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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
2 1
OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS
Wave Erosion Processes and Features
Wave Transportation and Deposition
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe wave erosion processes: corrasion, hydraulic action, attrition, solution. Identify erosional features: cliffs, wave-cut platforms, caves, arches, stacks, stumps.
Discussion of erosion processes with practical examples. Drawing formation sequence of coastal erosional features on chalkboard. Students sketch feature formation stages.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures from textbook
Sand, water container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 130-134
2 2
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
2 3
OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS
Types of Coasts - Concordant and Discordant
Submerged Coasts - Highland and Lowland
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
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, maps of Kenya coast
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 139-140
2 4
OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS
Emerged Coasts
Coral Coasts and Reef Formation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe emerged coast formation through sea level fall. Identify upland features: raised beaches, notches, wave-cut platforms. Explain lowland features: fall-lines, gentle coastal plains.
Discussion of emergence processes and resultant features. Analysis of Kenya coast examples (Mama Ngina Drive, Oceanic Hotel). Students draw emerged coast profiles.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, local examples
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 142-143
2 5
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
3 1
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
3 2
OCEANS, SEAS AND THEIR COASTS
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS
Significance of Coasts and Coastal Features
Unit Assessment
Definition of Terms and Types of Deserts
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
Chalkboard, world map, atlas, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 149-150
3 3
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS
Wind Erosion Processes
Wind Erosion Features - Small Scale
Wind Erosion Features - Large Scale
Wind Transportation and Deposition
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain wind erosion processes: abrasion, attrition, and deflation. Describe factors favoring wind action in hot deserts: unconsolidated particles, scanty vegetation, tropical storms.
Discussion of wind erosion mechanisms with practical examples. Simple demonstration using sand and breath/fan to show wind effect. Students draw erosion process diagrams.
Sand, small container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, small stones for demonstration
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, atlas
Sand, fan or strong breath, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 152-153
3 4
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS
Sand Dunes - Barchans and Seif Dunes
Other Dune Types, Draas, and Loess
Water Action in Arid Areas - Wadis and Inselbergs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe barchan formation around obstacles creating crescent shapes. Explain seif dune development as parallel ridges aligned with prevailing winds. Give examples from Sahara, Arabian deserts, and Kenya (Lamu, Chalbi).
Drawing detailed barchan and seif dune formation diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of wind direction effects on dune shapes. Students model dune formation with sand.
Sand, small obstacles, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, world map
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures from textbook
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 157-159
3 5
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS
Pediments, Pediplains, and Plateau Features
Water Deposition Features and Dry Valleys
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain pediment formation as gently sloping rock surfaces through lateral planation or slope retreat. Describe pediplain development through coalescence of pediments. Explain mesa and butte formation from resistant-capped plateaus.
Drawing pediment and pediplain formation sequences on chalkboard. Discussion of differential erosion on sedimentary rocks. Students analyze plateau evolution stages.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, textbooks
Maps of Kenya, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 161-163
4 1
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS
Action of Water in Limestone Areas
Significance of Arid Features
Surface and Underground Water
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain positive significance: solar energy potential, mineral resources, tourism attractions, unique ecosystems. Describe negative impacts: sand dune migration, agricultural threats, water scarcity challenges, settlement difficulties.
Discussion of arid area opportunities and challenges with global and local examples. Analysis of Kenya's ASAL development potential and problems. Students evaluate significance balance.
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, pictures of solar panels
Charts showing water sources, Rock samples, Diagrams of percolation and water table, Transparent containers
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 164-165
4 2
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
4 3
Action of Water in Limestone Areas
Action of Water in Limestone Areas and Resultant Features
Significance of 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
Economic charts, Photographs of industries, Tourism materials, Infrastructure maps, Assessment worksheets
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 172-178
4 4
Glaciation
Definition of Terms
Types of Glaciers and Ice Masses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define glaciation, ice, snow, snowline, firn, neve fields. Distinguish between permanent and temporary snowlines. Explain glacier formation conditions.
Q/A to review ice formation concepts. Exposition on glaciation definition and related terminology. Discussion on snowline variations with latitude and altitude. Explanation of firn formation through compaction processes. Discussion on glacier formation conditions and avalanche effects.
Charts showing snowline variations, Diagrams of ice formation, Maps showing ice distribution, Safety materials
Glacier example tables, World maps, Photographs of mountain glaciers, Distribution charts
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 180-182
4 5
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
5 1
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
5 2
Soil
Definition and Composition of Soil
Soil Forming Processes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define soil and its components. Distinguish between soil and land. Explain soil composition percentages and constituent importance.
Q/A to review weathering concepts. Exposition on soil definition and regolith formation. Discussion on soil composition including organic matter, inorganic matter, water, air percentages. Analysis of humus importance for plant nutrition.
Soil samples, Composition diagrams, Constituent charts, Microscopes
Rock samples, Decomposition diagrams, Leaching process charts, Formation illustrations
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 198-200
5 3
Soil
Factors Influencing Soil Formation
Properties and Profile
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify five soil formation factors. Explain parent material influence on soil type. Analyze climate and organism effects. Describe topography and time factors.
Exposition on parent material as key factor determining soil type. Discussion on climate effects including rainfall and temperature variations. Analysis of vegetation and micro-organism roles. Explanation of slope and time influences on soil development.
Parent rock samples, Climate charts, Vegetation specimens, Maps, Time examples
Soil structure samples, pH materials, Colour charts, Profile diagrams, Catena illustrations
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 203-205
5 4
Soil
Soil Degeneration and Erosion
Classification and Management
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define soil degeneration and classify types. Describe erosion types and processes. Identify conditions favouring soil erosion.
Exposition on degeneration types: physical, chemical, biological with causes. Discussion on erosion processes from splash to gully formation. Analysis of erosion factors with Kenyan examples.
Erosion photographs, Degeneration charts, Local examples, Process diagrams
Classification charts, Distribution maps, Conservation photographs, Practice examples
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 209-214
5 5
AGRICULTURE
Introduction and Definition of Agriculture
Physical Factors: Climate
Physical Factors: Relief and Soil
Biotic and Human Factors
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define agriculture as growing crops and rearing livestock for human needs; Identify factors influencing agriculture; Explain scope of agricultural activities
Q/A on local farming; Discussion on agriculture definition; List agricultural activities; Introduction to influencing factors
Charts showing agricultural activities, Pictures of crops and livestock, Map of Kenya
Maps showing climate zones, Rainfall charts, Pictures of crops, Thermometers
Soil samples, pH testing materials, Maps of Pampas and Prairies, Terraced farming pictures
Pictures of pests, Insect specimens, Wilson Airport maps, Price charts
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 232-233
6 1
AGRICULTURE
Types of Agriculture: Simple Subsistence and Sedentary Agriculture
Intensive Subsistence Agriculture and Plantation Agriculture
Mediterranean Agriculture, Mixed Farming, and Livestock Farming
Distribution of Major Cash Crops in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define simple subsistence farming; Identify local names (Milpa, Counco, Roca, Masole, Citemene, Ladang); Describe shifting cultivation characteristics
Study shifting cultivation practices; Discuss slash-and-burn agriculture; Analyze sedentary agriculture; Compare farming implements
Maps of tropical lands, Slash-and-burn pictures, Farming systems diagrams
Monsoon Asia maps, Rice terraces pictures, Plantation distribution charts
Mediterranean maps, Olive grove pictures, Crop combination charts
Figure 13.7 map, Cash crop pictures, Colonial agriculture photos
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 242-244
6 2
AGRICULTURE
Tea Farming in Kenya
Tea Marketing and Sugar-cane Farming
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify tea growing highlands; Explain growing conditions (21°C, 1000-2000mm, 1000-1700m); Describe cultivation and processing
Study Figure 13.8 tea areas; Discuss tea varieties; Analyze cultivation process; Step-by-step processing at 100°C
Figure 13.8 map, Plantation pictures, Processing flow chart, Tea samples
KTDA charts, Figure 13.10 map, Factory pictures, Processing diagrams
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 253-257
6 3
AGRICULTURE
Maize Growing and Cocoa in Ghana
Oil Palm in Nigeria and Coffee Farming
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify maize areas and Katumani variety; Describe growing conditions; Identify Ghana cocoa triangle; Explain cocoa conditions
Study Figure 13.14 maize areas; Discuss Portuguese introduction; Analyze Ghana cocoa using Figure 13.15; Cocoa processing to export
Figure 13.14 map, Maize pictures, Figure 13.15 Ghana map, Processing charts
Oil palm pictures, Figure 13.18 coffee map, Processing charts, pH testing materials
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 262-270
6 4
AGRICULTURE
Wheat Growing and Horticulture
Pastoral Farming and Dairy Farming
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify wheat areas and conditions; Compare with Canada's advantages; Define horticulture; Identify horticultural areas
Study Figure 13.20 wheat areas; Analyze Canadian Prairie advantages; Discuss horticultural companies; Export market analysis
Figure 13.20 map, Harvester pictures, Figure 13.25 horticulture map, Export charts
Figure 13.29 map, Pastoral pictures, Table 13.1, Cattle breed photos
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 283-299
6 5
AGRICULTURE
Beef Farming and Agricultural Fieldwork
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare traditional and commercial beef farming; Describe Argentina's Pampas system; Plan agricultural fieldwork
Analyze KMC operations; Study Argentine estancias; Discuss Kaputiei Scheme; Practice fieldwork planning
Cattle breed pictures, Figure 13.40 Pampas map, Sample questionnaires, Data sheets
KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 313-327
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