Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Historical Information - Sources of historical information
Historical Information - Classification of sources

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

- Identify various sources of historical information in society
- Categorize different sources of historical information
- Appreciate the importance of preserving historical information

- Match pictures in column A with their correct description in column B
- Identify sources of historical information they know about
- Discuss other sources of historical information
- Share findings with the rest of the class

How significant are sources of historical information in understanding past human accounts?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 65
- Pictures of historical sources
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
- Print media

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Historical Information - Primary and secondary sources
Historical Information - Preservation of historical sources

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

- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of historical information
- Provide examples of primary and secondary sources
- Show interest in preserving historical information

- Research the meaning of primary and secondary sources of historical information
- Discuss the difference between primary and secondary sources
- Classify examples as either primary or secondary sources
- Create posters showing different types of historical sources

How can we differentiate between primary and secondary sources of historical information?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66-67
- Digital resources
- Print media
- Manila papers
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Historical Development of Agriculture - Areas of early agriculture
Historical Development of Agriculture - Crops and animals

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

- Locate areas where early agriculture was practiced in Africa
- Explain the spread of agriculture in Africa
- Appreciate the importance of early agriculture

- Visit a school library or use internet to research on areas where early agriculture was practiced in Africa
- Make a list of areas where early agriculture was practiced in Africa
- Study a map showing where early agriculture was practiced in Africa
- Draw the map in notebooks and indicate the location of areas where early agriculture was practiced

Why did people start practicing agriculture in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 70-71
- Map of Africa
- Digital resources
- Atlas
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71-73
- Pictures of crops and animals

- Observation - Map work - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

Historical Development of Agriculture - Factors favoring agriculture
Historical Development of Agriculture - Contribution of Nile Valley

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

- Explore factors that favored growing of crops and rearing of animals in Africa
- Compare agricultural practices in different regions
- Show interest in agricultural development

- Use digital or print resources to research on the factors that favored growing of crops and rearing of animals
- Write down summary points
- Discuss factors that favored growing of crops and rearing of animals in Egypt, Nubia, and Eastern Rift Valley
- Create a chart comparing agricultural factors in different regions

What factors led to the development of agriculture in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 73-74
- Digital resources
- Print media
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 74-75

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Political organization
Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Scramble for Africa

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

- Examine the political organization of selected African communities up to 1900
- Compare political systems of different communities
- Appreciate diverse political structures

- Brainstorm the political organization of the Ogiek, the Zulu, and the Asante up to 1900
- Discuss the various European groups that came to Africa
- Present findings to the class
- Create charts showing political organizations of selected communities

How were African communities politically organized before the coming of the Europeans?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109-110

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - European roles
Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Berlin Conference

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

- Explore roles of European groups in the "Scramble for and Partition" of Africa
- Identify European powers and their territories
- Show interest in colonial history

- Research the roles of European groups in the "Scramble for and Partition of Africa"
- Study a chart showing European groups and their roles
- Create a chart showing European groups and their roles in Africa
- Share work with peers for feedback

What motivated European powers to colonize Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 110-112
- Chart materials
- Digital resources
- Reference books
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112-113
- Poster materials

- Observation - Chart assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa up to 1900 - Colonial territories
The Constitution of Kenya - Importance

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

- Locate the regions of partition by the European groups
- Identify colonial territories in Africa
- Show interest in African colonial geography

- Study a map showing the partition of Africa by European powers
- Identify which European power had the most colonies
- Identify which European power had the least colonies
- Identify countries in Africa that were not colonized
- Fill in a table matching European powers with their African colonies

How was Africa divided among European powers?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113-114
- Map of colonial Africa
- Atlas
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 118-119
- Constitution of Kenya
- Reference materials

- Observation - Map work - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Upholding the constitution
The Constitution of Kenya - Promulgation

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

- Define terms related to upholding and protecting the constitution
- Identify ways of upholding the constitution
- Show interest in constitutional protection

- Match terms related to upholding and protecting the constitution with their meanings
- Research ways of upholding and protecting the Constitution of Kenya
- Discuss ways of upholding and protecting the Constitution
- Create posters showing ways to uphold the constitution

Why should we uphold and protect the Constitution?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119-120
- Constitution of Kenya
- Digital resources
- Poster materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
- Video resources

- Observation - Matching exercises - Oral questions

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - National values
The Constitution of Kenya - Applying national values

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

- Identify national values in the Constitution of Kenya
- Explain the importance of national values
- Appreciate the role of values in governance

- Research national values provided in the Constitution of Kenya
- Complete a crossword puzzle containing Kenyan national values
- Complete a table explaining national values
- Discuss the importance of national values
- Create posters highlighting national values

How do national values promote good governance?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122-123
- Constitution of Kenya
- Digital resources
- Poster materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123-125
- Song materials

- Observation - Puzzle completion - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Classification
Human Rights - Characteristics

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

- Define human rights
- Classify human rights as stipulated in human rights instruments
- Value human rights in society

- Research the concept of human rights
- Research the classification of human rights
- Provide examples for each classification
- Share findings with the class
- Create posters showing human rights classifications

Why is it important to know our rights?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126-128
- Human rights documents
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 128-129
- Art materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Equity and non-discrimination
Human Rights - Promoting equity

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

- Explain the concept of equity and non-discrimination
- Identify examples of equity in society
- Value fair treatment of all people

- Study pictures showing examples of equity
- Discuss observations about equity and non-discrimination
- Read a story about equity and discuss its message
- Read a poem about non-discrimination and discuss its message
- Discuss benefits of equity and non-discrimination

How can we promote equity and non-discrimination in society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 130-132
- Pictures showing equity
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132-134
- Poster materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Valuing human rights
African Diasporas - Concept

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

- Explain ways to promote respect for human rights
- Identify actions that support human dignity
- Value the importance of human rights

- Research ways to promote respect for human rights
- Study a chart on promoting respect for human rights
- Discuss ways of promoting respect for human rights
- Organize a debate on "Value human rights for promotion of human dignity"
- Note down main points from the debate

How can we promote respect for human rights in our community?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134-135
- Human rights documents
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 138-139

- Observation - Debate assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Contributing factors
African Diasporas - Geographic locations

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

- Identify factors that contributed to African Diasporas
- Explain historical and modern diaspora movements
- Show interest in diaspora history

- Read articles about factors contributing to African Diasporas
- Identify factors that contributed to the presence of African Diasporas
- Study profiles of diaspora individuals
- Identify factors that led to their diaspora status
- Create a mind map of diaspora contributing factors

What factors led to the formation of African Diasporas?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 139-140
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 140-141
- World maps
- Atlas

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Political development
African Diasporas - Promoting unity

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

- Assess the role of diasporas in political development in Africa
- Identify ways diasporas influence African politics
- Value diaspora contributions

- Research the role of African diasporas in political development in Africa
- Watch videos on diaspora contributions to African politics
- Debate on "African Diasporas have supported political development in Africa"
- Study a researcher's notes on diaspora contributions
- Create posters highlighting diaspora contributions

How have African Diasporas influenced political development in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 141-142
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Debate materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 142-143
- Manila papers
- Art materials

- Observation - Debate assessment - Written assignments

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - Interconnectedness
Citizenship - Globalization effects

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

- Explain interconnectedness among countries
- Identify ways countries connect and depend on each other
- Value global interconnectedness

- Study images showing connections between countries
- Identify how people in different countries are connected
- Discuss a billboard message about interconnectedness
- Read articles about connections between countries
- Create a mind map showing ways countries are interconnected

How do countries connect and depend on each other in the world today?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144-145
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 145-147
- Art materials

- Observation - Mind map assessment - Oral questions

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - Global citizen qualities
Citizenship - International contribution

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

- Describe qualities of a global citizen
- Identify behaviors of responsible global citizens
- Value global citizenship principles

- Read a story about expectations of global citizens
- Identify qualities of a good citizen from the story
- Research qualities of a global citizen in modern society
- Study a list of qualities of a global citizen
- Create posters highlighting global citizen qualities

What qualities should a global citizen possess?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 147-149
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Poster materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 149-151
- Creative materials

- Observation - Poster assessment - Written assignments