Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather - Elements of weather in the environment

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

- Describe the elements of weather in the environment
- Record weather conditions in the local environment
- Show interest in observing weather conditions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use textbooks or digital devices to find the elements of weather (temperature, humidity, sunshine, wind, cloud cover, precipitation)
- Study pictures showing different weather elements and identify them
- Collect pictures showing elements of weather and make a chart

Why are elements of weather in the environment important?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 116
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Chart paper

- Oral questions - Observation

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather - Instruments for measuring elements of weather
Weather - Constructing instruments for measuring weather
Weather - Significance of weather to the human environment

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

- Identify weather measuring instruments found in a weather station
- Explain the factors considered when siting a weather station
- Appreciate the need for a well-sited weather station

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use reference books, online resources or a resource person to find weather measuring instruments (wind vane, rain gauge, windsock, thermometer, barometer, hygrometer)
- Discuss factors considered when siting a weather station (open space, gently sloping area, free from flooding, distance from buildings)
- Take a daily record of weather conditions in the locality for one week

What instruments are used to measure elements of weather?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 120
- Reference books
- Digital devices
- Resource persons
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 122
- Locally available materials
- Measuring cylinders
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 125
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather - Responding to different weather conditions
Fieldwork - Methods of data collection

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

- Respond appropriately to different weather conditions in the environment
- Discuss how to adapt to varied weather conditions
- Appreciate the importance of adapting to weather changes

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm on the significance of weather to the human environment and how to respond to varied weather conditions
- Discuss factors considered when constructing and siting a weather station in the school compound
- Create a report on weather conditions observed in the locality and share in class

How can we predict and respond to changes in weather conditions?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 128
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- Notebooks
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 131
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Fieldwork - Practising data collection methods
Fieldwork - Challenges in carrying out fieldwork
Fieldwork - Solutions to challenges in fieldwork

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

- Apply appropriate methods of data collection in a practical context
- Record data collected using an appropriate method
- Appreciate the importance of choosing the right data collection method

- Choose an appropriate method to collect data on the ages of Grade 7 learners
- Discuss the method to be used for recording data
- Collect and record data on ages of learners using the chosen method

How do we choose the right method to collect data in fieldwork?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 134
- Notebooks
- Questionnaire templates
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 135
- Resource persons
- Reference books
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 136
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Notebooks

- Observation - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Fieldwork - Data analysis: mean and median
Fieldwork - Data analysis: mode, percentage and range
Fieldwork - Steps of carrying out fieldwork research

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

- Illustrate methods of data analysis after fieldwork
- Calculate the mean and median from given data
- Show interest in analysing data collected in fieldwork

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Match data analysis terms with their correct meanings (mean, median, mode, range, percentage)
- Calculate the mean and median of milk production data from the table provided
- Present calculation steps on a chart

How do we make sense of data collected during fieldwork?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 138
- Calculators
- Reference books
- Notebooks
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 142
- Digital devices

- Written assignments - Oral questions

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Fieldwork - Planning and preparing for fieldwork
Fieldwork - Carrying out fieldwork and collecting data

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

- Plan and prepare adequately for a fieldwork study
- Identify a topic for fieldwork and state objectives
- Show responsibility in preparing for fieldwork

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Identify a topic for fieldwork study in the school environment
- State the problem statement and objectives of the fieldwork
- Identify the location, and prepare tools and data collection methods for the fieldwork

How do we plan and prepare to carry out effective fieldwork?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 142
- Notebooks
- Digital devices
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 143
- Data collection tools
- Notebooks

- Observation - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

Fieldwork - Analysing and sharing fieldwork findings

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

- Analyse and present fieldwork data using appropriate methods
- Share fieldwork study findings in class
- Value fieldwork in investigating phenomena in the immediate environment

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Analyse data collected during fieldwork using appropriate methods (mean, median, mode, percentage, range)
- Present data using appropriate charts or tables
- Share fieldwork study findings with the class

How do we share and communicate what we have found in our fieldwork?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 144
- Calculators
- Chart paper
- Digital devices

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa - Roles of European groups in the 'Scramble for and Partition' of Africa
Political Development in Africa - How European powers performed roles in scramble and partition

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

- Define scramble for and partition of Africa
- Identify European groups that participated in scramble for Africa
- Show interest in learning about African political history

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm on the terms "Scramble for and Partition of Africa" and make presentations
- Discuss the roles of European groups in the 'Scramble for and Partition' of Africa
- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information on roles played by European groups

How did developments in Europe influence the scramble and partition of Africa?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 141
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks
- Maps of Africa
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 142
- Role-play materials
- Charts and posters

- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa - Terms of the Berlin Conference 1884-1885 on partitioning of Africa

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

- Identify terms of the Berlin Conference
- Explain the significance of Berlin Conference in partition of Africa
- Appreciate the historical context of African partition

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use textbooks or digital devices to search for information on terms of Berlin Conference
- Design posters showing terms of Berlin Conference of 1884-1885
- Role-play the terms of the Berlin Conference

Why was the Berlin Conference held?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Poster materials

- Posters - Role-play - Oral questions

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa - Implications of colonial rule on African nations
Political Development in Africa - Advocating for elimination of neo-colonialism through good governance

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

- Identify implications of colonial rule on African nations
- Classify effects as positive and negative
- Demonstrate understanding of colonial legacy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use print media or digital sources to find information on impact of colonialism
- Match effects of colonial rule with their evidence
- Design charts showing effects of colonial rule on African countries

What were the consequences of colonial rule in Africa?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 146
- Digital resources
- Charts and markers
- Map of Africa
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 148
- Song composition materials
- Charts showing reasons

- Charts - Written assignments - Observation

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Importance of the Constitution of Kenya

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

- Explain the importance of the Constitution of Kenya
- Identify key provisions in the Constitution
- Appreciate the role of the Constitution in governance

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm some of the rules in the Constitution of Kenya
- Engage a resource person on the importance of the constitution
- Use textbooks or digital devices to find information about importance of constitution
- Watch video clip on promulgation of constitution

Why should a country have a constitution?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 151
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written tests - Charts

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Ways of upholding and protecting the Constitution for social cohesion

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

- Describe ways of upholding and protecting the Constitution
- Explain the role of different organs in protecting the Constitution
- Value the importance of constitutional protection

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Find out ways in which the constitution is respected and protected
- Match different organs with how they uphold and protect the Constitution
- Perform a skit to show how constitution is respected and protected

Why should we uphold and protect the Constitution?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 153
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Resource person
- Role-play materials

- Role-play assessment - Written tests - Observation

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - National values as provided in the Constitution
The Constitution of Kenya - Upholding and protecting the Constitution of Kenya

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

- Identify national values in the Constitution of Kenya
- Explain how to apply national values in daily life
- Demonstrate commitment to practicing national values

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read Chapter 2 Article 10(2) of Constitution and identify national values
- Solve puzzle to identify national values
- Write slogans on how to practice national values
- Role-play application of national values

What are the national values and how do we apply them?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 155
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Puzzles
- Slogan materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 157
- Design materials
- Sample constitutions

- Puzzles - Slogans - Role-play

Political Development and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Creating awareness on constitutional values

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

- Create posters on importance of Constitution
- Communicate constitutional values to community
- Demonstrate active citizenship

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Design posters on importance of Constitution, ways of upholding it, and national values
- Display posters in class and school
- Use slogans to encourage school community to uphold national values

How can we promote constitutional awareness in our community?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 156
- Poster materials
- Display boards
- Cardboard boxes

- Posters - Community project - Observation

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Classification of human rights as stipulated in human rights instruments

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

- Identify human rights instruments
- Classify human rights into three categories
- Appreciate human rights documentation

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm human rights and how they are classified
- Match human rights classifications with explanations
- Study Constitution of Kenya and classify rights into civil/political, socio-economic/cultural, and solidarity rights

Why is it important to know our rights?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 159
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Charts and posters

- Oral questions - Posters - Written tests

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Characteristics of human rights in the society
Human Rights - Concept of equity and non-discrimination in fostering solidarity

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

- Identify characteristics of human rights
- Explain universal nature of human rights
- Value human rights principles

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm characteristics of human rights
- Solve riddles about characteristics of human rights
- Use tree diagram to present characteristics of human rights

What makes human rights universal and inalienable?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 161
- Tree diagram materials
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 163
- Pictures showing equity
- Skit materials

- Tree diagrams - Oral questions - Observation

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Actions that promote equity and non-discrimination for social justice

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

- Identify areas lacking equity in the locality
- Suggest actions to promote equity and non-discrimination
- Demonstrate commitment to social justice

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm how to promote equity and non-discrimination in given scenarios
- Find out areas where equity is not applied in locality
- Develop slogans that promote equity and non-discrimination for social justice

What can we do to ensure equal opportunities for all?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 164
- Slogan materials
- Display boards
- Community survey tools

- Slogans - Community projects - Observation

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Valuing human rights for promotion of human dignity
African Diasporas - Factors that contributed to the presence of African diasporas across the world

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

- Explain ways of valuing human rights
- Apply human rights values in daily life
- Demonstrate respect for human dignity

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Share characteristics of human rights and their teachings
- Discuss ways of valuing human rights
- Practice valuing human rights and journal experiences

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

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 165
- Journals
- Digital resources
- Case study materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 168
- Pictures of African diasporas
- Game materials

- Journal entries - Observation - Written tests

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Countries inhabited by African diasporas by 1960 on world map

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

- Locate countries inhabited by African diasporas by 1960
- Identify countries with highest diaspora populations
- Demonstrate map skills

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use reference books or digital devices to find countries inhabited by African diasporas by 1960
- Study world map and identify countries labelled A, B, C (USA, Brazil, France)
- Draw sketch map of world and locate countries inhabited by African diasporas

Which countries had the largest African diaspora populations by 1960?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 170
- World maps and atlas
- Drawing materials
- Digital resources

- Map work - Sketches - Oral presentations

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - Role of diasporas in political development in Africa

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

- Explain how African diasporas participate in political development
- Identify contributions of prominent African diasporas
- Value diaspora contributions to Africa

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use digital media or textbooks to find out how African diasporas participate in political development
- Study information about roles of diasporas such as Marcus Garvey and Booker T. Washington
- Role-play roles of African diasporas in political development

What role do African diasporas play in African politics?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 171
- Pictures of Marcus Garvey and Booker T. Washington
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Role-play assessment - Charts - Debate participation

Political Development and Governance

African Diasporas - African diasporas and promotion of African unity in society today
African Diasporas - Comprehensive understanding of African diasporas

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

- Identify ways diasporas promote African unity
- Explain contributions of diasporas to community development
- Demonstrate appreciation for diaspora contributions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Share contributions of African diasporas in the community
- Study pictures and identify how African diasporas contribute to unity
- Create slogans for how African diasporas promote unity in society

How can we promote African Unity in society today?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 173
- Pictures showing diaspora contributions
- Slogan materials
- Digital resources
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 174
- Modeling materials
- World map outline
- Essay writing materials

- Slogans - Observation - Oral presentations

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - Reasons for interconnectedness and interdependence among countries

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

- Define interconnectedness, interdependence and global citizen
- Explain why countries are interconnected and interdependent
- Appreciate global cooperation

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss meanings of interdependence, interconnectedness and global citizen
- Use textbooks or digital devices to find countries that relate with Kenya
- Read information about how countries are interconnected and explain reasons
- Compose songs on reasons for interconnectedness

How do countries connect and depend on each other in the world today?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 176
- Digital resources
- Charts and diagrams
- Song composition materials

- Songs - Written tests - Oral questions

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - Effects of globalisation at local and national levels

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

- Define globalisation
- Identify positive and negative effects of globalisation
- Demonstrate understanding of global issues

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm the meaning of globalisation
- Investigate benefits and negative effects of globalisation on local community
- Make tables showing positive and negative effects of globalisation
- Compose and recite poems on effects of globalisation

Which are the common concerns in the world today?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 178
- Pictures showing globalisation
- Digital resources
- Poetry materials

- Tables - Poems - Observation

Political Development and Governance

Citizenship - Qualities of a global citizen in modern society
Citizenship - Creating awareness on effects of globalisation at national and global levels
Citizenship - Contributing to international community while maintaining loyalty to own country

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

- Identify qualities of a global citizen
- Describe characteristics of effective global citizenship
- Value global citizenship principles

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Share ideas on qualities a citizen should have to work in foreign country
- Use crossword puzzle clues to find qualities of global citizen
- Sketch a palm of hand and show qualities of global citizen

What qualities make someone a good global citizen?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 180
- Crossword puzzles
- Sketching materials
- Digital resources
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 182
- Flashcard materials
- Camera or phone
- Social media access
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 183
- Tree planting materials
- Anthem lyrics
- Digital resources
- Journals

- Crossword assessment - Sketches - Oral presentations