People, Population and Relationships

Scientific Theory about Human Origin - Evolution theory

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

-Explore the scientific theory about human origin
-Describe how scientific theory is used to explain human origin
-Develop a sense of humanity based on common origin

- Learners discuss in groups how scientific theory is used to explain human origin and present
-Learners use digital technology to find out the places where early human remains were discovered in Africa

Why is Africa considered as the cradle of humanity?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 20
-Digital resources
-Maps

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Scientific Theory about Human Origin - Human remains
Scientific Theory about Human Origin - Different species
Scientific Theory about Human Origin - Changes in humans

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

-Draw a map of Africa and locate where prehistoric human remains were discovered
-Identify the places where early human remains were discovered
-Develop a sense of humanity based on common origin

- Learners draw a map of Africa and locate where prehistoric human remains were discovered
-Learners use digital technology to find out the places where early human remains were discovered in Africa

Why is Africa considered as the cradle of humanity?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 20
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 21
-Charts, marker pens
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 22
-Charts

- Oral questions -Project work -Observation

People, Population and Relationships

Scientific Theory about Human Origin - Africa as cradle of humanity
Scientific Theory about Human Origin - Preservation of remains

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

-Explain reasons why Africa is considered as the cradle for humanity
-Discuss how these reasons influence self-identity
-Appreciate the role of Africa in human origin

- Learners work together harmoniously in groups to discuss reasons why Africa is considered as the cradle for humanity
-Learners discuss how these reasons influence self-identity

Why is Africa considered as the cradle of humanity?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 22
-Digital resources
-Approved textbooks
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 23
-Resource persons

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilisation - Origin of early visitors
Early Civilisation - Early visitors
Early Civilisation - Swahili civilisation

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

-Locate on a map of Europe and Asia places of origin of early visitors to the East African Coast
-Discuss the origin of early visitors to the East African Coast
-Appreciate the best practices of early civilization

- Learners use digital technology to locate on a map of Europe and Asia places of origin of early visitors to the East African Coast
-Learners discuss in groups on the origin of early visitors to the East African Coast up to 1500

Why is cultural heritage important to society?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 32
-Digital resources
-Map of Africa
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 33
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 34
-Marker pens

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilisation - East African city states
Early Civilisation - Architectural designs
Early Civilisation - Social organization

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

-Identify the major East African city states
-Locate the East African city states on a map
-Value cultural heritage

- Learners draw a map showing the location of major East African city states
-Learners discuss characteristics of the major East African city states

Why is cultural heritage important to society?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 35
-Map of Africa
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 36
-Pictures
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 37
-Marker pens

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilisation - Impact of Swahili civilization
Early Civilisation - Best practices
Trans-Saharan Slave Trade - Development factors

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

-Explain the impact of Swahili civilization on modern East African society
-Identify the influence of early visitors on Swahili culture
-Appreciate cultural diversity

- Learners discuss the impact of Swahili civilization on modern East African society
-Learners identify the influence of early visitors on Swahili culture

Why is cultural heritage important to society?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 38
-Digital resources
-Marker pens
-Manilla papers
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 39
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Trans-Saharan Slave Trade - Organization

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

-Describe the organization of Trans-Saharan slave trade in Africa
-Identify the key participants in the slave trade
-Participate in promotion of social justice in the society

- Learners use digital or print resources to research on the organization of Trans-Saharan slave trade in Africa
-Learners discuss the key participants in the Trans-Saharan slave trade

Why do people subject others to slave trade?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 40
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Trans-Saharan Slave Trade - Source regions

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

-Draw a map of Africa and locate regions where slaves were sourced
-Identify major slave trade routes
-Desire to promote social justice in a society

- Learners draw a map of Africa and locate regions where slaves were sourced during the Trans-Saharan slave trade
-Learners trace the major slave trade routes on a map

Why do people subject others to slave trade?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 41
-Maps
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Trans-Saharan Slave Trade - Effects
Trans-Saharan Slave Trade - Resistance

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

-Outline the effects of Trans-Saharan slave trade in Africa
-Discuss how slave trade affected African communities
-Participate in promotion of social justice in the society

- Learners work together and discuss the effects of Trans-Saharan slave trade in Africa
-Learners appreciate diverse opinions as they work together

Why do people subject others to slave trade?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 42
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 43

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Trans-Saharan Slave Trade - End of slave trade

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

-Discuss factors that led to the end of Trans-Saharan slave trade
-Explain the role of different groups in ending slave trade
-Participate in promotion of social justice in the society

- Learners research on factors that led to the end of Trans-Saharan slave trade
-Learners discuss the role of different groups in ending slave trade

Why do people subject others to slave trade?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 44
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Population Growth in Africa - Causes

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

-Explore causes of population growth in Africa
-Discuss the main factors leading to population growth
-Appreciate the impact of migration on population growth in Africa

- Learners brainstorm in groups causes of population growth in Africa
-Learners discuss the main factors leading to population growth

Why is it important to study demographic changes?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 46
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Population Growth in Africa - Effects
Population Growth in Africa - Demographic trends

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

-Explore effects of population growth in Africa
-Research on the effects of population growth
-Create awareness on the effects of population growth

- Learners use digital and print resources to research on the effects of population growth in Africa
-Learners discuss how population growth affects communities

Why is it important to study demographic changes?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 47
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 48
-Recent census data

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Population Growth in Africa - Types of migration

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

-Examine types of migration in Africa
-Identify different types of migration
-Appreciate the impact of migration on population growth in Africa

- Learners brainstorm in groups on types of migration
-Learners identify different types of migration in Africa

Why is it important to study demographic changes?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 49
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Population Growth in Africa - Factors of migration
Population Growth in Africa - Awareness

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

-Research on the factors that influence migration in Africa
-Explain how migration affects population distribution
-Appreciate the impact of migration on population growth in Africa

- Learners exchange new ideas as they research on the factors that influence migration in Africa
-Learners discuss how migration affects population distribution

Why is it important to study demographic changes?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 50
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 51
-Manila papers
-Marker pens

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Social-cultural diversities

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

-Explore social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Discuss the social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners exhibit respect for fellow citizens as they discuss the social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Learners identify different social cultural diversities in Kenya

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 55
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Social cohesion

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

-Discuss personal and social cultural factors that influence social cohesion
-Explore their own beliefs and those of others
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners explore their own beliefs and those of others as they discuss personal and social cultural factors that influence social cohesion
-Learners identify factors that influence social cohesion

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 56
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Self-esteem
Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Emotions

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

-Explain ways of building a healthy self-esteem in social cultural diversity and inclusion
-Find out how to improve one's self-esteem
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners use digital or print material to find out how to improve one's self-esteem
-Learners share their findings in class

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 5
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 7
-Video clips

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Managing emotions

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

-Engage a resource person to talk about managing effects of emotions
-Discuss managing effects of emotions in a diversified environment
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners engage a resource person to talk about managing effects of emotions in a diversified environment
-Learners discuss managing effects of emotions

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 8
-Resource person
-Digital resources

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Peer pressure

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

-Managing peer pressure in a culturally diverse environment
-Role play ways of managing peer pressure
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners practice inclusivity as they role play ways of managing peer pressure
-Learners discuss ways of managing peer pressure

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 9
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Positive peer pressure
Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Cultural diversities

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

-Develop self-confidence and values to enhance positive peer pressure
-Act out skits on social cultural diversity and inclusion
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners develop self-confidence and values to enhance positive peer pressure as they act out skits on social cultural diversity and inclusion
-Learners discuss values that enhance positive peer pressure

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 10
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 11

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Cultural appreciation

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

-Discuss ways of appreciating social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Identify benefits of social cultural diversities
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners discuss ways of appreciating social cultural diversities in Kenya
-Learners identify benefits of social cultural diversities

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 12
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Inclusivity
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Family conflicts

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

-Explain the importance of inclusivity in a diverse environment
-Discuss ways of promoting inclusivity
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners explain the importance of inclusivity in a diverse environment
-Learners discuss ways of promoting inclusivity

How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 13
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 63

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peaceful resolution

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

-Apply peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the family
-Role play peace building scenarios in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners work together harmoniously as they role play peace building scenarios in class (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
-Learners discuss ways of resolving conflicts peacefully

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 64
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Experiences

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

-Resolve differences amicably as they discuss experiences from role play scenarios
-Discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners resolve differences amicably as they discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Learners discuss experiences from the role play scenarios

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 65
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Communication
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Empathy

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

-Design strategies for effective communication in resolving conflicts
-Create posters with strategies to enhance effective communication
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners create posters with strategies to enhance effective communication in resolving conflicts
-Learners discuss strategies for effective communication

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
-Manila papers
-Marker pens
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Project work

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Healthy relationships

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

-Build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family
-Research ways of building healthy relationships
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships
-Learners discuss ways of building healthy relationships

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Empathetic moments

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

-Reflect on past empathetic moments
-Journal in their books and share
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners reflect on past empathetic moments, journal in their books and share
-Learners discuss past empathetic moments

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
-Digital resources
-Internet

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace in the family
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Conflict triggers
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace culture

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

-Compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Present the poems in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners display team spirit as they work in groups to compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Learners present the poems in class

How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 70
-Digital resources
-Internet
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72

- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests