WEATHER

Definition and elements of weather. Temperature.
Humidity & Precipitation.

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


Define the term weather.
List down the elements of weather.

Define the term temperature.
Outline factors affecting air temperature.

Brain storming;

Brief discussion.

student book
local environment

Pg 24-25

WEATHER

Rainfall.
Clouds.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe rainfall as a form of precipitation.
Outline types of rainfall.

Probing questions;
Drawing illustrative diagrams.
Brief discussion.

student book
school enviroment

KLB BK I
Pg 27-29

WEATHER

Atmospheric pressure & winds.
Weather station.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain factors influencing atmospheric pressure.
Differentiate between anabatic and katabatic winds.
Outline factors influencing wind direction.
Explain the role of wind as a medium of heat and moisture transfer.

Probing questions;
Drawing illustrative diagrams of land and sea breezes;
Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion.

illustrative diagram
weather station

KLB BK I
Pg 29-30

WEATHER

Measuring temperature.
Measuring rainfall.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify thermometric liquids used in thermometers.
Calculate mean daily temperature and diurnal range of temperature given maximum and minimum daily temperatures.

Oral questions.


Problem solving.

Six?s Maximum & minimum thermometers.
Rainfall charts.

KLB BK I
Pg 34-36

WEATHER

Measuring atmospheric pressure.
Wind direction and intensity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features of a mercury barometer and the aneroid barometer.

Expository & descriptive approaches, and oral questions.

diagram
wind vane & wind sock

KLB BK I
Pg 37

WEATHER

The atmosphere.
Weather forecasting.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the zones of the atmosphere.

Expository & descriptive approaches.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 41-42

WEATHER

Factors influencing weather.
Fieldwork on weather.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight factors influencing weather.

Probing questions;
Exposition of new concepts;
Brief discussion.

student book
camera

KLB BK I
Pg 45-46

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Meaning and significance of statistics. Types, nature and sources of statistical data.

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



Define the term statistics.
Explain the significance of statistics in enhancing the study of geography.

Identify types, nature and sources of statistical data.

Q/A & brief discussion.




Exposition of new concepts & discussion.

illustrative chart

KLB BK I
Pg 449-50

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Collecting statistical data. -Questionnares.
Collecting statistical data. -Interviews and observations.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify types of questionnaires.
State advantages and disadvantages of using questionnaires.

Probing questions & explanations.

Sample questionnaires.

KLB BK I
Pg 50-51

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Collecting statistical data. -Other methods
Recording data.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe other methods of collecting data.

Discussion on taking measurements, sampling and content analysis.

Grid square for sampling.
charts

KLB BK I
Pg 53-54

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Statistical data analysis.
Measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyse statistical data correctly.

Discussion on organizing data;
Identifying highest and lowest values.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.

data
calculator

KLB BK I
Pg 57-59

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Statistical data presentation in tables.
Simple line graph.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Present statistical data in tabular form.

Merits & demerits of using statistical tables.

Give examples of statistical data in tabular form; e.g. rainfall of a place.
Oral questions & brief discussion.

data
chart

KLB BK I
Pg 61

STATISTICAL METHODS.

Simple bar graph.
Combined line graph and bar graph. (polygraph)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Construct and interpret a simple bar graph.
State merits & demerits of using simple bar graphs.

Guided practical activity: drawing a simple bar graph.
Oral questions and brief discussion.

Graph papers.

KLB BK I
Pg 62-63

STATISTICAL METHODS.
MAPS AND MAP WORK

Simple wind rose.
Maps, plans and pictures.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State merits & demerits of using a wind rose.
Construct and make use of a simple wind rose.

Brief discussion.
Group activity (Assignment): construction of a simple wind rose.

diagram
maps, pictures.

KLB BK I
Pg 64-65

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Sketch maps.
Atlas maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify characteristics of a good sketch.
Sketch maps stating specific information.

Practical activity: drawing sketch maps.

maps
Atlases.

KLB BK I
Pg 69

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Topographic maps.
Uses of maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features on topographic maps.

Guided practical activity:
Identifying physical and human features on maps.

Topographic maps.

KLB BK I
Pg 69-70

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Marginal information on a map.
Map scales.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and use marginal information on maps.

Guided activities: Identifying marginal information.

Topographical maps.

KLB BK I
Pg 71-72

MAPS AND MAP WORK

Measuring distances on maps.
Calculation of area on maps.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Measure distances on maps accurately.

Guided practical activities:
Measuring distances accurately by using various methods.

Topographical maps, pair of dividers, thread.
Topographical maps.

KLB BK I
Pg 76-78

FIELDWORK

Definition of field work, types and importance of fieldwork.

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


Define the term fieldwork.
Identify types of fieldwork.
Explain importance of fieldwork to geographers.

Probing questions & brief discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 82-83

FIELDWORK

Fieldwork procedure.
Hypothesis.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe fieldwork procedure.

Brain storming;
Probing questions on steps followed during fieldwork.
Detailed discussion.

local environment
chart

KLB BK I
Pg 83-84

FIELDWORK

Reconnaissance.
Preparations before fieldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State the purpose of a reconnaissance.

Exposition of new concept;
Brief discussion.

student book

KLB BK I
Pg 87

FIELDWORK

Methods data of collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline various methods of data collection.
Identify specific methods for given types of field study.
State merits & demerits of each method.

Q/A to review methods of data collection;

Brief discussion.

Necessary equipment.

KLB BK I
Pg 87

FIELDWORK

Problems likely to be encountered in the field during fieldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Predict problems that are likely to be encountered in the field in course of fieldwork.

Brainstorming & brief open discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 88

FIELDWORK

Actual field study.
Interpretation of data collected.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Conduct a field study.

Identify the problem and objectives;
Prepare for the study;
Visit the area of study;
Gather data using suitable methods.

Questionnaires,
Cameras, labels, etc.
graphs

KLB BK I
Pg 88-92

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Characteristics of minerals.
Igneous rocks.

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



List down characteristics of minerals.

Q/A: list down examples of minerals.
Brief discussion of their general characteristics.

local environment, chart
rocks

KLB BK I
Pg 94-96

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Sedimentary rocks.
Formation of sedimentary rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State characteristics of sedimentary rocks.
Give examples of sedimentary rocks formed in different ways.

Exposition of factual information;
Detailed discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 99-100

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Metamorphic rocks.
Distribution of rocks in Kenya.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe forms of metamorphism that lead to formation of metamorphic rocks.

Exposition & detailed discussion.

Chart: match original and metamorphic rocks.
map

KLB BK I
Pg 102

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Significance of rocks and minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the significance of minerals and rocks to mankind.

Brain storming;
Q/A & brief discussion.

local environment

KLB BK I
Pg 107-8

MINERALS AND ROCKS

Fieldwork on rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Carry out a fieldwork study on rocks.

Collect, examine and classify rocks.
Answer related problems.

local environment, map

KLB BK I
Pg 109-110