Map Work

Introduction and Precautions in Map Reading
Landforms - Dissected and Rolling Relief

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and describe physical features on topographical maps
Identify and describe human activities on topographical maps
Outline precautions observed when describing physical features and human activities
Use appropriate phrases when reading maps

Q/A session reviewing maps and mapwork from Forms 1 and 2; Exposition of precautions when describing physical and human features; Discussion on appropriate and inappropriate phrases; Practice using correct directional terms instead of "left", "right", "top", "bottom"

Topographical maps, Sample phrases worksheet, Compass directions chart
Topographical maps showing different relief types, Figure 2.1 and 2.2 from textbook, Tracing paper

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 11-13

Map Work

Hilly/Mountainous Relief, Valleys and Slope Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify hilly or mountainous relief characteristics
Recognize V-shaped valleys and U-shaped contours
Determine nature of slope using contour patterns, spacing and height
Distinguish between even, convex and concave slopes

Detailed discussion on hilly/mountainous relief using Figure 2.3(a); Study of valley formation using Figure 2.3(b); Explanation of slope types using Figures 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6; Practice identifying slope characteristics and intervisibility

Figures 2.3(a), (b), 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, Examples from Kisii Highlands, Sample topographical maps with various slopes

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 14-17

Map Work

Spurs, Passes, Saddles, Ridges and Major Landforms
Vegetation and Natural Hydrographic Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify interlocking and truncated spurs using contour patterns
Distinguish between passes and saddles using transport lines
Recognize ridges, escarpments and plateaus
Identify water-related features like peninsulas, bays and watersheds

Exposition of spurs using Figures 2.7(a), (b); Analysis of passes and saddles using Figure 2.8; Study of ridges, escarpments and plateaus using Figures 2.9, 2.10, 2.11; Explanation of water features and watersheds using Figure 2.12

Figures 2.7-2.12, Examples of Marich Pass, Kikuyu Plateau, Uyoma Peninsula, Topographical maps showing landforms
Figure 2.13 vegetation key, Figures 2.14(a)-(c), Maps showing vegetation and rivers, Symbol identification charts

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 17-22

Map Work

Drainage Patterns and Other Water Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify all drainage patterns: dendritic, trellis, rectangular, radial, annular, centripetal and parallel
Suggest geological conditions for each drainage pattern
Recognize lakes, swamps, waterfalls and artificial hydrographic features
Use water features to interpret climate and geological conditions

Detailed discussion of all drainage patterns using Figures 2.15-2.21; Analysis of tributary junction angles and geological implications; Study of Figure 2.22 showing artificial features; Practice identifying patterns and making geological interpretations

Figures 2.15-2.22, Sample maps with different drainage patterns, Pattern identification worksheets, Artificial features examples

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 22-25

Map Work

Climate Interpretation and Economic Activities
Manufacturing, Services, Transport and Settlement Factors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Use drainage, vegetation and human activities evidence to interpret climate
Identify agricultural activities through plantation symbols and processing facilities
Recognize mining, forestry and fishing activities using appropriate evidence
Distinguish between small scale and large scale farming indicators

Discussion of climate interpretation using map evidence; Analysis of plantation farming symbols and estate names; Study of mining evidence: symbols, processing plants; Identification of forestry through saw-mills and forest reserves; Recognition of fishing through facilities and co-operatives

Climate interpretation guidelines, Maps showing agricultural and mining areas, Processing facility examples, Economic activity symbols chart
Manufacturing symbols, Service facility examples, Transport mode indicators, Figures 2.23(a), (b), 2.24, Settlement factor analysis worksheets

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 25-28

Map Work

Settlement Patterns and Map Enlargement/Reduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify nucleated, linear and dispersed settlement patterns
Distinguish between site and position of settlements
Enlarge maps using squares method and determine new dimensions
Reduce maps following same procedures with appropriate scale changes

Analysis of settlement patterns using Figures 2.25(b)-(d); Discussion of settlement site vs position concepts; Demonstration of enlargement procedures using Table 2.1 and Figures 2.26(a), (b); Practice calculating new frame sizes and plotting features accurately

Figures 2.25(b)-(d), Table 2.1, Figures 2.26(a), (b), Graph paper, Rulers, Sample maps for enlargement practice

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 29-34

Map Work

Drawing Cross-Sections and Profiles
Vertical Exaggeration, Gradient and Intervisibility

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw cross-sections using proper steps and procedures
Calculate amplitude of relief and determine vertical scales
Plot heights accurately and draw smooth curves
Annotate cross-sections with appropriate labels using downward facing arrows

Step-by-step demonstration of cross-section construction using Figure 2.29; Practice calculating amplitude and selecting appropriate scales; Guided construction of cross-sections with proper plotting techniques; Training on annotation methods with downward arrows only

Figure 2.29 cross-section example, Graph paper, Strip paper for plotting, Rulers and pencils, Sample topographical maps for practice
Table 2.2 interpretation guide, Figure 2.30 gradient example, Figure 2.31 intervisibility, Calculators, Logarithm tables

Secondary Geography Form 3 Student's Book, Pages 34-36

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Distinction Between Oceans and Seas
Nature of Ocean Water - Salinity and Temperature
Nature of Ocean Water - Ocean Life and Topography
Islands and Ocean Pollution

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between oceans and seas based on size, location, and connection. Identify the four major oceans and their characteristics. Compare similarities and differences between oceans and seas.

Q/A to review water bodies from previous chapters. Discussion of ocean vs sea characteristics using world map. Students list major oceans and seas in exercise books.

Chalkboard, world map, atlas, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, thermometer for demonstration
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 113-114

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Water Movement - Vertical Movement
Water Movement - Ocean Currents
Major Ocean Currents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain vertical water movement through upwelling and downwelling. Describe causes: density differences and converging currents. Analyze significance for marine life and fishing.

Discussion of density differences in ocean water. Simple demonstration using warm and cold water in containers. Analysis of upwelling areas and fishing grounds.

Containers, warm and cold water, chalkboard, atlas
Chalkboard, chalk, globe, world map, exercise books
World map, atlas, chalkboard, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 120-122

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Tides - Formation and Causes
Types of Tides

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain tide formation through gravitational pull of moon and sun. Describe earth's rotation effects on tidal patterns. Define tidal range and lunar day concepts.

Discussion of gravitational forces using simple demonstrations. Drawing tidal formation diagrams on chalkboard. Students observe local tidal patterns if applicable.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, stones for demonstration
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 125-127

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Wave Formation and Types
Wave Erosion Processes and Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain wave formation through wind friction on water surface. Describe wave components: crest, trough, wavelength, height. Distinguish between constructive and destructive waves.

Simple demonstration of wave formation using water basin and fan/breath. Drawing wave diagrams showing crest and trough. Discussion of wave breaking processes.

Water basin, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures from textbook

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 128-130

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Wave Transportation and Deposition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain longshore drift process and material transportation. Describe factors influencing coastal deposition. Identify transportation mechanisms along coasts.

Simple demonstration of longshore drift using sand and water. Discussion of sediment sorting and deposition patterns. Students draw longshore drift diagrams.

Sand, water container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 134-135

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Coastal Depositional Features - Beaches and Spits
Coastal Depositional Features - Bars and Other Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe beach formation and characteristics. Explain spit formation at coastline direction changes. Identify beach features: ridges, cusps, berms, beach rock.

Discussion of beach formation conditions and processes. Drawing spit formation diagrams showing longshore drift effects. Students identify local beach examples.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, sand for demonstration
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 135-137

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Types of Coasts - Concordant and Discordant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between concordant and discordant coasts. Explain factors determining coast types: wave action, tidal currents, rock nature, alignment.

Discussion of coast types with Kenya examples (Malindi-Lamu vs Mombasa). Analysis of factors affecting coastal development. Students identify coast types on maps.

Atlas, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 139-140

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Submerged Coasts - Highland and Lowland
Emerged Coasts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain submerged coast formation through base level changes. Describe rias, fjords, and Dalmatian coasts in highland areas. Identify fjards in lowland submergence.

Drawing submerged coast formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of East African rias (Kilindini, Lamu). Students analyze submergence causes.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, maps of Kenya coast
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, local examples

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 140-142

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Coral Coasts and Reef Formation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain coral polyp requirements for growth: temperature, clean water, shallow depth, salinity. Describe conditions favoring coral development.

Discussion of coral growth conditions and requirements. Analysis of tropical coral distribution patterns. Students list coral growth requirements.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 143-144

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Types of Coral Reefs
Coral Reef Formation Theories

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. Explain formation processes and characteristics of each reef type. Give examples from East Africa and globally.

Drawing coral reef formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of Great Barrier Reef and local examples. Students sketch reef formation sequences.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 144-146

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Significance of Oceans - Economic Importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ocean significance for climate modification, fishing, transport, and mineral extraction. Describe HEP generation from tides and tourism benefits.

Discussion of ocean economic activities and benefits. Analysis of global fishing grounds and shipping routes. Students list ocean economic uses.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 148-149

OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS

Significance of Coasts and Coastal Features
Unit Assessment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe coastal benefits: ports, harbours, fishing grounds, tourism, building materials. Explain marine life habitats and transport challenges.

Discussion of coastal economic activities with Kenya examples. Analysis of port development and coastal tourism. Students evaluate coastal significance.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, maps of Kenya
Assessment papers, atlas, exercise books, maps

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 149-150

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Definition of Terms and Types of Deserts
Wind Erosion Processes
Wind Erosion Features - Small Scale

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define arid lands and aridity as areas receiving less than 250mm annual rainfall. Classify deserts: hot continental interior, coastal, mid-latitude, and ice/snow deserts. Identify examples globally and in Kenya (ASAL areas, Chalbi, Kaisut, Karoli).

Q/A to review climate and aridity concepts from Form 2. Discussion of world desert distribution using atlas. Students list desert types and examples in exercise books.

Chalkboard, world map, atlas, exercise books
Sand, small container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, small stones for demonstration

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 151-152

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Wind Erosion Features - Large Scale
Wind Transportation and Deposition
Sand Dunes - Barchans and Seif Dunes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain formation of mushroom blocks, zeugens, yardangs, and deflation hollows. Describe large-scale erosional features with examples like Mukarob rock in Namibia and Qattara Depression in Egypt.

Drawing large-scale erosional feature formation on chalkboard. Discussion of vertical vs horizontal rock structures. Analysis of feature distribution in world deserts.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
Sand, fan or strong breath, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Sand, small obstacles, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 155-157

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Other Dune Types, Draas, and Loess
Water Action in Arid Areas - Wadis and Inselbergs
Pediments, Pediplains, and Plateau Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain transverse and wake dune formation. Describe draas as large dune features up to 200m high. Define loess as fine-grained wind-deposited soil with examples from Europe, China, and Americas.

Discussion of various dune types and their wind conditions. Analysis of global loess distribution and agricultural importance. Students compare different depositional features.

Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures from textbook
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 159-160

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Water Deposition Features and Dry Valleys
Significance of Arid Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe alluvial fan and bajada formation at upland feet. Explain playa and salina development in basins. Identify dry river valleys (laghs/lagas) common in northern Kenya counties.

Discussion of seasonal water flow and deposition patterns. Analysis of Kenya's northern dry valleys with county examples. Students map regional examples of water features.

Maps of Kenya, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures of solar panels

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 163-164

Action of Water in Limestone Areas

Surface and Underground Water

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe processes leading to surface and underground water. Distinguish between surface and underground water types. Identify sources of underground water including rain, snow melt, lake/sea water, and magmatic water. Define water table, aquifer and aquifuge. Explain factors affecting occurrence of underground water.

Q/A to review hydrological cycle processes. Exposition on underground water as "body of water derived from percolation and contained in soil, sub-soil and underlying rocks above impermeable layer". Discussion on surface water types and saltiness from weathering. Detailed explanation of water infiltration through permeable rocks and joints/faults. Discussion on factors affecting occurrence including precipitation, evaporation, porosity, permeability, slope, vegetation, saturation levels, evapotranspiration.

Charts showing water sources, Rock samples, Diagrams of percolation and water table, Transparent containers

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 166-170

Action of Water in Limestone Areas

Features Resulting from Underground Water
Importance of Underground Water

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify features resulting from underground water: springs, wells, artesian basins and wells. Describe spring formation in well-jointed limestone, at scarp slopes, and spring-lines. Explain well construction and distinguish permanent, intermittent and dry wells. Define artesian basin structure and conditions for artesian well location.

Exposition on springs as "natural outflow of water from rocks" with formation methods in limestone areas. Discussion on bournes as intermittent streams in chalk areas. Explanation of wells as "holes sunk into permeable rock to reach water table" using textbook diagrams. Detailed discussion on artesian basin structure and examples including London Basin, Great Australian Basin, Sahara, Kalahari.

Topographical maps, Geological cross-sections, Textbook diagrams, 3D models, World maps
Photographs of key sites, Maps of Kenya, Case study materials, Charts showing applications

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 170-172

Action of Water in Limestone Areas

Action of Water in Limestone Areas and Resultant Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define karst as area with limestone, chalk or dolomite. Explain chemical processes forming carbonic acid and calcium bicarbonate. Identify conditions for karst development. Describe surface features: grikes/clints, swallow holes, dolines, uvalas, poljes, gorges. Describe underground features: caves, underground rivers, stalactites, stalagmites, limestone pillars.

Q/A to review limestone characteristics from Form 1. Exposition on karst origin and chemical equations. Discussion on development conditions including jointed rocks, humid climate, deep water table. Progressive explanation of surface features using textbook diagrams and formation table. Exposition on underground features with stalactite/stalagmite formation processes. Examples from various countries including Kenya's Marafa Cave.

Limestone samples, Weak acids, Sequential diagrams, Clay for modeling, Salt solution setup, Cave photographs, Safety equipment

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 172-178

Action of Water in Limestone Areas
Glaciation

Significance of Resultant Features
Definition of Terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain significance of karst landscape features to humankind and countries. Analyze positive and negative impacts of karst features. Evaluate economic importance of limestone areas including tourism, water supply challenges, industrial uses, grazing potential.

Probing questions on karst landscape significance. Detailed discussion on significance aspects including tourism attractions like caves and gorges, solution lakes providing water sources, water scarcity due to intermittent streams, infrastructure development challenges, limestone use in iron/steel industry, grazing suitability for sheep, cement production like Bamburi and Athi River factories, environmental management challenges. Q/A on sustainable use of limestone resources. Topic assessment.

Economic charts, Photographs of industries, Tourism materials, Infrastructure maps, Assessment worksheets
Charts showing snowline variations, Diagrams of ice formation, Maps showing ice distribution, Safety materials

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 178-179

Glaciation

Types of Glaciers and Ice Masses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between valley and piedmont glaciers. Define ice sheets and ice caps. Identify African glacier examples. Describe nunataks.

Exposition on glacier types with African examples. Discussion on ice sheet characteristics and global distribution. Explanation of ice cap types and locations. Reference to textbook glacier table showing major examples worldwide. Group work identifying glacier locations on maps.

Glacier example tables, World maps, Photographs of mountain glaciers, Distribution charts

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 182-183

Glaciation

Icebergs and Ice Movement
Processes of Glaciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define icebergs and explain their formation. Describe iceberg distribution. Explain three ways ice moves. Analyze factors affecting ice movement speed.

Exposition on iceberg formation and distribution. Discussion on iceberg movement by ocean currents. Explanation of ice movement mechanisms including freeze-thaw action, basal slip, and extrusion flow. Analysis of movement speed factors and rates. Comparison of different glacier movement speeds.

World maps showing icebergs, Ocean current charts, Movement mechanism diagrams, Speed comparison data
Rock samples, Process diagrams, Moraine type charts, Glacial debris photographs

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 183-184

Glaciation

Glacial Features and Significance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe highland and lowland glacial features. Analyze positive and negative significance of glaciation.

Discussion on highland feature formation processes and characteristics. Description of lowland glacial features and formation. Analysis of glaciation significance including economic benefits and challenges. Examples from East African mountains and world locations. Group work on significance evaluation and local applications.

Formation diagrams, Feature photographs, Economic impact charts, Maps showing benefits, East African examples

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 186-194