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

ACTION OF RIVERS

River Transportation and Deposition
Youthful Stage Features

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
Clay/plasticine, topographical maps, pictures of waterfalls, drawing materials

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 72-73

ACTION OF RIVERS

Mature Stage Features
Old Stage Features - Alluvial Fans and Flood Plains

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe wider valleys, gentler gradients, river bends, bluffs. Explain lateral erosion becoming dominant over vertical erosion.

Comparison of youthful and mature features. Drawing cross-sections showing valley widening. Discussion of transitional characteristics.

Comparison charts, cross-section diagrams, colored pencils
Sand, water, modeling trays, maps showing flood plains, diagrams

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 81

ACTION OF RIVERS

Old Stage Features - Meanders and Ox-bow Lakes

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 82-84

ACTION OF RIVERS

Old Stage Features - Levees, Braided Channels, and Deferred Tributaries
Delta Formation and Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe natural levee formation during floods. Explain braided channel development and deferred tributary formation.

Drawing levee cross-sections. Discussion of raised river beds and flooding problems. Analysis of braided patterns during dry seasons.

Cross-section diagrams, aerial photographs, flood plain maps
Maps of river deltas, diagrams of delta types, aerial photographs

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 84-85

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAKES

Definition of a Lake
Lakes Formed by Tectonic Movements - Rift Valley Lakes

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
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, wall map of East Africa

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 99-100

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

LAKES

Lakes Formed by Glaciation
Lakes Formed by River and Wave Deposition

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
Basin, clay/soil, water, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 106-107

LAKES

Other Lake Types - Wind Erosion, Solution, and Human-made

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 108-109

LAKES

Landslide and Meteorite Lakes
Lake Classification Summary and Regional Examples

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe temporary lakes from landslide debris blocking rivers. Explain meteorite crater lakes from space impacts. Give examples including Lake Bosumtwi in Ghana.

Discussion of landslide lake formation and temporary nature. Simple demonstration of crater formation using sand and dropping stones. Brief IT integration: internet search for Lake Bosumtwi images if available.

Sand tray, small stones, chalkboard, internet access (if available)
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 109

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

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

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

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Distinction Between Oceans and Seas

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between oceans and seas based on size, location, and connection. Identify the four major oceans and their characteristics. Compare similarities and differences between oceans and seas.

Q/A to review water bodies from previous chapters. Discussion of ocean vs sea characteristics using world map. Students list major oceans and seas in exercise books.

Chalkboard, world map, atlas, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 113-114

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Nature of Ocean Water - Salinity and Temperature
Nature of Ocean Water - Ocean Life and Topography

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ocean water salinity and factors affecting it. Describe temperature variations in ocean water with depth and latitude. Identify salt content composition in oceans.

Discussion of ocean water composition and salinity measurement. Drawing temperature variation diagrams on chalkboard. Students copy salt content percentages in notebooks.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, thermometer for demonstration
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 114-117

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Islands and Ocean Pollution
Water Movement - Vertical Movement

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Classify islands as continental, oceanic, and coral islands. Give examples from East Africa and globally. Explain ocean pollution sources and effects.

Discussion of island formation types with examples. Analysis of pollution sources from industries and human activities. Students list local pollution examples.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
Containers, warm and cold water, chalkboard, atlas

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 119-120

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Water Movement - Ocean Currents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ocean current formation by winds, earth's rotation, land masses, and temperature. Describe Coriolis effect and its impact on current direction. Distinguish between warm and cold currents.

Drawing ocean current formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of Coriolis effect using globe demonstration. Students identify current types on world map.

Chalkboard, chalk, globe, world map, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 122-124

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Major Ocean Currents
Tides - Formation and Causes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify characteristics and distribution of major world ocean currents. Give examples: Gulf Stream, Labrador, Kuroshio, California currents. Analyze current patterns in different ocean basins.

Discussion of major ocean currents with world map reference. Students create table of warm and cold currents. Analysis of current circulation patterns.

World map, atlas, chalkboard, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, stones for demonstration

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 124-125

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Types of Tides

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between perigean, apogean, spring, and neap tides. Explain semi-diurnal, mixed, and diurnal tide patterns. Describe tidal significance for coastal activities.

Drawing different tide type diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of tidal patterns with examples. Students create tidal cycle charts in notebooks.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 127-128

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Wave Formation and Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain wave formation through wind friction on water surface. Describe wave components: crest, trough, wavelength, height. Distinguish between constructive and destructive waves.

Simple demonstration of wave formation using water basin and fan/breath. Drawing wave diagrams showing crest and trough. Discussion of wave breaking processes.

Water basin, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 128-130

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Wave Erosion Processes and Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe wave erosion processes: corrasion, hydraulic action, attrition, solution. Identify erosional features: cliffs, wave-cut platforms, caves, arches, stacks, stumps.

Discussion of erosion processes with practical examples. Drawing formation sequence of coastal erosional features on chalkboard. Students sketch feature formation stages.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures from textbook

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 130-134

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Wave Transportation and Deposition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain longshore drift process and material transportation. Describe factors influencing coastal deposition. Identify transportation mechanisms along coasts.

Simple demonstration of longshore drift using sand and water. Discussion of sediment sorting and deposition patterns. Students draw longshore drift diagrams.

Sand, water container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 134-135

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Coastal Depositional Features - Beaches and Spits

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe beach formation and characteristics. Explain spit formation at coastline direction changes. Identify beach features: ridges, cusps, berms, beach rock.

Discussion of beach formation conditions and processes. Drawing spit formation diagrams showing longshore drift effects. Students identify local beach examples.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, sand for demonstration

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 135-137

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Coastal Depositional Features - Bars and Other Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain bar formation: bay bars and offshore bars. Describe tombolo, cuspate foreland, mudflats, salt marshes, and dune belts formation.

Drawing different bar formation types on chalkboard. Discussion of lagoon formation behind bars. Students sketch various depositional features.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 137-139

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Types of Coasts - Concordant and Discordant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between concordant and discordant coasts. Explain factors determining coast types: wave action, tidal currents, rock nature, alignment.

Discussion of coast types with Kenya examples (Malindi-Lamu vs Mombasa). Analysis of factors affecting coastal development. Students identify coast types on maps.

Atlas, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 139-140

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Types of Coasts - Concordant and Discordant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between concordant and discordant coasts. Explain factors determining coast types: wave action, tidal currents, rock nature, alignment.

Discussion of coast types with Kenya examples (Malindi-Lamu vs Mombasa). Analysis of factors affecting coastal development. Students identify coast types on maps.

Atlas, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 139-140

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Submerged Coasts - Highland and Lowland

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain submerged coast formation through base level changes. Describe rias, fjords, and Dalmatian coasts in highland areas. Identify fjards in lowland submergence.

Drawing submerged coast formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of East African rias (Kilindini, Lamu). Students analyze submergence causes.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, maps of Kenya coast

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 140-142

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Emerged Coasts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe emerged coast formation through sea level fall. Identify upland features: raised beaches, notches, wave-cut platforms. Explain lowland features: fall-lines, gentle coastal plains.

Discussion of emergence processes and resultant features. Analysis of Kenya coast examples (Mama Ngina Drive, Oceanic Hotel). Students draw emerged coast profiles.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, local examples

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 142-143

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Coral Coasts and Reef Formation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain coral polyp requirements for growth: temperature, clean water, shallow depth, salinity. Describe conditions favoring coral development.

Discussion of coral growth conditions and requirements. Analysis of tropical coral distribution patterns. Students list coral growth requirements.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 143-144

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Types of Coral Reefs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. Explain formation processes and characteristics of each reef type. Give examples from East Africa and globally.

Drawing coral reef formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of Great Barrier Reef and local examples. Students sketch reef formation sequences.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 144-146

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Coral Reef Formation Theories

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Darwin's, Daly's, and Murray's theories of coral reef formation. Compare different explanations for barrier reef and atoll development.

Discussion of different coral formation theories with diagrams. Comparison of theory strengths and limitations. Students create theory comparison charts.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 146-148

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Significance of Oceans - Economic Importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ocean significance for climate modification, fishing, transport, and mineral extraction. Describe HEP generation from tides and tourism benefits.

Discussion of ocean economic activities and benefits. Analysis of global fishing grounds and shipping routes. Students list ocean economic uses.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 148-149

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Significance of Coasts and Coastal Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe coastal benefits: ports, harbours, fishing grounds, tourism, building materials. Explain marine life habitats and transport challenges.

Discussion of coastal economic activities with Kenya examples. Analysis of port development and coastal tourism. Students evaluate coastal significance.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, maps of Kenya

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 149-150

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Unit Assessment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Assess understanding of ocean characteristics, water movements, coastal processes, and significance. Evaluate achievement of all learning objectives.

Written assessment covering all unit topics. Practical identification of coastal features from descriptions. Map work exercises using atlas.

Assessment papers, atlas, exercise books, maps

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 113-150

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Definition of Terms and Types of Deserts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define arid lands and aridity as areas receiving less than 250mm annual rainfall. Classify deserts: hot continental interior, coastal, mid-latitude, and ice/snow deserts. Identify examples globally and in Kenya (ASAL areas, Chalbi, Kaisut, Karoli).

Q/A to review climate and aridity concepts from Form 2. Discussion of world desert distribution using atlas. Students list desert types and examples in exercise books.

Chalkboard, world map, atlas, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 151-152

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Wind Erosion Processes
Wind Erosion Features - Small Scale

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain wind erosion processes: abrasion, attrition, and deflation. Describe factors favoring wind action in hot deserts: unconsolidated particles, scanty vegetation, tropical storms.

Discussion of wind erosion mechanisms with practical examples. Simple demonstration using sand and breath/fan to show wind effect. Students draw erosion process diagrams.

Sand, small container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, small stones for demonstration

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 152-153

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Wind Erosion Features - Large Scale
Wind Transportation and Deposition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain formation of mushroom blocks, zeugens, yardangs, and deflation hollows. Describe large-scale erosional features with examples like Mukarob rock in Namibia and Qattara Depression in Egypt.

Drawing large-scale erosional feature formation on chalkboard. Discussion of vertical vs horizontal rock structures. Analysis of feature distribution in world deserts.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
Sand, fan or strong breath, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 155-157

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Sand Dunes - Barchans and Seif Dunes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe barchan formation around obstacles creating crescent shapes. Explain seif dune development as parallel ridges aligned with prevailing winds. Give examples from Sahara, Arabian deserts, and Kenya (Lamu, Chalbi).

Drawing detailed barchan and seif dune formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of wind direction effects on dune shapes. Students model dune formation with sand.

Sand, small obstacles, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 157-159

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Other Dune Types, Draas, and Loess
Water Action in Arid Areas - Wadis and Inselbergs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain transverse and wake dune formation. Describe draas as large dune features up to 200m high. Define loess as fine-grained wind-deposited soil with examples from Europe, China, and Americas.

Discussion of various dune types and their wind conditions. Analysis of global loess distribution and agricultural importance. Students compare different depositional features.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures from textbook

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 159-160

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Pediments, Pediplains, and Plateau Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain pediment formation as gently sloping rock surfaces through lateral planation or slope retreat. Describe pediplain development through coalescence of pediments. Explain mesa and butte formation from resistant-capped plateaus.

Drawing pediment and pediplain formation sequences on chalkboard. Discussion of differential erosion on sedimentary rocks. Students analyze plateau evolution stages.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 161-163

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Water Deposition Features and Dry Valleys

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe alluvial fan and bajada formation at upland feet. Explain playa and salina development in basins. Identify dry river valleys (laghs/lagas) common in northern Kenya counties.

Discussion of seasonal water flow and deposition patterns. Analysis of Kenya's northern dry valleys with county examples. Students map regional examples of water features.

Maps of Kenya, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 163-164

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Significance of Arid Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain positive significance: solar energy potential, mineral resources, tourism attractions, unique ecosystems. Describe negative impacts: sand dune migration, agricultural threats, water scarcity challenges, settlement difficulties.

Discussion of arid area opportunities and challenges with global and local examples. Analysis of Kenya's ASAL development potential and problems. Students evaluate significance balance.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures of solar panels

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 164-165