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1-2

OPENER EXAM

2 1
SETTLEMENT
Definition of Settlement and Types
Factors Influencing Location and Patterns of Settlement - Geographical Factors
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define human settlement and distinguish between rural and urban settlements. Explain characteristics of rural settlements. Describe functions of urban settlements. Account for urbanisation concept and its origins.
Q/A on local settlement types and characteristics. Teacher explains settlement definitions and types. Discussion on rural settlements and primary activities. Analysis of urban settlements and secondary/tertiary functions. Study of urbanisation concept from Greek origins.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pen/pencil
Chalkboard, textbook, map of Africa, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 198-200
2 2
SETTLEMENT
Factors Influencing Location and Patterns of Settlement - Economic and Other Factors
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain economic factors influencing settlement patterns. Describe the role of defence and security in settlement location. Account for government planning effects on settlement. Analyze cultural practices and historical factors.
Analysis of economic activities affecting settlement including nomadic pastoralism and arable farming. Discussion on defence considerations and historical hill settlements. Study of government settlement schemes and planning policies. Examination of cultural practices and tribal sentiments affecting distribution.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pen/pencil
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 202-204
2 3
SETTLEMENT
Settlement Patterns
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define and describe nucleated settlement patterns. Explain dispersed settlement patterns and their characteristics. Account for linear settlement patterns. Give examples of each pattern type from East Africa.
Teacher explains nucleated settlements around oases and mining areas. Discussion on dispersed settlements in plateau areas and large holdings. Analysis of linear settlements along rivers, roads and transport lines. Students identify settlement patterns in their local area.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pen/pencil
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 204-206
2 4
SETTLEMENT
Distribution of Major Urban Centres in East Africa
Factors Influencing Growth of Major Urban Centres in East Africa
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify categories of urban centres in East Africa. Locate capital cities, sea ports and lake ports. Describe mining towns, industrial towns and collecting towns. Account for gap towns and administrative towns.
Map work identifying major urban centres across East Africa. Discussion on capital cities: Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Kampala. Study of sea ports and lake ports with their functions. Analysis of different town categories with specific examples.
Chalkboard, textbook, map of East Africa, exercise books
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pen/pencil
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 206-208
2 5
SETTLEMENT
Case Studies - Thika as Industrial Centre and Kisumu as Lake Port
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Thika's location and industrial development. Explain factors favouring Thika's growth as industrial centre. Account for Kisumu's development as major lake port. Analyze factors contributing to Kisumu's growth and importance.
Study of Thika's strategic location and major industries. Analysis of factors including road network, proximity to Nairobi, and water supply. Discussion on Kisumu's history from Port Florence to major lake port. Examination of Kisumu's advantages including strategic location and population density.
Chalkboard, textbook, map of Kenya, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 210-213
3 1
SETTLEMENT
Case Study - Eldoret as Agricultural Collecting Centre
Nairobi City Development
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Eldoret's location and historical development. Explain factors making Eldoret a leading agricultural collecting centre. Account for Eldoret's growth and expansion. Analyze Eldoret's multiple functions beyond agriculture.
Discussion on Eldoret's establishment by white settlers and agricultural focus. Analysis of strategic location along Nairobi-Kampala route. Study of collection and export facilities including airport and pipeline. Examination of administrative, educational and tourism functions.
Chalkboard, textbook, map of Kenya, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 213-215
3 2
SETTLEMENT
Problems Facing Nairobi and New York City Comparison
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify major problems facing Nairobi City. Describe New York City's location and development factors. Compare growth factors between Nairobi and New York. Analyze similarities and differences between the two cities.
Analysis of Nairobi's problems including unemployment, housing, pollution and traffic congestion. Study of New York's location on islands and historical development. Discussion on New York's advantages as international centre and transport hub. Comparison of similarities and differences between both cities.
Chalkboard, textbook, world map, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 217-221
3 3
SETTLEMENT
Mombasa Port Development and Functions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Mombasa's location and physical setting. Explain factors contributing to Mombasa's growth as major port. Account for modern developments at Kilindini Harbour. Analyze Mombasa's role as tourist and cultural centre.
Study of Mombasa's strategic coastal location and island setting. Analysis of railway connection and modern harbour facilities. Discussion on containerisation and Ro-Ro methods. Examination of oil refinery establishment and large hinterland.
Chalkboard, textbook, map of Kenya, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 221-224
3 4
SETTLEMENT
Rotterdam Port and Comparison with Mombasa
Effects of Urbanisation - Social and Economic Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Rotterdam's location and development history. Explain factors leading to Rotterdam's growth as world's busiest port. Account for modern facilities and extensive hinterland. Compare similarities and differences between Mombasa and Rotterdam ports.
Study of Rotterdam's location at river mouths and historical challenges. Analysis of New Waterway canal construction and Europoort development. Discussion on strategic location and modern cargo handling facilities. Comparison of both ports' hinterlands, facilities and functions.
Chalkboard, textbook, world map, exercise books
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pen/pencil
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 224-227
3 5
SETTLEMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Effects of Urbanisation and Solutions
Introduction to Environment, Management and Conservation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe mental health disorders and housing problems in cities. Explain juvenile delinquency and urban sprawl issues. Suggest solutions to urbanisation problems. Evaluate effectiveness of proposed solutions.
Analysis of stress-related mental health problems in urban areas. Discussion on housing shortage leading to slum development. Study of youth problems and criminal activities. Examination of urban sprawl affecting agricultural land. Students suggest practical solutions to urbanisation challenges.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pen/pencil
Charts showing ecosystem components, Pictures of local environment, Newspaper cuttings on environmental issues
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 230-232
4 1
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
The Need for Environmental Management and Conservation
Environmental Hazards: Natural Disasters
Environmental Hazards: Drought, Fires and Other Hazards
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reasons why environmental management and conservation is necessary. Analyze the relationship between human activities and environmental degradation. Evaluate the concept of sustainable development.
Review previous lesson through Q/A. Detailed discussion on seven key reasons for conservation: future generations, benefit of all, sustenance of human life, economic value, aesthetic value, protection of endangered species, environmental protection. Case study analysis of Kenya's conservation efforts. Assignment on local conservation examples.
Maps showing conservation areas in Kenya, Photos of endangered species, Economic data charts
World maps showing disaster-prone areas, Photos/videos of natural disasters, Richter Scale charts, News reports on recent disasters
Maps of drought-prone areas in Africa, Photos of desertification, Newspaper reports on industrial accidents, Charts showing oil spill effects
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 229-231
4 2
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Floods: Causes, Effects and Control Measures
Lightning, Windstorms, Pests and Diseases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the causes of floods including natural and human factors. Analyze the effects of flooding on human activities and environment. Evaluate various flood control measures and their effectiveness.
Q/A on previous environmental hazards. Teacher explanation of flood formation and types (flash floods, seasonal floods). Detailed case study of flooding in Kenya (Kano Plains, Budalangi, Tana River). Discussion on flood control measures: dam construction, dredging, dykes, levees, afforestation. Practical activity: design flood control system for local area. Group presentation on flood management strategies.
Maps of flood-prone areas in Kenya, Photos of flood damage, Diagrams of flood control structures, Case study materials
Diagrams of lightning formation, Photos of lightning arresters, Maps showing tsetse fly distribution, Health campaign materials, Charts on pest control methods
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 236-239
4 3
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Pollution: Types, Causes and Control Measures
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define pollution and identify main types of pollution. Explain causes and effects of air, water, land and sound pollution. Analyze pollution control measures being implemented in Kenya. Evaluate the role of individuals in environmental conservation.
Brainstorming on meaning of pollution with local examples. Detailed study of four types of pollution: air pollution (greenhouse gases, ozone depletion), water pollution (industrial, agricultural, domestic sources), land pollution (solid waste, mining), sound pollution (noise sources). Case studies: Lake Naivasha flower farms, River Nzoia industrial pollution, Nakuru flamingo deaths. Discussion on pollution control measures and government policies. Individual assignment on personal environmental conservation practices.
Photos of polluted environments, Charts showing pollution sources, Water quality test kits, Sound level meters (if available), Government policy documents
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 245-251
4 4
REVISION

Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Master the skills needed for map work questions
-Learn to calculate distance, area, and identify features on a map
- Teacher guides a session on how to answer map questions
-Students practice with a map extract to identify features and calculate distances
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 1
4 5
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
Section B: Long Structured Questions
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to interpret and analyze geographical photographs and diagrams
-Practice answering specific questions based on an image
-Master key skills like identifying features and describing an activity from a photo
- Teacher shows how to break down and analyze a photograph.
-Students work on a past paper question involving a photograph, identifying features and describing activities.
-Class discussion and teacher feedback on the answers.
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
5 1
Paper 1 Revision
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to perform calculations
-Understand and interpret geographical diagrams and illustrations
- Teacher shows how to do calculations from tables
-Students practice interpreting diagrams
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Paper 1 exam
5 2
Paper 2 Revision
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key geographical concepts and facts
-Practice answering short, direct questions
-Improve accuracy in providing brief but correct answers
- Students answer past paper questions from Section A in groups.
-Students check each other's work using a marking scheme.
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 2
5 3
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Section B: Long Structured Questions
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop detailed, well-structured answers to long questions
-Apply knowledge to answer questions
- Students work in groups to brainstorm and outline answers for past paper questions.
-Teacher gives feedback on how to improve answers and structure them better.
-Practice writing full answers in a timed setting.
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
5 4
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Master the skills needed for map work questions
-Learn to calculate distance, area, and identify features on a map
- Teacher guides a session on how to answer map questions
-Students practice with a map extract to identify features and calculate distances
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 1
5 5
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
Section B: Long Structured Questions
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to interpret and analyze geographical photographs and diagrams
-Practice answering specific questions based on an image
-Master key skills like identifying features and describing an activity from a photo
- Teacher shows how to break down and analyze a photograph.
-Students work on a past paper question involving a photograph, identifying features and describing activities.
-Class discussion and teacher feedback on the answers.
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
6 1
Paper 1 Revision
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to perform calculations
-Understand and interpret geographical diagrams and illustrations
- Teacher shows how to do calculations from tables
-Students practice interpreting diagrams
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Paper 1 exam
6 2
Paper 2 Revision
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key geographical concepts and facts
-Practice answering short, direct questions
-Improve accuracy in providing brief but correct answers
- Students answer past paper questions from Section A in groups.
-Students check each other's work using a marking scheme.
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 2
6 3
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Section B: Long Structured Questions
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop detailed, well-structured answers to long questions
-Apply knowledge to answer questions
- Students work in groups to brainstorm and outline answers for past paper questions.
-Teacher gives feedback on how to improve answers and structure them better.
-Practice writing full answers in a timed setting.
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
6 4
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Master the skills needed for map work questions
-Learn to calculate distance, area, and identify features on a map
- Teacher guides a session on how to answer map questions
-Students practice with a map extract to identify features and calculate distances
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 1
6 5
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
Section B: Long Structured Questions
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to interpret and analyze geographical photographs and diagrams
-Practice answering specific questions based on an image
-Master key skills like identifying features and describing an activity from a photo
- Teacher shows how to break down and analyze a photograph.
-Students work on a past paper question involving a photograph, identifying features and describing activities.
-Class discussion and teacher feedback on the answers.
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
7 1
Paper 1 Revision
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to perform calculations
-Understand and interpret geographical diagrams and illustrations
- Teacher shows how to do calculations from tables
-Students practice interpreting diagrams
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Paper 1 exam
7 2
Paper 2 Revision
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Revise key geographical concepts and facts
-Practice answering short, direct questions
-Improve accuracy in providing brief but correct answers
- Students answer past paper questions from Section A in groups.
-Students check each other's work using a marking scheme.
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 2
7 3
Paper 2 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 1 Revision
Section B: Long Structured Questions
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
Section A: Calculation & Diagram Interpretation Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Develop detailed, well-structured answers to long questions
-Apply knowledge to answer questions
- Students work in groups to brainstorm and outline answers for past paper questions.
-Teacher gives feedback on how to improve answers and structure them better.
-Practice writing full answers in a timed setting.
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 1 exams, diagrams, projectors
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
7 4
Paper 1 Revision
Paper 2 Revision
Section B: Map Work
Section B: Long Structured Questions & Field Study
Section A: Short Answer & Definition Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Master the skills needed for map work questions
-Learn to calculate distance, area, and identify features on a map
- Teacher guides a session on how to answer map questions
-Students practice with a map extract to identify features and calculate distances
Map extracts from past papers, rulers, calculators
Past Paper 1 exams, marking schemes
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes, summaries of topics
Geography KLB Book 1-4, Students' notes
Geography Paper 1
7 5
Paper 2 Revision
Section B: Photograph/Diagram questions
Section B: Long Structured Questions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Learn to interpret and analyze geographical photographs and diagrams
-Practice answering specific questions based on an image
-Master key skills like identifying features and describing an activity from a photo
- Teacher shows how to break down and analyze a photograph.
-Students work on a past paper question involving a photograph, identifying features and describing activities.
-Class discussion and teacher feedback on the answers.
Past Paper 2 exams, photos, diagrams, projectors
Past Paper 2 exams, marking schemes
Geography KLB Book 1-4
Geography Paper 2
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