SETTLEMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Definition of Settlement and Types
Factors Influencing Location and Patterns of Settlement - Geographical Factors
Factors Influencing Location and Patterns of Settlement - Economic and Other Factors
Settlement Patterns
Distribution of Major Urban Centres in East Africa
Factors Influencing Growth of Major Urban Centres in East Africa
Case Studies - Thika as Industrial Centre and Kisumu as Lake Port
Case Study - Eldoret as Agricultural Collecting Centre
Nairobi City Development
Problems Facing Nairobi and New York City Comparison
Mombasa Port Development and Functions
Rotterdam Port and Comparison with Mombasa
Effects of Urbanisation - Social and Economic Problems
Effects of Urbanisation and Solutions
Introduction to Environment, Management and Conservation
The Need for Environmental Management and Conservation
Environmental Hazards: Natural Disasters
Environmental Hazards: Drought, Fires and Other Hazards
Floods: Causes, Effects and Control Measures
Lightning, Windstorms, Pests and Diseases
Pollution: Types, Causes and Control Measures

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
Chalkboard, textbook, map of East Africa, exercise books
Chalkboard, textbook, map of Kenya, exercise books
Chalkboard, textbook, world map, exercise books
Charts showing ecosystem components, Pictures of local environment, Newspaper cuttings on environmental issues
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
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
Photos of polluted environments, Charts showing pollution sources, Water quality test kits, Sound level meters (if available), Government policy documents

KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 198-200