Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Factors influencing vegetation

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

-Explain factors influencing vegetation distribution in Africa
-Brainstorm on factors influencing vegetation in Africa
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners brainstorm in groups on factors influencing vegetation in Africa
-Learners do a presentation in class

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Field excursion

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

-Identify different types of vegetation in the immediate environment
-Carry out a field excursion to identify vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners carry out a field excursion of the immediate environment and identify the different types of vegetation
-Learners record their observations

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 109
-Digital resources
-Immediate environment

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Vegetation regions

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

-Identify the vegetation regions in Africa
-Use digital or print resources to research on vegetation regions
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners use digital or print resources to find out the vegetation regions in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 110
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Characteristics

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

-Describe the characteristics of major vegetation regions of Africa
-Identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners use digital or print resources to identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
-Learners discuss the characteristics of major vegetation regions

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 111
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Map drawing
Vegetation in Africa - Conservation methods

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

-Locate the major vegetation regions of Africa
-Draw a map of Africa showing vegetation regions
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners draw the map of Africa and indicate the vegetation regions
-Learners display their maps in class

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
-Digital resources
-Maps
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
-Manila papers

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Caring for vegetation

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

-Write essays on ways of caring for vegetation
-Discuss ways of caring for vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners write essays on ways of caring for vegetation in the school community
-Learners share their essays

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 114
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Vegetation in Africa - Importance

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

-Debate on the importance of vegetation in the community
-Make short notes on the importance of vegetation
-Appreciate vegetation conservation within the environment

- Learners speak clearly as they debate on the importance of vegetation in the community
-Learners make short notes on the importance of vegetation

Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 115
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Selected sites

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

-Locate selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners use digital or print resources to trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa (Fort Jesus, Kilwa, Great Zimbabwe, Giza pyramids, Meroe, Timbuktu, and Robben Island)
-Learners present their findings in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Map drawing

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

-Draw a map of Africa showing historical sites and monuments
-Locate historical sites and monuments on a map
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners draw a map of Africa and indicate the selected historical sites and monuments
-Learners share their maps in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Importance

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

-Examine the importance of historical sites and monuments for the preservation of cultural heritage
-Brainstorm on the importance of historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners develop the skill of constructive dialogue as they brainstorm in groups on the importance of historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Learners share their findings in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Conservation ways

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

-Explore ways of conserving historical sites and monuments in Africa
-Find out ways of conserving historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners work harmoniously in groups, and use digital or print resources to find out ways of conserving historical sites and monuments
-Learners present their findings in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Creative thinking

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

-Apply creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
-Discuss ways of applying creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners discuss ways of applying creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
-Learners share their ideas on creative approaches

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Overcoming challenges

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

-Apply strategies of overcoming challenges to creative thinking in conserving cultural heritage
-Design strategies to overcome challenges in creative thinking
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners demonstrate love for their own community as they exchange new ideas in designing strategies to overcome challenges in creative thinking preserving cultural heritage
-Learners share their strategies

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 125
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Photo album

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

-Create an album of historical sites and monuments
-Collect pictures and photographs of historical sites and monuments
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners display national pride as they collect pictures and photographs and create an album of historical sites and monuments
-Learners display their albums in class

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126
-Digital resources
-Pictures and photographs

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Field visit

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

-Visit a historical site or monument in the locality
-Write a report on the visit
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners visit a historical site or monument in the locality
-Learners write a report on the site visited

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital resources
-Historical site or monument

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Natural and Historic Built Environments
Political Developments and Governance
Political Developments and Governance

Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa - Awareness creation
The Constitution of Kenya - Components of the Constitution
The Constitution of Kenya - Three arms of government

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

-Create awareness on conservation of historical sites and monuments
-Design posters for awareness creation
-Value conservation of historical sites and monuments in the locality

- Learners design posters to create awareness on the conservation of historical sites and monuments
-Learners display their posters in the school and community

Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Digital resources
-Manila papers
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 128-130
-Flip charts/manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 131-132

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Guiding principles of leadership
The Constitution of Kenya - Assertiveness in leadership

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

-Outline the guiding principles of leadership and integrity (knowledge)
-Examine how the principles apply in governance (skill)
-Value the importance of integrity in leadership (attitude)

-Engage in a "Leadership Values Hunt" where learners search through Chapter 6 of the Constitution to identify leadership principles
-Create artistic "Leadership Principle Cards" with illustrations and examples of each principle in action
-Conduct mock interviews where learners take turns being "journalists" interviewing "government officials" about how they uphold leadership principles

What are the key principles of good leadership?

-The Constitution of Kenya (Chapter 6)
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133
-Manila papers
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133-134
-Role-play scenarios

-Observation -Written tests -Group work assessment

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Interrelationships of the arms of government
The Constitution of Kenya - Constitutional responsibilities

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

-Describe how the three arms of government work together (knowledge)
-Analyze the interrelationships of the arms of government (skill)
-Appreciate the need for checks and balances in governance (attitude)

-Participate in a "Checks and Balances Game" where teams propose actions from one arm of government and other teams must respond with appropriate checks
-Create a large 3D model showing the three arms of government as pillars supporting a roof labeled "Good Governance"
-Organize a classroom debate on "Does Kenya's system of checks and balances work effectively?" with teams presenting evidence

How do the three arms of government work together?

-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132-133
-Flip charts
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134-135
-Manila papers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written tests

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Introduction to Human Rights
Human Rights - Protection of Human Rights

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

-Define human rights (knowledge)
-Explain the importance of human rights (skill)
-Value human dignity (attitude)

-Engage in a "Human Rights Exploration" where learners create artistic representations of different human rights
-Participate in a "Rights in Action" simulation where learners experience scenarios with and without human rights protections
-Create a "Human Rights Tree" mural where the roots represent the foundations of human rights, the trunk represents key principles, and branches represent specific rights

How can we promote respect for human rights in the community?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 135-136
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 137-138
-Manila papers
-Markers

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Effective Communication on Human Rights
Human Rights - Children's Rights

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

-Outline steps for effective communication (knowledge)
-Describe the process of effective communication on human rights issues (skill)
-Appreciate effective communication in addressing human rights issues (attitude)

-Participate in a "Communication Styles Analysis" where learners identify effective and ineffective ways to discuss human rights
-Create and perform "Human Rights Radio Shows" where learners design segments addressing human rights issues
-Develop "Persuasive Rights Messages" using different media (posters, songs, poems, social media posts) to promote human rights

How can effective communication foster respect for human rights?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 138-139
-Role-play scenarios
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 140-141
-Children's Act
-African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Protection of Children's Rights
Human Rights - Societal Responsibility

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

-Identify ways children are protected against rights violations (knowledge)
-Demonstrate ways in which children are protected against violation of their rights (skill)
-Value the protection of children's rights (attitude)

-Create a "Child Protection Map" of the community identifying safe spaces, trusted adults, and resources for children
-Develop and perform interactive "Rights Protection Theater" scenarios showing how to respond to rights violations
-Design a "Child Rights Defenders Badge" program where learners earn recognition for taking specific actions to protect children's rights

How can we promote respect for Children's Rights in the community?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 141-142
-Children's Act
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 142-143
-Manila papers
-Markers

-Observation -Oral questions -Skit assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Human Rights - Human Rights Violations
Human Rights - Human Rights Organizations
Citizenship - Global Citizen

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

-Identify human rights violations (knowledge)
-Analyze causes and effects of human rights violations (skill)
-Show concern for human rights violations (attitude)

-Engage in a "Case Study Investigation" where groups analyze real examples of human rights violations and present findings
-Create a "Causes and Effects Web" showing the interconnections between different factors in human rights violations
-Develop "Rights Violation Early Warning Signs" posters to help identify potential rights abuses before they escalate

What are the consequences of human rights violations?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 143
-Newspaper articles
-Internet access
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144
-Internet access
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144-145

-Observation -Oral questions -Research assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Responsibilities of a Global Citizen
Citizenship - Harmonious Coexistence

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

-List responsibilities of a global citizen (knowledge)
-Explain the responsibilities of a global citizen (skill)
-Desire to fulfill responsibilities of a global citizen (attitude)

-Participate in a "Global Responsibility Challenge" where learners commit to specific actions for one week
-Create a "Responsibility Ripple" diagram showing how individual actions create wider positive impacts
-Develop a "Global Citizenship Pledge" with commitments to specific responsibilities

What are the responsibilities of a global citizen?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 145-146
-Manila papers
-Markers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 146-147

-Observation -Oral questions -Project work

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Social Entrepreneurship
Citizenship - Nobel Prize Nominees

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

-Define social entrepreneurship (knowledge)
-Exhibit social entrepreneurship and active participation for personal and social well-being (skill)
-Appreciate the value of social entrepreneurship (attitude)

-Engage in a "Social Problem Hackathon" where groups identify community challenges and design entrepreneurial solutions
-Create "Social Enterprise Pitch Decks" and present them in a "Shark Tank"-style format to the class
-Develop miniature prototypes or models of social enterprise products or services

How can social entrepreneurship contribute to societal well-being?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 147-148
-Internet access
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 148-149

-Observation -Oral questions -Project assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Response to Injustice
Citizenship - Goal Setting

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

-Identify ways Nobel Prize nominees responded to injustice (knowledge)
-Compare how different Nobel Prize nominees responded to injustice (skill)
-Show respect for different approaches to addressing injustice (attitude)

-Engage in a "Nobel Response Comparison Matrix" where learners analyze different strategies used by nominees
-Create and perform "Injustice Response Tableaux" where groups physically recreate pivotal moments from nominees' lives
-Develop "Modern Day Applications" of nominees' strategies for addressing contemporary injustices

What can we learn from Nobel Prize nominees' responses to injustice?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 149-150
-Pictures of Nobel Prize nominees
-Manila papers
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 150-151
-Manila papers
-Magazines for vision boards

-Observation -Oral questions -Debate assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - Empathy
Citizenship - Regional Anthems

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

-Define empathy (knowledge)
-Show empathy to personalities who volunteer for addressing injustices in the society (skill)
-Value the importance of empathy (attitude)

-Participate in "Empathy Glasses" activities where learners attempt to see situations from others' perspectives
-Create "Empathy Maps" that explore the thoughts, feelings, needs, and motivations of people facing injustice
-Develop "Empathy in Action" plans with concrete ways to demonstrate empathy in school and community

How can we show empathy as global citizens?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 151-152
-Pictures of volunteers addressing injustices
-Role-play scenarios
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 152-153
-EAC and AU anthems
-Audio equipment

-Observation -Oral questions -Essay assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Citizenship - East African Community (EAC)

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

-Name the member states of the East African Community (knowledge)
-Explain the benefits of regional integration (skill)
-Value regional cooperation (attitude)

-Create a 3D "EAC Integration Map" showing connections between member states
-Participate in an "EAC Cultural Exchange" where groups research and share aspects of culture from different member states
-Design "Unity in Diversity" collaborative art pieces incorporating elements from all EAC countries

How does regional integration benefit citizens?

-Digital resources
-Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 153-154
-Maps of Africa
-Manila papers

-Observation -Written tests -Project work