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1 5
ACTION OF RIVERS
Definition of Terms Related to Rivers
River Erosion Processes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define rivers, source, mouth, tributaries, confluence, drainage basin, watershed, interfluves. Identify components of river systems on maps.
Q/A to review hydrological cycle. Explanation of river terminology with Kenyan examples. Drawing and labeling river system diagrams.
Maps of Kenya, river system charts, textbooks
Water containers, sand, rock samples, demonstration materials
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 68-69
2 1
ACTION OF RIVERS
River Transportation and Deposition
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe transportation processes: solution, suspension, saltation, traction. Explain deposition factors and conditions.
Practical demonstration of transportation methods. Discussion of deposition conditions when river energy decreases. Group activity on load classification.
Containers, different sized particles, water, magnifying glasses
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 72-73
2 2
ACTION OF RIVERS
Youthful Stage Features
Mature Stage Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify V-shaped valleys, waterfalls, rapids, gorges, potholes, interlocking spurs. Explain formation through vertical erosion dominance.
Drawing youthful stage features. Discussion of waterfall types with Kenyan examples (Thomson's Falls, Torok Falls). Modeling with clay.
Clay/plasticine, topographical maps, pictures of waterfalls, drawing materials
Comparison charts, cross-section diagrams, colored pencils
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 74-80
2 3
ACTION OF RIVERS
Old Stage Features - Alluvial Fans and Flood Plains
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe alluvial fan formation at highland-plain transitions. Explain flood plain development through erosion and deposition. Give examples like Ombei Fan and Kano Plains.
Drawing alluvial fan formation. Discussion of flood plain processes with Kenyan examples. Practical modeling of fan development.
Sand, water, modeling trays, maps showing flood plains, diagrams
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 81-86
2 4
ACTION OF RIVERS
Old Stage Features - Meanders and Ox-bow Lakes
Old Stage Features - Levees, Braided Channels, and Deferred Tributaries
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain meander formation through lateral erosion on concave banks. Describe ox-bow lake development from cut-off meanders.
Practical demonstration of meander formation using stream tables. Drawing meander development sequence leading to ox-bow lakes. Discussion of Kenyan examples.
Stream tables, sand, water, sequential diagrams, pictures of ox-bow lakes
Cross-section diagrams, aerial photographs, flood plain maps
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 82-84
2 5
ACTION OF RIVERS
Delta Formation and Types
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain delta formation when rivers enter seas/lakes. Describe arcuate, estuarine, and bird's foot delta types with examples (Tana, Rufiji, Lake Victoria deltas).
Drawing different delta types. Detailed discussion of Tana Delta distributaries. Analysis of delta formation conditions.
Maps of river deltas, diagrams of delta types, aerial photographs
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 86-89
3 1
ACTION OF RIVERS
River Profile Summary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Summarize features along youthful, mature, and old stages. Compare dominant processes and resultant landforms at each stage.
Creating comprehensive river profile diagrams. Consolidation exercise comparing all stages. Tabulation of features by river stage.
Large drawing paper, colored pencils, summary charts, profile diagrams
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 89
3 2
ACTION OF RIVERS
River Profile Summary
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Summarize features along youthful, mature, and old stages. Compare dominant processes and resultant landforms at each stage.
Creating comprehensive river profile diagrams. Consolidation exercise comparing all stages. Tabulation of features by river stage.
Large drawing paper, colored pencils, summary charts, profile diagrams
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 89
3 3
ACTION OF RIVERS
River Capture
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define river capture, pirate river, misfit river, elbow of capture, wind gap. Describe capture process and conditions. Explain Kenyan examples: Tiva-Galana and Sondu-Miriu captures.
Drawing river capture process step-by-step. Detailed case study of Kenyan river captures. Map analysis of capture sites and resultant features.
Maps of Kenya, capture process diagrams, case study materials
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 85-86
3 4
ACTION OF RIVERS
River Rejuvenation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define river rejuvenation and distinguish dynamic vs static rejuvenation. Describe resultant features: river terraces, incised meanders, rejuvenation gorges, knick points.
Discussion of rejuvenation causes (base level changes, increased discharge). Drawing rejuvenation features with examples from coastal Kenya rivers.
Rejuvenation feature diagrams, pictures of incised meanders, maps of coastal Kenya
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 86-89
3 5
ACTION OF RIVERS
Drainage Patterns
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and describe dendritic, radial, centripetal, parallel, fault-guided, and trellis drainage patterns. Explain formation conditions and give Kenyan examples.
Drawing different drainage patterns. Analysis of Mt. Kenya radial drainage and Rift Valley centripetal patterns. Pattern recognition exercises.
Pattern diagrams, maps of Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley, colored pencils
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 90-92
4 1
ACTION OF RIVERS
Drainage Systems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish accordant, discordant (antecedent, superimposed), and back-tilted drainage systems. Explain formation and give examples.
Discussion of drainage development relative to geological structure. Analysis of Rift Valley antecedent drainage and Yatta Plateau back-tilting.
Geological maps, drainage system diagrams, cross-sections
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 92-94
4 2
ACTION OF RIVERS
Drainage Systems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish accordant, discordant (antecedent, superimposed), and back-tilted drainage systems. Explain formation and give examples.
Discussion of drainage development relative to geological structure. Analysis of Rift Valley antecedent drainage and Yatta Plateau back-tilting.
Geological maps, drainage system diagrams, cross-sections
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 92-94
4 3
ACTION OF RIVERS
Significance of Rivers - Positive Effects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain rivers' roles in water supply, irrigation, transport, HEP generation, port facilities, building materials, boundaries, fishing, tourism.
Discussion of urban water supplies from rivers. Analysis of HEP projects and irrigation schemes. Review of river-based economic activities.
Maps of water systems, pictures of dams and ports, economic activity charts
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 94-96
4 4
ACTION OF RIVERS
Significance of Rivers - Negative Effects and Water Conservation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe flooding problems, communication barriers, waterborne diseases. Explain Water Act provisions for conservation and access.
Discussion of flood disasters and health issues. Analysis of communication problems caused by rivers. Review of water resource management principles.
Pictures of floods, case study materials, Water Act summary
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 96-97
4 5
LAKES
Definition of a Lake
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define a lake as a large mass of water occupying a depression. Distinguish between fresh water and salt water lakes. Explain reasons for lake salinity including lack of outlets, high evaporation, and underground salt sources.
Q/A to review hydrological cycle and water bodies. Discussion of lake characteristics with examples from Kenya. Listing fresh vs salt water lakes on chalkboard.
Chalkboard, textbooks, wall map of Kenya
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 99-100
5 1
LAKES
Lakes Formed by Tectonic Movements - Rift Valley Lakes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe formation of faulted/rift valley lakes through earth movements. Explain characteristics: narrow, steep-sided, alkaline, long, deep. Give examples from Kenya (Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru, Naivasha) and other African rift valleys.
Drawing rift valley formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of Kenyan Rift Valley lakes with their characteristics. Students copy diagrams in exercise books.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, wall map of East Africa
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 100-102
5 2
LAKES
Lakes Formed by Tectonic Movements - Downwarped Lakes
Lakes Formed by Volcanic Activity
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain formation through crustal warping and tilting. Describe Lakes Victoria and Kyoga formation during drainage evolution. Analyze back-tilted rivers (Kagera, Katonga, Kafa) contributing to lake formation.
Drawing crustal warping diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of drainage reversal and back-tilting. Students draw formation sequence in notebooks.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 102-103
5 3
LAKES
Lakes Formed by Glaciation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe cirque/tarn lake formation through glacial erosion. Explain moraine dammed lakes from glacial debris. Identify ribbon lakes in glacial valleys and kettle lakes from melted ice blocks.
Drawing glacial lake formation processes on chalkboard. Discussion of Mt. Kenya tarns (Teleki, Hidden, Nanyuki). Students copy diagrams and list examples.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 106-107
5 4
LAKES
Lakes Formed by River and Wave Deposition
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ox-bow lake formation from cut-off meanders. Describe lagoon formation through longshore drift and delta processes. Give examples from Kenyan rivers (Tana, Yala, Nyando) and Lake Victoria shores.
Simple demonstration of meander cut-off using clay/soil and water in basin. Drawing ox-bow lake formation sequence on chalkboard. Discussion of lagoon formation.
Basin, clay/soil, water, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 107-108
5 5
LAKES
Other Lake Types - Wind Erosion, Solution, and Human-made
Landslide and Meteorite Lakes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe wind erosion lakes through deflation to water table. Explain solution lakes in limestone areas (sink holes). Identify human-made lakes behind dams (Masinga, Volta, Kariba, Nasser).
Discussion of oasis formation through wind erosion. Explanation of solution processes in limestone using chalk demonstration. Review of major African dams and their lakes.
Pieces of chalk, water container, chalkboard, atlas
Sand tray, small stones, chalkboard, internet access (if available)
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 108-109
6 1
LAKES
Lake Classification Summary and Regional Examples
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Consolidate all lake formation types. Compare characteristics of different lake types. Analyze distribution patterns of lakes in East Africa and beyond.
Creating comprehensive classification table on chalkboard. Students copy into exercise books. Group discussions on different lake formation processes.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 100-109
6 2
LAKES
Significance of Lakes - Economic Importance
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain lakes as sources of fish, water supply, and irrigation. Describe hydroelectric power generation from lakes. Analyze transport and navigation benefits. Discuss mineral extraction (soda ash, salt) from lakes.
Discussion of Lake Victoria fisheries and water supply to cities. Analysis of Owen Falls and Seven Forks power generation. Case study of Lake Magadi salt and soda ash mining using textbook examples.
Chalkboard, chalk, textbooks, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 109-111
6 3
LAKES
Significance of Lakes - Social and Environmental Benefits
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe lakes as tourist attractions and recreational facilities. Explain climate modification effects of large water bodies. Analyze lakes as sources of rivers and building materials.
Discussion of Lake Nakuru National Park and flamingo tourism. Analysis of Lake Victoria's influence on regional climate. Review of recreational activities (boating, sport fishing).
Chalkboard, chalk, textbooks, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 111
6 4
LAKES
Significance of Lakes - Social and Environmental Benefits
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe lakes as tourist attractions and recreational facilities. Explain climate modification effects of large water bodies. Analyze lakes as sources of rivers and building materials.
Discussion of Lake Nakuru National Park and flamingo tourism. Analysis of Lake Victoria's influence on regional climate. Review of recreational activities (boating, sport fishing).
Chalkboard, chalk, textbooks, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 111
6 5
LAKES
Negative Effects of Lakes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify disease vectors (mosquitoes, snails) around lakes causing malaria and bilharzia. Describe dangerous wildlife habitats (crocodiles, hippos). Explain displacement issues from human-made lakes.
Discussion of health challenges in lake regions. Analysis of human-wildlife conflict around lakes. Case study of resettlement during dam construction projects using textbook examples.
Chalkboard, chalk, textbooks, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 111
7 1
Map Work
Introduction and Precautions in Map Reading
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and describe physical features on topographical maps
Identify and describe human activities on topographical maps
Outline precautions observed when describing physical features and human activities
Use appropriate phrases when reading maps
Q/A session reviewing maps and mapwork from Forms 1 and 2; Exposition of precautions when describing physical and human features; Discussion on appropriate and inappropriate phrases; Practice using correct directional terms instead of "left", "right", "top", "bottom"
Topographical maps, Sample phrases worksheet, Compass directions chart
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 11-13
7 2
Map Work
Landforms - Dissected and Rolling Relief
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify landforms using contours, conventional signs and names
Describe dissected relief using crooked and irregular contours
Identify rolling landform characteristics
Interpret relief patterns from topographical maps
Study the map before looking at the key; Exposition of dissected relief characteristics; Analysis of Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2; Practice identifying crooked contours and undulating relief; Guided interpretation of landform patterns
Topographical maps showing different relief types, Figure 2.1 and 2.2 from textbook, Tracing paper
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 12-14
7 3
Map Work
Landforms - Dissected and Rolling Relief
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify landforms using contours, conventional signs and names
Describe dissected relief using crooked and irregular contours
Identify rolling landform characteristics
Interpret relief patterns from topographical maps
Study the map before looking at the key; Exposition of dissected relief characteristics; Analysis of Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2; Practice identifying crooked contours and undulating relief; Guided interpretation of landform patterns
Topographical maps showing different relief types, Figure 2.1 and 2.2 from textbook, Tracing paper
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 12-14
7 4
Map Work
Hilly/Mountainous Relief, Valleys and Slope Types
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify hilly or mountainous relief characteristics
Recognize V-shaped valleys and U-shaped contours
Determine nature of slope using contour patterns, spacing and height
Distinguish between even, convex and concave slopes
Detailed discussion on hilly/mountainous relief using Figure 2.3(a); Study of valley formation using Figure 2.3(b); Explanation of slope types using Figures 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6; Practice identifying slope characteristics and intervisibility
Figures 2.3(a), (b), 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, Examples from Kisii Highlands, Sample topographical maps with various slopes
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 14-17
7 5
Map Work
Spurs, Passes, Saddles, Ridges and Major Landforms
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify interlocking and truncated spurs using contour patterns
Distinguish between passes and saddles using transport lines
Recognize ridges, escarpments and plateaus
Identify water-related features like peninsulas, bays and watersheds
Exposition of spurs using Figures 2.7(a), (b); Analysis of passes and saddles using Figure 2.8; Study of ridges, escarpments and plateaus using Figures 2.9, 2.10, 2.11; Explanation of water features and watersheds using Figure 2.12
Figures 2.7-2.12, Examples of Marich Pass, Kikuyu Plateau, Uyoma Peninsula, Topographical maps showing landforms
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 17-22
8

Mid term break

9 1
Map Work
Vegetation and Natural Hydrographic Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify vegetation types and symbols on topographical maps
Distinguish between perennial, intermittent and disappearing rivers
Recognize natural hydrographic features using appropriate symbols
Describe vegetation distribution and suggest influencing factors
Study of Figure 2.13 vegetation key and symbols; Analysis of Figure 2.14(a), (b), (c) showing different river types; Practice identifying vegetation distribution patterns; Discussion of factors causing different river types and vegetation patterns
Figure 2.13 vegetation key, Figures 2.14(a)-(c), Maps showing vegetation and rivers, Symbol identification charts
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 19-22
9 2
Map Work
Vegetation and Natural Hydrographic Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify vegetation types and symbols on topographical maps
Distinguish between perennial, intermittent and disappearing rivers
Recognize natural hydrographic features using appropriate symbols
Describe vegetation distribution and suggest influencing factors
Study of Figure 2.13 vegetation key and symbols; Analysis of Figure 2.14(a), (b), (c) showing different river types; Practice identifying vegetation distribution patterns; Discussion of factors causing different river types and vegetation patterns
Figure 2.13 vegetation key, Figures 2.14(a)-(c), Maps showing vegetation and rivers, Symbol identification charts
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 19-22
9 3
Map Work
Drainage Patterns and Other Water Features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify all drainage patterns: dendritic, trellis, rectangular, radial, annular, centripetal and parallel
Suggest geological conditions for each drainage pattern
Recognize lakes, swamps, waterfalls and artificial hydrographic features
Use water features to interpret climate and geological conditions
Detailed discussion of all drainage patterns using Figures 2.15-2.21; Analysis of tributary junction angles and geological implications; Study of Figure 2.22 showing artificial features; Practice identifying patterns and making geological interpretations
Figures 2.15-2.22, Sample maps with different drainage patterns, Pattern identification worksheets, Artificial features examples
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 22-25
9 4
Map Work
Climate Interpretation and Economic Activities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Use drainage, vegetation and human activities evidence to interpret climate
Identify agricultural activities through plantation symbols and processing facilities
Recognize mining, forestry and fishing activities using appropriate evidence
Distinguish between small scale and large scale farming indicators
Discussion of climate interpretation using map evidence; Analysis of plantation farming symbols and estate names; Study of mining evidence: symbols, processing plants; Identification of forestry through saw-mills and forest reserves; Recognition of fishing through facilities and co-operatives
Climate interpretation guidelines, Maps showing agricultural and mining areas, Processing facility examples, Economic activity symbols chart
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 25-28
9 5
Map Work
Climate Interpretation and Economic Activities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Use drainage, vegetation and human activities evidence to interpret climate
Identify agricultural activities through plantation symbols and processing facilities
Recognize mining, forestry and fishing activities using appropriate evidence
Distinguish between small scale and large scale farming indicators
Discussion of climate interpretation using map evidence; Analysis of plantation farming symbols and estate names; Study of mining evidence: symbols, processing plants; Identification of forestry through saw-mills and forest reserves; Recognition of fishing through facilities and co-operatives
Climate interpretation guidelines, Maps showing agricultural and mining areas, Processing facility examples, Economic activity symbols chart
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 25-28
10 1
Map Work
Manufacturing, Services, Transport and Settlement Factors
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify manufacturing through processing plants and factories
Recognize service activities and tourism facilities
Identify transport modes: land, air and water transport
Analyze factors influencing settlement: water, defence, health, soils, drainage, transport, relief
Study of manufacturing indicators: mills, ginneries, factories; Analysis of service evidence: shops, markets, communication facilities; Recognition of transport evidence: roads, railways, airstrips; Detailed discussion of settlement factors using Figures 2.23(a), (b) and 2.24
Manufacturing symbols, Service facility examples, Transport mode indicators, Figures 2.23(a), (b), 2.24, Settlement factor analysis worksheets
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 28-31
10 2
Map Work
Settlement Patterns and Map Enlargement/Reduction
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify nucleated, linear and dispersed settlement patterns
Distinguish between site and position of settlements
Enlarge maps using squares method and determine new dimensions
Reduce maps following same procedures with appropriate scale changes
Analysis of settlement patterns using Figures 2.25(b)-(d); Discussion of settlement site vs position concepts; Demonstration of enlargement procedures using Table 2.1 and Figures 2.26(a), (b); Practice calculating new frame sizes and plotting features accurately
Figures 2.25(b)-(d), Table 2.1, Figures 2.26(a), (b), Graph paper, Rulers, Sample maps for enlargement practice
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 29-34
10 3
Map Work
Drawing Cross-Sections and Profiles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw cross-sections using proper steps and procedures
Calculate amplitude of relief and determine vertical scales
Plot heights accurately and draw smooth curves
Annotate cross-sections with appropriate labels using downward facing arrows
Step-by-step demonstration of cross-section construction using Figure 2.29; Practice calculating amplitude and selecting appropriate scales; Guided construction of cross-sections with proper plotting techniques; Training on annotation methods with downward arrows only
Figure 2.29 cross-section example, Graph paper, Strip paper for plotting, Rulers and pencils, Sample topographical maps for practice
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 34-36
10 4
Map Work
Drawing Cross-Sections and Profiles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw cross-sections using proper steps and procedures
Calculate amplitude of relief and determine vertical scales
Plot heights accurately and draw smooth curves
Annotate cross-sections with appropriate labels using downward facing arrows
Step-by-step demonstration of cross-section construction using Figure 2.29; Practice calculating amplitude and selecting appropriate scales; Guided construction of cross-sections with proper plotting techniques; Training on annotation methods with downward arrows only
Figure 2.29 cross-section example, Graph paper, Strip paper for plotting, Rulers and pencils, Sample topographical maps for practice
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 34-36
10 5
Map Work
Vertical Exaggeration, Gradient and Intervisibility
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate vertical exaggeration as ratio of horizontal to vertical scale
Determine appropriate exaggeration using relief amplitude guidelines
Calculate gradient using normal and trigonometric ratios
Determine intervisibility by drawing cross-sections and calculating gradients
Exposition of vertical exaggeration calculation using Table 2.2 guidelines; Demonstration of gradient calculation using Figure 2.30 with both methods; Analysis of intervisibility using Figure 2.31; Practice calculating line of sight and identifying dead ground areas
Table 2.2 interpretation guide, Figure 2.30 gradient example, Figure 2.31 intervisibility, Calculators, Logarithm tables
Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 36-39

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