SCHEME OF WORK FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY TERM ONE 2020

MATERIALS REF.
WK L/ TOPIC/ LESSON / SPECIFIC TEACHING / LEARNING
/ REM.
NO NO SUBTOPIC OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
1 1 STATISTICAL By the end of the lesson, the learner
METHODS OF should be able to:
PRESENTING
DATA Q/A: review previously studied Census results. KLB BOOK IV
statistical methods of presenting
Age- sex pyramids. Define the term cohort. data. Pg 1-2
Recall steps for constructing an age- Examine population census
sex pyramid. results of age and sex.
Teacher explains construction of
an age-sex pyramid.

2 Age- sex pyramids. By the end of the lesson, the learner Supervised practice; Tabulated data. Pg 2-3
should be able to: Written exercise.
Construct an age-sex pyramid.

3 Analysis and By the end of the lesson, the learner Charts – types of Pg 2-3
interpretation of age- should be able to: age- sex
sex pyramids. Analyse and interpret age-sex pyramids.
pyramids.
4 Advantages and State advantages and disadvantages
disadvantages of age- of presenting data in form of age- sex
sex pyramids pyramids.

5 Dot maps/
Distribution maps.
By the end of the lesson, the learner Expository approach: Pg 3-4
should be able to: Teacher explains significance of
Explain factors taken into dot value, dot size and dot
consideration when constructing a dot location.
map. Simple calculations.

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2 1- Constructing dot By the end of the lesson, the learner Exposition of steps for Calculators, Pg 4-5
2 maps. should be able to: constructing dot maps. tabulated data.
Construct dot maps. Practical activity- making dot
maps.
Supervised practice.
3 Advantages & State advantages & limitations of dot Review previous assignment. Pg 5
disadvantages of dot maps. Brief discussion on construction
maps. of dot maps.
Assignment.
4 Choropleth maps. Draw a choropleth map. Teacher exposes and explains Pg 6-7
new concepts related to
choropleth maps.
Written exercise.
5 Advantages & State advantages & disadvantages of Probing questions; Pg 7
disadvantages of chloropleth maps. Brief discussion.
choropleth maps.

3 1 LAND Pg 9-10
RECLAMATION
Introduction. Define the terms land reclamation Probing questions related less Map: distribution of
irrigation schemes
Irrigation schemes and land rehabilitation. useful land;
in Kenya.
in Kenya. Identify various irrigation schemes in Brief discussion.
Kenya.

2 Mwea-Tebere State factors influencing location of Probing questions; Pg 10-11

irrigation scheme. the scheme. Detailed discussion on case
Describe establishment of the study.
scheme.

3 Perkerra irrigation State factors influencing location of Probing questions; Pg 11-12

scheme. the scheme. Detailed discussion on case
Describe establishment of the study.
scheme.

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 4 Significance of Outline significance of irrigation Q/A & brief discussion. Pg 12-13
irrigation farming in farming in Kenya.
Kenya.

5 Problems associated Outline the problems associated with Brain storming;

with irrigation irrigation farming in Kenya. Q/A & brief discussion.
farming in Kenya.

4 1 Methods of land Outline types of irrigation. Exposition of new concepts; Pg 14-15

reclamation. Brief discussion.

Irrigation.
2 Drainage of swamps Describe drainage of swamps, control Detailed discussion with Pg 13,15
& pest control. of floods & pest control as methods probing questions.
of land reclamation.

3 Other methods of Explain other methods of land Exposition of new concepts; Pg 16-18
land reclamation. reclamation. Probing questions;
Brief discussion.

4- Land reclamation in Outline methods of land reclamation Expository approach & case World map: Pg 18-19
5 the Netherlands. in the Netherlands. studies on Zuyder Zee project. location of the
Describe land rehabilitation in the Netherlands.
Netherlands; Brief discussion on benefits of
State the benefits of the Zuyder Zee the projects.
project.

5 1- Land reclamation in Highlight features of Delta Plan Expository approach & case Pg 20-21
2 the Netherlands. project. studies on Delta Plan project.
State the benefits of the Delta Plan Brief discussion on benefits of
project. the project;
Topic review questions.

5 3 FISHING Define the terms fishing and fish- Q/A and brief discussion on Pg 22-23
Factors influencing farming. influence of presence of Map- ocean
fishing. Outline factors influencing fishing. planktons, ocean currents, currents of Africa.
nature of coastline, capital,
market and transport.
Assignment.

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 4, Types of fish Identify types of fish. Teacher exposes and explains Pg 25-28
& Outline methods of fishing. new concepts related to types of
5 Methods of fishing. State advantages & disadvantages of fish and fishing methods.
specific methods of fishing. Probing questions on advantages
& disadvantages of each
method.

6 1 Major fishing Account for the extensive and highly Discussion on Atlantic fishing Illustrative maps. Pg 28-32
grounds in the world. developed fish farming in the grounds.
- Atlantic fishing Atlantic fishing grounds.
grounds.

2- - Pacific fishing Account for the extensive and highly Discussion on Atlantic fishing Illustrative maps. Pg 32-33
3 grounds. developed fish farming in the Pacific grounds;
fishing grounds. N.E. Asia, West America.

4 Fishing grounds in Identify major fishing grounds in Descriptive approach. Illustrative maps Pg 33-35
Africa. Africa. – fishing grounds
Assignment method. in Africa.

5 Fishing in Kenya. Describe marine fishing and inland Q/A & brief discussion. Map: drainage Pg 35-38.
fishing in Kenya. system in Kenya.
Superficial case studies.

7 1- Fish farming in Cite significance of fish farming in Brain storming, Pg 38-40

2 Kenya. Kenya and reasons why it should be
encouraged. Brief discussion.
State advantages & disadvantages of
fish farming compared to other
farming methods.
Describe establishment of fish
farming in Kenya.

3 Problems associated Identify problems associated with Brain storming, Pg 44-47

with fishing industry fishing industry.
in Kenya. Suggest possible solutions to the Brief discussion.
problems.
4,5
TEST & MID –TERM BREAK

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8 1 Management and Outline some measures involved in Brief discussion on management
conservation of the management and conservation of and conservation measures.
fisheries in Kenya. fisheries in Kenya.

2 Fishing in Tanzania. Describe marine fishing and inland Q/A & brief discussion. Map: drainage Pg 40-41
fishing in Tanzania. system in
Superficial case studies. Tanzania.

3 Fishing in Uganda. Describe marine fishing and inland Q/A & brief discussion. Map: drainage Pg 41-43
fishing in Uganda. systems in
Superficial case studies. Uganda.

4- Fishing in Japan. Account for establishment and Case study. Map showing Pg 47-48
5 development of fishing in Japan. location of Japan.

9 WILDLIFE AND
TOURISM

1 Distribution of Explain the factors influencing Detailed discussion.

Map: distribution of
wildlife in East distribution of wildlife in East Africa. major game parks in
Pg 50-52
Africa. Q/A and brief discussion. East Africa.

2 Game Parks in Identify major national parks, Locating Game Parks in East Pg 52-53
East Africa. national reserves and game Africa on the map;
sanctuaries in East Africa. Discuss distribution of the
Game Parks.

3 Significance and Outline the significance of wildlife in Oral questions; Pg 54-57

problems facing East Africa. Explanations and open
Wildlife in East Outline problems facing wildlife in discussion.
Africa. East Africa.
Suggest possible solutions to the
problems.

4- Management and Highlight some of the measures being Probing questions & discussion. Newspaper Pg 57-59
5 conservation of taken to conserve wildlife in East cuttings.
wildlife in East Africa.
Africa.

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10 1 Tourism: Define the terms tourism, eco- Probing questions; Pg 59-64
Introduction. tourism, domestic tourism and Exposition of new terms.
international tourism.
Factors of tourism in Explain factors influencing tourism in Detailed discussion.
Kenya. Kenya.

2 Tourist attractions in Identify tourist attractions in Kenya. Give specific examples of Pg 64-69
Kenya. tourist attractions.
3 Significance of Outline benefits of tourism to Kenya. Give specific examples of Newspaper Pg 69-73
tourism. tourism benefits. extracts.
4 Problems associated Identify problems associated with Give specific examples of
with tourism. tourism. problems associated with
tourism.
5 Tourism in Account for development of tourism Superficial case study. Map: location of Pg 71
Switzerland. industry in Switzerland. Switzerland.
11 1 ENERGY Pg 75-80

Renewable sources Identify renewable sources of energy. Probing questions;

of energy.
Brief discussion.
2 Non- renewable Identify non- renewable sources of Brain storming; Pg 80-82
sources of energy energy.
Brief discussion.

3- H.E.P. stations & Describe establishment and Brain storming; Map: HEP Pg 83-85
4 geothermal stations development of H.E.P. & geothermal stations in Kenya.
in Kenya. stations in Kenya. Brief discussion.

5 H.E.P. stations in Describe establishment and Brief discussion. Map: HEP Pg 85-86
Uganda. development of H.E.P. stations in stations in Kenya.
Uganda.

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END OF TERM ONE EXAMINATIONS

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 SCHEME OF WORK FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY TERM TWO 2020
MATERIALS REF.
WK L/ TOPIC/ LESSON / SPECIFIC TEACHING / LEARNING
/ REM.
NO. NO. SUBTOPIC OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
1 1 Geothermal power Identify major geothermal power Brief case study on Kariba and Map- HEP power Pg 86-87
projects in Africa. sites in Africa. Akosombo dams. projects in Africa.

2 Energy crisis. Explain some emerging issues related Brief discussion & probing Pg 89-90
to energy crisis. questions.

3-4 Management and Outline measures taken to manage Brief discussion with probing Pg 91
conservation of and conserve energy. questions.
energy. Review questions.

5 INDUSTRY

Introduction. Define the terms industry and Brain storming; Pg 93-97

Definition and industrialization.
importance. Give reasons why industrialization is Discussion.
essential.

2 1 Types of Describe the main types of industries Give examples of each type Pg 98-102
industries. in Kenya.

2 Jua kali industries. Explain the role of jua kali industries Oral questions, brief discussion. 103- 107
in the growth of an economy.

3-4 Distribution of Describe the distribution of Cite specific examples and the
Agricultural Agricultural industries in Kenya. materials dealt in.
industries in
Kenya.
5 Distribution of non- Describe the distribution of non- Cite specific examples and the
agricultural agricultural industries in Kenya. materials dealt in.
industries in Kenya.

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3 1,2 Significance of Highlight the significance of Oral questions, brief discussion.
industrialization in industrialization in Kenya.
Kenya.

3,4 Problems facing Identify problems facing Q/A & brief discussion. Pg 104-5
industrialization & industrialization & industries in
industries in Kenya. Kenya.
Suggest possible solutions to the
problems.

5 Cottage industry in Describe cottage industry in India. Brief discussion. Map: industrial Pg 104-7
India. Explain the success of cottage centers of India &
industry in India. Give examples of activities in Germany.
Explain factors that have led to Cottage industry.
Iron & steel industry
development of iron & steel industry Pg 113
4 1,2 in the Ruhr region of Germany. Expository approach with
in the Ruhr region.
specific examples.

3,4 Car manufacturing Explain factors that have led to Expository approach with Maps: Japan’s Pg 116-118
& development of car manufacturing & specific examples. major industrial
Electronics electronics industry in Japan. centres.
5 industry in Japan.
5 1-2 TRANSPORT &
COMMU.NICA-
TION. Define the terms transport,
Introduction. communication & tele- Brainstorming, brief discussion; Pg 120-21
communication.
State advantages & disadvantages of
Road transport. road transport.
Identify problems facing road
transport.
Suggest ways of combating these
problems.

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 3 Railway transport. State advantages & disadvantages of Oral questions, brief discussion. Pg 121-2
railway transport.
Identify problems facing railway
transport in Africa.

4 Water transport. Cite reasons for development of Q/A ,brief discussion. Pg 123-4
water transport in Africa.
State advantages & disadvantages of
water transport.
Identify problems facing water
transport in Africa.

5 Air transport. Cite reasons for development of air Q/A, brief discussion. Maps: major Pg 124 -5
transport in Africa. airports in Africa.
State advantages & disadvantages of
air transport.
Identify problems facing air transport
in Africa.

6 1 C.A.T. & MID –TERM BREAK

2 Pipelines, lifts & State advantages & disadvantages of Brief discussion, Q/A. Pg 126
escalators. pipelines, lifts & escalators.

3 Types of Identify types of communication Q/A, discussion & exposition of Pg 127-8

communication systems in Africa. new concepts e.g. Facsimile,
systems. internet and
e-mail.

4 Major lines of Identify major lines of transport in Locate major roads, railway Illustrative maps. Pg 129
transport in Africa. Africa. lines, airlines and waterways on
a map.

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 5 Role of transport Explain the role of transport & Brainstorming, probing Pg 134-8
& communication in the economic questions & discussion.
communication. development of Africa.

7 1 Problems facing Identify major problems facing Probing questions & discussion. 136-7
transport and transport and communication in
communication in Africa.
Africa. Highlight efforts being made to
combat these problems.

2,3 Great Lakes and Identify the Great Lakes of North Brief case study on of St. Map: Great Lakes Pg 140-1
St. Lawrence America. Lawrence Seaway project. and St. Lawrence
Seaway. List down aims of St. Lawrence Seaway.
Seaway project.

4-5 Great Lakes and Enumerate benefits of the project. Brief case study on of St. Pg 140-1
St. Lawrence Identify the role of the projects in the Lawrence Seaway project.
Seaway. economies of USA and Canada.

8 1 TRADE Identify and describe types of trade. Brainstorming, probing Pg 143-5

Types of trade. questions and discussion on
types of trade.

2 Factors influencing Identify factors that make trade Q/A & Discussion. Pg 146-7
trade. possible.

3 Significance of Explain the significance of trade to Oral questions, brief discussion. Balance of trade Pg 149-152
trade to Kenya. Kenya. charts.

Problems facing Identify major problems facing trade

trade in Kenya. in Kenya.
4-5 Regional Trade Describe establishment of regional Descriptive approach on Pg 154-6
Blocs. trade blocs. COMESA, SADC, and AU.
Identify member countries of
Regional Trade Blocs. Assignment.
Highlight benefits of Regional Trade
Blocs.
Identify problems facing Regional
Trade Blocs.

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9 1-2 Regional Trade Describe establishment of regional Descriptive approach of Pg 146 - 8
Blocs. (contd) trade blocs. discussing WTO, ECOWAS,
Identify member countries of AGOA
Regional Trade Blocs.
Highlight benefits of Regional Trade
Blocs.
Identify problems facing Regional
Trade Blocs.
3 POPULATION Pg 162-165
Population Define the term demography. Brain storming.
distribution in Explain factors influencing & discussion.
East Africa. population distribution in East Africa.
4 Population growth. Explain factors that influence Exposition and explanation of Pg 165-6
population growth. new terms e.g. fertility,
fecundity, mortality, milieu
variables, e.t.c

5 Tools of detecting Identify tools of detecting population Brief discussion on census and Pg 166-8
population growth. growth. sample surveys.

10 1 Migration. Identify causes of migration. Q/A & discussion. Pg 168-9

Identify types of migration.

2 Crude birth rate & Define the terms crude birth rate & Exposition of new concepts; Pg 172-3
crude death rate. crude death rate. Worked examples;
Calculate crude birth rate & crude Problem solving.
death rate.

10 3-4 Population trends. Explain the population transition Probing questions & expository Chart: Pg 173-4
theory. approach: demographic
Identify the four demographic Teacher exposes and explains trends.
transition phases. the new concepts relating to
demographic trends.

5 Slow population Identify factors leading to slow Q/A, brief discussion on effects Pg 175-6
growth rate. population growth rate. of famine, epidemics, FP
Highlight problems associated with slow practices, emigration, etc.
population growth rate.

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11 1 Population growth Explain factors influencing Kenya’s Examine actual population Pg 176-9
in Kenya. rapid population growth rate. growth figures.
Discussion and questioning.

2-3 Population Describe structure of Kenya’s Examine population pyramids; Pg 178-9

structure in Kenya. population. Discuss observations.

4 Consequences of Explain the socio-economic Probing questions, open Population census Pg 180-3
Kenya’s rapid consequences of Kenya’s rapid discussion. results/
population growth population growth rate. population fact
rate. file.

5 Distribution of Identify factors influencing Discussion: comparative view Pg 184-5

population in distribution of population in Sweden. on Kenya’s and Sweden’s
Sweden. Highlight factors contributing to slow populations.
growth population rate in Sweden.
Assignment.
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 SCHEME OF WORK FORM FOUR GEOGRAPHY TERM THREE 2020
MATERIALS
L/ TOPIC/ LESSON / SPECIFIC TEACHING / LEARNING
/ REF. REM.
NO. SUBTOPIC OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
1 1 SETTLEMENT Pg 186-7

Types of Define the term settlement. Probing questions; discussion.

settlements. State types of settlements.
2 Location and patterns Explain factors influencing Q/A & discussion on Pg 187-191
of settlements. location and patterns of geographical, economical
settlements. factors, cultural factors etc.

3-4 Patterns of Identify various patterns of Exposition & explanations on: Pg 191-2
settlement. settlement. nucleated, linear, dispersed and
other complex settlement
patterns.

5 Major urban centres Identify categories of urban Brief discussion giving specific Map: major East Pg 193-4
in East Africa. centres in East Africa; and give examples. Africa urban
examples in each case. centers.

2 1 Growth of major Explain factors influencing Brief discussion. Pg 195-6

urban centers in East growth of major urban centers in
Africa. East Africa.

2 Thika as an industrial Outline factors favouring growth Case studies. Pg 198-9

centre. of Thika as an industrial centre.
Identify problems facing Thika as
an industrial centre.

Outline factors favouring Kisumu

as a lake port.
Kisumu as a lake Identify problems facing Kisumu
port. as a modern lake port.

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 3 Eldoret as an Outline factors favouring Q/A; Pg 200-1
agricultural Eldoret as an agricultural Case study;
collecting centre and collecting centre and Assignment.
administrative centre. administrative centre.

Identify problems facing Eldoret

as an agricultural collecting centre
and administrative centre.

4-5 Nairobi City. Trace the growth of Nairobi to Probing questions & brief Pg 201-4
city status. discussion.
Outline factors favouring growth Case study.
of Nairobi.
Identify problems facing Nairobi
as a city.

3 1 New York City. Outline factors influencing Probing questions & brief Pg 204-7
growth of New York city. discussion.
Identify problems facing New Case study.
York City.

3 2-3 Mombasa. Trace history and growth of Exposition, explanations and Pg 207-211
Mombasa. discussion.
Outline factors influencing
growth of Mombasa.
Identify problems faced by
Mombasa as a city.

4 Rotterdam. Identify factors leading to growth Exposition & explanations. Pg 211-2

of Rotterdam to an international
port.

5 Effects of Outline effects of urbanization. Brain storming; 212-5

urbanization. Discussion.

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4 1 MANAGEMENT
&
CONSERVA-
TION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
Pg 216-8
Introduction. Define the terms environment, Probing questions, exposition of
Environmental social environment, ecosystem, new concepts & explanations.
conservation. biodiversity, and environmental
management.
Give reasons for conserving the
environment

2 Specific Describe some methods of Q/A, discussion, exposition of Pg 224-230

environmental combating floods, lightning, new concepts.
hazards. windstorms, pests and diseases.

3-4 Pollution. Describe air pollution, water
pollution and sound & land
pollution.
Explain ways of combating
pollution.
5 Environmental Outline measures carried out to
conservation manage and conserve the
measures in Kenya. environment.
Examples of gases / activities Pg 230-235
leading to pollution;
Discussion.
Q/A, brief discussion on public Pg 236-240
awareness, public education,
legislation, the Water Act, and
other Acts etc.

K.C.S.E / REVISION

K.C.S.E.

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