Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Marginal information

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

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Types of scales
Map Reading and Interpretation - Scale conversions
Map Reading and Interpretation - Measuring distances

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Identify types of scales used on maps
-Explain the uses of different scales
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps

- Learners brainstorm on types and uses of scales (Statement scale, linear scale, and Representative fraction scale)
-Learners present their findings in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 78

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Calculating areas
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drainage features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Calculate the area of different places on a topographical map
-Use scales to determine areas
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners calculate the area of different places on a topographical map
-Learners share their findings in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Relief features
Map Reading and Interpretation - Vegetation
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drawing diagrams

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Describe methods of representing relief features on topographical maps
-Identify relief features on maps
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners research on methods of representing relief features
-Learners share their findings in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 83

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Application
Map Reading and Interpretation - Practical 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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

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

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Climatic regions
Weather and Climate - Desert 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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Semi-desert regions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Illustrate the characteristics of semi-desert regions in Africa
-Identify semi-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 semi-desert regions
-Learners make short notes on the semi-desert regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Tropical regions
Weather and Climate - Mediterranean 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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 100

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

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

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Causes of climate change
Weather and Climate - Effects 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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

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

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

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

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Characteristics
Vegetation in Africa - Map drawing

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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
-Maps

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

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

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Importance
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Selected sites

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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

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

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

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

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Photo album
Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Field visit

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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Historical site or monument

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments
Political Developments and Governance

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Awareness creation
The Constitution of Kenya - Components of the Constitution

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
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 128-130
-Flip charts/manila papers

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Three arms of government
The Constitution of Kenya - Guiding principles of leadership

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-State the three arms of government (knowledge)
-Illustrate the roles of the three arms of government of Kenya (skill)
-Appreciate the separation of powers in government (attitude)

-Participate in a dramatic simulation where learners are divided into three groups representing the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to enact how a bill becomes law
-Design creative infographics showing the structure, functions and interrelationships of the three arms of government
-Create a classroom "governance corner" displaying the charts and models created

Why is separation of powers important in governance?

-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 131-132
-Flip charts/manila papers
-The Constitution of Kenya (Chapter 6)
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Group presentation

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Assertiveness in leadership
The Constitution of Kenya - Interrelationships of the arms of government
The Constitution of Kenya - Constitutional responsibilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define assertiveness in leadership (knowledge)
-Apply assertiveness in upholding principles of leadership (skill)
-Desire to practice assertiveness in daily interactions (attitude)

-Create a "Scenario Challenge Box" where learners write down challenging leadership scenarios, then groups draw scenarios and demonstrate assertive responses
-Develop and perform "Assertiveness Skits" showing the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive leadership styles
-Design a personal "Assertiveness Journal" where learners record situations requiring assertiveness and reflect on their responses

Why is assertiveness important in adhering to the Constitution of Kenya?

-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133-134
-Role-play scenarios
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132-133
-Flip charts
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134-135
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

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

Community Service Learning Project

Community Service Learning Project - Project title
Community Service Learning Project - Problem statement

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
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 15

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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

Community Service Learning Project

Community Service Learning Project - Implementation plan

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

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Community Service Learning Project

Community Service Learning Project - Implementation
Community Service Learning Project - Reflection
Community Service Learning Project - Appreciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Implement the plan for solving the identified problem
-Implement the plan prudently
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners implement the plan prudently to address the identified problem
-Learners carry out the implementation 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. 18
-Locally available materials
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 19

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work