Themes in African History and Citizenship

Key nationalist leaders - Lessons from Thomas Sankara

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

- Draw lessons from Thomas Sankara's contributions to nationalism in Africa
- Explain Sankara's policies on self-reliance, gender equality and environmental conservation
- Apply Sankara's principles of self-reliance by supporting locally made products in daily purchases

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read newsletters/articles on Thomas Sankara's contributions
- Discuss lessons on nationalism from Sankara
- Write summaries highlighting key lessons

What lessons can we learn from Thomas Sankara's approach to nationalism?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 100
- Newsletters
- Pictures of Thomas Sankara
- Reference materials

- Written summaries - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Key nationalist leaders - Lessons from Desmond Tutu
Key nationalist leaders - Lessons from Julius Nyerere

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

- Draw lessons from Desmond Tutu's contributions to nationalism and human rights
- Explain how peaceful protest and moral leadership contributed to ending apartheid
- Apply Tutu's reconciliation principles to resolve conflicts within the school or community setting

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research on Desmond Tutu's contributions to nationalism
- Discuss his role in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Prepare reports on lessons learnt

How did Desmond Tutu's leadership contribute to peace and nationalism in South Africa?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 101
- Digital devices
- Pictures of Desmond Tutu
- Reference books
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 102
- Speech excerpts
- Pictures of Julius Nyerere
- Reference materials

- Report writing - Oral presentations - Written tests

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Key nationalist leaders - Lessons from Anwar Sadat

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

- Draw lessons from Anwar Sadat's contributions to peace and economic reform
- Explain his role in peace negotiations and economic modernisation
- Apply Sadat's diplomatic approach to understanding current regional cooperation efforts such as the East African Community

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research on Anwar Sadat's contributions to nationalism
- Discuss his role in peace initiatives and economic reforms
- Prepare summaries highlighting key lessons

What can we learn from Anwar Sadat's approach to diplomacy and economic development?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 103
- Digital devices
- Pictures of Anwar Sadat
- Reference books

- Written summaries - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Best practices adopted by African nations to strengthen nationalism

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

- Exemplify best practices adopted by African nations to strengthen modern nationalism
- Explain how language promotion, inclusive governance and cultural preservation foster unity
- Participate actively in national celebrations like Jamhuri Day with awareness of their role in building national unity

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read case studies on best practices in strengthening nationalism
- Engage resource persons to discuss practices
- Develop charts/posters showing best practices
- Document practices within school environment

Which practices have African nations adopted to promote national unity and pride?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 104
- Case studies
- Charts/posters
- Resource persons

- Case study analysis - Project assessment - Oral presentations

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Modern nationalism - Practical application and demonstration

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

- Acknowledge lessons from key leaders who contributed to modern nationalism
- Demonstrate best practices of modern nationalism in daily interactions
- Support local businesses and cultural events as practical expressions of nationalism in everyday life

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Document/prepare videos on best practices of modern nationalism
- Share work with parents/guardians
- Recite the African Union anthem
- Identify nationalist practices within school

How can we demonstrate nationalism in our daily activities?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 105
- Video recording devices
- AU anthem lyrics
- Reference materials

- Video assessment - Observation - Peer review

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Global wars - Overview of World War I and World War II
World Wars - Social, economic and political impact on Africa

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

- Explore how World War I and World War II affected Africa
- Explain the causes, alliances and outcomes of both world wars
- Recognise the contributions of African soldiers by visiting war memorials or researching local veterans' histories

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Research using digital devices on World War I and II
- Discuss the main causes, participants and alliances
- Prepare summaries of both wars using word clues

What were the main causes and characteristics of World War I and II?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 107
- Digital devices
- Maps showing war zones
- Reference books
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 108
- Historical accounts
- Pictures of African soldiers
- Reference materials

- Written summaries - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Cold War - Causes, characteristics and impact on Africa

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

- Explore how the Cold War affected Africa from the past to present
- Explain the rivalry between USA and USSR and its impact on African nations
- Analyse how Cold War-era political alignments continue to influence international relations in African countries

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Create forms to guide research on the Cold War
- Discuss how African nations became battlegrounds for proxy wars
- Fill in research forms with findings

How did the Cold War influence political developments in African countries?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 109
- Research forms
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Form completion - Oral questions - Written assignments

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Gulf War - Impact on Africa

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

- Examine how the Gulf War affected African economies and politics
- Explain the causes, participants and outcomes of the Gulf War
- Relate the economic disruptions caused by the Gulf War to current fuel price fluctuations and their impact on daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read newspaper headlines about the Gulf War
- Discuss economic and political impacts on Africa
- Present findings in class

How did the Gulf War affect African nations economically and politically?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 110
- Newspaper excerpts
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Comprehension assessment - Oral questions - Written tests

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Russia-Ukraine War - Current impact on Africa

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

- Analyse how the Russia-Ukraine War has affected Africa
- Explain impacts on food security, fuel prices and diplomatic relations
- Monitor current news on the Russia-Ukraine War to understand its ongoing effects on local food and fuel prices

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read newspaper excerpts and social media screenshots on the war
- Discuss impacts on food, fuel and trade in Africa
- Research current developments and present findings

How has the Russia-Ukraine War impacted food security and economies in Africa?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 112
- Newspaper articles
- Social media content
- Digital devices

- Current affairs assessment - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Application of lessons learnt from global wars to build a better society
Strategies to safeguard African states from negative impacts of global wars

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

- Apply lessons learnt from global wars to build a better society
- Explain the importance of peaceful conflict resolution and international cooperation
- Apply conflict resolution skills learnt from global war lessons to peacefully resolve disputes in school or at home

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss lessons learnt from global wars
- Identify common disputes in school and suggest resolutions
- Design school peace charters

What lessons from global wars can help us build a more peaceful society?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 114
- Charts for peace charters
- Reference materials
- Creative writing materials
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 116
- UN and AU documents
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Peace charter assessment - Group discussions - Oral questions

Themes in African History and Citizenship

Advocating for a world free of war

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

- Advocate for a world free of war to achieve sustainable peace
- Compose songs, poems or messages promoting peace
- Create and share peace messages on school noticeboards or social media to promote awareness in the community

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Develop posters with messages promoting peace
- Display posters in public places
- Share peace messages on social media platforms

How can we contribute to building a world free of war?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 119
- Poster-making materials
- Digital devices
- Creative writing materials

- Poster assessment - Peer review - Creative work evaluation

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Modern slavery and servitude - Understanding slavery and servitude

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

- Define slavery and servitude
- Differentiate between slavery and servitude
- Identify signs of modern slavery in news reports and local contexts

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the difference between slavery and servitude in the modern world
- Discuss the characteristics of slavery and servitude
- Use the library to research on various forms of slavery and servitude

What is the difference between slavery and servitude?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 136
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Modern slavery and servitude - Forms of modern slavery

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

- Identify various forms of slavery and servitude in the modern world
- Explain human trafficking, child labour, domestic servitude and debt bondage
- Recognize warning signs of exploitation in everyday situations

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use the library to research on various forms of slavery and servitude
- Share findings in class
- Discuss human trafficking, child labour, domestic servitude, debt bondage and forced labour

What are the various forms of slavery and servitude in the modern world?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 137
- Digital resources
- Library resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Group presentations

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Modern slavery and servitude - Factors causing slavery and servitude
Modern slavery and servitude - Government and civil society collaboration

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

- Identify factors that lead to slavery and servitude in the modern world
- Analyse how poverty, conflict, corruption and lack of awareness contribute to exploitation
- Discuss how addressing poverty in communities can prevent exploitation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital devices to search or watch on factors that lead to slavery and servitude
- Discuss in groups factors such as poverty, economic inequality, displacement, conflicts and lack of awareness
- Present findings in class

What factors lead to slavery and servitude in the modern world?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 138
- Digital resources
- Documentaries
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 139
- Resource persons
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Modern slavery and servitude - Roles of abolitionists

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

- Identify key abolitionists and their contributions
- Explain the roles of Olaudah Equiano, William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman
- Draw inspiration from abolitionists to stand against injustice in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use charts/posters to present information on the roles of abolitionists
- Discuss contributions of Olaudah Equiano, William Wilberforce, Thomas Clarkson, Granville Sharp, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman
- Exchange views on their impact

What roles did abolitionists play in ending slavery?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 141
- Charts and posters
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Chart creation

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Modern slavery and servitude - Abolitionist movements

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

- Explain the roles of abolitionist movements in the modern society
- Identify contributions of philanthropists, Christian missionaries, traders and civil rights movements
- Participate in debates on strategies to address modern slavery

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the roles of abolitionist movements including philanthropists, Christian missionaries, traders and civil rights movements
- Debate on prioritizing economic justice to address root causes of modern slavery
- Compose a song/poem on the need to free the world from slavery and servitude

What roles do abolitionist movements play in modern society?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 142
- Debate materials
- Creative writing materials

- Debates - Creative performances - Peer assessment

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Global governance - Meaning and guiding principles
Global governance - Addressing transnational challenges

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

- Define global governance
- Explain the guiding principles of global governance (sovereignty, equality, cooperation, rule of law)
- Apply principles of cooperation and equality in group work and school activities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Research using print and non-print sources on the guiding principles of global governance
- Discuss sovereignty, equality, cooperation and rule of law
- Role play to demonstrate guiding principles of global governance

What are the guiding principles of global governance?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 145
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 148
- Charts and posters
- Case studies

- Oral questions - Written tests - Role play assessment

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Global governance - Solutions to transnational challenges

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

- Propose solutions to transnational challenges through global governance
- Explain how international cooperation addresses peace, security and climate change
- Participate in school environmental initiatives as a contribution to global efforts

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss solutions to transnational challenges in areas of peace, security, climate change and economic stability
- Complete charts showing challenges and possible solutions
- Present findings in class

What solutions can global governance provide for transnational challenges?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 150
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written tests - Chart completion

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Global governance - Key areas for global stability

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

- Identify key areas of global governance that ensure stability in global trends
- Explain the role of climate change protection, health governance and peace and security
- Create slogans promoting environmental protection and peace for school displays

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital or print media to research on key areas in global governance
- Discuss climate change and environmental protection, health governance, peace and security
- Prepare slogans on key areas of global governance and display

What key areas of global governance help ensure stability in global trends?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 151
- Digital resources
- Slogan materials

- Oral questions - Slogan creation - Group presentations

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Global governance - Role of the United Nations

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

- Describe the structure of the United Nations
- Explain the roles of UN organs (General Assembly, Security Council, ECOSOC, ICJ, Secretariat)
- Identify UN agencies working in Kenya and their impact on local communities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch documentaries on key organizations that play a role in global governance
- Discuss the formation, structure and roles of the United Nations
- Summarise the roles of UN organs and agencies

What is the role of the United Nations in global governance?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 153
- Documentaries
- Digital resources

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in World History and Citizenship

Global governance - Role of the African Union
Global governance - Emerging issues and opportunities

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

- Describe the structure of the African Union
- Explain the roles of AU organs in promoting peace, development and human rights
- Discuss how AU decisions affect Kenya and everyday life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Research on the African Union structure and roles
- Discuss the Assembly, Executive Council, Pan-African Parliament, AU Commission and Peace and Security Council
- Draw the structure of the African Union

What is the role of the African Union in global governance?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 154
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 156
- Resource persons
- Creative writing materials

- Oral questions - Written tests - Diagram creation

Themes in World History and Citizenship

First Generation Industrial Revolution - Characteristics and factors in Britain

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

- Define industrial revolution
- Explain factors that led to the First Generation Industrial Revolution in Britain
- Connect industrial revolution innovations to modern manufacturing processes observed locally

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the characteristics of industrial revolution
- Discuss factors that led to the 1st Generation of Industrial Revolution in Britain
- Research using digital or print media on causes of industrial revolution

What factors led to the First Generation Industrial Revolution in Britain?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 160
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in World History and Citizenship

First Generation Industrial Revolution - Comparison of factors in Britain and USA

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

- Compare factors that led to industrial revolution in Britain and USA
- Identify similarities and differences in industrialization processes
- Analyse how different countries can learn from each other's development experiences

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss similarities and differences in factors that led to 1st Generation of Industrial Revolution in Britain and USA
- Summarise key points on charts
- Present findings in class

How did factors leading to industrial revolution compare between Britain and USA?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 161
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Comparative analysis

Themes in World History and Citizenship

First Generation Industrial Revolution - Early inventions and machines

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

- Identify early inventions and machines of the 1st Generation Industrial Revolution
- Explain contributions of spinning jenny, flying shuttle, power loom, cotton gin and steam engine
- Trace how early inventions evolved into machines used in modern industries

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Research on contributions of early inventions and machines
- Discuss spinning jenny, flying shuttle, power loom, cotton gin, steam engine and water frame
- Complete charts showing inventions, inventors and their contributions

What were the contributions of early inventions and machines during the Industrial Revolution?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 163
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Chart completion

Themes in World History and Citizenship

First Generation Industrial Revolution - Economic impact on Africa
First Generation Industrial Revolution - Social and political impact on Africa

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

- Explain economic impacts of the 1st Generation Industrial Revolution on Africa
- Analyse how industrialization led to resource extraction and exploitation
- Connect historical economic exploitation to current discussions on fair trade

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital or print media to research on economic impacts of the 1st Generation of Industrial Revolution on Africa
- Discuss demand for raw materials, introduction of cash crops and disruption of traditional economies
- Present findings in class

What were the economic impacts of the Industrial Revolution on Africa?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 166
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- Documentaries
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Group presentations

Themes in World History and Citizenship

First Generation Industrial Revolution - Measures to address impact on Africa

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

- Identify measures taken to address the impact of the 1st Generation Industrial Revolution on Africa
- Explain decolonization, economic reforms and environmental restoration efforts
- Discuss ongoing efforts to address historical injustices in local and national contexts

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip or documentary on measures taken to address the impact
- Discuss decolonization, economic policies, labour reforms and environmental initiatives
- Discuss in class the effectiveness of these measures

What measures have been taken to address the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Africa?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 168
- Documentaries
- Charts

- Written tests - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in World History and Citizenship

First Generation Industrial Revolution - Recognizing African responses and resilience

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

- Explain how Africans responded to the impact of the Industrial Revolution
- Identify ongoing efforts towards sustainable development
- Compose songs or poems celebrating African resilience for school events

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose songs/poems/messages to elaborate on measures taken to address the impact of the 1st Generation Industrial Revolution on Africa
- Discuss African resilience and adaptability
- Recite poems during school events

How did Africans respond to the impact of the Industrial Revolution?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 169
- Creative writing materials
- Performance space

- Creative performances - Peer assessment - Observation