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Geography Form One Schemes of Work: Term One

Introduction to Geography




The earth and the solar system

Denition Geography Environment

Branches of geography Physical Human and Economic Practical

Geography

The relationship between Geography and other disciplines

Importance of studying geography

Denition of solar system and introduction in general about the solar system

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: dene the terms geography and

environment. explain the origin of the term

geography.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able toexplain the major areas covered under branches of Geography.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able toexplain the relationship between Geography and other disciplines.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able toexplain the importance of studying Geography.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene the solar system.

Discussion Explanation Note taking Demonstration

Dene the terms Discussion Oral exposition Note taking

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking Question and answer

Class Discussion Oral exposition Note taking

Oral exposition Discussions Note taking and note

making Viewing photographs

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Chalkboard Atlas Field

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Members of the solar system Sun Planets

Other celestial bodies Asteroids Comets Meteors Meteorite Moon

The origin of the earth and the solar system Passing star

theory Nebula cloud

theory

Size and shape of the earth

The movement of the earth Rotation of the earth and its eects

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

sun. name planets and give their

characteristics.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the characteristics of other celestial bodies.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the origin of the earth and the solar system.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe the shape and size of the earth.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the rotation of the earth and its eects.

Drawing Oral exposition Discussion Note taking and note

making

Discussion Questions and answers Note taking Viewing slides, models

and photographs.

Oral exposition Note taking Questions and answers Viewing videos and lms

Drawing Oral exposition Demonstration Note taking

Questions and answers Discussion Drawing Observation Oral exposition Note taking Demonstration

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Chalkboard Charts Models of the earths

interior. Photographs and

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Chalkboard Sketch diagrams Video and movie

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Photographs Local environment Globe Charts

Globe Photography Chalkboard Sketch diagrams

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Weather

Weather

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain how time is calculated and dene the IDL and state its importance.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the revolution of the earth and its eects.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe the structure of the earth.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene weather and state the elements of weather.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: dene weather station. list its instruments. explain importance of

Stevenson screen.

Calculation Explanation Note taking Drawing

Discussion Demonstration Note taking Observation Drawing

Demonstration Drawing Discussion Note taking

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking Observation outside the

class

Observation Discussion Note taking Drawing Visiting a weather station

Latitudes Longitudes Calculation

of time using longitudes

The international date line (IDL)

Revolution of the earth and its eects

The structure of the earth Atmosphere Hydrosphere The crust The mantle The core

Denition of weather and elements of weather

The weather station Weather station

instruments The Stevenson

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Chalkboard Globe

Sketch diagrams Globe Chalkboard

Egg, clay models Sketch diagrams

Chalkboard Field

Weather station Weather reports


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Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Siting a weather station

Elements of weather Sunshine Measurement of

sunshine

Elements of weather Temperature Factors

inuencing air temperature

Latitude Length of day Altitude Aspect

Winds Distance from

the sea Ocean currents Cloud cover

Measurement of temperature using Minimum Maximum Sixs

thermometers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the factors to be considered when siting a weather station.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene sunshine and explain how sunshine duration is measured.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene temperature and discuss the factors inuencing temperature.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to discuss the factors inuencing air temperature.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain how temperature is measured using thermometers.

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking

Observation Note taking Discussion Observation and

recording weather data.

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking Questions and answers


Observation Demonstration Oral exposition Drawing Note taking



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Weather station Chalkboard

Outside environment Chalkboard

Chalkboard Outside environment

Thermometer Sketch diagrams Chalkboard

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Weather

WeatherExam covered during the term

RevisionandExams

Temperature readings

Humidity Denition Factors

inuencing humidity

Importance of moisture in the atmosphere

Measurements of humidity Hygrometer

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to calculate mean daily temperature and daily temperature range.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene humidity and explain factors inuencing humidity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the importance of humidity in the atmosphere.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe how humidity is measured using a hygrometer.

By the end of the term, the learner should be able to answer questions based on the work covered.

Calculating Demonstration Note taking Demonstration

Observation Discussion Note taking Demonstration

Demonstration Discussion Oral exposition Note taking

Demonstration Observations Drawing Explanation Oral exposition Note taking

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Local environment Photographs Charts

Chalkboard Newspapers Journals

Hygrometer Sketch diagram Chalkboard

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Weather

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Precipitation Denition Forms of

precipitation

Factors inuencing rainfall

Measurement of rainfall and uses of the readings

Clouds types Mist and fog Types of fogs

Atmospheric pressure Denition Factors

inuencing atmospheric pressure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene precipitation and explain the various forms of precipitation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain factors inuencing rainfall.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe how rainfall is measured and the uses of rainfall readings.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: dene clouds. distinguish dierent types of

clouds. describe how they are formed.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene atmospheric pressure and explain factors inuencing it.

Discussion Note taking Oral exposition


Demonstration Observation Drawing Note taking Calculation

Observation Discussion Note taking Oral exposition

Discussion Oral exposition Demonstration Observation



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Photographs TV and radio Weather reports

Rain gauge Photographs Sketch diagrams Weather reports,

records and instruments

Local environment Photographs and

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Charts Sketch diagrams Models Photographs Atlas/wall map

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Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

World distribution of pressure

The pressure systems Cyclones Depressions

Tropical cyclones Anticyclones

Measurement of pressure Mercury

barometer Aneroid

barometer

Weather elements Wind Denition The planetary

wind system

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe the world distribution of pressure.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: dene air masses. describe how depressions are

formed. their eects on climate.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: describe a tropical cyclone and

an anticyclone. outline the dierences between

cyclones and anticyclones and their eects on climate.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe how pressure is measured using a barometer.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: dene wind. list the main planetary wind

system and its eects on the climate.

Drawing Note taking Explanation Discussion Observation

Drawing Oral exposition

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking Drawing Observation

Drawing Oral exposition Note taking Demonstration Observation

Oral exposition Note taking Drawing

Atlas Sketch diagram Weather reports

World pressure Systems maps Sketch diagrams Atlas Photographs

Photographs Sketch diagrams

Instruments Weather reports

Sketch diagrams Maps Atlas Globe

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Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Weather

Monsoon winds Local winds Land and sea

breezes

Katabatic winds Anabatic winds Harmattan

winds Sirocco winds Leveche winds Chili winds Khamsim winds Berg winds Fhn winds

Factors inuencing wind direction Measurement of

wind direction and speed

Evaporation Measurement

of the rate of evaporation

The atmosphere composition structure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene monsoon and local winds, and explain their eects on climate.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to name the local winds and explain their eects on climate.

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

wind direction. describe how wind direction

and speed are measured.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene evaporation and describe how the rate of evaporation is measured.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere.

Drawing Oral exposition Note taking Discussion

Discussion Questions and answers Note taking Drawing

Observation Drawing Note taking Discussion

Observation Drawing Note taking Explanation Demonstration

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking Drawing

Sketch diagrams Wall maps

Sketch diagrams Wall maps

Photographs Sketch diagrams Weather station

Sketch diagrams Weather station Tank and piche

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Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Weather forecasting Eects of

weather on human activities

Meaning of Statistics Statistical

methods Statistical data Signicance of

statistics

Types of statistical data

Nature of statistical data

Types of statistical data

Nature of statistical data

Sources of statistical data Methods of data collection Observation

advantages disadvantages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene weather forecasting and explain the eects of weather on human activities.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene statistics, statistical methods and statistical data and explain the signicance of statistics.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to list the types of statistical data and explain the nature of statistical data.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to list the types of statistical data and explain the nature of statistical data.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to identify sources of statistical data and discuss observation as a method of data collection.

Class discussion Presentation Observation Note taking

Dyadic discussions Presentation Questions and answers Note taking

Discussion Questions and answers

Note taking Oral exposition

Group discussion Presentation Explanation Note taking

TV and radio weather reports

Videos and lms Newspaper reports Weather station

Data on temperature and rainfall

Chalkboard

Chalkboard Charts with data

Data on exam results Temperature register

Chalkboard Resource persons or

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Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Statistical methods

Maps and mapwork

Interviewing advantages disadvantages

Questionnaire advantages disadvantages

Content analysis Taking

measurements Carrying out

experiments

Counting Photographing Collecting

samples

Map scales Denition of

scales Types of scales

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to discuss observation and interviewing as methods of data collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to discuss administering questionnaires as a method of data collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to analyze content taking measurements and carry out experiments.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to discuss counting, photographing and collecting samples as methods of data collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene a scale and identify types of scales.

Group discussions Presentation Note taking

Note making Group discussion Oral exposition Note taking

Demonstration Observation Experiments Measuring Note taking

Experimenting by counting

Photographing Collecting samples in

class Note taking

Discussion Note taking Observation

Chalkboard Fieldwork (market) Market Recorded interview

(tapes)

Chalkboard Fieldwork (school)

Field (school laboratory)

Newspapers Journals Research papers

Camera Field (road) counting

trac

Topographical maps

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Maps and mapwork

Maps and mapwork

Maps and mapwork

Maps and mapwork

Maps and mapwork

Conversion of scales

Sizes of scales Small scale

maps Medium scale

maps Large scale

maps

Uses of scales Measurement of

distances on maps Estimating

distances on maps

Measuring distances along a straight line

Measuring distances along a curved /irregular line

Calculation of areas on maps Regular shapes Irregular shapes Composite

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe how dierent scales are converted.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain dierent types of scales.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to estimate distances on a map and measure distances along a straight line.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to measure distances along a curved line.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to calculate areas of regular and irregular shapes on maps.

Converting scales Demonstration Oral exposition Note taking

Note taking Oral exposition Discussion

Measuring Demonstration Discussion Note taking Observation Tabulating data

Measuring Demonstration Note taking Discussion

Demonstration Calculation Discussion

Topographical maps

Topographical maps Atlas maps Wall maps

Topographical maps

Topographical maps Atlas

Topographical maps Chalkboard



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Revisions and Exams

By the end of the two terms, the learner should be able to answer questions on work done.

Revise the work Write exams.

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Maps and mapwork

Maps and mapwork

Maps and mapwork

Fieldwork

Fieldwork

Methods Graph paper

method Grid square

system

Denition of eldwork

Types of eldwork

Importance of eldwork

Fieldwork procedure Deciding theme Identifying area

of study Statement of

objectives

Formulation of hypothesis

Preparation for the study

Permission Pre-visits

Preparation of questionnaire Division into

groups Preparation of

documents Reading relevant

books

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to calculate areas of shapes using graph and grid square systems.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: dene eldwork. state the dierent types and

explain the importance of eldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the procedure to be followed during eldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: formulate hypothesis. dene reconnaissance and

give its importance.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the preparations for eldwork.

Demonstration Calculation Discussion Note taking


Oral exposition Discussion Note taking


Discussion Explanation Note making

Topographical maps Chalkboard

Chalkboard Local environment

Chalkboard

Resource persons Chalkboard

Chalkboard Samples of

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Fieldwork

Fieldwork

Fieldwork

Fieldwork

Preparation of a work schedule

Selection of important tools

Carrying out the eldwork study.

Methods of data collection Digging Tasting or

smelling Sampling Random Systematic

Transecting Use of quadrats

Methods of data analysis

Methods of data presentation

Problemsencountered in the eld

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the importance of work schedule in eldwork.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe methods of data collection.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe methods of sampling.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe and explain methods of data analysis and data presentation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to identify problems during eldwork.

Note taking Oral exposition Drawing of a schedule

Discussion Oral exposition Demonstration Note taking

Demonstration Discussion Note taking Counting

Discussion Note taking


Samples of work schedule

Chalkboard

Field (local environment)

Papers and a bowl /bucket

Class list

Field (local environment)

Field Class (students) Resource persons Chalkboard

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Minerals and rocks

Minerals and rocks

Minerals and rocks

Minerals and rocks

Minerals and rocks

Denition andcharacteristics of minerals

Classication of rocks Igneous rocks

and their characteristics

Intrusive rocks

Extrusive rocks and their characteristics

Sedimentary rocks

Mechanically formed.

Organically formed sedimentary rocks

Chemically formed sedimentary rocks

Metamorphic rocks

Age of rocks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene rocks and minerals and state the characteristics of minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to classify rocks according to mode of formation.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the formation of extrusive rocks and mechanically formed sedimentary rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the formation of organical and chemical sedimentary rocks.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the formation of metamorphic rocks and identify age of rocks.

Discussion Oral exposition Note taking Observation

Oral exposition Note taking Discussion Observation

Drawing tables Note taking Observation Discussion

Discussion Drawing Note taking Observation Oral exposition

Discussion Oral exposition Observation Note taking Drawing tables

Rock samples Fieldwork

Rock samples Photographs

Rock samples Field Photographs Sketch diagrams

Tables Photographs Chalkboard

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Minerals and rocks

Mining

Mining

Mining

Mining

Distribution of major rocks in Kenya

Signicance of rocks

Denition Occurrence of minerals

Factors aecting exploration of minerals

Methods of mining Underground Open-case Alluvial Submarine

Types of minerals Metallic Non-metalic Fossil fuels and

energy minerals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the distribution of major rock types in Kenya and their signicance.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to dene mining and explain the occurrence of minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the factors aecting exploration of minerals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe methods of mining.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to classify minerals .

Discussion Observation Note taking

Questions and answers Oral exposition Discussion Note taking


Oral exposition Questions and answers Note taking Observation

Discussion Oral exposition Observation Note taking

Fieldwork Photographs

Chalkboard Charts

Chalkboard Field

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Mining

Mining

Mining

Mining

Mining

Major minerals in East Africa

Trona in Kenya Diamonds in

Tanzania Copper in

Uganda

Mineral potential in East Africa Minerals in other regions of the world Oil in Libya Gold and

diamonds in South Africa

Petroleum in the Middle East

Signicance of minerals in Kenya

Problems of mining in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to locate major minerals on the map of East Africa.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe the occurrence of specic minerals and their exploitation in selected countries.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to describe the occurrence of petroleum and its exploitation in the Middle East.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the signicance of minerals in Kenya.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to account for the problems facing the mining industry in Kenya.

Drawing Note taking Discussion Observation

Drawing Note taking Discussion Explanation Drawing

Drawing Note taking Oral exposition

Group discussion Presentation Oral exposition Note taking

Dyadic discussion Presentations Explanations Note taking Observation

Photographs Field Chalkboard Sketch maps Atlas

Chalkboard Wall map Sketch diagrams

Map Chalkboard or chart

Field Resource persons

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Mining

Mining

Work covered during the year

Eects of mining Pollution Dereliction

Controlling dereliction and pollution Reclamation Registration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain the eects of mining.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to explain how dereliction and pollution can be controlled.

By the end of the year, the learner should able to answer questions based on the work covered during the year.

Observation Viewing Oral exposition Note taking Discussions

Observation Viewing Note taking Discussion

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