People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and social organisations - Age-groups and age-sets

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

-Describe age-groups and age-sets in African traditional society
-Identify key features of age-groups and age-sets
-Value positive aspects of traditional culture

-Brainstorm features of age-groups and age-sets
-Use digital devices to find out the meaning of age-groups and age-sets
-Engage with a resource person to learn about age-groups and age-sets

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
-Resource person
-Digital devices
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and social organisations - Functions of a clan
Culture and social organisations - Aspects of African traditional culture

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

-Explain the functions of a clan in traditional African society
-Identify the functions of a clan from pictures
-Value the role of clans in preserving culture

-Discuss what is happening in pictures showing clan functions
-Identify functions of a clan from the pictures
-Research other functions of a clan in society
-Complete a table on functions of a clan

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Resource person
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 78
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and social organisations - Preserving positive aspects of culture

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

-Discuss ways of preserving positive aspects of African traditional culture
-Create awareness on importance of preserving culture
-Value positive aspects of African traditional culture

-Sing songs on aspects of traditional culture that should be preserved
-Make posters encouraging people to maintain good aspects of culture
-Take part in an activity that maintains good aspects of culture

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
-Musical instruments
-Manila papers
-Charts
-Crayons

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

School and Community - Ways of collaboration

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

-Identify ways in which the school collaborates with the community
-Define what collaboration means
-Value the collaboration between school and community

-Study pictures showing school-community collaboration
-Identify ways in which school collaborates with the community
-Role-play ways in which school collaborates with the community

How can the school collaborate with the community?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
-Pictures
-Digital devices
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play

People, Population and Social Organisations

School and Community - Benefits of collaboration

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

-Explain the benefits of collaboration between school and the community
-Complete a table on benefits of collaboration
-Appreciate the collaboration between school and community

-Discuss the benefits of collaboration between school and community
-Complete a table on benefits of collaboration
-Compose a song on benefits of collaboration between school and community

How can the school collaborate with the community?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 85
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

School and Community - Practical 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
-Plan a collaborative project with the community
-Value the collaboration between school and community

-Carry out a project in collaboration with the community
-Plan a tree planting, environmental cleaning or sports day activity
-Write a report on the collaborative project

How can the school collaborate with the community?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 87
-Community resources
-Tree seedlings
-Cleaning tools
-Sports equipment
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 89
-Digital devices
-Pictures of beef cattle
-Charts

-Observation -Project work -Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Areas of beef farming

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
-Identify beef farming areas in different countries
-Value beef farming as an economic activity

-Identify where beef farming is practiced in their locality
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practiced
-Study a map of beef farming areas in Eastern Africa

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 91
-Maps
-Atlas
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - 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
-Value beef farming as an economic activity

-Engage with a resource person to learn about contributions of beef farming
-Research on contributions of beef farming to the economy
-Discuss the importance of beef farming
-Create posters on the importance of beef farming

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 92
-Resource person
-Digital devices
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

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
-Suggest solutions to the challenges facing beef farming
-Acknowledge beef farming as an economic activity

-Brainstorm challenges facing beef farming in Eastern Africa
-Suggest possible solutions to the challenges
-Discuss the future of beef farming in Eastern Africa

How could we benefit from large-scale farming?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 93
-Digital devices
-Resource person
-Charts
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
-Maps
-Atlas
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Illustrate different fishing methods
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Identify methods of fishing shown in pictures
-Research on methods of marine fishing in Eastern Africa
-Illustrate the fishing methods
-Match fishing methods with their descriptions

Why is fishing important to us?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Role-play a conversation about challenges facing fishing
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Discuss challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Role-play a conversation about fishing challenges
-Write a report about challenges facing fishing
-Present findings to the class

Why is fishing important to us?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

-Design possible solutions to challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Write an essay on solutions to problems facing fishing
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Brainstorm solutions to challenges facing fishing
-Write an essay on solutions to problems facing fishing
-Present findings to the class

Why is fishing important to us?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Benefits
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors that promote tourism

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

-Explain the benefits of fishing as an economic activity
-Create a poster on benefits of fishing
-Value fishing as an economic activity

-Engage with a resource person about fishing as an enterprise
-Explain the benefits of fishing as an economic activity
-Create a poster with a communication message on benefits of fishing

Why is fishing important to us?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
-Resource person
-Digital devices
-Manila papers
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 105
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - National parks and game reserves

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

-Locate game reserves and national parks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Distinguish between a national park and a game reserve
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Discuss the difference between a national park and a game reserve
-Use an atlas to locate national parks and game reserves in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing national parks and game reserves

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 107
-Maps
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Engage with a resource person on tourism challenges
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Engage with a resource person to learn about challenges facing tourism
-Research on challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Discuss challenges facing tourism in class

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
-Resource person
-Digital devices
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Create a chart showing challenges and solutions
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Research on solutions to challenges facing tourism
-Create a chart showing challenges and their possible solutions
-Display the chart in class

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
-Digital devices
-Manila papers
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Economic importance
Transport in Eastern Africa - Main transport networks

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

-Explain the importance of tourism as an economic activity
-Visit a tourist attraction site
-Value tourism as an economic activity

-Explain benefits of tourism as an economic activity
-Visit a tourist attraction site
-Write a report on the visit
-Share experiences from the site visit

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 110
-Tourist site
-Digital devices
-Camera
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written reports

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Location of 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 major transport networks on a map
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Use an atlas to locate main transport networks on a map
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing main transport networks
-Study a map of transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Identify location of major transport networks

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
-Maps
-Atlas
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Discuss how the challenges affect transport
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Explain challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures illustrating transport challenges
-Discuss how these challenges affect transport
-Present findings in class

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 115
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -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
-Explain the role of transport in economic development
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

-Explain solutions to challenges facing transport networks
-Discuss the role of transport networks in economic development
-Create a poster on the role of transport networks
-Debate the importance of transport networks

Why do we need transport networks in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 117
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Manila papers
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Debate -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Discuss how the challenges affect communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Use digital devices to identify challenges facing communication networks
-Role-play communication challenges
-Discuss how communication challenges affect society
-Write a report on challenges facing communication

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play -Written reports

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

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

-Research on solutions to challenges facing communication networks
-Discuss solutions to the challenges
-Write a summary of solutions to communication challenges

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Role of communication

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 roles of communication networks
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

-Explain the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Create a poster with a communication message on the role of communication
-Present the poster in class

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
-Digital devices
-Manila papers
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals in Eastern Africa
Mining in Eastern Africa - Location of minerals

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

-Identify minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Define what minerals are
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining

-Study pictures showing minerals in Eastern Africa
-Identify minerals shown in pictures
-Research on other minerals found in Eastern Africa

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

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126
-Maps
-Atlas

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Research on extraction of specific minerals
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining

-Research on how soda ash, gold and limestone are extracted
-Use pictures or illustrations to show how minerals are extracted
-Present findings in class

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

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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
-Study pictures showing mining effects
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining

-Study pictures showing effects of mining on environment
-Research on effects of mining on environment
-Discuss the effects of mining on environment in Eastern Africa

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

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 129
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions

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

-State the possible solutions to problems associated with mining
-Create a poster on conserving mining areas
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining

-Research on solutions to problems associated with mining
-Discuss ways to conserve areas affected by mining
-Make a poster encouraging people to conserve areas affected by mining
-Write an essay on solutions to mining problems

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

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 131
-Digital devices
-Manila papers
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work -Written essays

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Introduction
Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - The Buganda Kingdom

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

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

-Study pictures showing symbols of traditional forms of government
-Use digital devices to find out about the traditional form of government of Buganda
-Write a summary of findings
-Present findings in class

What role did traditional systems of governance play in maintaining order in pre-colonial Eastern Africa?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Resource person
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 136
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - The Nyamwezi Chiefdom

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

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

-Use digital devices to study the traditional form of government among the Nyamwezi
-Read about Nyamwezi chiefdom
-Draw the structure of Nyamwezi government

What was unique about the leadership structure of the Nyamwezi chiefdom?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 138
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - The Nyamwezi structure

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

-Draw the structure of the Nyamwezi government
-Match officials with their duties
-Value aspects of good governance in traditional societies

-Study the structure of Nyamwezi traditional government
-Match officials with their duties
-Compare the structure with what was created in previous lesson

How did specialized roles contribute to effective governance in the Nyamwezi system?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 139
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Similarities and differences
Regional co-operation in Eastern Africa - Objectives of EAC

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

-Compare traditional forms of government between the Buganda and Nyamwezi
-Complete tables on similarities and differences
-Value aspects of good governance in traditional societies

-Discuss similarities and differences between Buganda and Nyamwezi traditional forms of government
-Complete tables on similarities and differences
-Write a poem on the importance of traditional forms of government

What principles of good governance can we learn from traditional systems of leadership?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 140
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 143

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Regional co-operation in Eastern Africa - Objectives of EAC

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

-Explain the objectives of East African Community
-Discuss how EAC promotes regional cooperation
-Value the unity of Eastern African countries

-Discuss the objectives of East African Community
-Create a map showing member states of EAC
-Model a map of East African Community

How does the East African Community foster cooperation among member states?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 145
-Clay or plasticine
-Colored paints
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Political Systems and Governance

Regional co-operation in Eastern Africa - Benefits of EAC

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

-Describe the benefits of East African Community to member states
-Complete a table on benefits of EAC
-Value the unity of Eastern African countries

-Discuss the benefits of EAC to member states
-Complete a table on benefits of EAC
-Create a message on benefits of EAC

What economic and social advantages do countries gain from EAC membership?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 146
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments