Natural and Historic Built Environments

Elements of a Map

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

- identify the key elements of a map
- appreciate the use of maps in understanding the environment
- desire to learn more about maps

Learners:
- brainstorm in groups the key elements of a map (title, frame, scale, compass, key)
- locate elements of a map in groups, using a sketch map, wall map, atlas and digital maps
- discuss the various areas where maps are used in their daily lives

How do we use maps in our daily lives?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 1
- Wall maps
- Digital maps
- Atlas
- Flash cards
- Pictures showing maps

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Elements of a Map

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

- illustrate the key elements of a map on a sketch
- show creativity while drawing a sketch map with elements
- develop interest in creating maps

Learners:
- come up with unique ideas as they draw a sketch map and label the key elements
- practice reading and interpreting a map using the key elements
- use digital technology to play computer games in groups on the elements of a map

Why are elements of a map important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 3
- Manila papers
- Colored pencils
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 5
- Various types of maps
- Plain paper
- String
- Ruler
- Digital maps
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 7
- Drawing materials
- Rulers
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 9
- Google Maps
- Playing cards with names of elements of maps
- Atlas

- Projects - Portfolios - Observation schedules

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Location, Position and Size of Kenya

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

- identify the countries that neighbor Kenya
- locate Kenya's neighbors on a map
- develop interest in learning about Kenya's neighbors

Learners:
- study a map of Kenya and its neighbors
- name the countries that neighbor Kenya
- draw or trace the map of Kenya and indicate Kenya's neighbors
- make cut-outs of countries that neighbor Kenya from manila paper and label them

Which countries neighbor Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 10
- Wall map of East Africa
- Atlas
- Manila papers
- Digital maps
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 12
- Cut-outs of countries
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 14
- Digital resources
- Drawing materials
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 15
- Resource persons
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Location, Position and Size of Kenya

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

- draw a map of Kenya showing her neighbors and size
- demonstrate understanding of Kenya's geographical position
- appreciate Kenya's location in East Africa

Learners:
- draw a map of Kenya showing neighboring countries
- indicate the size of Kenya in square kilometers on the map
- label the Indian Ocean
- create a display of Kenya and her neighbors for the class

Why is Kenya's geographical position important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 16
- Atlas
- Drawing materials
- Digital maps
- Wall maps

- Projects - Written assignments - Oral presentations

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Main Physical Features in Kenya

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

- identify the main physical features in Kenya
- classify physical features into relief and drainage features
- appreciate the diversity of physical features in Kenya

Learners:
- take a nature walk to identify physical features in the local area
- identify main physical features in Kenya from word search puzzles
- classify physical features into relief features (mountains, plateaus, plains, hills, valleys) and drainage features (lakes, rivers, oceans, swamps)
- take pictures or videos of physical features in the local area

Why are physical features important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 17
- Pictures of physical features
- Digital cameras/devices
- Word search puzzles
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 20
- Atlas
- Wall map of Kenya
- Digital maps
- Manila paper
- Local materials for modeling

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Main Physical Features in Kenya
Weather and Climate

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

- explain ways of caring for physical features
- participate in activities to conserve physical features
- value the physical features found in Kenya

Learners:
- discuss the importance of physical features
- identify ways of taking care of physical features
- participate in activities to conserve physical features in the local environment
- create awareness on the importance of conserving physical features

How can we care for physical features?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 23
- Pictures of physical features
- Digital resources
- Resource persons
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 25
- Pictures showing different weather conditions
- Weather instruments

- Observation schedules - Written assignments - Projects

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- explain factors that determine weather conditions
- describe different weather elements
- show interest in observing weather elements

Learners:
- discuss factors that determine weather conditions of a place
- match weather conditions with elements of weather
- observe and record daily weather conditions
- discuss the role of meteorologists

How do we describe weather conditions?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 27
- Weather charts
- Pictures
- Digital resources
- Weather recording instruments
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 29
- Atlas
- Wall map of Kenya showing climatic regions
- Digital maps
- Drawing materials

- Written assignments - Observation schedules - Oral questions

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate

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

- describe characteristics of the main climatic regions in Kenya
- match climatic regions with their characteristics
- appreciate the diversity of climate in Kenya

Learners:
- discuss characteristics of main climatic regions in Kenya
- create flashcards on characteristics of climatic regions
- match climatic regions with their characteristics
- discuss the climate of their local area

What are the characteristics of different climatic regions in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 30
- Atlas
- Wall map showing climatic regions
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 32
- Pictures
- Resource persons
- Video clips

- Written tests - Oral questions - Observation schedules

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate
The Built Environments

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

- acknowledge different climatic conditions in planning for day-to-day activities
- show how weather and climate influence daily activities
- appreciate importance of weather forecasts

Learners:
- compose songs acknowledging different climatic conditions
- discuss how weather and climate influence daily activities
- plan activities appropriate for different weather conditions
- discuss the importance of weather forecasts

How do we plan our activities based on weather and climate?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 33
- Weather forecasts
- Digital resources
- Pictures
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 34
- Pictures of historic built environments
- Resource persons

- Oral presentations - Written assignments - Observation schedules

Natural and Historic Built Environments

The Built Environments

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

- show the main historic built environments in Kenya on a map
- identify the location of various historic built environments
- value the preservation of historic built environments

Learners:
- study a map showing the location of main historic built environments in Kenya
- identify historic built environments shown on the map
- draw a map locating historic built environments in Kenya
- discuss the distribution of historic built environments across Kenya

Where are historic built environments located in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 36
- Map of Kenya showing historic built environments
- Atlas
- Digital maps
- Drawing materials

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation schedules

Natural and Historic Built Environments
People, Population and Social Organisations

The Built Environments
Language Groups in Kenya

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

- explain strategies to conserve historic built environments
- develop methods to conserve built environments
- show willingness to participate in conservation efforts

Learners:
- discuss why we should conserve historic built environments
- identify strategies people are using to conserve historic built environments
- research strategies for conserving historic built environments
- prepare posters on conservation of historic built environments

How can we conserve historic built environments?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 37
- Pictures
- Digital resources
- Resource persons
- Manila papers
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 39
- Historic built environment in locality
- Digital cameras
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 43
- Pictures of people from different communities
- Maps

- Projects - Written assignments - Oral presentations

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language Groups in Kenya

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

- classify Kenyan communities into their respective language groups
- research the origins of main language groups
- value the diversity of language groups in Kenya

Learners:
- use digital devices to search for information on main language groups in Kenya
- organize communities into their respective language groups
- complete a table showing language groups, their origins, and examples of communities
- present their findings to the class

How are language groups related?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 45
- Digital devices
- Atlas
- Charts
- Resource persons
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 47
- Pictures
- Digital resources
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 48
- Manila papers
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 49
- Audio-visual materials
- Traditional artifacts

- Written assignments - Oral presentations - Observation

People, Population and Social Organisations

Population Distribution in Kenya

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

- explain the concept of population density
- identify areas of high and low population density
- show interest in understanding population distribution

Learners:
- study a map of an area and identify parts with high and low population density
- describe the population distribution in the area around the school
- discuss the meaning of population density
- differentiate between densely populated and sparsely populated areas

What is population distribution?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 50
- Maps showing population distribution
- Atlas
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 52
- Map of Kenya showing population distribution
- Drawing materials
- Digital maps
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 53
- Resource persons
- Pictures

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written tests

People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and Social Organization of African Traditional Education

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

- explain the concept of African traditional education
- identify methods of instruction used in African traditional education
- appreciate traditional approaches to education

Learners:
- brainstorm in groups the meaning of African traditional education
- look at pictures showing traditional education methods
- discuss how people were taught in the past
- role-play a conversation about African traditional education

How were children educated in the past?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 54
- Pictures
- Resource persons
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 56
- Video tapes/recordings

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written tests

People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and Social Organization of African Traditional Education

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

- explain the importance of African traditional education in promoting values
- identify values taught through traditional education
- show appreciation for traditional values

Learners:
- discuss in groups the importance of African traditional education in promoting values
- identify values that were taught through African traditional education
- complete a table showing values and how they were promoted
- discuss how to promote values at home and school

How does African traditional education promote values in our community?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 58
- Pictures showing various values
- Resource persons
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 60
- Word search puzzles
- Digital devices

- Written assignments - Oral presentations - Observation schedules

People, Population and Social Organisations

School Administration

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

- identify the administrative leaders in a school
- explain the concept of school administration
- appreciate the role of administrative leaders

Learners:
- study a picture showing school administrative leaders
- identify administrative leaders in their school
- discuss the role of administrative leaders
- share their findings in class

Who are the administrative leaders in school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 62
- Pictures of school administrative leaders
- Resource persons
- Charts
- School administrative structure chart
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 64
- Charts showing administrative structure
- Digital resources
- School documents

- Observation schedules - Oral questions - Written tests

People, Population and Social Organisations
Resources and Economic Activities
Resources and Economic Activities

School Administration
Resources in Kenya - Types of resources
Resources in Kenya - Prudent use of resources

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

- illustrate the administrative structure of the school
- demonstrate understanding of the school hierarchy
- appreciate the work done by administrative leaders in school

Learners:
- draw the administrative structure in their school
- display the structure in class
- discuss how to support the work of administrative leaders
- make cards showing how they will support administrative leaders
- express appreciation for the work of administrative leaders

How can we support school administrative leaders?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
- Charts
- Manila papers
- Drawing materials
- Digital resources
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Pictures of different resources
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation schedules

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in Kenya - Conservation strategies
Mining in Kenya - Major minerals found in Kenya
Mining in Kenya - Locating mineral deposits on maps
Mining in Kenya - Contribution to economy

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

- Demonstrate ways of conserving various resources
- Take part in resource conservation activities
- Show responsibility in conserving resources

- Learners write a poem on prudent use of resources found in Kenya
- Learners take part in planting trees along the fence of their school
- Learners draw a table showing how different resources in Kenya can be conserved

How do we benefit from conserved resources?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
- Tree seedlings
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures of minerals
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
- Map of Kenya
- Atlas
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76

- Projects - Written tests - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Main inland fishing grounds
Fishing in Kenya - Mapping fishing grounds
Fishing in Kenya - Contribution to the economy

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

- Identify the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya
- Describe locations of major fishing grounds
- Recognize fishing as an economic activity

- Learners brainstorm on the main inland fishing grounds (Lake Victoria, Lake Turkana, Lake Naivasha, River Tana and River Athi) in Kenya
- Learners use digital resources/print media to identify the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya
- Learners read and discuss stories about fishing in Kenya

Why is fishing important in our country?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Pictures of fishing grounds
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
- Manila paper
- Colored papers
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Resource person
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Fishing as an economic activity
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Main tourist attractions

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

- Write a poem or song on fishing as an economic activity
- Debate on importance of fishing in Kenya
- Appreciate fishing as an economic activity

- Learners write a poem or song encouraging people to take part in fishing as an economic activity
- Learners debate the statement: "Fishing is an important economic activity"
- Learners create posters on the importance of fishing in Kenya

What are the benefits of fishing as an economic activity?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Manila paper
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
- Pictures of tourist attractions

- Projects - Observation - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Game reserves vs. national parks
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Mapping parks and reserves

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

- Explain the difference between a game reserve and a national park
- Identify various game reserves and national parks in Kenya
- Value the importance of game reserves and national parks

- Learners discuss the meaning of wildlife
- Learners discuss in groups the difference between a game reserve and a national park
- Learners identify national parks and game reserves from a map of Kenya

What is the difference between a game reserve and a national park?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Pictures of wildlife
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 87
- Atlas

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of wildlife to the economy
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of tourism to the economy

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

- Explain the contribution of wildlife to the economy of Kenya
- Discuss ways in which wildlife promotes tourism
- Appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation

- Learners use digital devices to find out the contribution of wildlife in Kenya
- Learners discuss various ways in which wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya
- Learners write down how wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya and share in class

How does wildlife contribute to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 88
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 89

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Early forms of transport

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

- Identify main forms of early transport
- Describe characteristics of early forms of transport
- Appreciate evolution of transport

- Learners discuss the meaning of transport
- Learners use digital or print resources to find out the main early forms of transport (human porterage, pack animals, log boats and rafts)
- Learners sketch the early forms of transport and present in class

How were people and goods transported in the past?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures of early forms of transport
- Digital devices
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Modern forms of transport
Development of Transport - Road safety measures

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

- Identify modern forms of transport in Kenya
- Classify different modern forms of transport
- Value modern forms of transport

- Learners develop self-confidence as they think, pair and share modern forms of transport in Kenya
- Learners discuss the modern forms of transport in Kenya
- Learners write down modern forms of transport identified and share in class

Why is transport important in development?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures of modern forms of transport
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures of road signs
- Resource person

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Road safety practice
Development of Transport - Role in national development

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

- Role play how to observe traffic rules
- Apply road safety measures in daily life
- Value the importance of observing road safety

- Learners role play how to observe traffic rules while using the road
- Learners observe safety precautions as they role play how to use means of transport
- Learners write a report on the safety measures that should be observed while using means of transport

How can we apply road safety measures in our daily lives?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Pictures of road signs
- Digital devices
- Traffic park (if available)
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Manila paper
- Resource person

- Role play - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Early forms of communication
Development of Communication - Modern means of communication

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

- Identify main early forms of communication
- Describe characteristics of early forms of communication
- Value the evolution of communication

- Learners identify early forms of communication shown in pictures
- Learners discuss early forms of communication such as ululations, drumming, fire signals and smoke signals
- Learners outline other forms of early communication in their notebooks

Why is communication important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
- Pictures of early forms of communication
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
- Pictures of modern means of communication

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Illustrating means of communication
Development of Communication - Role in society

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

- Illustrate modern means of communication used in community
- Draw different modern means of communication
- Show creativity in illustrating means of communication

- Learners tick or cross the modern means of communication used in their community
- Learners draw the modern means of communication used in their community
- Learners exchange the drawings and peer assess each other's work

Which modern means of communication are used in our community?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104
- Pictures of modern means of communication
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 106
- Resource person

- Projects - Observation - Peer assessment

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in Kenya - Types of resources
Resources in Kenya - Prudent use of resources
Resources in Kenya - Conservation strategies
Mining in Kenya - Major minerals found in Kenya

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

- Identify resources found in Kenya
- Classify resources found in Kenya
- Appreciate resources available in society

- Learners brainstorm on resources found in Kenya such as land, minerals, water and forests
- Learners take a nature walk around the school locality to collect samples of resources found in Kenya and share their findings in class
- Learners collect samples of resources found within the environment and display them in class

Why is it important to use resources prudently?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Pictures of different resources
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
- Tree seedlings
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures of minerals

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities

Mining in Kenya - Locating mineral deposits on maps
Mining in Kenya - Contribution to economy
Fishing in Kenya - Main inland fishing grounds

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

- Locate the major minerals in the map of Kenya
- Draw a map showing locations of major minerals in Kenya
- Value minerals as important resources in Kenya

- Learners use a map of Kenya to locate some of the major mineral deposits
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and indicate where major minerals are mined
- Learners copy and complete a table showing minerals and where they are mined in Kenya

Where are major minerals found in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Atlas
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
- Resource person
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Pictures of fishing grounds

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Fishing in Kenya - Mapping fishing grounds
Fishing in Kenya - Contribution to the economy
Fishing in Kenya - Fishing as an economic activity

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

- Locate the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya
- Draw a map showing the main inland fishing grounds
- Model the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya

- Learners study a map of Kenya showing the main inland fishing grounds
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and locate the main inland fishing grounds
- Learners model the main inland fishing grounds using locally available materials

How are fishing grounds distributed in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
- Map of Kenya
- Digital devices
- Manila paper
- Colored papers
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Resource person
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82

- Projects - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Main tourist attractions
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Game reserves vs. national parks

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

- Identify the main tourist attractions in Kenya
- Categorize different tourist attractions in Kenya
- Appreciate the diversity of tourist attractions in Kenya

- Learners discuss and share on who a tourist is
- Learners brainstorm on main tourist attractions in Kenya (Wildlife, Historical Sites, Natural Sceneries)
- Learners cut pictures of main tourist attractions in Kenya and paste them in their scrapbook or notebook

Why is wildlife important?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
- Pictures of tourist attractions
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
- Map of Kenya
- Pictures of wildlife

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Mapping parks and reserves

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

- Locate the main game reserves and national parks in Kenya
- Draw a map showing the main game reserves and national parks
- Show interest in conservation of wildlife

- Learners study a map showing the location of national parks and game reserves in Kenya
- Learners draw a map of Kenya and locate and label national parks and game reserves
- Learners trace paths to different game parks on a map

Where are the main game reserves and national parks located in Kenya?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 87
- Map of Kenya
- Atlas
- Digital devices

- Projects - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of wildlife to the economy
Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya - Contribution of tourism to the economy

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

- Explain the contribution of wildlife to the economy of Kenya
- Discuss ways in which wildlife promotes tourism
- Appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation

- Learners use digital devices to find out the contribution of wildlife in Kenya
- Learners discuss various ways in which wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya
- Learners write down how wildlife contributes to the economy of Kenya and share in class

How does wildlife contribute to our economy?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 88
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Charts
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 89

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Early forms of transport
Development of Transport - Modern forms of transport

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

- Identify main forms of early transport
- Describe characteristics of early forms of transport
- Appreciate evolution of transport

- Learners discuss the meaning of transport
- Learners use digital or print resources to find out the main early forms of transport (human porterage, pack animals, log boats and rafts)
- Learners sketch the early forms of transport and present in class

How were people and goods transported in the past?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 92
- Pictures of early forms of transport
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
- Pictures of modern forms of transport
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Road safety measures
Development of Transport - Road safety practice

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

- Explain ways of maintaining road safety in society
- Draw and interpret road signs in Kenya
- Apply safety precautions in using means of transport

- Learners find out ways of observing road safety in Kenya
- Learners explain the meaning of different road signs
- Learners draw traffic lights and show red, green and amber colors with their meanings

Why is it important to observe road safety?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures of road signs
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Traffic park (if available)

- Observation - Written assignments - Projects

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Transport - Role in national development
Development of Communication - Early forms of communication

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

- Explain the role of modern forms of transport in national development
- Create messages on importance of transport
- Appreciate the role of transport in national development

- Learners discuss the role of modern forms of transport in national development
- Learners create a communication message appreciating the role of modern forms of transport in national development
- Learners display the message on the school's noticeboard

How has transport contributed to our national development?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Manila paper
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
- Pictures of early forms of communication

- Oral questions - Projects - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Development of Communication - Modern means of communication
Development of Communication - Illustrating means of communication
Development of Communication - Role in society

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

- Identify modern means of communication
- Classify different modern means of communication
- Value the importance of modern means of communication

- Learners identify and name different means of communication shown in pictures
- Learners find seven means of communication from a wordsearch
- Learners discuss modern means of communication in Kenya using digital resources/print media

How have modern means of communication improved our lives?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
- Pictures of modern means of communication
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104
- Drawing materials
- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 106

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions