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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 1
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Problem identification
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify a problem/gap in the community
-Brainstorm on problems/gaps in their school/community
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners brainstorm and identify problems/gaps/opportunities in their school/community that need attention
-Learners discuss the identified problems
- How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community - Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 13
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
2 2
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Project title
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Discuss and adapt one identified problem for the class/group project
-State the project title
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners speak engagingly when discussing and adapting one identified problem for the class/group project
-Learners state the project title
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 14
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
2 3
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Problem statement
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Authenticate the problem/gap
-Write down the statement of the problem
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners authenticate the problem/gap
-Learners write down the statement of the problem (a small description of the identified problem)
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 15
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
2 4
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Solution design
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Design a solution(s) to the identified problem
-Discuss and agree on an appropriate solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners search, discuss and agree on an appropriate solution/way/skills of addressing the identified problem
-Learners note down the recommended/proposed solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 16
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 1
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Implementation plan
Community Service Learning Project - Implementation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Plan to implement the solution to the identified problem
-Draw a plan for implementing the proposed solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners discuss and draw a plan for implementing the proposed solution
-Learners share their implementation plan
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 17
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 18
-Locally available materials
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 2
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Reflection
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Reflect on the concluded project
-Write a summary report on the concluded project
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners reflect on the concluded project
-Learners submit a summary account/report to the CSL teacher
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 18
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 3
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Appreciation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
-Discuss the importance of being part of the solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
- Learners discuss the importance of being part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
-Learners appreciate the need to be part of the solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 19
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Marginal information
Map Reading and Interpretation - Types of scales
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Interpret maps using marginal information
-Identify the different types of marginal information on a map
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps
- Learners exchange new ideas when discussing in groups the marginal information on a map
-Learners present their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Scale conversions
Map Reading and Interpretation - Measuring distances
Map Reading and Interpretation - Calculating areas
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Practice scale conversions on a topographical map
-Convert scales from one form to another
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation
- Learners collaborate with others to practice scale conversions on a topographical map
-Learners critique each other's work
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 78
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drainage features
Map Reading and Interpretation - Relief features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain methods of representing drainage features on topographical maps
-Identify drainage features on maps
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation
- Learners research on methods of representing drainage features
-Learners share their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Vegetation
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drawing diagrams
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain methods of representing vegetation on topographical maps
-Identify vegetation features on maps
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation
- Learners research on methods of representing vegetation on maps
-Learners share their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 83
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Critical thinking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply critical thinking skills in map interpretation
-Identify critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation
- Learners use digital or print resources to search for essential critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation (observation, analysis, communication, inference)
-Learners discuss how to apply critical thinking in map interpretation
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply knowledge of map reading in practical situations
-Interpret maps with different scales
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation
- Learners interpret different types of maps
-Learners apply their knowledge in practical map reading exercises
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 85
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Practical application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply map reading skills in real-life situations
-Identify how maps are used in everyday life
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps
- Learners discuss real-life applications of map reading
-Learners identify how maps are used in areas like transportation, emergency services, and urban planning
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Factors influencing weather
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Examine the factors influencing weather in Africa
-Identify factors that affect day-to-day weather conditions
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners use print or digital resources to research on the factors influencing weather in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Factors influencing climate
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Examine the factors influencing climate in Africa
-Distinguish between weather and climate factors
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners use print or digital resources to research on the factors influencing climate in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Climatic regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Illustrate the distribution of major climatic regions of Africa
-Draw a map showing climatic regions
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners draw a map of Africa and indicate the major climatic regions (desert, semi-desert, tropical, mediterranean and mountain)
-Learners display their maps in class
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 96
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
6 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Desert regions
Weather and Climate - Semi-desert regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Illustrate the characteristics of desert regions in Africa
-Identify desert regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of desert regions
-Learners make short notes on the desert regions
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
-Digital resources
-Video clips
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Tropical regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Illustrate the characteristics of tropical regions in Africa
-Identify tropical regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of tropical regions
-Learners make short notes on the tropical regions
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
-Digital resources
-Video clips
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Mediterranean regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Illustrate the characteristics of mediterranean regions in Africa
-Identify mediterranean regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of mediterranean regions
-Learners make short notes on the mediterranean regions
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
-Digital resources
-Video clips
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
7 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Mountain regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Illustrate the characteristics of mountain regions in Africa
-Identify mountain regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of mountain regions
-Learners make short notes on the mountain regions
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
-Digital resources
-Video clips
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
7 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Stress management
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explore positive ways of managing stress during disasters caused by climate change
-Discuss ways of managing stress during disasters
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners discuss ways of managing stress caused during disasters caused by climate change
-Learners share their experiences on managing stress
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 102
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
7 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Causes of climate change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify causes of climate change
-Brainstorm on the causes of climate change
-Apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment
- Learners brainstorm on the causes of climate change
-Learners share their findings in class
- How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
7 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Effects of climate change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify effects of climate change
-Brainstorm on the effects of climate change
-Apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment
- Learners brainstorm on the effects of climate change
-Learners share their findings in class
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
8 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Problem solving
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
-Perform a skit on problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
-Apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment
- Learners become aware of their own responsibility in the society as they perform a skit on problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
-Learners discuss problem solving approaches
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 105
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
8 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Weather and Climate - Human activities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Examine the effects of weather and climate on human activities
-Engage with a resource person to discuss the effects of weather and climate
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities
- Learners find extra information as they engage with a resource person to discuss the effects of weather and climate on personal wellbeing and human activities
-Learners discuss the importance of addressing climate change
-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 106
-Digital resources
-Resource person
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
8 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Factors influencing vegetation
Vegetation in Africa - Field excursion
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Explain factors influencing vegetation distribution in Africa
-Brainstorm on factors influencing vegetation in Africa
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners brainstorm in groups on factors influencing vegetation in Africa
-Learners do a presentation in class
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
-Immediate environment
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
8 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Vegetation regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify the vegetation regions in Africa
-Use digital or print resources to research on vegetation regions
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners use digital or print resources to find out the vegetation regions in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 110
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
9 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Characteristics
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe the characteristics of major vegetation regions of Africa
-Identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners use digital or print resources to identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
-Learners discuss the characteristics of major vegetation regions
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 111
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
9

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10 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Map drawing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Locate the major vegetation regions of Africa
-Draw a map of Africa showing vegetation regions
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners draw the map of Africa and indicate the vegetation regions
-Learners display their maps in class
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
-Digital resources
-Maps
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
10 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Conservation methods
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply methods of conserving vegetation in the community
-Create posters on methods of conserving vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners create posters on methods of conserving vegetation in the locality
-Learners display their posters
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
10 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Caring for vegetation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Write essays on ways of caring for vegetation
-Discuss ways of caring for vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners write essays on ways of caring for vegetation in the school community
-Learners share their essays
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 114
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
10 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Vegetation in Africa - Importance
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Debate on the importance of vegetation in the community
-Make short notes on the importance of vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment
- Learners speak clearly as they debate on the importance of vegetation in the community
-Learners make short notes on the importance of vegetation
Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 115
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Selected sites
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Locate selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners use digital or print resources to trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa (Fort Jesus, Kilwa, Great Zimbabwe, Giza pyramids, Meroe, Timbuktu, and Robben Island)
-Learners present their findings in class
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Map drawing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Draw a map of Africa showing historical sites and monuments
-Locate historical sites and monuments on a map
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners draw a map of Africa and indicate the selected historical sites and monuments
-Learners share their maps in class
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
11 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Importance
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Conservation ways
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Examine the importance of historical sites and monuments for the preservation of cultural heritage
-Brainstorm on the importance of historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners develop the skill of constructive dialogue as they brainstorm in groups on the importance of historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Creative thinking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
-Discuss ways of applying creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners discuss ways of applying creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
-Learners share their ideas on creative approaches
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
12 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Overcoming challenges
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Apply strategies of overcoming challenges to creative thinking in conserving cultural heritage
-Design strategies to overcome challenges in creative thinking
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners demonstrate love for their own community as they exchange new ideas in designing strategies to overcome challenges in creative thinking preserving cultural heritage
-Learners share their strategies
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 125
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
12 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Photo album
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Create an album of historical sites and monuments
-Collect pictures and photographs of historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners display national pride as they collect pictures and photographs and create an album of historical sites and monuments
-Learners display their albums in class
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126
-Digital resources
-Pictures and photographs
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
12 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Field visit
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Visit a historical site or monument in the locality
-Write a report on the visit
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners visit a historical site or monument in the locality
-Learners write a report on the site visited
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital resources
-Historical site or monument
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
12 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Awareness creation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Create awareness on conservation of historical sites and monuments
-Design posters for awareness creation
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality
- Learners design posters to create awareness on the conservation of historical sites and monuments
-Learners display their posters in the school and community
Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

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