ACTION OF RIVERS

Definition of Terms Related to Rivers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define rivers, source, mouth, tributaries, confluence, drainage basin, watershed, interfluves. Identify components of river systems on maps.

Q/A to review hydrological cycle. Explanation of river terminology with Kenyan examples. Drawing and labeling river system diagrams.

Maps of Kenya, river system charts, textbooks

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 68-69

ACTION OF RIVERS

River Erosion Processes
River Transportation and Deposition
Youthful Stage Features

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain hydraulic action, corrasion, attrition, and solution processes. Describe factors affecting erosion rate including stream volume, gradient, and bedrock nature.

Demonstration of erosion processes using water and materials. Discussion of factors affecting erosion with practical examples. Students observe erosion effects.

Water containers, sand, rock samples, demonstration materials
Containers, different sized particles, water, magnifying glasses
Clay/plasticine, topographical maps, pictures of waterfalls, drawing materials

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 69-72

ACTION OF RIVERS

Mature Stage Features
Old Stage Features - Alluvial Fans and Flood Plains
Old Stage Features - Meanders and Ox-bow Lakes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe wider valleys, gentler gradients, river bends, bluffs. Explain lateral erosion becoming dominant over vertical erosion.

Comparison of youthful and mature features. Drawing cross-sections showing valley widening. Discussion of transitional characteristics.

Comparison charts, cross-section diagrams, colored pencils
Sand, water, modeling trays, maps showing flood plains, diagrams
Stream tables, sand, water, sequential diagrams, pictures of ox-bow lakes

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 81

ACTION OF RIVERS

Old Stage Features - Levees, Braided Channels, and Deferred Tributaries
Delta Formation and Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe natural levee formation during floods. Explain braided channel development and deferred tributary formation.

Drawing levee cross-sections. Discussion of raised river beds and flooding problems. Analysis of braided patterns during dry seasons.

Cross-section diagrams, aerial photographs, flood plain maps
Maps of river deltas, diagrams of delta types, aerial photographs

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 84-85

ACTION OF RIVERS

River Profile Summary
River Capture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Summarize features along youthful, mature, and old stages. Compare dominant processes and resultant landforms at each stage.

Creating comprehensive river profile diagrams. Consolidation exercise comparing all stages. Tabulation of features by river stage.

Large drawing paper, colored pencils, summary charts, profile diagrams
Maps of Kenya, capture process diagrams, case study materials

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 89

ACTION OF RIVERS

River Rejuvenation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define river rejuvenation and distinguish dynamic vs static rejuvenation. Describe resultant features: river terraces, incised meanders, rejuvenation gorges, knick points.

Discussion of rejuvenation causes (base level changes, increased discharge). Drawing rejuvenation features with examples from coastal Kenya rivers.

Rejuvenation feature diagrams, pictures of incised meanders, maps of coastal Kenya

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 86-89

ACTION OF RIVERS

Drainage Patterns
Drainage Systems

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and describe dendritic, radial, centripetal, parallel, fault-guided, and trellis drainage patterns. Explain formation conditions and give Kenyan examples.

Drawing different drainage patterns. Analysis of Mt. Kenya radial drainage and Rift Valley centripetal patterns. Pattern recognition exercises.

Pattern diagrams, maps of Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley, colored pencils
Geological maps, drainage system diagrams, cross-sections

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 90-92

ACTION OF RIVERS

Significance of Rivers - Positive Effects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain rivers' roles in water supply, irrigation, transport, HEP generation, port facilities, building materials, boundaries, fishing, tourism.

Discussion of urban water supplies from rivers. Analysis of HEP projects and irrigation schemes. Review of river-based economic activities.

Maps of water systems, pictures of dams and ports, economic activity charts

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 94-96

ACTION OF RIVERS
LAKES
LAKES

Significance of Rivers - Negative Effects and Water Conservation
Definition of a Lake
Lakes Formed by Tectonic Movements - Rift Valley Lakes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe flooding problems, communication barriers, waterborne diseases. Explain Water Act provisions for conservation and access.

Discussion of flood disasters and health issues. Analysis of communication problems caused by rivers. Review of water resource management principles.

Pictures of floods, case study materials, Water Act summary
Chalkboard, textbooks, wall map of Kenya
Chalkboard, chalk, exercise books, wall map of East Africa

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 96-97

LAKES

Lakes Formed by Tectonic Movements - Downwarped Lakes
Lakes Formed by Volcanic Activity
Lakes Formed by Glaciation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain formation through crustal warping and tilting. Describe Lakes Victoria and Kyoga formation during drainage evolution. Analyze back-tilted rivers (Kagera, Katonga, Kafa) contributing to lake formation.

Drawing crustal warping diagrams on chalkboard. Discussion of drainage reversal and back-tilting. Students draw formation sequence in notebooks.

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 102-103

LAKES

Lakes Formed by River and Wave Deposition
Other Lake Types - Wind Erosion, Solution, and Human-made
Landslide and Meteorite Lakes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ox-bow lake formation from cut-off meanders. Describe lagoon formation through longshore drift and delta processes. Give examples from Kenyan rivers (Tana, Yala, Nyando) and Lake Victoria shores.

Simple demonstration of meander cut-off using clay/soil and water in basin. Drawing ox-bow lake formation sequence on chalkboard. Discussion of lagoon formation.

Basin, clay/soil, water, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books
Pieces of chalk, water container, chalkboard, atlas
Sand tray, small stones, chalkboard, internet access (if available)

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 107-108

LAKES

Lake Classification Summary and Regional Examples
Significance of Lakes - Economic Importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Consolidate all lake formation types. Compare characteristics of different lake types. Analyze distribution patterns of lakes in East Africa and beyond.

Creating comprehensive classification table on chalkboard. Students copy into exercise books. Group discussions on different lake formation processes.

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 100-109

LAKES

Significance of Lakes - Social and Environmental Benefits

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe lakes as tourist attractions and recreational facilities. Explain climate modification effects of large water bodies. Analyze lakes as sources of rivers and building materials.

Discussion of Lake Nakuru National Park and flamingo tourism. Analysis of Lake Victoria's influence on regional climate. Review of recreational activities (boating, sport fishing).

Chalkboard, chalk, textbooks, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 111

LAKES
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS
ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Negative Effects of Lakes
Definition of Terms and Types of Deserts
Wind Erosion Processes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify disease vectors (mosquitoes, snails) around lakes causing malaria and bilharzia. Describe dangerous wildlife habitats (crocodiles, hippos). Explain displacement issues from human-made lakes.

Discussion of health challenges in lake regions. Analysis of human-wildlife conflict around lakes. Case study of resettlement during dam construction projects using textbook examples.

Chalkboard, chalk, textbooks, exercise books
Chalkboard, world map, atlas, exercise books
Sand, small container, chalkboard, chalk, exercise books

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Page 111

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

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:
Describe formation of "millet seed" sand grains, rock pedestals (gours), and ventifacts. Explain undercutting and abrasion effects up to 2 meters above ground. Include dreinkanter formation.

Drawing formation diagrams of small-scale erosional features on chalkboard. Discussion of differential erosion on hard and soft rocks. Students sketch feature formation stages.

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 153-155

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

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

ACTION OF WIND AND WATER IN ARID AREAS

Significance of Arid Features

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 164-165

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

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

Soil

Factors Influencing Soil Formation

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 203-205

Soil

Properties and Profile
Soil Degeneration and Erosion

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe soil properties and structure types. Define soil profile and horizons. Explain soil catena formation.

Discussion on soil structure, texture, acidity, colour, porosity. Explanation of profile as vertical layer arrangement with horizons A-D. Description of catena as slope arrangement and formation processes.

Soil structure samples, pH materials, Colour charts, Profile diagrams, Catena illustrations
Erosion photographs, Degeneration charts, Local examples, Process diagrams

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 205-209

Soil
AGRICULTURE

Classification and Management
Introduction and Definition of Agriculture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Classify soils by order: zonal, intrazonal, azonal. Describe major soil types and their characteristics. Explain soil management and conservation methods.

Exposition on soil classification based on formation conditions. Discussion on major Kenyan soil types and distribution. Analysis of management techniques and conservation methods. Examples of Kenyan conservation practices.

Classification charts, Distribution maps, Conservation photographs, Practice examples
Charts showing agricultural activities, Pictures of crops and livestock, Map of Kenya

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 214-228

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:
Explain climate as highest influence factor; Describe temperature effects on crop maturity; Analyze moisture distribution for cotton and tea; Explain wind effects on crops

Review climatic elements; Discussion on pyrethrum quality and sunshine; Analysis of moisture requirements (750mm cotton); Study of Mediterranean citrus adaptation

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 233-236

AGRICULTURE

Types of Agriculture: Simple Subsistence and Sedentary Agriculture
Intensive Subsistence Agriculture and Plantation Agriculture
Mediterranean Agriculture, Mixed Farming, and Livestock Farming

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

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 242-244

AGRICULTURE

Distribution of Major Cash Crops in Kenya
Tea Farming in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify cash crop locations from Figure 13.7; Explain colonial agriculture legacy; Describe government support for small-scale farmers

Review Kenya's agricultural history; Study Figure 13.7 distribution; Discuss colonial vs post-independence farming; Analyze policy changes

Figure 13.7 map, Cash crop pictures, Colonial agriculture photos
Figure 13.8 map, Plantation pictures, Processing flow chart, Tea samples

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 252-253

AGRICULTURE

Tea Marketing and Sugar-cane Farming
Maize Growing and Cocoa in Ghana

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain KTDA role (260,000 farmers); Describe export destinations; Identify sugar-cane belt; Explain growing conditions

Discuss KTDA achievements; Study Figure 13.10 sugar areas; Analyze out-grower schemes; Sugar processing and uses

KTDA charts, Figure 13.10 map, Factory pictures, Processing diagrams
Figure 13.14 map, Maize pictures, Figure 13.15 Ghana map, Processing charts

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 257-262

AGRICULTURE

Oil Palm in Nigeria and Coffee Farming

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe oil palm areas and conditions; Identify coffee regions in Kenya; Explain growing conditions and processing

Study oil palm distribution; Analyze tenera variety yields; Coffee processing steps; Compare with Brazil's Fazendas

Oil palm pictures, Figure 13.18 coffee map, Processing charts, pH testing materials

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 270-283

AGRICULTURE

Wheat Growing and Horticulture
Pastoral Farming and Dairy Farming
Beef Farming and Agricultural Fieldwork

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
Cattle breed pictures, Figure 13.40 Pampas map, Sample questionnaires, Data sheets

KLB Secondary Geography Form 3, Pages 283-299