Natural and the Built Environments

Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Countries of Eastern Africa

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

-Identify the countries of Eastern Africa on a map
-Show interest in learning about Eastern African countries

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm countries in Eastern Africa on a map, and share in class
-Draw, color and display the map of Eastern Africa in class
-Contribute to group decision making as they locate in groups, the position of countries in Eastern Africa using an atlas/appropriate media

How would we determine the position of countries in Eastern Africa?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 1
-Atlas
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital devices
-Internet access

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Position and size of countries
Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa - Latitudes and longitudes
Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Types of physical features

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

-Describe the position and size of countries in Eastern Africa
-Value the diversity of Eastern African countries

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use digital devices to establish the sizes in square kilometres of countries in Eastern Africa
-In pairs, identify the position of countries in Eastern Africa relative to each other
-Discuss the different sizes of Eastern African countries

How would we determine the position of countries in Eastern Africa?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 2
-Atlas
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital devices
-Internet access
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 3
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 5
-Pictures of physical features

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Formation of physical features
Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Mapping physical features

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

-Describe the formation of the main physical features of Eastern Africa
-Value the physical features within the locality

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use digital devices to describe the formation of the main physical features in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the formation of mountains, rift valleys, lakes and plains

How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 6
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures/videos showing formation of physical features
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 8
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

Main physical features in Eastern Africa - Conservation of physical features
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Identification of climatic regions
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Characteristics of climatic regions

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

-Explore physical features within the locality
-Value conservation of physical features

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss ways of conserving the physical features within the locality to promote environmental education
-Explore and identify the physical features within the locality

How can we conserve physical features that are found in our locality?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 9
-Local environment
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 11
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing climatic regions
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 12
-Weather charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Climate and human activities (1)
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Climate and human activities (2)
Climatic regions in Eastern Africa - Effects of climate change

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

-Explain ways in which climate influences human activities in Eastern Africa
-Show appreciation for climate's role in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use digital devices/print resources to find out how climate influences human activities
-Discuss in groups how climate affects farming, tourism, and settlement

How can climate influence our day-to-day activities?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 14
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing climatic regions
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Reference books
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 15
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 16

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Types of vegetation
Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Mapping vegetation

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

-Identify the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa on a map
-Show interest in learning about vegetation

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm, in pairs, the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa, and share in class
-Identify different types of vegetation in Eastern Africa (forests, savanna grasslands, desert vegetation)

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 18
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing vegetation
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures of vegetation types
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 19
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Natural and the Built Environments

Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Characteristics of vegetation
Vegetation in Eastern Africa - Conservation of vegetation
Historic Built Environments - Types of historic built environments

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

-Describe the characteristics of the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the diversity of vegetation

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the characteristics of the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa
-Create illustrations of different vegetation types

How can we conserve vegetation in our environment?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 20
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing vegetation
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures of vegetation types
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 22
-Local environment
-Planting materials
-Resource person
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 24
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Pictures of historic built environments

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Natural and the Built Environments

Historic Built Environments - Importance of historic built environments
Historic Built Environments - Conservation of historic built environments
Historic Built Environments - Preservation of cultural heritage

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

-Describe the importance of the main historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the cultural significance of historic sites

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the importance of the main historic built environments in Eastern Africa
-Engage with a resource person to learn about the importance of historic built environments in Eastern Africa

Why should we conserve the historic built environments?

-Moran
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 25
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Pictures of historic built environments
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 26
-Resource materials
Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 27
-Cultural artifacts
-Display materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

People, Population and Social Organizations

Language groups in Eastern Africa - Classification of communities
Language groups in Eastern Africa - Reasons for migration

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

-Describe the classification of communities in Eastern Africa according to language groups
-Show interest in learning about communities in Eastern Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm the classification of communities in Eastern Africa according to language groups
-Discuss the major language groups (Bantus, Nilotes, Cushites, Semites)
-Identify communities belonging to each language group

How are communities in Eastern Africa classified according to language groups?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 81
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Pictures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 83
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organizations

Language groups in Eastern Africa - Movement and settlement
Language groups in Eastern Africa - Effects of migration (1)
Language groups in Eastern Africa - Effects of migration (2)

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

-Illustrate the movement and settlement of the selected language groups in Eastern Africa on a map
-Value the significance of historical migrations

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Draw the movement routes followed by the selected language groups on a map of Eastern Africa
-Trace migration paths of Bantus, Nilotes, Cushites and Semites

What routes did different language groups follow during their migration into Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 85
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Drawing materials
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 87
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 88
-Charts and posters

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organizations

Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing population distribution
Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Areas of high and low population density
Population distribution in Eastern Africa - Effects of high population density

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

-Explain factors influencing population distribution in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in understanding population patterns

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm factors influencing population distribution in Eastern Africa and share in class
-Discuss how climate, physical features, soil fertility, economic activities influence population distribution

What factors determine where people settle in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 94
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing population distribution
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Population charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 96
-Drawing materials
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 98
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organizations

Culture and Social organisation - Age-groups and age-sets
Culture and Social organisation - Functions of a clan

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

-Describe age-groups and age-sets in African traditional society
-Show interest in understanding social structures

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm features of age groups and age-sets and share in class
-Discuss the significance of age groups and age-sets in traditional African society

What role did age-groups and age-sets play in African traditional society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 105
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Pictures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 107

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

People, Population and Social Organizations
Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Culture and Social organisation - Traditional culture aspects
Culture and Social organisation - Preservation of traditional culture
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Factors influencing beef farming

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

-Identify aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Show appreciation for positive cultural practices

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Create posters on aspects of African traditional culture that ought to be preserved
-Discuss traditional practices like food, music, dress, ceremonies, and crafts that should be preserved

Which aspects of African traditional culture are valuable for modern society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 109
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Cultural artifacts
-Pictures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 111
-Musical instruments
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 122
-Pictures showing beef farming

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Areas of beef farming
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Contribution to economy
Beef Farming in Eastern Africa - Challenges and solutions

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

-Locate on a map areas where beef farming is practiced in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the distribution of beef farming

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and locate areas where beef farming is practiced
-Use digital devices to find out areas in Eastern Africa where beef farming is practiced
-Identify on a map the areas marked where beef farming is practiced

Where is beef farming predominantly practiced in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 125
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 128
-Resource person
-Charts and posters
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 130
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Marine and inland fishing grounds
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Methods of marine fishing

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

-Locate marine and inland fishing grounds on a map
-Show interest in the fishing industry

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Locate on a map the marine and inland fishing grounds in Eastern Africa
-Draw a map of Eastern Africa and show the main marine and inland fishing grounds
-Display map in the Social Studies corner

Where are the major fishing grounds located in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 135
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 137
-Pictures of fishing methods
-Charts and diagrams

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Fishing in Eastern Africa - Challenges
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges
Fishing in Eastern Africa - Importance of fishing

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

-Explain challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Show concern about fishing challenges

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use textbooks or digital devices to find out the challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
-Discuss the effects of identified challenges on the fishing industry
-Hold a debate on challenges and opportunities in fishing

What obstacles affect the fishing industry in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 140
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Pictures showing challenges
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 142
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 144
-Pictures showing benefits of fishing

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Factors promoting tourism
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Game reserves and national parks
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Explain factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in tourism promotion

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Brainstorm on the factors that promote tourism in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures and discuss how they promote tourism
-Identify various tourist attractions in Eastern Africa

What features make Eastern Africa attractive to tourists?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 147
-Pictures of tourist attractions
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 150
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Pictures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 153
-Pictures showing challenges

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Solutions to challenges
Wildlife and Tourism in Eastern Africa - Value of tourism

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Show commitment to problem-solving

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss things that can be done to help solve the challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa
-Match the challenges facing tourism in Eastern Africa with their possible solutions
-Design a chart showing the challenges facing tourism and their solutions

How can Eastern African countries address the challenges facing tourism?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 155
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 157
-Pictures showing benefits of tourism

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Transport networks
Transport in Eastern Africa - Mapping transport networks
Transport in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-Identify the main transport networks in Eastern Africa on a map
-Show interest in transport systems

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the modes of transport used in Kenya
-Use a digital device or a textbook to find information on different modes of transport in Eastern Africa
-Study pictures showing different modes of transport

What transport networks exist in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 160
-Pictures of transport modes
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Maps
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 163
-Maps of Eastern Africa
-Atlas
-Drawing materials
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 166
-Pictures showing transport challenges
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Transport in Eastern Africa - Solutions and importance
Communication in Eastern Africa - Modes of communication
Communication in Eastern Africa - Challenges

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing transport networks in Eastern Africa
-Appreciate the transport network in economic development

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Reflect on the challenges facing transport networks and share possible solutions
-Match the challenges facing transport networks with their possible solutions
-Compose a poem on the benefits of transport networks in economic development

How can transport challenges be solved, and why is transport important for development?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 169
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 173
-Pictures of communication methods
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 175
-Pictures showing communication challenges

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Communication in Eastern Africa - Solutions
Communication in Eastern Africa - Uses and importance

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

-State possible solutions to challenges facing communication networks in Eastern Africa
-Show commitment to problem-solving

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Reflect on the challenges facing communication in Eastern Africa
-Share possible solutions that can help in solving the challenges
-Match challenges facing communication networks with their possible solutions

How can the challenges in communication be addressed effectively?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 177
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 179
-Pictures of communication uses

-Observation -Project work -Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities in Eastern Africa

Mining in Eastern Africa - Minerals in Eastern Africa
Mining in Eastern Africa - Methods of extracting minerals
Mining in Eastern Africa - Effects on environment

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

-Identify minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Show interest in mineral resources

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Use textbooks, wall maps or atlas to search for information on the minerals found in Eastern Africa
-Study a map of Eastern Africa showing minerals

What mineral resources are found in Eastern Africa?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 183
-Maps of Eastern Africa showing minerals
-Atlas
-Digital devices
-Internet access
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 185
-Pictures of mining methods
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 188
-Pictures showing mining effects

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments