People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Cultural appreciation

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

-Discuss ways of appreciating social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Identify benefits of social cultural diversities
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners discuss ways of appreciating social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Learners identify benefits of social cultural diversities

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 12
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Inclusivity

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

-Explain the importance of inclusivity in a diverse environment
-Discuss ways of promoting inclusivity
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners explain the importance of inclusivity in a diverse environment
-Learners discuss ways of promoting inclusivity

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 13
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Family conflicts

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

-Identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
-Discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners speak clearly as they discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
-Learners identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 63
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peaceful resolution

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

-Apply peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the family
-Role play peace building scenarios in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners work together harmoniously as they role play peace building scenarios in class (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
-Learners discuss ways of resolving conflicts peacefully

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 64
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Experiences

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

-Resolve differences amicably as they discuss experiences from role play scenarios
-Discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners resolve differences amicably as they discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Learners discuss experiences from the role play scenarios

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 65
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Communication

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

-Design strategies for effective communication in resolving conflicts
-Create posters with strategies to enhance effective communication
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners create posters with strategies to enhance effective communication in resolving conflicts
-Learners discuss strategies for effective communication

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
-Manila papers
-Marker pens

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Empathy

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

-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family
-Role play a scenario in the family where empathy is shown
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners exchange new ideas as they role play a scenario in the family where empathy is shown
-Learners undertake group activities

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Healthy relationships

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

-Build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family
-Research ways of building healthy relationships
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships
-Learners discuss ways of building healthy relationships

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Healthy relationships

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

-Build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family
-Research ways of building healthy relationships
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships
-Learners discuss ways of building healthy relationships

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Empathetic moments

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

-Reflect on past empathetic moments
-Journal in their books and share
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners reflect on past empathetic moments, journal in their books and share
-Learners discuss past empathetic moments

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace in the family

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

-Compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Present the poems in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners display team spirit as they work in groups to compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Learners present the poems in class

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 70
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Conflict triggers

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

-Identify triggers of conflict in the family
-Discuss how to avoid conflict triggers
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners identify triggers of conflict in the family
-Learners discuss how to avoid conflict triggers

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships
Natural and Historic Built Environments

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace culture
Map Reading and Interpretation - Marginal information

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

-Discuss ways of promoting a culture of peace in the family
-Identify benefits of a peaceful family
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners discuss ways of promoting a culture of peace in the family
-Learners identify benefits of a peaceful family

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
-Maps

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Types of scales

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

-Identify types of scales used on maps
-Explain the uses of different scales
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps

- Learners brainstorm on types and uses of scales (Statement scale, linear scale, and Representative fraction scale)
-Learners present their findings in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
-Maps
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Scale conversions
Map Reading and Interpretation - Measuring distances

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

-Practice scale conversions on a topographical map
-Convert scales from one form to another
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners collaborate with others to practice scale conversions on a topographical map
-Learners critique each other's work

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 78

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Calculating areas
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drainage features

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

-Calculate the area of different places on a topographical map
-Use scales to determine areas
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners calculate the area of different places on a topographical map
-Learners share their findings in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Relief features
Map Reading and Interpretation - Vegetation

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

-Describe methods of representing relief features on topographical maps
-Identify relief features on maps
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners research on methods of representing relief features
-Learners share their findings in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Drawing diagrams

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

-Draw diagrams of the relief and drainage features on a topographical map
-Interpret physical features using diagrams
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners draw diagrams of the relief and drainage features on a topographical map
-Learners share their work in class

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 83
-Maps
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Critical thinking

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

-Apply critical thinking skills in map interpretation
-Identify critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners use digital or print resources to search for essential critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation (observation, analysis, communication, inference)
-Learners discuss how to apply critical thinking in map interpretation

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
-Maps
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Application

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

-Apply knowledge of map reading in practical situations
-Interpret maps with different scales
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners interpret different types of maps
-Learners apply their knowledge in practical map reading exercises

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 85
-Maps
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Map Reading and Interpretation - Practical application

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

-Apply map reading skills in real-life situations
-Identify how maps are used in everyday life
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps

- Learners discuss real-life applications of map reading
-Learners identify how maps are used in areas like transportation, emergency services, and urban planning

How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
-Maps
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Factors influencing weather

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

-Examine the factors influencing weather in Africa
-Identify factors that affect day-to-day weather conditions
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners use print or digital resources to research on the factors influencing weather in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Factors influencing climate

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

-Examine the factors influencing climate in Africa
-Distinguish between weather and climate factors
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners use print or digital resources to research on the factors influencing climate in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Climatic regions

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

-Illustrate the distribution of major climatic regions of Africa
-Draw a map showing climatic regions
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners draw a map of Africa and indicate the major climatic regions (desert, semi-desert, tropical, mediterranean and mountain)
-Learners display their maps in class

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 96
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Desert regions

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

-Illustrate the characteristics of desert regions in Africa
-Identify desert regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of desert regions
-Learners make short notes on the desert regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 97
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Semi-desert regions

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

-Illustrate the characteristics of semi-desert regions in Africa
-Identify semi-desert regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of semi-desert regions
-Learners make short notes on the semi-desert regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Tropical regions

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

-Illustrate the characteristics of tropical regions in Africa
-Identify tropical regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of tropical regions
-Learners make short notes on the tropical regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Mediterranean regions

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

-Illustrate the characteristics of mediterranean regions in Africa
-Identify mediterranean regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of mediterranean regions
-Learners make short notes on the mediterranean regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Mediterranean regions

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

-Illustrate the characteristics of mediterranean regions in Africa
-Identify mediterranean regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of mediterranean regions
-Learners make short notes on the mediterranean regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Mountain regions

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

-Illustrate the characteristics of mountain regions in Africa
-Identify mountain regions on a map
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of mountain regions
-Learners make short notes on the mountain regions

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
-Digital resources
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Stress management

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

-Explore positive ways of managing stress during disasters caused by climate change
-Discuss ways of managing stress during disasters
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners discuss ways of managing stress caused during disasters caused by climate change
-Learners share their experiences on managing stress

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 102
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Causes of climate change

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

-Identify causes of climate change
-Brainstorm on the causes of climate change
-Apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment

- Learners brainstorm on the causes of climate change
-Learners share their findings in class

- How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 103
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Effects of climate change

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

-Identify effects of climate change
-Brainstorm on the effects of climate change
-Apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment

- Learners brainstorm on the effects of climate change
-Learners share their findings in class

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Problem solving

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

-Apply problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
-Perform a skit on problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
-Apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment

- Learners become aware of their own responsibility in the society as they perform a skit on problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
-Learners discuss problem solving approaches

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 105
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather and Climate - Human activities

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

-Examine the effects of weather and climate on human activities
-Engage with a resource person to discuss the effects of weather and climate
-Recognise the effects of weather and climate on human activities

- Learners find extra information as they engage with a resource person to discuss the effects of weather and climate on personal wellbeing and human activities
-Learners discuss the importance of addressing climate change

-How does climate change affect human activities -How can one manage stress during disasters?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 106
-Digital resources
-Resource person

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests