Natural and the Built Environments

Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - The countries of Eastern Africa
Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Position of the countries in Eastern Africa

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

-Identify the countries of Eastern Africa on a map
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa
-Show interest in learning about countries in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm in groups the countries in Eastern Africa
-Draw, color and display the map of Eastern Africa in class
-Identify the countries of Eastern Africa on the map

How would we determine the position of countries in Eastern Africa?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 1
-Wall map of Eastern Africa
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 3
-Wall map
-Digital map

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Size of the countries in Eastern Africa

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

-Describe the size of countries in Eastern Africa
-Locate places using latitudes and longitudes
-Value unity of Eastern African countries

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Find out the sizes of the countries in Eastern Africa in square kilometres
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa indicating the size of the countries
-Make a paper wheel with countries of Eastern Africa and play a game on sizes of countries

How would we determine the position of countries in Eastern Africa?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 4
-Atlas
-Internet
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Natural and the Built Environments

Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Mountains and Block Mountains
Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Rift Valley and Volcanic Mountains

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

-Identify the main mountains in Eastern Africa
-Describe the formation of block mountains
-Value the physical features within the locality

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss in groups and identify the main mountains in Eastern Africa
-Use digital devices to research on the formation of block mountains
-Model a block mountain using locally available materials

How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 15
-Digital devices
-Clay or plasticine
-Atlas
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 17
-Pictures of physical features

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Natural and the Built Environments

Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Lakes

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

-Identify the main lakes in Eastern Africa
-Describe the formation of different types of lakes
-Value the physical features within the locality

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Locate the main lakes in Eastern Africa on a map
-Research on the formation of different types of lakes (crater lakes, rift valley lakes)
-Discuss ways of conserving lakes within the locality

How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 19
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-Pictures of lakes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Plains
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - The main climatic regions in Eastern Africa

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

-Identify the main plains in Eastern Africa
-Describe the formation of plains
-Value the physical features within the locality

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Locate the main plains in Eastern Africa on a map
-Research on the formation of plains
-Recite poems on plains in Eastern Africa
-Discuss ways of conserving plains

Why are physical features important?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 20
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-Pictures of plains
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 30
-Wall map

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Characteristics of the climatic regions in Eastern Africa (Part 1)
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Characteristics of the climatic regions in Eastern Africa (Part 2)

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

-Describe characteristics of mountain, desert and semi-desert climatic regions
-Explain ways in which climate influences human activities
-Value the climatic diversity in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the characteristics of mountain, desert and semi-desert climatic regions
-Research on how these climates influence human activities
-Present findings to the class

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 32
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-Pictures illustrating climatic conditions
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 34

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Influence of climate on human activities

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

-Explain ways in which climate influences human activities in Eastern Africa
-Compose poems that address effects of climatic change
-Value the importance of climate in daily activities

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss how climate influences agriculture, housing, dressing and population distribution
-Compose poems that address effects of climatic change on human activities
-Share with parents how climate influences human activities

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 36
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-Pictures showing human activities in different climatic regions

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Effects of climate on economic activities
Vegetation in Eastern Africa - The main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa

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

-Explain how climate influences economic activities
-Describe the relationship between climate and vegetation
-Appreciate the role of climate in economic development

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss how climate influences sports, transport and communication
-Explain the relationship between climate and vegetation types
-Recite poems on climatic regions in Eastern Africa

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 37
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-Pictures showing economic activities in different climatic regions
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 39
-School compound
-Pictures of vegetation types

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Characteristics of the main types of vegetation

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

-Describe the characteristics of the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa
-Draw diagrams showing vegetation zones
-Value vegetation found at home and school

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Research on characteristics of mangrove forests, swamp, tropical rainforest and savannah woodland vegetation
-Draw diagrams showing mountain vegetation zones
-Present findings to the class

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 41
-Digital devices
-Pictures of vegetation types
-Atlas

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Mountain and desert vegetation
Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Conserving vegetation in the environment

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

-Describe the characteristics of desert, semi-desert and mountain vegetation
-Explain how climate influences vegetation
-Value vegetation found at home and school

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Research on characteristics of desert, semi-desert and mountain vegetation
-Draw diagrams showing mountain vegetation zones
-Discuss how climate influences vegetation types

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 43
-Digital devices
-Pictures of vegetation types
-Atlas
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 45
-School compound
-Pictures showing vegetation conservation activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Historic Built Environments in Eastern Africa - The main historic built environments in Eastern Africa

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

-Identify the main historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Describe what historic built environments are
-Value historic built environments in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss what historic built environments are
-Identify examples of historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures of historic built environments and discuss their purpose

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 48
-Digital devices
-Pictures of historic built environments
-Print media

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Historic Built Environments in Eastern Africa - Examples of historic built environments
Historic Built Environments in Eastern Africa - Importance of historic built environments

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

-Identify examples of museums, monuments and historical buildings in Eastern Africa
-Locate historic built environments on a map
-Value historic built environments in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Research on examples of museums, monuments and historical buildings in Eastern Africa
-Create a table showing examples of historic built environments in different countries
-Present findings to the class

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 49
-Digital devices
-Pictures of historic built environments
-Internet
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 51
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Historic Built Environments in Eastern Africa - Conservation of historic built environments

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

-Demonstrate ways of conserving historic built environments
-Create a cultural corner in school
-Value historic built environments in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss ways of conserving historic built environments
-Create a cultural corner in school for preservation of culture
-Make posters encouraging conservation of historic built environments

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 53
-School compound
-Artefacts
-Manila papers
-Crayons

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language groups in Eastern Africa - Classification of communities
Language groups in Eastern Africa - Reasons for migration

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

-Describe the classification of communities in Eastern Africa according to language groups
-Identify different language groups in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the unity of language groups in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm the classification of communities in Eastern Africa according to language groups
-Use digital devices or textbooks to find out the communities in Eastern Africa according to language groups
-Match language groups with their communities

Why do people migrate?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 57
-Digital devices
-Atlas
-Pictures illustrating different communities
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 59
-Resource person
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language groups in Eastern Africa - Movement and settlement
Language groups in Eastern Africa - Original homelands

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

-Illustrate the movement and settlement of selected language groups in Eastern Africa on a map
-Draw the movement routes of language groups
-Appreciate the unity of language groups in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Study a map showing movement and settlement of language groups
-Draw the map of Eastern Africa showing movement routes of language groups
-Group research on movement and settlement of specific language groups

Why do people migrate?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 61
-Maps
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 63

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

People, Population and Social Organisations

Language groups in Eastern Africa - Effects of migration

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

-Describe the effects of the migration and settlement of selected language groups in Eastern Africa
-Explain cultural exchanges resulting from migration
-Appreciate unity of language groups in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the effects of migration and settlement of selected language groups
-Ask parents/guardians to tell myths explaining origins of language groups
-Retell these myths to classmates

Why do people migrate?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
-Resource persons
-Digital devices
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

People, Population and Social Organisations

Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Meaning of population
Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing population distribution

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

-Define the terms population and population distribution
-Explain factors influencing population distribution in Eastern Africa
-Acknowledge population distribution in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm the meaning of population and population distribution
-Look at a population distribution map of Eastern Africa
-Identify areas of high and low population distribution

Why are some parts of Eastern Africa more populated than others?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
-Maps
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organisations

Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Effects of high population density

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

-Explain effects of high population density in Eastern Africa
-Discuss advantages and disadvantages of high population density
-Value the importance of population management

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the effects of high population density in Eastern Africa
-Hold a debate on advantages and disadvantages of high population density
-Write a report on effects of high population density
-Create a poster on effects of high population density

Why are some parts of Eastern Africa more populated than others?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Written reports

People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and social organisations - Age-groups and age-sets
Culture and social organisations - Functions of a clan

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organisations

Culture and social organisations - Aspects of African traditional culture

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

-Identify aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Explain the importance of preserving traditional culture
-Value positive aspects of African traditional culture

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss aspects of traditional culture shown in pictures
-Identify which aspects should be preserved
-Develop a poster on aspects of traditional culture that should be preserved

How would we preserve positive aspects of African traditional culture?

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

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

Culture and social organisations - Preserving positive aspects of culture
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing beef farming

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 89
-Digital devices
-Pictures of beef cattle

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Challenges and solutions

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 93
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Marine and inland fishing grounds
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of marine fishing

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

-Locate marine and inland fishing grounds on a map
-Distinguish between marine and inland fishing
-Value fishing as an economic activity

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe pictures showing fishing grounds
-Use an atlas to identify main fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate marine and inland fishing grounds
-Complete a word search puzzle on types of fish

Why is fishing important to us?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
-Maps
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Benefits

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors that promote tourism

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

-Explain factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Identify tourist attractions in Eastern Africa
-Value tourism as an economic activity

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Study pictures of tourist attractions
-Identify tourist attractions shown in the pictures
-Research on factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Complete a table on factors that promote tourism

How can we promote tourism in our country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 105
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and importance

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 117
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Modes of communication
Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Identify modes of communication in Eastern Africa
-Classify modes of communication
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Study pictures showing modes of communication
-Identify modes of communication shown in pictures
-Research on modes of communication used in Eastern Africa
-Present findings in class

How could communication networks influence the development of a country?

-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119
-Digital devices
-Pictures
-Charts
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals in Eastern Africa

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

-Demonstrate how different modes of communication are used in Eastern Africa
-Explain the roles of communication networks
-Appreciate the role of communication networks in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
-Pictures

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Location of minerals

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

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and show the location of minerals
-Match minerals with countries where they are found
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use a digital device or atlas to locate minerals on a map
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa showing location of minerals
-Match minerals with countries where they are found

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

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

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extraction
Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on environment

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

-Describe the methods of extracting minerals in Eastern Africa
-Research on extraction of specific minerals
-Desire to conserve areas affected by mining

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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
-MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 129

-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

In groups, learners are guided to:

-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