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?

Sportlight 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
3.1 Beef Farming - Contribution to Economy
3.1 Beef Farming - Challenges

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 106-107
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of beef farming
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 108-109
-Resource person
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 110-111
-Pictures showing challenges

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Marine and Inland Fishing Grounds
3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of Marine Fishing
3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 112-114
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of fishing grounds
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 115-116
-Pictures of fishing methods
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 117-118
-Resource person

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.2 Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges
3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors Promoting Tourism
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:

-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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 119-120
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Resource person
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 138-139
-Pictures of tourist attractions
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 140-145
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges
3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges
3.3 Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Economic Importance

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 146-147
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing tourism challenges
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 148-150
-Resource person
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 151-153
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Road Network
3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Railway and Air Transport
3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Water Transport

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 195-202
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of roads
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 203-209
-Pictures of railways and airports
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 210-215
-Pictures of ports

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges
3.4 Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and Economic Importance
3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Modes of Communication

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 216-220
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures showing transport challenges
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 221-228
-Charts and posters
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 290-295
-Pictures of communication devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges
3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions to Challenges
3.5 Communication in Eastern Africa - Demonstration and Economic Importance

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 296-300
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Local communication center
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 301-304
-Posters
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 305-310
-Communication devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals and Locations
3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of Extraction
3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on Environment

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 348-355
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Pictures of minerals
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 356-365
-Pictures of mining activities
Sportlight Social Studies pg. 366-373
-Pictures showing mining effects

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa
Political Systems and Governance
Political Systems and Governance

3.6 Mining in Eastern Africa - Solutions and Conservation
4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Introduction
4.1 Traditional forms of Government in Eastern Africa - Buganda Kingdom

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?

Sportlight Social Studies pg. 374-381
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Video clips
-Mining site (if available)
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 211-213
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Pictures of traditional leaders
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 214-216
-Pictures of traditional Buganda Kingdom symbols
-Charts

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

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

-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?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 216-218
-Digital resources
-Charts showing governance structure
-Manila papers
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 219-221
-Maps
-Pictures
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 222-228
-Comparison charts
-Previous lesson notes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -Chart evaluation

Political Systems and Governance

4.2 Regional cooperations - East African Community formation
4.2 Regional cooperations - EAC objectives
4.2 Regional cooperations - EAC benefits

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

-Explain the meaning of regional cooperation
-Trace the history of the East African Community
-Show interest in regional cooperation

-Discuss the meaning of regional cooperation
-Read a text on the history of the East African Community
-Identify member states of the East African Community
-Draw a map showing the East African Community member states

How can East African countries cooperate?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 229-232
-Map of East Africa
-Atlas
-Digital resources
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 233-235
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-EAC documents
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 236-238
-Poem text
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Map work

Political Systems and Governance

4.2 Regional cooperations - EAC challenges and solutions
4.3 Citizenship - Meaning and identification

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

-Identify challenges facing the East African Community
-Formulate solutions to challenges facing the EAC
-Value the unity of Eastern African countries

-Analyze pictures showing challenges facing the EAC
-Discuss challenges and solutions facing the East African Community
-Complete a table on challenges and solutions
-Sing the East African Community anthem

How can the challenges facing the East African Community be solved?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 239-245
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-EAC anthem
-Audio equipment
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 246-248
-Sample citizenship documents (pictures)
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Performance assessment

Political Systems and Governance

4.3 Citizenship - Rights of citizens
4.3 Citizenship - Responsibilities of citizens

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

-Describe the rights of a Kenyan citizen
-Explain how rights of citizens can be exercised
-Value the rights of a citizen

-Study a diagram on rights of Kenyan citizens
-Discuss rights of Kenyan citizens
-Explain how rights of citizens can be exercised
-Role-play scenarios depicting exercise of citizens' rights

What rights do Kenyan citizens have?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 249-251
-Digital resources
-Constitution of Kenya
-Charts on rights
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 252-254
-Pictures
-Manila papers
-Constitution of Kenya

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

4.3 Citizenship - Qualities, values and patriotism

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

-Identify qualities of a good citizen of Kenya
-Demonstrate values of a good Kenyan citizen
-Appreciate patriotism as a Kenyan citizen

-Analyze pictures showing qualities of a good citizen
-Discuss qualities of a good Kenyan citizen
-Create posters on values of a good citizen
-Demonstrate patriotism through singing national anthem

How can we demonstrate good citizenship in our country?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 255-258
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Manila papers
-National anthem

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -Poster evaluation

Political Systems and Governance

4.4 Human rights - Meaning and categories
4.4 Human rights - Political rights

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

-Explain the meaning of human rights
-Identify categories of human rights
-Show interest in learning about human rights

-Analyze pictures showing human rights
-Discuss the meaning of human rights
-Identify categories of human rights (political, social, economic)
-Share experiences related to human rights

What are human rights and why are they important?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 259-262
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Charts
-Constitution of Kenya
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 263-265

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.4 Human rights - Social and economic rights

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

-Explain social and economic rights as applied in society
-Create a chart showing categories of human rights
-Value social and economic rights

-Listen to a presentation on social and economic rights
-Discuss social and economic rights
-Create a chart showing categories of human rights
-Display charts in class

What social and economic rights do people have in society?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 266-268
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Manila papers
-Constitution of Kenya

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -Chart evaluation

Political Systems and Governance

4.4 Human rights - Upholding human rights
4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Peace and conflict

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

-Describe ways in which human rights are upheld in society
-Demonstrate ways in which human rights are upheld
-Value respect for human rights

-Read a story about upholding human rights
-Discuss ways in which human rights are upheld
-Watch a video clip on upholding human rights
-Role-play scenarios depicting respect for human rights

How could respect for human rights promote unity in society?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 269-271
-Digital resources
-Video clips
-Story text
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 272-274
-Posters
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Peaceful methods

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

-Describe peaceful methods of resolving conflicts
-Analyze pictures showing peaceful conflict resolution
-Show interest in peaceful conflict resolution

-Analyze pictures showing peaceful methods of resolving conflicts
-Discuss peaceful methods of resolving conflicts
-Read a passage on conflict resolution
-List peaceful methods of resolving conflicts

How can conflicts be resolved peacefully?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 275-277
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Passage text

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Promoting peace
4.5 Peace and Conflict Resolution - Peace and unity

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

-Illustrate ways of promoting peace in society
-Create posters on ways of promoting peace
-Value peace in society

-Read a scroll on ways of promoting peace
-Discuss ways of promoting peace in society
-Create posters on ways of promoting peace
-Read messages on posters about peace

Why should we embrace peace in society?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 278-280
-Digital resources
-Posters
-Manila papers
-Charts
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 281-282
-Song texts
-Poem texts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests -Poster evaluation

Political Systems and Governance

4.6 Government Revenue and Expenditure - Revenue meaning and sources

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

-Explain the meaning of revenue
-Identify sources of revenue for the National Government
-Show interest in government revenue

-Discuss the meaning of revenue
-Study a diagram on sources of revenue
-Role-play a conversation on sources of revenue
-Match sources of revenue with their explanations

What are the sources of government revenue?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 283-285
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Diagrams

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -Matching exercise

Political Systems and Governance

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

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

-Explain ways in which the National and County Governments spend their revenue
-Analyze pictures showing government expenditure
-Appreciate government expenditure

-Analyze pictures showing government expenditure
-Discuss ways in which governments spend revenue
-Study a diagram showing budget allocation
-List ways in which governments spend revenue

How do governments spend their revenue?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 286-288
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Budget documents
-Charts
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 289-291
-Posters
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

4.6 Government Revenue and Expenditure - Participation in revenue generation

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

-Identify ways of participating in generating revenue
-Describe benefits from taxes paid to the government
-Value the importance of taxes

-Analyze a picture on participating in revenue generation
-Discuss ways of participating in generating revenue
-Recite a poem on importance of paying taxes
-Share experiences on benefits from government revenue

How can we participate in generating revenue? -How do we benefit from taxes paid to the government?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 292-294
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Poem text

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments -Poem recitation

Political Systems and Governance

4.7 The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Meaning and importance
4.7 The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Key words
4.7 The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Upholding the Constitution

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

-Explain the meaning of a constitution
-Describe the importance of the Constitution of Kenya
-Value the Constitution of Kenya

-Analyze a picture of the Constitution of Kenya
-Discuss the meaning of a constitution
-Use digital devices to find information about the Constitution
-Explain the importance of the Constitution

What is the importance of the Constitution of Kenya?

Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 295-297
-Digital resources
-Pictures
-Constitution of Kenya
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 298-300
-Word puzzles
-Charts
-Constitution of Kenya
-Resource person
Sportlight Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 301-303

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments