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Geography
Form One Schemes of Work: Term One
LESSON

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Introduction Denition
to Geography Geography
Environment

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
dene the terms geography and
environment.
explain the origin of the term
geography.

Discussion
Explanation
Note taking
Demonstration

Field
Chalkboard
Environment

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Introduction Branches of
to Geography geography
Physical
Human and
Economic
Practical
Geography

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
explain the major areas covered
under branches of Geography.

Dene the terms

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Chalkboard
Atlas
Field

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Introduction The relationship

to Geography between Geography
and other
disciplines

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
explain the relationship between
Geography and other disciplines.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking
Question and answer

Chalkboard

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Introduction Importance of
to Geography studying geography

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
explain the importance of
studying Geography.

Class Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Field or local
environment
Chalkboard

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The earth
Denition of
and the solar solar system and
system
introduction in
general about the
solar system

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
the solar system.

Oral exposition
Discussions
Note taking and note
making
Viewing photographs

Atlases
Geography
Dictionary
Photographs

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WEEK 6

TOPIC

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WEEK 8

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

Drawing
Oral exposition
Discussion
Note taking and note
making

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the characteristics of other
celestial bodies.

Discussion
Questions and answers
Note taking
Viewing slides, models
and photographs.

Chalkboard
Charts
Models of the earths
interior.
Photographs and
slides

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The origin of the

earth and the solar
system
Passing star
theory
Nebula cloud
theory

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the origin of the earth and the
solar system.

Oral exposition
Note taking
Questions and answers
Viewing videos and lms

Chalkboard
Sketch diagrams
Video and movie
lms

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The earth
and the solar
system

Size and shape of

the earth

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
the shape and size of the earth.

Drawing
Oral exposition
Demonstration
Note taking

Photographs
Local environment
Globe
Charts

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The earth
and the solar
system

The movement
of the earth
Rotation of the
earth and its
eects

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the rotation of the earth and its
eects.

Questions and answers

Discussion
Drawing
Observation
Oral exposition
Note taking
Demonstration

Globe
Photography
Chalkboard
Sketch diagrams

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LESSON

TOPIC

The earth
and the solar
system

Members of the
solar system
Sun
Planets

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
explain the characteristic of the
sun.
name planets and give their
characteristics.

The earth
and the solar
system

Other celestial
bodies
Asteroids
Comets
Meteors
Meteorite
Moon

The earth
and the solar
system

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OBJECTIVES

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Photographs
Sketch diagrams
Drawings
Chalkboard

REFERENCES

REMARKS

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TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

The earth
Latitudes
and the solar Longitudes
system
Calculation
of time using
longitudes
The international
date line (IDL)

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
how time is calculated and dene
the IDL and state its importance.

Calculation
Explanation
Note taking
Drawing

Chalkboard
Globe

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The earth
Revolution of the
By the end of the lesson, the
and the solar earth and its eects learner should be able to explain
system
the revolution of the earth and its
eects.

Discussion
Demonstration
Note taking
Observation
Drawing

Sketch diagrams
Globe
Chalkboard

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The earth
The structure of the By the end of the lesson, the
and the solar earth
learner should be able to describe
system
Atmosphere
the structure of the earth.
Hydrosphere
The crust
The mantle
The core

Demonstration
Drawing
Discussion
Note taking

Egg, clay models

Sketch diagrams

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Weather

Denition of
By the end of the lesson, the
weather and
learner should be able to dene
elements of weather weather and state the elements of
weather.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking
Observation outside the
class

Chalkboard
Field

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Weather

The weather station

Weather station
instruments
The Stevenson
screen

Observation
Weather station
Discussion
Weather reports
Note taking
Drawing
Visiting a weather station

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WEEK 8

LESSON

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
dene weather station.
list its instruments.
explain importance of
Stevenson screen.

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WEEK 10

LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Weather

Siting a weather
station

By the end of the lesson, the

Discussion
learner should be able to explain
Oral exposition
the factors to be considered when Note taking
siting a weather station.

Weather station
Chalkboard

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Weather

Elements of weather
Sunshine
Measurement of
sunshine

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
sunshine and explain how
sunshine duration is measured.

Observation
Note taking
Discussion
Observation and
recording weather data.

Weather station
Chalkboard

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Weather

Elements of weather
Temperature
Factors
inuencing air
temperature
Latitude
Length of day
Altitude
Aspect

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
temperature and discuss the
factors inuencing temperature.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking
Questions and answers

Outside environment
Chalkboard

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Weather

Winds
Distance from
the sea
Ocean currents
Cloud cover

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to discuss
the factors inuencing air
temperature.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Chalkboard
Outside environment

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Weather

Measurement of
temperature using
Minimum
Maximum
Sixs
thermometers

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
how temperature is measured
using thermometers.

Thermometer
Sketch diagrams
Chalkboard

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Observation
Demonstration
Oral exposition
Drawing
Note taking

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WEEK 11

LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Weather

Temperature
readings

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to calculate
mean daily temperature and daily
temperature range.

Calculating
Demonstration
Note taking
Demonstration

Recorded data
Newspapers
Journals
TV weather reports

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Weather

Humidity
Denition
Factors
inuencing
humidity

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
humidity and explain factors
inuencing humidity.

Observation
Discussion
Note taking
Demonstration

Local environment
Photographs
Charts

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Weather

Importance of
moisture in the
atmosphere

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the importance of humidity in the
atmosphere.

Demonstration
Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Chalkboard
Newspapers
Journals

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Weather
Exam
covered
during the
term

Measurements of
humidity
Hygrometer

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
how humidity is measured using a
hygrometer.

Demonstration
Observations
Drawing
Explanation
Oral exposition
Note taking

Hygrometer
Sketch diagram
Chalkboard

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Exams papers

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Revision
and
Exams

By the end of the term, the learner Revise the work covered
should be able to answer questions Write the test
based on the work covered.

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WEEK 2

WEEK 1

LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

Weather

Precipitation
Denition
Forms of
precipitation

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
precipitation and explain the
various forms of precipitation.

Discussion
Note taking
Oral exposition

Weather

Factors inuencing
rainfall

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
factors inuencing rainfall.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Photographs
TV and radio
Weather reports

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Weather

Measurement of
rainfall and uses of
the readings

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
how rainfall is measured and the
uses of rainfall readings.

Demonstration
Observation
Drawing
Note taking
Calculation

Rain gauge
Photographs
Sketch diagrams
Weather reports,
records and
instruments

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Weather

Clouds types
Mist and fog
Types of fogs

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
dene clouds.
distinguish dierent types of
clouds.
describe how they are formed.

Observation
Discussion
Note taking
Oral exposition

Local environment
Photographs and
slides
Video and movie
lms.

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Weather

Atmospheric
pressure
Denition
Factors
inuencing
atmospheric
pressure

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
atmospheric pressure and explain
factors inuencing it.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Demonstration
Observation

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Charts
Sketch diagrams
Models
Photographs
Atlas/wall map

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Newspapers
Journals
Weather reports

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TOPIC

WEEK 4

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Weather

World distribution
of pressure

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
describe the world distribution of
pressure.

Drawing
Note taking
Explanation
Discussion
Observation

Atlas
Sketch diagram
Weather reports

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Weather

The pressure
systems
Cyclones
Depressions

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
dene air masses.
describe how depressions are
formed.
their eects on climate.

Drawing
Oral exposition

World pressure
Systems maps
Sketch diagrams
Atlas
Photographs

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Weather

Tropical cyclones By the end of the lesson, the

Anticyclones
learner should be able to:
describe a tropical cyclone and
an anticyclone.
outline the dierences between
cyclones and anticyclones and
their eects on climate.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking
Drawing
Observation

Photographs
Sketch diagrams

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Weather

Measurement of
pressure
Mercury
barometer
Aneroid
barometer

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
how pressure is measured using a
barometer.

Drawing
Oral exposition
Note taking
Demonstration
Observation

Instruments
Weather reports

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Weather

Weather elements
Wind
Denition
The planetary
wind system

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
dene wind.
list the main planetary wind
system and its eects on the
climate.

Oral exposition
Note taking
Drawing

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LESSON

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Sketch diagrams
Maps
Atlas
Globe

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LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Weather

Monsoon winds
Local winds
Land and sea
breezes

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
monsoon and local winds, and
explain their eects on climate.

Drawing
Oral exposition
Note taking
Discussion

Sketch diagrams
Wall maps

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Weather

Katabatic winds
Anabatic winds
Harmattan
winds
Sirocco winds
Leveche winds
Chili winds
Khamsim winds
Berg winds
Fhn winds

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to name
the local winds and explain their
eects on climate.

Discussion
Questions and answers
Note taking
Drawing

Sketch diagrams
Wall maps

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Weather

Factors inuencing
wind direction
Measurement of
wind direction
and speed

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
discuss the factors inuencing
wind direction.
describe how wind direction
and speed are measured.

Observation
Drawing
Note taking
Discussion

Photographs
Sketch diagrams
Weather station

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Weather

Evaporation
Measurement
of the rate of
evaporation

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
evaporation and describe how the
rate of evaporation is measured.

Observation
Drawing
Note taking
Explanation
Demonstration

Sketch diagrams
Weather station
Tank and piche
evaporimeters

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Weather

The atmosphere
composition
structure

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
the composition and structure of
the atmosphere.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking
Drawing

Charts
Sketches

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WEEK 6

LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Statistical
methods

Weather
forecasting
Eects of
weather on
human activities

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
weather forecasting and explain
the eects of weather on human
activities.

Class discussion
Presentation
Observation
Note taking

TV and radio
weather reports
Videos and lms
Newspaper reports
Weather station

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Statistical
methods

Meaning of
Statistics
Statistical
methods
Statistical data
Signicance of
statistics

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
statistics, statistical methods and
statistical data and explain the
signicance of statistics.

Dyadic discussions
Presentation
Questions and answers
Note taking

Data on temperature
and rainfall
Chalkboard

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Statistical
methods

Types of
statistical data
Nature of
statistical data

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to list
the types of statistical data and
explain the nature of statistical
data.

Discussion
Questions and answers

Chalkboard
Charts with data

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Statistical
methods

Types of
statistical data
Nature of
statistical data

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to list
the types of statistical data and
explain the nature of statistical
data.

Note taking
Oral exposition

Data on exam results

Temperature register

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Statistical
methods

Sources of
statistical data
Methods of data
collection
Observation
advantages
disadvantages

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to identify
sources of statistical data and
discuss observation as a method
of data collection.

Chalkboard
Resource persons or
eld research papers

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Group discussion
Presentation
Explanation
Note taking

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WEEK 8

WEEK 7

LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Statistical
methods

Interviewing
advantages
disadvantages

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to discuss
observation and interviewing as
methods of data collection.

Group discussions
Presentation
Note taking

Statistical
methods

Questionnaire
advantages
disadvantages

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to discuss
administering questionnaires as a
method of data collection.

Note making
Group discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Chalkboard
Fieldwork (school)

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Statistical
methods

Content analysis
Taking
measurements
Carrying out
experiments

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to analyze
content taking measurements
and carry out experiments.

Demonstration
Observation
Experiments
Measuring
Note taking

Field (school
laboratory)
Newspapers
Journals
Research papers

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Statistical
methods

Counting
Photographing
Collecting
samples

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to discuss
counting, photographing and
collecting samples as methods of
data collection.

Experimenting by
counting
Photographing
Collecting samples in
class
Note taking

Camera
Field (road) counting
trac

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Maps and
mapwork

Map scales
Denition of
scales
Types of scales

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene a
scale and identify types of scales.

Discussion
Note taking
Observation

Topographical maps

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Chalkboard
Fieldwork (market)
Market
Recorded interview
(tapes)

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LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

Maps and
mapwork

Conversion of
scales

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
describe how dierent scales are
converted.

Maps and
mapwork

Sizes of scales
Small scale
maps
Medium scale
maps
Large scale
maps

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
dierent types of scales.

Maps and
mapwork

Uses of scales
Measurement of
distances on maps
Estimating
distances on
maps
Measuring
distances along
a straight line

Maps and
mapwork

Maps and
mapwork

LESSON

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Topographical maps

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Note taking
Oral exposition
Discussion

Topographical maps
Atlas maps
Wall maps

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By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to estimate
distances on a map and measure
distances along a straight line.

Measuring
Demonstration
Discussion
Note taking
Observation
Tabulating data

Topographical maps

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Measuring
distances along a
curved /irregular
line

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to measure
distances along a curved line.

Measuring
Demonstration
Note taking
Discussion

Topographical maps
Atlas

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Calculation of
areas on maps
Regular shapes
Irregular shapes
Composite

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
calculate areas of regular and
irregular shapes on maps.

Demonstration
Calculation
Discussion

Topographical maps
Chalkboard

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Converting scales
Demonstration
Oral exposition
Note taking

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TOPIC

WEEK 11 12

Revisions
and Exams

SUB-TOPIC

OBJECTIVES
By the end of the two terms, the
learner should be able to answer
questions on work done.

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES
Revise the work
Write exams.

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LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES
Exam papers

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WEEK 1
WEEK 2

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

Maps and
mapwork

Methods
Graph paper
method
Grid square
system

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
calculate areas of shapes using
graph and grid square systems.

Maps and
mapwork

Denition of
eldwork
Types of
eldwork
Importance of
eldwork

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
dene eldwork.
state the dierent types and
explain the importance of
eldwork.

Maps and
mapwork

Fieldwork
procedure
Deciding theme
Identifying area
of study
Statement of
objectives

Fieldwork

Fieldwork

LESSON

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Topographical maps
Chalkboard

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Geography
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Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Chalkboard
Local environment

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Geography
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pages 4044

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the procedure to be followed
during eldwork.

Oral exposition
Discussion
Note taking

Chalkboard

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Geography
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page 41

Formulation of
hypothesis
Preparation for
the study
Permission
Pre-visits

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to:
formulate hypothesis.
dene reconnaissance and
give its importance.

Oral exposition
Discussion
Note taking

Resource persons
Chalkboard

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Geography
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Preparation of
questionnaire
Division into
groups
Preparation of
documents
Reading relevant
books

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the preparations for eldwork.

Discussion
Explanation
Note making

Chalkboard
Samples of
questionnaires for
eld research

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Geography
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Demonstration
Calculation
Discussion
Note taking

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Term 3

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WEEK 4

WEEK 3

WEEK 2

LESSON

TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Fieldwork

Preparation of a
work schedule
Selection of
important tools
Carrying out the
eldwork study.

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the importance of work schedule
in eldwork.

Note taking
Oral exposition
Drawing of a schedule

Samples of work
schedule
Chalkboard

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Geography
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Fieldwork

Methods of data
collection
Digging
Tasting or
smelling
Sampling
Random
Systematic

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
methods of data collection.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Demonstration
Note taking

Field (local
environment)
Papers and a bowl
/bucket
Class list

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Fieldwork

Transecting
Use of quadrats

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
methods of sampling.

Demonstration
Discussion
Note taking
Counting

Field (local
environment)

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Geography
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page 41

Fieldwork

Methods of data
analysis
Methods of data
presentation

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
and explain methods of data
analysis and data presentation.

Discussion
Note taking

Field
Class (students)
Resource persons
Chalkboard

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Geography
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page 102
Teachers Book 1
page 41

Fieldwork

Problems
encountered in the
eld

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to identify
problems during eldwork.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking

Resource persons
Chalkboard
Research papers

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Geography
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page 41

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Schemes of Work
Term 3

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TOPIC

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Minerals
and rocks

Denition and
characteristics of
minerals

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to dene
rocks and minerals and state the
characteristics of minerals.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Note taking
Observation

Rock samples
Fieldwork

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Geography
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Minerals
and rocks

Classication of
rocks
Igneous rocks
and their
characteristics
Intrusive rocks

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to classify
rocks according to mode of
formation.

Oral exposition
Note taking
Discussion
Observation

Rock samples
Photographs

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Geography
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Minerals
and rocks

Extrusive
rocks and their
characteristics
Sedimentary
rocks
Mechanically
formed.

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the formation of extrusive
rocks and mechanically formed
sedimentary rocks.

Drawing tables
Note taking
Observation
Discussion

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Geography
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Minerals
and rocks

Organically
formed
sedimentary
rocks
Chemically
formed
sedimentary
rocks

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the formation of organical and
chemical sedimentary rocks.

Discussion
Drawing
Note taking
Observation
Oral exposition

Tables
Photographs
Chalkboard

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Geography
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Minerals
and rocks

Metamorphic
rocks
Age of rocks

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the formation of metamorphic
rocks and identify age of rocks.

Discussion
Oral exposition
Observation
Note taking
Drawing tables

Photographs
Chalkboard
Rock samples

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WEEK 5

WEEK 4

LESSON

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Rock samples
Field
Photographs
Sketch diagrams

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LESSON

TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Minerals
and rocks

Distribution of
major rocks in
Kenya
Signicance of
rocks

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the distribution of major
rock types in Kenya and their
signicance.

Discussion
Observation
Note taking

Fieldwork
Photographs

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Geography
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Mining

Denition
Occurrence of
minerals

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
dene mining and explain the
occurrence of minerals.

Chalkboard
Charts

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Geography
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page 117
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Mining

Factors aecting
exploration of
minerals

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the factors aecting exploration
of minerals.

Oral exposition
Discussion
Note taking

Chalkboard
Field

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Geography
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Mining

Methods of mining
Underground
Open-case
Alluvial
Submarine

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to describe
methods of mining.

Oral exposition
Questions and answers
Note taking
Observation

Chalkboard
Photographs
Sketch diagrams

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Geography
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Mining

Types of minerals
Metallic
Non-metalic
Fossil fuels and
energy minerals

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to classify
minerals .

Discussion
Oral exposition
Observation
Note taking

Chalkboard
Photographs

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Geography
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WEEK 6
WEEK 7

SUB-TOPIC

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Questions and answers

Oral exposition
Discussion
Note taking

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Geography Form 1
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Term 3

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LESSON

TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Mining

Major minerals in
East Africa
Trona in Kenya
Diamonds in
Tanzania
Copper in
Uganda

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to locate
major minerals on the map of
East Africa.

Drawing
Note taking
Discussion
Observation

Photographs
Field
Chalkboard
Sketch maps
Atlas

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Geography
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Mining

Mineral potential
in East Africa
Minerals in other
regions of the
world
Oil in Libya
Gold and
diamonds in
South Africa

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
describe the occurrence of
specic minerals and their
exploitation in selected
countries.

Drawing
Note taking
Discussion
Explanation
Drawing

Chalkboard
Wall map
Sketch diagrams

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Mining

Petroleum in the
Middle East

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to
describe the occurrence of
petroleum and its exploitation in
the Middle East.

Drawing
Note taking
Oral exposition

Map
Chalkboard or chart

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Geography
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Mining

Signicance of
minerals in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the signicance of minerals in
Kenya.

Group discussion
Presentation
Oral exposition
Note taking

Field
Resource persons

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Geography
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Mining

Problems of
mining in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to account
for the problems facing the
mining industry in Kenya.

Dyadic discussion
Presentations
Explanations
Note taking
Observation

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Geography
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WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9

SUB-TOPIC

94

Local environment
Resource persons
Photographs
Field

REMARKS

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Geography Form 1
Schemes of Work
Term 3

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WEEK 9

LESSON

SUB-TOPIC

LEARNING/TEACHING
ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES

LEARNING/TEACHING
RESOURCES

REFERENCES

Mining

Eects of mining
Pollution
Dereliction

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
the eects of mining.

Observation
Viewing
Oral exposition
Note taking
Discussions

Field
Photographs

Certicate
Geography
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Mining

Controlling
dereliction and
pollution
Reclamation
Registration

By the end of the lesson, the

learner should be able to explain
how dereliction and pollution
can be controlled.

Observation
Viewing
Note taking
Discussion

Photographs
Field lm or video
tapes

Certicate
Geography
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pages 136137
Teachers Book 1
pages 4952

By the end of the year, the

learner should able to answer
questions based on the work
covered during the year.

Revise the exam

Write the exam

Exam papers

Certicate
Geography
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Revision
and
Exam

WEEK 10

TOPIC

Work
covered
during the
year

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