Natural and Historic Built Environments

Weather - Elements of weather in the environment
Weather - Instruments for measuring elements of weather
Weather - Constructing instruments for measuring weather
Weather - Significance of weather to the human environment
Weather - Responding to different weather conditions
Fieldwork - Methods of data collection
Fieldwork - Practising data collection methods
Fieldwork - Challenges in carrying out fieldwork

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
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 120
- Resource persons
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 122
- Locally available materials
- Measuring cylinders
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 125
- Digital devices
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 128
- Notebooks
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 131
- Reference books
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 134
- Notebooks
- Questionnaire templates
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 135
- Resource persons

- Oral questions - Observation

Natural and Historic Built Environments
Political Development and Governance
Political Development and Governance
Political Development and Governance
Political Development and Governance

Fieldwork - Solutions to challenges in fieldwork
Fieldwork - Data analysis: mean and median
Fieldwork - Data analysis: mode, percentage and range
Fieldwork - Steps of carrying out fieldwork research
Fieldwork - Planning and preparing for fieldwork
Fieldwork - Carrying out fieldwork and collecting data
Fieldwork - Analysing and sharing fieldwork findings
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
Political Development in Africa - Terms of the Berlin Conference 1884-1885 on partitioning of Africa
Political Development in Africa - Implications of colonial rule on African nations

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

- Outline specific solutions to identified fieldwork challenges
- Create a chart showing fieldwork challenges and their solutions
- Appreciate the need to prepare solutions in advance for fieldwork challenges

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Record challenges encountered during fieldwork and possible solutions in a chart
- Share the chart in class and explain how the solutions help in overcoming challenges
- Identify types of fieldwork that can be carried out in the locality

How do we prepare to overcome challenges before going to the field?

- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 136
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Notebooks
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 138
- Calculators
- Reference books
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 142
- Digital devices
- Notebooks
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 143
- Data collection tools
- Moran Social Studies Grade 7 pg. 144
- 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
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144
- Video clips
- Poster materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 146
- Charts and markers
- Map of Africa

- Observation - Oral questions

Political Development and Governance

Political Development in Africa - Advocating for elimination of neo-colonialism through good governance
The Constitution of Kenya - Importance of the Constitution of Kenya
The Constitution of Kenya - Ways of upholding and protecting the Constitution for social cohesion
The Constitution of Kenya - National values as provided in the Constitution
The Constitution of Kenya - Upholding and protecting the Constitution of Kenya
The Constitution of Kenya - Creating awareness on constitutional values
Human Rights - Classification of human rights as stipulated in human rights instruments
Human Rights - Characteristics of human rights in the society

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

- Define neo-colonialism
- Explain reasons for eliminating neo-colonialism
- Demonstrate commitment to promoting good governance

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Brainstorm the meaning of neo-colonialism
- Use print media or digital devices to find out why neo-colonialism should be eliminated
- Compose songs on elimination of neo-colonialism through good governance

How can good governance help eliminate neo-colonialism?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 148
- Digital resources
- Song composition materials
- Charts showing reasons
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 151
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Video clips
- Charts
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 153
- Resource person
- Role-play materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 155
- Puzzles
- Slogan materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 157
- Design materials
- Sample constitutions
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 156
- Poster materials
- Display boards
- Cardboard boxes
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 159
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Charts and posters
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 161
- Tree diagram materials

- Songs - Project work - Journal entries

Political Development and Governance

Human Rights - Concept of equity and non-discrimination in fostering solidarity
Human Rights - Actions that promote equity and non-discrimination for social justice
Human Rights - Valuing human rights for promotion of human dignity
African Diasporas - Factors that contributed to the presence of African diasporas across the world
African Diasporas - Countries inhabited by African diasporas by 1960 on world map
African Diasporas - Role of diasporas in political development in Africa
African Diasporas - African diasporas and promotion of African unity in society today
African Diasporas - Comprehensive understanding of African diasporas
Citizenship - Reasons for interconnectedness and interdependence among countries
Citizenship - Effects of globalisation at local and national levels
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:

- Define equity and non-discrimination
- Explain how equity is applied in different sectors
- Demonstrate understanding of equality principles

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Read scenarios and identify concepts of equity and non-discrimination
- Explain how equity and non-discrimination are applied in employment and education
- Study pictures and identify unique features showing equity

How can we promote equity and non-discrimination in society?

- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 163
- Digital resources
- Pictures showing equity
- Skit materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 164
- Slogan materials
- Display boards
- Community survey tools
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 165
- Journals
- Case study materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 168
- Pictures of African diasporas
- Game materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 170
- World maps and atlas
- Drawing materials
- Digital resources
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 171
- Pictures of Marcus Garvey and Booker T. Washington
- Charts
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 173
- Pictures showing diaspora contributions
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 174
- Modeling materials
- World map outline
- Essay writing materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 176
- Charts and diagrams
- Song composition materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 178
- Pictures showing globalisation
- Poetry materials
- Moran Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 180
- Crossword puzzles
- Sketching materials
- 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
- Journals

- Written notes - Skits - Oral presentations