POPULATION

Introduction and Population Distribution in East Africa

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define population and demography. Explain the importance of census. Describe population distribution in East Africa. Distinguish between densely and sparsely populated areas.

Q/A on local population knowledge and census importance. Teacher explains population concepts and East African distribution patterns. Discussion on densely populated areas including major towns and highlands. Analysis of sparsely populated regions using population figures and maps.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 177-178

POPULATION

Factors Influencing Population Distribution in East Africa
Factors Influencing Population Distribution (continued)
Factors Influencing Population Growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the influence of rainfall and soil fertility on population distribution. Describe the effect of pests and diseases on settlement patterns. Account for the impact of game parks and forests on population distribution.

Discussion on rainfall patterns and their effect on population density. Analysis of highland fertility attracting dense settlement. Study of tsetse fly and mosquito-infested areas affecting population. Examination of game parks and forest reserves as sparsely populated areas.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 178-180

POPULATION

Migration and Population Growth Calculation
Demographic Trends and Transition Theory
Population Structure and Age-Sex Pyramids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain migration types and their causes. Describe push and pull factors in migration. Calculate crude birth rate and crude death rate. Determine population growth rates using demographic data.

Discussion on internal and external migration with local examples. Analysis of migration causes including land pressure and employment opportunities. Teacher demonstrates CBR and CDR calculations. Students practice population growth rate calculations using provided data.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 184-186

POPULATION

Consequences of Population Growth and Structure
Problems of Slow Population Growth
Population Growth in Kenya - Historical Trends
Factors Influencing Kenya's Population Growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain effects of rapid population growth on GDP. Describe impact on land, forest and water resources. Account for effects on social facilities provision. Analyze impact on food production and employment.

Discussion on population growth effects on economic development. Analysis of land fragmentation and resource pressure. Study of social facilities strain including education and health. Examination of unemployment and dependency ratio impacts.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 192-195

POPULATION

Population Growth in Sweden
Factors Influencing Population Distribution in Sweden
Comparison Between Kenya and Sweden Population Trends

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Sweden's demographic characteristics and growth patterns. Explain factors contributing to slow population growth. Account for Sweden's demographic transition stage. Compare Sweden's population trends with global patterns.

Discussion on Sweden's replacement level population growth. Analysis of factors causing slow growth including urbanisation and contraceptive use. Study of Sweden's fourth demographic transition stage. Examination of economic factors influencing small family preferences.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 200-201

SETTLEMENT

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

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 198-200

SETTLEMENT

Settlement Patterns
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:
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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 204-206

SETTLEMENT

Case Studies - Thika as Industrial Centre and Kisumu as Lake Port
Case Study - Eldoret as Agricultural Collecting Centre
Nairobi City Development

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 210-213

SETTLEMENT

Problems Facing Nairobi and New York City Comparison
Mombasa Port Development and Functions
Rotterdam Port and Comparison with Mombasa

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 217-221

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

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:
Explain congestion problems in urban areas. Describe unemployment and pressure on social amenities. Account for environmental degradation in cities. Analyze increased crime and family breakdown issues.

Discussion on urban congestion during rush hours and events. Analysis of unemployment problems and job market limitations. Study of pressure on educational, health and infrastructure facilities. Examination of pollution, noise and garbage management problems.

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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 227-230