TRADE

Introduction and Types of Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define trade and explain its historical development. Distinguish between barter trade and money economy. Explain internal and external trade. Describe forms of internal trade including wholesalers and retailers.

Q/A on local trading activities and market experiences. Teacher explains trade definition and historical development from barter to money economy. Discussion on internal versus external trade. Analysis of wholesalers, retailers, hawkers, and market systems. Students identify different types of traders in their locality.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 158-160

TRADE

Types of Trade (continued) and Factors Influencing Trade
Major Exports and Imports of Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe departmental stores, supermarkets and open-air markets. Explain bilateral and multilateral trade. Identify factors that influence trade. Account for the importance of capital, goods availability, and security in trade.

Discussion on modern retail systems and supermarket operations. Teacher explains external trade types and import/export concepts. Analysis of factors influencing trade including capital, security, and demand. Study of transport availability and market accessibility. Examination of how these factors affect local and international trade.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 160-162

TRADE

Significance of Trade to Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain economic growth through trade. Describe industrial growth and employment creation. Account for foreign exchange earnings and infrastructure development. Explain revenue generation through sales tax and customs duty.

Discussion on trade's role in economic and industrial development. Analysis of employment opportunities in trade sectors. Study of foreign exchange importance for development. Examination of government revenue through VAT and customs duties. Discussion on settlement development and regional cooperation through trade.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 165-168

TRADE

Problems Facing Trade in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify problems facing trade including scarcity of goods and inadequate capital. Explain infrastructure and security challenges. Describe trade barriers and poverty effects. Account for poor market buildings and smuggling issues.

Analysis of trade problems starting with capital inadequacy and goods scarcity. Discussion on infrastructure challenges and transport difficulties. Study of security issues affecting traders and business operations. Examination of trade barriers, poverty effects, and smuggling impacts. Students suggest solutions to identified problems.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 168-171

TRADE

Future of International Trade and Regional Trading Blocs Introduction
COMESA, SADC and ECOWAS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Kenya's future trade prospects through regional membership. Describe external investments and infrastructure improvements. Introduce regional trading blocs concept. Explain COMESA formation, membership and objectives.

Discussion on Kenya's trade future through regional blocs and bilateral agreements. Analysis of Kenyan investments in neighboring countries. Study of infrastructure improvement effects on trade. Teacher explains regional trading blocs importance. Introduction to COMESA history, membership changes, and main objectives.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 171-174

TRADE

European Union and Benefits/Problems of Regional Trading Blocs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain European Union formation and membership. Describe EU's role in European economy. Account for general benefits of regional trading blocs. Identify problems facing regional trading blocs.

Study of EU development from EEC to current 25-member status. Analysis of EU's common market, Euro currency and economic integration. Discussion on general benefits of trading blocs: market expansion, cooperation, development. Examination of problems including political differences, unequal industrialization, and poor infrastructure. Assessment of trading blocs' future prospects.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 178-182

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)

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

Factors Influencing Population Growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define population growth and its measurement. Explain fertility, fecundity and infertility concepts. Describe factors affecting fertility rates. Account for mortality and its impact on population growth.

Teacher explains population growth concepts and calculation methods. Discussion on fertility definitions and measurement. Analysis of factors affecting fertility including education and urbanisation. Study of mortality trends and their impact on population growth.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 182-184

POPULATION

Migration and Population Growth Calculation

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

Demographic Trends and Transition Theory
Population Structure and Age-Sex Pyramids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain demographic transition theory and its four stages. Describe characteristics of each demographic stage. Account for Kenya's position in demographic transition. Identify factors leading to slow population growth.

Teacher explains demographic transition theory using diagrams. Discussion on each stage characteristics and examples. Analysis of Kenya's current demographic stage with supporting evidence. Study of factors causing slow population growth including warfare and epidemics.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 186-189

POPULATION

Consequences of Population Growth and Structure

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

Problems of Slow Population Growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify problems associated with slow population growth. Explain effects on labour force and market size. Describe challenges in resource supply and revenue collection. Account for investment and security implications.

Discussion on small population challenges including underutilisation of facilities. Analysis of labour shortage and reduced market problems. Study of expensive resource supply to scattered populations. Examination of limited investment and defence challenges.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 195-196

POPULATION

Population Growth in Kenya - Historical Trends
Factors Influencing Kenya's Population Growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Kenya's population growth from 1948 to 1999. Explain factors contributing to rapid population growth. Account for cultural beliefs influencing fertility. Describe the impact of health services on population growth.

Analysis of Kenya's census data showing population increases. Discussion on cultural factors including son preference and early marriage. Study of traditional practices affecting family size. Examination of improved health care reducing mortality rates.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 196-198

POPULATION

Population Growth in Sweden

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

POPULATION

Factors Influencing Population Distribution in Sweden

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the influence of mountains and climate on Swedish population distribution. Describe the effects of forests and drainage patterns. Account for mining centres and urbanisation impacts. Compare with Kenyan population distribution factors.

Analysis of mountainous terrain and cold climate effects on settlement. Discussion on extensive forests and numerous lakes affecting distribution. Study of mining centres creating population islands. Comparison of Swedish and Kenyan distribution factors and patterns.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 201-203

POPULATION
SETTLEMENT

Comparison Between Kenya and Sweden Population Trends
Definition of Settlement and Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare similarities in population distribution factors. Contrast differences in growth rates and population structure. Analyze differences in urbanisation patterns and life expectancy. Evaluate demographic policy implications for both countries.

Discussion on similarities including uneven distribution and improved medical care. Analysis of differences in growth rates and age structures. Comparison of urbanisation levels and life expectancy rates. Examination of population policies and their effectiveness in both countries.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 203-205

SETTLEMENT

Factors Influencing Location and Patterns of Settlement - Geographical Factors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the influence of climate on settlement location. Describe how landforms affect settlement patterns. Account for the role of environmental diseases in settlement decisions. Analyze the impact of soil fertility and water bodies on settlement.

Discussion on climate factors including rainfall and temperature effects. Analysis of landform influences and elevation preferences. Study of disease-affected areas and their sparse settlement. Examination of soil fertility and water body influences on settlement density.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 200-202

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 202-204

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 204-206

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 206-208

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 210-213

SETTLEMENT

Case Study - Eldoret as Agricultural Collecting Centre

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 213-215

SETTLEMENT

Nairobi City Development
Problems Facing Nairobi and New York City Comparison

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Trace Nairobi's growth from railway camp to major city. Explain factors influencing Nairobi's development. Describe Nairobi's current status and international importance. Account for various functions performed by Nairobi.

Study of Nairobi's origins during railway construction and strategic advantages. Analysis of factors including climate, water supply and central location. Discussion on Nairobi's elevation to city status and international organizations. Examination of industrial, administrative, educational and commercial functions.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 215-217

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 221-224

SETTLEMENT

Rotterdam Port and Comparison with Mombasa

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.

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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 224-227

SETTLEMENT

Effects of Urbanisation - Social and Economic Problems
Effects of Urbanisation and Solutions

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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KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 227-230

MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Introduction to Environment, Management and Conservation
The Need for Environmental Management and Conservation
Environmental Hazards: Natural Disasters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the terms environment, biodiversity, ecosystem, environmental management and conservation. Explain the relationship between living and non-living components of environment. Outline reasons for environmental management and conservation.

Q/A: Review previous knowledge on environment from earlier classes. Teacher exposition on key terms with examples. Group discussion on local environmental components. Students identify examples of natural and social environments in their locality. Brainstorming on importance of environmental conservation.

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 228-231

MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Hazards: Drought, Fires and Other Hazards
Floods: Causes, Effects and Control Measures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the causes and effects of drought and desertification. Explain the impact of water spouts, toxic gas leaks, fires and oil spills. Analyze the relationship between environmental degradation and environmental refugees.

Review previous hazards through Q/A. Detailed discussion on drought and desertification in Horn of Africa. Case studies: Nigeria oil pipeline explosion (2000), Chernobyl nuclear disaster (1984), Bhopal gas leak (1989). Group work on effects of oil spills with Mombasa 2005 example. Students research on environmental refugees in Africa.

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 4, Pages 235-236

MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Lightning, Windstorms, Pests and Diseases
Pollution: Types, Causes and Control Measures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the formation and effects of lightning and windstorms. Identify major pests and diseases affecting humans, crops and animals in Kenya. Explain control measures for lightning, windstorms, pests and diseases.

Review previous lesson through oral questions. Teacher exposition on lightning formation and occurrence patterns around Lake Victoria region. Discussion on windstorms in arid areas and their effects. Comprehensive study of pest control: crop pests (locusts, army worms, weevils), animal pests (ticks, tsetse flies), human diseases (malaria, HIV/AIDS). Demonstration of lightning arrester installation. Group work on disease prevention strategies.

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 239-245