reflect on the challenges facing transport networks and share possible solutions
-Match the challenges facing transport networks with their possible solutions
-Compose a poem on the benefits of transport networks in economic development

How can transport challenges be solved, and why is transport important for development?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 169
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 173
-Pictures of communication methods

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

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

-Use textbooks or digital devices to find information on the challenges facing Eastern Africa's communication networks
-Identify the challenges facing the communication networks from presented information
-Discuss how the challenges affect development

What obstacles affect communication systems in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 175
-Pictures showing communication challenges
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 177
-Charts

-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

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

-Observation -Oral presentations -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals
Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on environment

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

-Describe the methods of extracting minerals in Eastern Africa
-Show curiosity about mining methods

-Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information on the methods used in mining soda ash, limestone, and gold
-Study pictures showing different mining methods
-Do a class presentation on the methods used in mining

How are minerals extracted in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 185
-Pictures of mining methods
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 188
-Pictures showing mining effects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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:

-State the possible solutions to problems associated with mining
-Show commitment to environmental protection

-Discuss ways in which to solve the problems caused by mining
-Match problems associated with mining with their possible solutions
-Write a composition on the problems caused by mining and their solutions

How can the negative impacts of mining be mitigated?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 190
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 192
-Pictures of reclaimed mining areas
-Tree seedlings

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government - The Buganda
Traditional forms of Government - The Nyamwezi

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government - Comparison between Buganda and Nyamwezi
Traditional forms of Government - Aspects of good governance

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

-Compare traditional forms of government between the Buganda and Nyamwezi
-Identify similarities between the Buganda and Nyamwezi forms of government
-Recognize differences between the governance structures of the two communities

-Share information about the Buganda Kingdom
-Discuss the form of government among the Nyamwezi
-Identify similarities and differences between the two forms of government
-Complete a chart showing similarities and differences between the two governance systems

What were the common features in traditional forms of government?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 200
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Charts showing traditional governance structures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 202

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Regional co-operations - Objectives of East African Community
Regional co-operations - Benefits of East African Community

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

-Identify member states of the East African Community
-Explain the objectives of East African Community
-Appreciate the unity of Eastern African countries

-Study a map showing member states of East African Community
-Use textbooks or digital devices to search information on the objectives of East African Community
-Make flashcards showing objectives of East African Community
-Sing the East African Community Anthem

How can East African countries cooperate?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 205
-Map showing East African countries
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 208
-Map of East Africa
-Pictures showing benefits of cooperation

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

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:

-Identify challenges facing East African Community
-Categorize challenges facing East African Community
-Show concern about challenges facing East African Community

-Read stories about challenges at borders
-Study pictures and identify challenges facing East African Community
-Group the challenges as economic, political, social or climatic
-Create cards showing challenges facing East African Community

What obstacles do regional organizations face?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 212
-Pictures showing challenges
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 214
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship - Rights and responsibilities
Citizenship - Qualities of a good citizen

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

-Identify rights of a Kenyan citizen
-Describe responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen
-Appreciate the balance between rights and responsibilities

-Discuss rights and responsibilities of Kenyan citizens
-Study pictures showing rights and responsibilities
-Identify rights and responsibilities from a chart
-Design posters showing rights and responsibilities of Kenyan citizens

How can we demonstrate good citizenship in our country?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 218
-Pictures showing rights and responsibilities
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Poster-making materials
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 220
-Charts showing qualities
-Word puzzles
-Reference books

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship - Values of a good citizen
Citizenship - Patriotism

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

-Identify values of a good Kenyan citizen
-Explain how to promote values of a good citizen
-Appreciate the importance of positive values in citizenship

-Use digital devices to find information on national values of Kenya
-Study a chart showing values of a good citizen
-Create posters showing values of a good citizen
-Role-play activities showing use of values

How can we promote positive citizenship values?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 222
-Digital resources
-Charts showing values
-Poster-making materials
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 223
-Pictures showing patriotic activities
-Video links
-Reference books

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

Human Rights - Classification of human rights
Human Rights - Upholding human rights

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

-Identify the main categories of human rights
-Classify different human rights into appropriate categories
-Appreciate the importance of human rights

-Study pictures showing different human rights
-Use textbooks to find information on classes of human rights
-Match human rights with their classifications
-Draw a wheel chart showing classification of human rights

How could respect for human rights promote unity in society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 225
-Pictures showing human rights
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 228
-Pictures showing human rights promotion

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Human Rights - Demonstrating upholding of human rights
Human Rights - Respect for human rights

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

-Demonstrate ways of upholding human rights in society
-Identify statements that promote human rights
-Show commitment to upholding human rights

-Study a picture of a learner demonstrating human rights
-Share ways of upholding human rights in society
-Identify statements that promote human rights
-Role-play ways of upholding human rights

How can we practice respect for human rights in daily life?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 230
-Pictures showing human rights promotion
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 232
-Songs about human rights

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

Peace and Conflict Resolution - Causes of conflicts
Peace and Conflict Resolution - Peaceful methods of resolving conflicts

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

-Identify causes of conflicts in society
-Explain how different issues cause conflicts
-Show concern about conflicts in society

-Study pictures showing problems in society
-Discuss how problems lead to conflicts
-Study flashcards showing issues that cause conflicts
-Share information about causes of conflicts

Why do conflicts arise in society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 233
-Pictures showing conflicts
-Digital resources
-Flashcards
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 235
-Pictures showing conflict resolution
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Peace and Conflict Resolution - Ways of promoting peace
Peace and Conflict Resolution - Valuing peaceful conflict resolution

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

-Identify ways of promoting peace in society
-Explain the importance of peace promotion
-Show interest in promoting peace

-Share ways to keep peace in society
-Study a picture of learners promoting peace
-Identify ways of promoting peace from a poster
-Act out peace drive activities
-Create peace messages

Why should we embrace peace in society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 237
-Pictures showing peace promotion
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 239
-Poster-making materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Government Revenue and Expenditure - Sources of revenue
Government Revenue and Expenditure - Additional sources of revenue

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

-Identify sources of revenue for National Government in Kenya
-Explain how the government collects revenue
-Show interest in learning about government revenue

-Engage a Revenue officer to discuss sources of revenue
-Study cards showing sources of government revenue
-Copy and fill a chart showing sources of government revenue
-Create a chart showing sources of government revenue

Why does the government need revenue?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 241
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 243
-Flashcards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Government Revenue and Expenditure - Government spending
Government Revenue and Expenditure - Importance of paying taxes

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

-Identify ways in which governments spend their revenue
-Distinguish between National and County government spending
-Appreciate how government revenue is utilized

-Discuss how National and County Governments spend revenue
-Study pictures showing government expenditure
-Match government types with their expenditure areas
-Design a chart showing government expenditure

How does government spending affect our lives?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 245
-Pictures showing government expenditure
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 247
-Pictures showing tax-funded projects
-Poems about taxes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Key words
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 importance of the preamble
-Appreciate the importance of the Constitution

-Use digital devices or reference books to find the preamble
-Read the preamble and identify key words
-Mark key words in the preamble from a table
-Find key words in a word search puzzle

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

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 250
-Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Word puzzles
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 252
-Dictionary

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Upholding the Constitution

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

-Explain ways of upholding the Constitution of Kenya
-Demonstrate commitment to the Constitution
-Value the importance of upholding the Constitution

-Discuss the meaning of "exercising" in the preamble
-Share ways to promote the Constitution
-Study pictures of learners upholding the Constitution
-Carry out a mock election to elect class representative

How can we uphold the Constitution in our daily lives?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 254
-Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Pictures showing constitutional activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Mock election assessment