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SUBJECT
2023METHODS LIFE
COMPETENCES
LANGUAGE
SKILLS SUGGESTED
AND VALUES ACTIVITY
LEARNING
AIDS
REFERENCE REMARKS

The learner; The learner;

Revision of maps and Pictures Defines a Reads, writes - Defining a map
- Definition of map and picture map and spells - Defining a picture

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

Excel Standard Notes for

MAP - Similarities between a map and a picture Defines a words - Giving the similarities
AND - Differences between a map and a picture picture correctly between a map and a
1

Cooperation, Honesty
PICTURE - Types of maps Lists picture
- Importance of maps elements of a - Mentioning types of maps
- Elements/aspects/attributes of a map map - Stating importance of map
- Importance of map elements Draws map elements
LOCATION OF AFRICA ON THE WORLD

- Map symbols symbols

Love, Empathy,
Introduction to Universe and solar system Defines Reads, writes - Defining universe
- Definition of the universe universe and spells - Naming features in
2

Wall charts
UNIVERSE - Features in the universe Mentions words universe
AND - Cosmology and cosmologists features in correctly - Defining cosmology

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

SOLAR - Solar system the universe - Defining Earth

Assertiveness,
SYSTEM - Planets in the solar system - Mentioning planets of the
- Earth as a planet world

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
Movements of the Earth Defines orbit Reads, writes - Defining rotation of the
- Definition of the Orbit Defines and spells Earth
3

Primary Seven
MOVEMENTS - Definition of rotation of the Earth rotation of words - Defining revolution of the
OF - Illustration of rotation of the Earth the Earth correctly Earth

Self-esteem,
1

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

THE - Definition of an axis Defines - Giving the effects of
MAP

EARTH - Effects of rotation of the Earth revolution of rotation of the Earth

- Definition of revolution of the Earth the Earth - Giving the effects of
- Illustration of revolution of the Earth revolution of the Earth
- Effects of revolution of the Earth

Inquiry,

Care,
Location of Africa on the world map Defines Reads, writes - Defining location

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

Flash cards,
- Definition of location location and spells - Defining the term world
4 AFRICA
AS
- Definition of the world
- Definition of the globe
Defines
world
words
correctly
-
-
Defining the term globe
Mentioning continents of

Effective communication,
Demonstration,
A - Continents of the world Defines the world
CONTINENT - Definition of a continent globe - Naming the largest, second
- Formation of continents Defines a largest, driest, flattest,
- Naming the largest, second largest, continent smallest, and hottest
driest, flattest, smallest, and hottest continent
continent
Explanation,

Large water bodies of the world Defines a sea Reads, writes - Naming oceans and seas of
- Definition of a sea, water body, an ocean Defines an and spells the world
5

Atlas,
OCEANS - Naming oceans and seas of the world ocean words - Naming the largest and
AND - Naming the largest and smallest ocean Names the correctly smallest ocean
SEAS - Naming oceans that border Africa largest and - Naming oceans that border
- Reason why oceans and seas have salty smallest Africa
water ocean - Defining sea and an ocean
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Uniqueness of Africa from other continents Gives ways Reads, writes - Giving ways Africa is
-Africa has the longest river in the world Africa is and spells different from other
UNIQUENESS -Africa has the longest canal in the world different words continents
OF -Africa has the largest man-made lake from other correctly - Stating reasons why Africa
1 AFRICA -Africa has the largest number of countries continents is; cradleland of man

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

-Africa has the largest number of land dark continent

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
locked countries. most central continent
-Africa has the shortest people in the world
Reason why Africa is;
LOCATION OF AFRICA ON THE WORLD

- Cradleland of man, and dark continent

Globe, Compass,
Love, Empathy,
Geographical regions of Africa Lists Reads, writes - Listing countries in each
- East Africa, West Africa, North Africa countries in and spells region with their capital
2 REGIONS
OF
- Central Africa, Horn of Africa and
Southern Africa
each region
with their
words
correctly
cities
- Naming countries that
AFRICA - African countries that changed names capital cities changed names, capital
- African countries that changed capital cities and created from

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

cities others
- African countries created from others

Wall charts,
Respect,
African countries Defines Reads, writes - Defining an enclave
- Enclave country of Africa enclave and spells - Defining coastal countries
3 AFRICAN - Definition of enclave Defines words - Giving problems faced by

Primary Seven
COUNTRIES - Reason why Lesotho is an enclave coastal correctly coastal countries
MAP

Self-esteem,
- Island countries of Africa countries - Giving advantages of island

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

Chalkboard illustrations,
- Advantages of Island countries Gives countries
- Problems faced by island countries problems
- Coastal countries of Africa faced by
- Inland and seaports in Africa coastal coun.

Care,
Landlocked countries in Africa Defines Reads, writes - Defining landlocked

Inquiry,
- Definition of landlocked country landlocked and spells countries
4

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

LANDLOCKED - Definition of a coastline countries words - Defining hinterland
COUNTRIES - How Ethiopia became landlocked Defines correctly - Defining smuggling

Effective communication,
OF - How South Sudan became landlocked hinterland - Mentioning landlocked

Demonstration,
AFRICA - Problems faced by landlocked countries Defines countries in Africa

Flash cards,
- Solutions to the problems landlocked smuggling - Giving problems faced by
countries face landlocked countries
- Smuggling and invisible exports

Locating places on a map Gives ways Reads, writes - Giving ways of locating
LOCATING - Ways of locating places on a map of locating and spells places on a map
5 PLACES
ON A
- Ways of finding directions
- Importance of a compass to people
places on a
map
words
correctly
Explanation, - Naming cardinal and
secondary points of a
MAP - Definition of a compass compass

Atlas,
- Cardinal & secondary points of compass

Grid reference Defines grid Reads, writes - Defining latitude and

LATITUDES - Definition of latitudes and longitudes reference and spells longitude
AND - Major latitudes and longitudes Names major words - Naming major latitudes and
6 LONGITUDES - Hemispheres
- Time zones
latitudes correctly longitudes

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Physical features of Africa Defines a Reads, writes - Defining physical features
- Definition of physical features physical and spells - Defining a plateau
PHYSICAL - Definition of landforms and relief feature words - Giving types of physical
FEATURES - Types of physical features Names correctly features
1 OF - Relief and drainage features plateaus in - Mentioning plateaus in

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

AFRICA - Plateaus in Africa Africa Africa

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Why a plateau is called a tableland - Stating importance of
- Importance of plateaus plateaus
- Problems faced by people on plateaus

Hills and mountains Defines Reads, writes - Defining faulting

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF AFRICA

Love, Empathy,
- Hills on which Kampala was built faulting and spells - Naming the hills on which
2 HILLS
AND
- Importance of hills
- Types of mountains
Mentions
types of
words
correctly
Kampala was built
- Mentioning fold mountains
MOUNTAINS - Formation of fold mountains mountains in Africa

Wall charts
- Formation of block mountains
- Mountain Rwenzori

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

- Definition of glaciation Defines Reads, writes - Defining glaciation
- Effects of glaciation glaciation and spells - Defining volcanicity
3

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
VOLCANIC - Volcanic mountains in Africa Defines words - Giving the effects of
MOUNTAINS - Definition of volcanicity volcanicity correctly glaciation
IN - Formation of volcanic mountains Gives types - Giving the problems faced

Primary Seven
AFRICA - Types of volcanic mountains of volcanic by people on volcanic

Self-esteem,
- Mountain Mufumbiro and Moroto mountains mountains

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Mountain Kilimanjaro and Elgon

- Mountains in Uganda that form ranges Names Reads, writes - Naming tourist attractions
- Tourist attractions on mountains tourist and spells on mountains
4 MOUNTAINS - Economic activities on mountains attractions on words - Giving economic activities

Care,
IN - Problems faced by people on mountain mountains correctly on mountains

Inquiry,
AFRICA slopes Gives - Stating problems faced by

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

- Landslides (Definition) problems people on mountain slopes
- Effects of landslides faced by

Effective communication,
- Land fragmentation people on

Demonstration,
- Effects of land fragmentation mountains
- Agricultural mechanization

- Definition of highland Defines Reads, writes - Naming highlands in Africa

- Naming highlands in Africa highland, and spells - Naming lagoon cities in
5 HIGHLANDS
OF
-
-
Definition of basins
Naming basins in Africa
basin, lagoon
coral reefs,
words
correctly
Africa
- Defining lagoon, inselberg,
Explanation,
AFRICA - Inselbergs and hot springs inselbergs coral reefs
- Coastal plains and hot

Atlas,
- Lagoons and Coral reefs springs

Coastal features of Africa Defines Reads, writes - Naming straits, gulf, capes
COASTAL - Definition of strait, isthmus, cape, gulf strait, gulf, and spells and peninsulas in Africa
FEATURES and peninsula cape, words - Defining an escarpment
6 OF
AFRICA
- Rift valley and escarpments
- Formation of a rift valley
isthmus and
peninsula
correctly - Stating the importance of
rift valleys
- Importance of rift valley

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Lakes in Africa Defines a Reads, writes - Defining a lake
- Definition of a lake lake and spells - Mentioning types of lakes
LAKES - Types of lakes Gives types words - Giving formations of lakes
IN - Volcanic lakes, crater lakes, caldera lakes of lakes correctly
1 AFRICA - Lava dammed and lagoon lakes Names

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

- Glacial lakes in Africa crater,

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Manmade lakes oxbow,
- Oxbow lakes lagoon lakes
- Formations of lakes in Africa In Africa

Lakes in Africa Defines Reads, writes - Defining rift valley lakes

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF AFRICA

Love, Empathy,
- Definition of rift valley lake down warped and spells - Giving characteristics of
2 LAKES
IN
- Characteristics of rift valley lakes
- Down warped lakes in Africa
lakes
States
words
correctly
rift valley lakes
- Defining down warped lake
AFRICA - Characteristics of down warped lakes characteristic - Stating importance of lakes

Wall charts
- Lake Chad, Ngami, Amboseli, Kyoga of rift valley
- Lake Victoria lakes

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

- Importance of lakes
- Problems faced by lakes
- Problems faced by people near lakes

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
Rivers in Africa Defines Reads, writes - Defining terms related to
- Definition of a river terms related and spells rivers like delta, estuary,
3
4

Primary Seven
RIVERS - Definition of major terms relates to rivers to rivers like words tributary and distributary

Self-esteem,
IN - Delta, estuary, tributary, distributary delta, correctly

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

AFRICA - Types of rivers estuary,
- Stages of a river tributary and
- Characteristics and features on each stage distributary

Major rivers in Africa Names major Reads, writes - Defining Nile valley

Care,
- River Nile rivers in and spells countries

Inquiry,
4 RIVERS - Sections of River Nile Africa words - Naming sections of River

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

IN - Tributaries of river Nile Defines Nile correctly Nile
AFRICA - Blue Nile valley - Mentioning major rivers in

Effective communication,
- Nile valley countries countries Africa

Demonstration,
- River Zambezi - Naming the dams on River
- Dams on River Zambezi Nile

- River Limpopo Names the Reads, writes - Naming the explorer who
- River Ruvuma explorer who and spells drowned at Bussa falls on
5 RIVERS
IN
-
-
River Orange
Tributaries of River Orange
drowned at
Bussa falls
words
correctly
River Niger
- Giving reasons why River
AFRICA - River Congo on River Explanation, Congo carries the largest
- River Niger Niger volume of water to Atlantic
- Dr. Mungo Park Ocean

Atlas,
- River Volta

- Great man made river Gives Reads, writes - Giving importance of rivers
RIVERS - Reasons why rivers are not navigable importance and spells - Stating problems facing
IN - Importance of rivers of rivers words rivers
6 AFRICA -
-
Problems facing rivers
Problems caused by rivers
correctly - Giving problems caused by
rivers

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Multi-purpose river projects Defines Reads, writes - Defining multi-purpose
- Definition of multi-purpose river projects multi- and spells river projects

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF AFRICA

MULTI - Importance of multi-purpose river purpose river words - Giving factors considered
PURPOSE projects projects correctly when starting multi-
1 RIVER - Factors considered when starting multi- Gives factors purpose river projects

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

PROJECTS purpose river projects considered - Stating the importance of

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Aswan High dam when starting Aswan High dam
- Akosombo dam multi-
- Kainji dam purpose river
projects

Love, Empathy,
Gezira Irrigation scheme Defines Reads, writes - Defining irrigation
- Definition of irrigation irrigation and spells - Mentioning the largest
2 MULTI
PURPOSE
- Largest irrigation scheme in Africa
- Methods of irrigation at Gezira
Mentions the
largest
words
correctly
irrigation scheme in Africa
- Stating problems faced by

Wall charts
RIVER - Benefits of Gezira irrigation scheme irrigation Gezira
PROJECTS - Problems faced by Gezira scheme in - Giving benefits of Gezira

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

- Solutions to the problems faced by Africa irrigation scheme
Gezira

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
Weather Defines Reads, writes - Defining weather
- Definition of weather weather and spells - Defining meteorology
3 - Weather forecasting Gives words - Giving the Influence of

Primary Seven
WEATHER - Elements of weather Influence of correctly rainy, sunny, cloudy and

Self-esteem,
- Sunny weather rainy, sunny windy weather to people

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Rainy weather and windy
- Influence of rainy, sunny, cloudy and weather to
windy weather to people people
CLIMATE OF AFRICA

Weather elements and their instruments Defines Reads, writes - Defining weather

Care,
- Definition of weather instruments weather and spells instruments

Inquiry,
4 - Cloud cover and ceilometer instruments words - Defining air pressure

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

- Importance of clouds Gives the correctly - Defining the term clouds
WEATHER - Dangers of clouds dangers of - Mentioning types of

Effective communication,
- Air pressure and barometer clouds barometer

Demonstration,
- Types of barometer
- Intertropical Convergence Zone

- Humidity and hygrometer Defines Reads, writes - Defining humidity

- Temperature and six’s thermometer humidity and spells - Giving the properties of
5 WEATHER
-
-
Sunshine and sunshine recorder
Wind
Gives the
importance
words
correctly
wind
- Determining the direction
- Properties of wind of wind Explanation, of wind
- Wind vane - Stating the cause of wind
- Determining the direction of wind

Atlas,
- Determining the strength of wind Mentions the Reads, writes - Mentioning the types of
- Windsock types of and spells rainfall
- Determining the speed of wind rainfall words - Defining convectional
6 WEATHER -
-
Anemometer
Rainfall
Defines
convectional
correctly rainfall
- Giving the characteristics
- Convectional rainfall rainfall of convectional rainfall

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Relief rainfall Defines Reads, writes - Defining relief rainfall
- Formation of relief rainfall relief rainfall and spells - Defining cyclonic rainfall
- Processes in the formation of relief Defines words - Mentioning districts in
rainfall cyclonic correctly Uganda that receive
1 WEATHER - Cyclonic rainfall rainfall cyclonic rainfall

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

- Definition of a front Defines a

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Formation of cyclonic rainfall front
- Districts in Uganda that receive cyclonic
rainfall

Rain gauge Gives Reads, writes - Giving the Importance of a

Love, Empathy,
- Importance of a rain gauge Importance and spells rain gauge
2 WEATHER
- Reason why rainfall is measured in
millimeters
of a rain
gauge
words
correctly
- Stating the Reason why
rain gauge is placed in a
- Reason why rain gauge is placed in a flat flat open place, 30cm

Wall charts
open place, 30cm above the ground and above the ground and 50cm
50cm below the ground below the ground
CLIMATE OF AFRICA

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

- Calculations of rainfall

Stevenson screen Defines Reads, writes - Defining Stevenson screen

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
- Definition of Stevenson screen Stevenson and spells - Giving the importance of
3 - Importance of a Stevenson screen
- Instruments kept in the Stevenson screen
screen
Gives the
words
correctly
Stevenson screen
- Giving influence of

6 - Influence of weather on people’s way of weather on people’s way of

Primary Seven
WEATHER importance

Self-esteem,
dressing of Stevenson dressing

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Influence of weather on people’s screen - Giving influence of
activities weather on people’s
- Definition of terms related to weather activities

Weather disasters Mentions Reads, writes - Mentioning weather

Care,
- Floods weather and spells disasters

Inquiry,
4 - Causes of floods disasters words - Giving the causes of

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

- Drought Gives the correctly floods, drought and
WEATHER - Causes of floods causes of landslides

Effective communication,
- Hailstorms floods,

Demonstration,
- Causes of floods drought and
- Landslides landslides
- Causes of floods

Climatic regions of Africa Defines Reads, writes - Naming types of climate in

- Definition of climate climate and spells Africa
5 CLIMATIC
REGIONS OF
- Naming aspects of climate
- Naming types of climate in Africa
Names types
of climate in
words
correctly Explanation,
- Stating the characteristics
of Equatorial climate
AFRICA - Equatorial climate Africa - Mentioning the aspects of
- Characteristics of Equatorial climate climate

Atlas,
- Definition of double maxima Defines Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa
- Naming countries in Africa that double and spells that experience Equatorial
EQUATORIAL experience Equatorial climate maxima words climate
6 CLIMATE - Economic activities carried out in
Equatorial climatic region
correctly - Giving economic activities
carried out in Equatorial
- Equatorial climate graphs and tables climatic region

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Tropical climate Gives the Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa
- Description of tropical climate description and spells that experience Tropical
TROPICAL - Characteristics of tropical climate of tropical words climate
CLIMATE - Countries in Africa that experience climate correctly - Giving economic activities
1 Tropical climate carried out in Tropical

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

- Economic activities carried out in climatic region

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
Tropical climatic region
- Tropical climate graphs and tables

Desert climate Gives the Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa

- Description of Desert climate description and spells that experience desert
2

Love, Empathy,
DESERT - Characteristics of Desert climate of desert words climate
CLIMATE - Countries in Africa that experience climate correctly - Giving economic activities
Desert climate carried out in desert
- Economic activities carried out in Desert climatic region

Wall charts
climatic region
- Desert climate graphs and tables
CLIMATE OF AFRICA

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

Semi desert climate Gives the Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa
- Description of Semi desert climate description and spells that experience semi desert
3

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
SEMI - Characteristics of Semi desert climate of semi words climate
DESERT - Countries in Africa that experience Semi desert correctly - Giving economic activities
CLIMATE desert climate climate carried out in semi desert

Primary Seven
- Economic activities carried out in Semi climatic region

Self-esteem,
desert climatic region

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Semi desert climate graphs and tables

Montane climate Gives the Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa

- Description of Montane climate description and spells that experience montane
4 MONTANE - Characteristics of Montane climate of montane words climate

Care,
CLIMATE - Countries in Africa that experience climate correctly - Giving economic activities

Inquiry,
Montane climate carried out in montane

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

- Economic activities carried out in climatic region
Montane climatic region

Effective communication,
- Montane climate graphs and tables

Demonstration,
Mediterranean climate Gives the Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa
- Description of Mediterranean climate description and spells that experience
5 MEDITERRANEAN
CLIMATE
- Characteristics of Mediterranean climate
- Countries in Africa that experience
of
Mediterran...
words
correctly
Mediterranean climate
- Giving economic activities
Mediterranean climate climate carried out in
- Economic activities carried out in Mediterranean climatic
Mediterranean climatic region Explanation, region
- Mediterranean climate graphs and tables

Atlas,
Temperate climate Gives the Reads, writes - Naming countries in Africa
- Description of Temperate climate description and spells that experience Temperate
TEMPERATE - Characteristics of Temperate climate of temperate words climate
6 CLIMATE - Countries in Africa that experience
Temperate climate
climate correctly - Giving economic activities
carried out in Temperate
- Economic activities carried out in climatic region
Temperate climatic region
- Temperate climate graphs and tables
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Factors influencing the climate of Africa Gives factors Reads, writes - Giving factors influencing
- Prevailing winds influencing and spells the climate of Africa
FACTORS - Types of wind the climate words - Mentioning types of winds
THAT - Effects of prevailing winds of Africa correctly - Giving the effects of
1 INFLUENCE - Harmattan winds prevailing winds

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

CLIMATE - Westerlies

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Southeast trade winds
- Northeast trade winds
- Southwest trade winds

Breeze Defines Reads, writes - Defining breeze

Love, Empathy,
- Definition of breeze breeze and spells - Mentioning types of breeze
2 FACTORS
THAT
- Types of breeze
- Sea breeze
Gives types
of breeze
words
correctly
INFLUENCE - Formation of sea breeze

Wall charts
CLIMATE - Land breeze
- Formation of land breeze
CLIMATE OF AFRICA

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

Ocean currents Defines Reads, writes - Defining Ocean currents
- Definition of Ocean currents Ocean and spells - Giving the types of Ocean
3

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
FACTORS - Types of Ocean currents currents words currents
THAT - Influence of Ocean currents on climate of Gives types correctly - Giving the influence of
INFLUENCE Africa of ocean Ocean currents on the

Primary Seven
CLIMATE - Cold canary currents currents climate of Africa

Self-esteem,
- Benguela currents

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Somali currents
- Guinea currents

Ways the following influence climate of Gives ways Reads, writes - Giving ways altitude,
Africa altitude and and spells Human activities, distance
4

Care,
FACTORS - Altitude vegetation words from the Equator, distance

Inquiry,
THAT - Vegetation influence correctly from large water bodies and

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

INFLUENCE - Distance from the Equator climate of vegetation influence
CLIMATE - Distance from large water bodies Africa climate of Africa

Effective communication,
- Human activities

Demonstration,
- Deforestation
- Environmental degradation

Climate change Defines Reads, writes - Giving the indications of

- Definition of climate change climate and spells climate change
5 CLIMATE
CHANGE
- Indicators of climate change
- Causes of climate change
change
Gives causes
words
correctly
- Giving the causes of
climate change
- Global warming of climate Explanation, - Defining climate change
- Causes of global warming change - Defining global warming
- Effects of global warming

Atlas,
Reads
questions and
CLIMATE writes
6 OF
AFRICA
END OF UNIT TEST answers
correctly

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Vegetation of Africa Defines Reads, writes - Defining vegetation
- Definition of vegetation vegetation and spells - Defining a forest
- Types of vegetation Defines words - Giving the characteristics
TYPES - Definition of forests forests correctly of natural and planted
1 OF - Types of forests Mentions forests

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

VEGETATION - Characteristics of natural, planted forests types of - Mentioning types of forests

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Tree species in natural, planted forests forests - Stating importance of
- Forests in Uganda forests
- Importance of forests

- Reasons for planting plants in compound Gives Reads, writes - Defining deforestation

Love, Empathy,
- How forests support wildlife reasons for and spells - Naming the body that
2 FORESTS
-
-
Ways of preserving forests
Dangers of forests
planting
plants in
words
correctly
conserves forests in
Uganda
- Problems faced by forests compound - Giving reasons for planting

Wall charts
VEGETATION OF AFRICA

- Natural Environment Management Defines plants in compound

Authority (NEMA) deforestation

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

- Deforestation

Planted vegetation Defines Reads, writes - Defining planted vegetation

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
- Definition of planted vegetation planted and and spells - Defining natural vegetation
3 VEGETATION
ZONES
- Examples of planted vegetation
Natural vegetation
natural
vegetation
words
correctly
- Giving examples of planted
vegetation

9 IN

Primary Seven
- Definition of natural vegetation Lists - Giving examples of natural

Self-esteem,
AFRICA - Examples of natural vegetation vegetation vegetation

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Types of natural vegetation zones in - Listing vegetation zones in
- Vegetation zones in Africa Africa Africa

Equatorial rainforests Defines Reads, writes - Naming tree species in

- Reasons why Equatorial rainforests are location and spells Equatorial rainforests
4

Care,
EQUATORIAL called; Equatorial, Tropical and Defines words - Naming countries with

Inquiry,
RAINFORESTS rainforests world correctly Equatorial rainforests

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

- Countries with Equatorial rainforests Defines - Giving characteristics of
- Characteristics of Equatorial rainforests globe Equatorial rainforests

Effective communication,
- Tree species in Equatorial rainforests Defines a

Demonstration,
- Economic activities in Equatorial continent
rainforests

Savanna vegetation Gives Reads, writes - Naming tree species in

- Types of savanna vegetation characteristics and spells savanna vegetation
5 SAVANNA
VEGETATION
- Miombo woodland
- Deciduous trees
of savanna
vegetation
words
correctly
- Naming countries with
savanna vegetation
- Countries with Savanna vegetation Explanation, - Giving characteristics of
- Characteristics of Savanna vegetation savanna vegetation
- Tree species in Savanna vegetation

Atlas,
Temperate vegetation Mentions Reads, writes - Naming tree species in
- High veldts countries and spells temperate vegetation
TEMPERATE - Countries with temperate vegetation with words - Naming countries with
6 VEGETATION - Economic activities in areas with temperate
- Characteristics of temperate vegetation
temperate
vegetation
correctly temperate vegetation
- Giving characteristics of
- Tree species in temperate vegetation temperate vegetation

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Mediterranean vegetation Mentions Reads, writes - Naming tree species in
- Countries with Mediterranean vegetation countries and spells Mediterranean vegetation
- Economic activities in areas with with words - Naming countries with
MEDITERRANEAN Mediterranean vegetation Mediterranean correctly Mediterranean vegetation
1 VEGETATION - Characteristics of Mediterranean vegetation - Giving characteristics of

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

vegetation Mediterranean vegetation

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
- Tree species in Mediterranean vegetation

Semi desert vegetation Mentions Reads, writes - Naming tree species in

- Countries with Semi desert vegetation countries and spells Semi desert vegetation
2 SEMI - Economic activities in areas with Semi with Semi words - Naming countries with

Love, Empathy,
DESERT desert vegetation desert correctly Semi desert vegetation
VEGETATION - Characteristics of Semi desert vegetation vegetation - Giving characteristics of
- Tree species in Semi desert vegetation Semi desert vegetation
- Animals in semi desert vegetation

Wall charts
VEGETATION OF AFRICA

Desert vegetation Mentions Reads, writes - Naming tree species in

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

- Countries with desert vegetation countries and spells desert vegetation
3 DESERT
- Economic activities in areas with desert
vegetation
with desert
vegetation
words
correctly
- Naming countries with
desert vegetation

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
VEGETATION - Characteristics of desert vegetation - Giving characteristics of
- Tree species in desert vegetation desert vegetation
- Animals in desert vegetation

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Self-esteem,
Montane vegetation Lists Reads, writes - Giving factor which

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Factor which influences montane examples of and spells influences montane
vegetation montane words vegetation

0 MONTANE
VEGETATION
- Reason why vegetation changes in
mountainous areas
- Examples of montane vegetation
vegetation
Gives factor
which
correctly - Stating reason why
vegetation changes in
mountainous areas

Care,
- Countries with montane vegetation influences - Mentioning examples of

Inquiry,
- Economic activities in areas with montane montane vegetation

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

montane vegetation vegetation
- Characteristics of montane vegetation

Effective communication,
- Tree species in montane vegetation

Demonstration,
- Animals in montane vegetation

Mangrove vegetation Gives factor Reads, writes - Giving factor which

- Factor which favours the growth of which and spells favours the growth of
5 MANGROVE
VEGETATION
mangrove vegetation
- Reason why mangrove vegetation grows
favours the
growth of
words
correctly
mangrove vegetation
- Stating reason why
in coastal areas mangrove mangrove vegetation grows
- Countries with mangrove vegetation vegetation Explanation, in coastal areas
- Economic activities in areas with - Listing countries with
mangrove vegetation mangrove vegetation

Atlas,
- Characteristics of mangrove vegetation

- Factors that influence vegetation Gives factors Reads, writes - Giving factors that influence
VEGETATION distribution that and spells vegetation distribution
DISTRIBUTION - Vegetation conservation influence words - Giving ways of caring for
6 - Ways of caring for vegetation
- Ways people have destroyed vegetation
vegetation
distribution
correctly vegetation

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- Wildlife conservation areas Defines Reads, writes - Defining Wildlife
- Examples of wildlife conservation areas Wildlife and spells conservation
WILDLIFE game parks -zoo conservation words - Defining game parks
CONSERVA- game reserves -sanctuaries areas correctly - Mentioning examples of
1 TION - Game parks in Africa Gives the wildlife conservation areas

Guided discovery, Whole class discussion, Questionnaire

- Ugandan ministry incharge of game benefits of - Stating importance of game

Excel Standard Notes for

Cooperation, Honesty
parks game parks parks
- Benefits/uses/values of game parks
- Problems facing game parks

Sanctuary Mentions Reads, writes - Defining sanctuary

Love, Empathy,
- Examples of sanctuaries classes of and spells - Naming examples of
2 WILDLIFE
CONSERVA-
- Definition of a zoo
- Example of a zoo in Uganda
animals in
wildlife
words
correctly
sanctuary
- Defining zoo
TION - Definition of a marine park conservation - Defining wildlife

Wall charts
VEGETATION OF AFRICA

- Definition of wildlife areas - Mentioning classes of

- Classes of animals in wildlife animals in wildlife

Assertiveness,

MK Standard Social Studies Bk7,

conservation areas conservation areas

Tourism Defines Reads, writes - Defining tourism

Respect,

Chalkboard illustrations,
- Definition of tourism tourism and spells - Giving the body in Uganda
3 - Body in Uganda responsible for tourism
- Tourist attractions/tourist potentials in
Gives body
in Uganda
words
correctly
responsible for tourism
- Giving the services

Primary Seven
TOURISM Africa responsible provided by tourism

Self-esteem,
- Services provided by tourism for tourism - Mentioning types of

Critical thinking, Problem solving,

- Types of tourists tourists
- Importance of tourism

1 - Factors that influence the tourism

Factors that influence wildlife distribution Defines Reads, writes - Defining wildlife

Care,
- Definition of wildlife distribution wildlife and spells distribution

Inquiry,
4 WILDLIFE - Problems that hinder tourism industry distribution words - Giving a reason why

Flash cards,

Precise Social Studies Bk7,

DISTRIBUTI- - Solutions to problems faced by tourism States the correctly tourism is called an
ON - How good hotels promote tourism problems industry

Effective communication,
- Disadvantages of tourism that hinder - Giving a reason why

Demonstration,
- why tourism is called an industry tourism tourism is called invisible
- Why tourism is called invisible trade industry trade

Poaching Defines Reads, writes - Defining poaching

- Definition of poaching poaching and spells - Giving reasons why people
5 POACHING - Reasons why people carry out poaching
- Dangers/disadvantages of poaching
Gives
reasons why
words
correctly
carry out poaching
- Giving ways the
- Ways the government can curb poaching people carry Explanation, government can curb
- Game park encroachment out poaching poaching

Atlas,
Factors that force animals in game parks to Defines Reads, writes - Defining game reserves
migrate game and spells - Giving ways of caring for
GAME - Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) reserves words wild animals
6 RESERVES - Duties of Uganda Wildlife Authority
- Ways of caring for wild animals
Gives ways
of caring for
correctly - Giving ways insecurity
affects tourism
- Ways insecurity affects tourism wild animals
- Game reserves

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