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SCHEME OF WORK FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY TERM ONE | ||||||||
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TEACHING / LEARNINGACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
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STATISTICAL METHODS OF PRESENTING DATA
Age- sex pyramids.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term cohort. Recall steps for constructing an age-sex pyramid.
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Q/A: review previously studied statistical methods of presenting data. Examine population census results of age and sex. Teacher explains construction of an age-sex pyramid.
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Census results. |
KLB BOOK IV
Pg 1-2 |
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Age- sex pyramids.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Construct an age-sex pyramid.
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Supervised practice;
Written exercise. |
Tabulated data. | Pg 2-3 | |||
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Analysis and interpretation of age-sex pyramids.
Advantages and disadvantages of age-sex pyramids |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyse and interpret age-sex pyramids. State advantages and disadvantages of presenting data in form of age- sex pyramids.
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Charts – types of age- sex pyramids.
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Pg 2-3 | ||||
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Dot maps/ Distribution maps. |
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain factors taken into consideration when constructing a dot map.
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Expository approach:
Teacher explains significance of dot value, dot size and dot location. Simple calculations.
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Pg 3-4 | ||||
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Constructing dot maps.
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Construct dot maps. |
Exposition of steps for constructing dot maps.
Practical activity- making dot maps. Supervised practice. |
Calculators, tabulated data. | Pg 4-5 | ||
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Advantages & disadvantages of dot maps. |
State advantages & limitations of dot maps. | Review previous assignment.
Brief discussion on construction of dot maps. Assignment. |
Pg 5 | ||||
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Choropleth maps. |
Draw a choropleth map. | Teacher exposes and explains new concepts related to choropleth maps.
Written exercise. |
Pg 6-7 | ||||
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Advantages & disadvantages of choropleth maps. |
State advantages & disadvantages of chloropleth maps.
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Probing questions;
Brief discussion. |
Pg 7 | ||||
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LAND RECLAMATIONIntroduction. Irrigation schemes in Kenya. |
Define the terms land reclamation and land rehabilitation. Identify various irrigation schemes in Kenya.
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Probing questions related less useful land; Brief discussion. |
Map: distribution of irrigation schemes in Kenya. |
Pg 9-10 | ||
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Mwea-Tebere irrigation scheme. |
State factors influencing location of the scheme.
Describe establishment of the scheme.
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Probing questions;
Detailed discussion on case study. |
Pg 10-11 | ||||
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Perkerra irrigation scheme. | State factors influencing location of the scheme.
Describe establishment of the scheme.
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Probing questions;
Detailed discussion on case study. |
Pg 11-12 | ||||
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Significance of irrigation farming in Kenya.Problems associated with irrigation farming in Kenya. |
Outline significance of irrigation farming in Kenya.
Outline the problems associated with irrigation farming in Kenya. |
Q/A & brief discussion.
Brain storming; Q/A & brief discussion.
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Pg 12-13 | |||
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Methods of land reclamation.
Irrigation. |
Outline types of irrigation.
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Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion. |
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Pg 14-15 | ||
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Drainage of swamps & pest control. |
Describe drainage of swamps, control of floods & pest control as methods of land reclamation.
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Detailed discussion with probing questions.
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Pg 13,15 | ||||
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Other methods of land reclamation. | Explain other methods of land reclamation.
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Exposition of new concepts;
Probing questions; Brief discussion.
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Pg 16-18 | ||||
4-5 |
Land reclamation in the Netherlands. |
Outline methods of land reclamation in the Netherlands.
Describe land rehabilitation in the Netherlands; State the benefits of the Zuyder Zee project.
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Expository approach & case studies on Zuyder Zee project.
Brief discussion on benefits of the projects. |
World map: location of the Netherlands. | Pg 18-19 | |||
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1-2 |
Land reclamation in the Netherlands. |
Highlight features of Delta Plan project.
State the benefits of the Delta Plan project. |
Expository approach & case studies on Delta Plan project.
Brief discussion on benefits of the project; Topic review questions.
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Pg 20-21 | |||
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FISHINGFactors influencing fishing.
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Define the terms fishing and fish-farming.
Outline factors influencing fishing.
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Q/A and brief discussion on influence of presence of planktons, ocean currents, nature of coastline, capital, market and transport.
Assignment.
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Map- ocean currents of Africa. |
Pg 22-23 | ||
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Types of fish& Methods of fishing.
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Identify types of fish.
Outline methods of fishing. State advantages & disadvantages of specific methods of fishing.
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Teacher exposes and explains new concepts related to types of fish and fishing methods.
Probing questions on advantages & disadvantages of each method.
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Pg 25-28 | ||||
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Major fishing grounds in the world.
– Atlantic fishing grounds.
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Account for the extensive and highly developed fish farming in the Atlantic fishing grounds.
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Discussion on Atlantic fishing grounds.
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Illustrative maps. | Pg 28-32 | ||
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– Pacific fishing grounds. | Account for the extensive and highly developed fish farming in the Pacific fishing grounds.
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Discussion on Atlantic fishing grounds;
N.E. Asia, West America.
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Illustrative maps. | Pg 32-33 | |||
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Fishing grounds in Africa. | Identify major fishing grounds in Africa. | Descriptive approach.
Assignment method. |
Illustrative maps – fishing grounds in Africa.
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Pg 33-35 | |||
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Fishing in Kenya. | Describe marine fishing and inland fishing in Kenya.
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Q/A & brief discussion.
Superficial case studies.
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Map: drainage system in Kenya. | Pg 35-38.
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Fish farming in Kenya. | Cite significance of fish farming in Kenya and reasons why it should be encouraged.
State advantages & disadvantages of fish farming compared to other farming methods. Describe establishment of fish farming in Kenya.
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Brain storming,
Brief discussion. |
Pg 38-40 | |||
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Problems associated with fishing industry in Kenya. | Identify problems associated with fishing industry.
Suggest possible solutions to the problems. |
Brain storming,
Brief discussion. |
Pg 44-47 | ||||
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TEST & MID –TERM BREAK | |||||||
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Management and conservation of fisheries in Kenya. |
Outline some measures involved in the management and conservation of fisheries in Kenya. | Brief discussion on management and conservation measures.
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Fishing in Tanzania. | Describe marine fishing and inland fishing in Tanzania.
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Q/A & brief discussion.
Superficial case studies. |
Map: drainage system in Tanzania. | Pg 40-41 | |||
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Fishing in Uganda. | Describe marine fishing and inland fishing in Uganda.
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Q/A & brief discussion.
Superficial case studies. |
Map: drainage systems in Uganda. | Pg 41-43 | |||
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Fishing in Japan. | Account for establishment and development of fishing in Japan. | Case study. | Map showing location of Japan. | Pg 47-48 | |||
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WILDLIFE AND TOURISM
Distribution of wildlife in East Africa.
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Explain the factors influencing distribution of wildlife in East Africa.
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Detailed discussion.
Q/A and brief discussion. |
Map: distribution of major game parks in East Africa. |
Pg 50-52 |
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Game Parks in East Africa. |
Identify major national parks, national reserves and game sanctuaries in East Africa. | Locating Game Parks in East Africa on the map;
Discuss distribution of the Game Parks.
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Pg 52-53 | ||||
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Significance and problems facing Wildlife in East Africa.
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Outline the significance of wildlife in East Africa.
Outline problems facing wildlife in East Africa. Suggest possible solutions to the problems.
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Oral questions;
Explanations and open discussion. |
Pg 54-57 | ||||
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Management and conservation of wildlife in East Africa.
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Highlight some of the measures being taken to conserve wildlife in East Africa. | Probing questions & discussion. | Newspaper cuttings. | Pg 57-59 | |||
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Tourism:Introduction.
Factors of tourism in Kenya. |
Define the terms tourism, eco-tourism, domestic tourism and international tourism.
Explain factors influencing tourism in Kenya.
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Probing questions;
Exposition of new terms.
Detailed discussion. |
Pg 59-64 | |||
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Tourist attractions in Kenya. | Identify tourist attractions in Kenya. | Give specific examples of tourist attractions. | Pg 64-69 | ||||
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Significance of tourism.
Problems associated with tourism. |
Outline benefits of tourism to Kenya.
Identify problems associated with tourism. |
Give specific examples of tourism benefits.
Give specific examples of problems associated with tourism. |
Newspaper extracts. | Pg 69-73 | |||
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Tourism in Switzerland. |
Account for development of tourism industry in Switzerland. | Superficial case study. | Map: location of Switzerland. | Pg 71 | |||
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ENERGY
Renewable sources of energy.
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Identify renewable sources of energy.
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Probing questions;
Brief discussion. |
Pg 75-80 | |||
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Non- renewable sources of energy | Identify non- renewable sources of energy. | Brain storming;
Brief discussion. |
Pg 80-82 | ||||
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H.E.P. stations & geothermal stations in Kenya.
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Describe establishment and development of H.E.P. & geothermal stations in Kenya.
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Brain storming;
Brief discussion.
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Map: HEP stations in Kenya. | Pg 83-85 | |||
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H.E.P. stations in Uganda.
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Describe establishment and development of H.E.P. stations in Uganda.
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Brief discussion.
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Map: HEP stations in Kenya. | Pg 85-86 | |||
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END OF TERM ONE EXAMINATIONS | |||||||
SCHEME OF WORK FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY TERM ONE 2011 | ||||||||
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LESSON / SPECIFIC
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TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
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REF. | REM. | |
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Geothermal power projects in Africa. | Identify major geothermal power sites in Africa. | Brief case study on Kariba and Akosombo dams.
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Map- HEP power projects in Africa. | Pg 86-87 | ||
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Energy crisis. |
Explain some emerging issues related to energy crisis.
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Brief discussion & probing questions.
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Pg 89-90 | ||||
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Management and conservation of energy. |
Outline measures taken to manage and conserve energy. | Brief discussion with probing questions.
Review questions. |
Pg 91 | ||||
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INDUSTRY
Introduction. Definition and importance. |
Define the terms industry and industrialization. Give reasons why industrialization is essential.
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Brain storming;
Discussion. |
Pg 93-97 |
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Types of industries. |
Describe the main types of industries in Kenya. | Give examples of each type | Pg 98-102 | |||
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Jua kali industries. |
Explain the role of jua kali industries in the growth of an economy. | Oral questions, brief discussion. | 103- 107 | ||||
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Distribution of Agricultural industries in Kenya. |
Describe the distribution of Agricultural industries in Kenya. | Cite specific examples and the materials dealt in. | |||||
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Distribution of non-agricultural industries in Kenya.
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Describe the distribution of non-agricultural industries in Kenya. | Cite specific examples and the materials dealt in. | |||||
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1,2 |
Significance of industrialization in Kenya. |
Highlight the significance of industrialization in Kenya. | Oral questions, brief discussion. | ||||
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Problems facing industrialization & industries in Kenya. |
Identify problems facing industrialization & industries in Kenya.
Suggest possible solutions to the problems.
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Q/A & brief discussion. | Pg 104-5 | ||||
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Cottage industry in India.
Iron & steel industry in the Ruhr region. |
Describe cottage industry in India.
Explain the success of cottage industry in India. Explain factors that have led to development of iron & steel industry in the Ruhr region of Germany.
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Brief discussion.
Give examples of activities in Cottage industry.
Expository approach with specific examples. |
Map: industrial centers of India & Germany. | Pg 104-7
Pg 113 |
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Car manufacturing &Electronics industry in Japan. |
Explain factors that have led to development of car manufacturing & electronics industry in Japan.
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Expository approach with specific examples. | Maps: Japan’s major industrial centres. | Pg 116-118 | |||
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TRANSPORT & COMMU.NICA-TION.Introduction.
Road transport. |
Define the terms transport, communication & tele-communication. State advantages & disadvantages of road transport. Identify problems facing road transport. Suggest ways of combating these problems.
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Brainstorming, brief discussion;
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Pg 120-21 |
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Railway transport. |
State advantages & disadvantages of railway transport.
Identify problems facing railway transport in Africa.
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Oral questions, brief discussion. | Pg 121-2 | ||||
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Water transport. |
Cite reasons for development of water transport in Africa.
State advantages & disadvantages of water transport. Identify problems facing water transport in Africa.
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Q/A ,brief discussion. | Pg 123-4 | ||||
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Air transport. |
Cite reasons for development of air transport in Africa.
State advantages & disadvantages of air transport. Identify problems facing air transport in Africa.
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Q/A, brief discussion. | Maps: major airports in Africa. | Pg 124 -5 | |||
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C.A.T. & MID –TERM BREAK | ||||||
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Pipelines, lifts & escalators. |
State advantages & disadvantages of pipelines, lifts & escalators.
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Brief discussion, Q/A. | Pg 126 | ||||
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Types of communication systems. |
Identify types of communication systems in Africa. | Q/A, discussion & exposition of new concepts e.g. Facsimile, internet and
e-mail.
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Pg 127-8 | ||||
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Major lines of transport in Africa. |
Identify major lines of transport in Africa. | Locate major roads, railway lines, airlines and waterways on a map. | Illustrative maps. | Pg 129 | |||
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Role of transport& communication. |
Explain the role of transport & communication in the economic development of Africa.
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Brainstorming, probing questions & discussion. | Pg 134-8 | ||||
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Problems facing transport and communication in Africa. |
Identify major problems facing transport and communication in Africa.
Highlight efforts being made to combat these problems.
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Probing questions & discussion. | 136-7 | |||
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. |
Identify the Great Lakes of North America.
List down aims of St. Lawrence Seaway project.
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Brief case study on of St. Lawrence Seaway project.
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Map: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. | Pg 140-1 | |||
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. |
Enumerate benefits of the project.
Identify the role of the projects in the economies of USA and Canada. |
Brief case study on of St. Lawrence Seaway project.
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Pg 140-1 | ||||
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TRADETypes of trade. |
Identify and describe types of trade. | Brainstorming, probing questions and discussion on types of trade. | Pg 143-5 | |||
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Factors influencing trade. |
Identify factors that make trade possible. | Q/A & Discussion. | Pg 146-7 | ||||
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Significance of trade to Kenya.
Problems facing trade in Kenya. |
Explain the significance of trade to Kenya.
Identify major problems facing trade in Kenya. |
Oral questions, brief discussion. | Balance of trade charts. | Pg 149-152 | |||
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Regional Trade Blocs. |
Describe establishment of regional trade blocs.
Identify member countries of Regional Trade Blocs. Highlight benefits of Regional Trade Blocs. Identify problems facing Regional Trade Blocs. |
Descriptive approach on COMESA, SADC, and AU.
Assignment. |
Pg 154-6 | ||||
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Regional Trade Blocs. (contd) |
Describe establishment of regional trade blocs.
Identify member countries of Regional Trade Blocs. Highlight benefits of Regional Trade Blocs. Identify problems facing Regional Trade Blocs. |
Descriptive approach of discussing WTO, ECOWAS, AGOA | Pg 146 – 8 | |||
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POPULATIONPopulation distribution in East Africa. |
Define the term demography. Explain factors influencing population distribution in East Africa. |
Brain storming. & discussion. |
Pg 162-165 | ||||
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Population growth. |
Explain factors that influence population growth. | Exposition and explanation of new terms e.g. fertility, fecundity, mortality, milieu variables, e.t.c
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Pg 165-6 | ||||
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Tools of detecting population growth.
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Identify tools of detecting population growth. | Brief discussion on census and sample surveys. | Pg 166-8 | ||||
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Migration. |
Identify causes of migration.
Identify types of migration.
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Q/A & discussion. | Pg 168-9 | |||
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Crude birth rate & crude death rate. |
Define the terms crude birth rate & crude death rate.
Calculate crude birth rate & crude death rate. |
Exposition of new concepts;
Worked examples; Problem solving.
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Pg 172-3 | ||||
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Population trends. |
Explain the population transition theory.
Identify the four demographic transition phases. |
Probing questions & expository approach:
Teacher exposes and explains the new concepts relating to demographic trends.
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Chart: demographic trends. | Pg 173-4 | ||
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Slow population growth rate. |
Identify factors leading to slow population growth rate.
Highlight problems associated with slow population growth rate. |
Q/A, brief discussion on effects of famine, epidemics, FP practices, emigration, etc.
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Pg 175-6 | ||||
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Population growth in Kenya. |
Explain factors influencing Kenya’s rapid population growth rate. | Examine actual population growth figures.
Discussion and questioning.
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Pg 176-9 | |||
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Population structure in Kenya. |
Describe structure of Kenya’s population. | Examine population pyramids;
Discuss observations. |
Pg 178-9 | ||||
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Consequences of Kenya’s rapid population growth rate.
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Explain the socio-economic consequences of Kenya’s rapid population growth rate. | Probing questions, open discussion. | Population census results/ population fact file. | Pg 180-3 | |||
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Distribution of population in Sweden. |
Identify factors influencing distribution of population in Sweden.
Highlight factors contributing to slow growth population rate in Sweden.
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Discussion: comparative view on Kenya’s and Sweden’s populations.
Assignment. |
Pg 184-5 | ||||
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END OF TERM TWO ASSESSMENT TEST |
SCHEME OF WORK FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY TERM ONE 2011 | ||||||||
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TOPIC/SUBTOPIC |
LESSON / SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES |
TEACHING / LEARNING
ACTIVITIES |
MATERIALS
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REF. | REM. | ||
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SETTLEMENT
Types of settlements. |
Define the term settlement. State types of settlements. |
Probing questions; discussion. |
Pg 186-7 | |||
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Location and patterns of settlements. |
Explain factors influencing location and patterns of settlements. | Q/A & discussion on geographical, economical factors, cultural factors etc. | Pg 187-191 | ||||
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Patterns of settlement. |
Identify various patterns of settlement. | Exposition & explanations on: nucleated, linear, dispersed and other complex settlement patterns.
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Pg 191-2 | ||||
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Major urban centres in East Africa. |
Identify categories of urban centres in East Africa; and give examples in each case.
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Brief discussion giving specific examples. | Map: major East Africa urban centers. | Pg 193-4 | |||
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Growth of major urban centers in East Africa. |
Explain factors influencing growth of major urban centers in East Africa.
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Brief discussion. | Pg 195-6 | |||
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Thika as an industrial centre.Kisumu as a lake port. |
Outline factors favouring growth of Thika as an industrial centre.
Identify problems facing Thika as an industrial centre.
Outline factors favouring Kisumu as a lake port. Identify problems facing Kisumu as a modern lake port.
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Case studies. | Pg 198-9 | ||||
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Eldoret as an agricultural collecting centre and administrative centre. |
Outline factors favouring
Eldoret as an agricultural collecting centre and administrative centre.
Identify problems facing Eldoret as an agricultural collecting centre and administrative centre.
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Q/A;
Case study; Assignment. |
Pg 200-1 | ||||
4-5 |
Nairobi City. |
Trace the growth of Nairobi to city status.
Outline factors favouring growth of Nairobi. Identify problems facing Nairobi as a city.
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Probing questions & brief discussion.
Case study. |
Pg 201-4 | ||||
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New York City. |
Outline factors influencing growth of New York city.
Identify problems facing New York City.
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Probing questions & brief discussion.
Case study. |
Pg 204-7 | |||
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2-3 |
Mombasa. |
Trace history and growth of Mombasa.
Outline factors influencing growth of Mombasa. Identify problems faced by Mombasa as a city.
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Exposition, explanations and discussion. | Pg 207-211 | |||
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Rotterdam. |
Identify factors leading to growth of Rotterdam to an international port.
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Exposition & explanations. | Pg 211-2 | ||||
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Effects of urbanization. |
Outline effects of urbanization. | Brain storming;
Discussion. |
212-5 | ||||
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MANAGEMENT& CONSERVA-TION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Introduction. Environmental conservation. |
Define the terms environment, social environment, ecosystem, biodiversity, and environmental management. Give reasons for conserving the environment
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Probing questions, exposition of new concepts & explanations. |
Pg 216-8 |
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Specific environmental hazards. |
Describe some methods of combating floods, lightning, windstorms, pests and diseases. | Q/A, discussion, exposition of new concepts. | Pg 224-230 | ||||
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Pollution. |
Describe air pollution, water pollution and sound & land pollution.
Explain ways of combating pollution. |
Examples of gases / activities leading to pollution;
Discussion. |
Pg 230-235 | ||||
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Environmental conservation measures in Kenya. |
Outline measures carried out to manage and conserve the environment. | Q/A, brief discussion on public awareness, public education, legislation, the Water Act, and other Acts etc.
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Pg 236-240 | ||||
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