SCHEME OF WORK FORM THREE GEOGRAPHY TERM ONE 2020

WK L/ TOPIC/ TEACHING / LEARNING

LESSON OBJECTIVES RESOURCES REFERENCES REMARKS
NO. NO. SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES
1 1 STATISTICAL By the end of the lesson, the Q/A to review basic statistical
METHODS. learner should be able to: concepts, simple bar graphs;
Highlight steps followed Exposition of steps followed
Compound / Cumulative when constructing when constructing compound e Certificate
Geography
Bar Graphs. compound / cumulative bar bar graphs.
Book III
graphs Pg 1-2
2 Compound / Cumulative Construct compound / Copy and complete tables of Graph papers, Certificate
Bar Graphs. cumulative bar graphs. variables. Calculators. Geography
Worked example; Book III
Supervised practice. Pg 2-3

3 Compound / Cumulative Interpret compound/ Probing questions & brief Certificate

Bar Graphs. cumulative bar graphs. discussion. Geography
State advantages and Book III
disadvantages of Pg 3-4
compound/ cumulative bar
graphs.

4 Simple Pie charts Construct simple pie charts. Students determine value of Calculators. Certificate
(Divided Circle). angles for the variables. Geography
- construction. Guided activity & Book III
Brief discussion. Pg 14
2 1 Simple Pie charts Interpret simple pie charts Guided discovery; Calculators. Certificate
(Divided Circle). State advantages and Written exercise. Geography
- interpretation. disadvantages of simple pie Book III
charts. Pg 8-11

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2 2 Proportional circles. Interpret proportional Teacher explains the steps Calculators. Certificate
circles. followed to construct Geography
proportional circles. Book III
Students carry out some Pg 12-14
calculations.
Discussion & Interpretations.

3 Proportional circles. Construct proportional Guided discovery; Certificate

circles. Written exercise. Geography
Book III
Pg 10-11

4 MAP WORK. Identify terms used to describe Certificate

Terms used &
precautions observed when
describing physical features
& human activities.
physical features & human Geography
activities represented in a map. Topographical Book III
Oral questions & detailed maps.
Outline precautions observed discussion. Pg 14-16
when describing physical
features & human activities.

3 1 Physical features. Identify physical features. Brain storming on Certificate Book

features on topographical maps. Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 16-19
Drawing illustrative diagrams;
Discussion.
2 Relief features. Identify relief features on a Locating relief features; Certificate Book
map. Drawing illustrative diagrams; III Geography
Discussion. Pg 19-22

3 3 Land forms. Identify landforms on a Q/A & brief discussion; Topographical Certificate Book
topographical map using Supervised practical activity. maps. III Geography
contours. Pg 18-21
Identify types of vegetation
on a topographical map.

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 4 Watersheds. Identify watersheds on a Locating watersheds; Certificate Book
map. Drawing illustrative diagrams; III Geography
Discussion. Pg 23-25

4 1 Vegetation. Identify types of vegetation. Q/A & brief discussion: rolling, Topographical Certificate Book
dissected, hilly landforms & maps. III Geography
valleys. Pg 25

2 Vegetation cover. Interpret vegetation cover in
terms of amount of rainfall
received in the area, and the
types of soils in the area.
3 Drainage. Identify natural /artificial
hydrographic features in a
map.
Make deductions from the
hydrographic features evident
on the drainage of a given
section in a map.
Locate forests, thickets, and Certificate Book
riverine trees on a map. III Geography
Deduce amount of rainfall received Topographical Pg 25
maps.
and the likely types of soils in
specific parts of an area.
Detailed discussion on drainage of Certificate Book
sections in the map. III Geography
Topographical Pg 27-30
maps.
Deduce amount of rainfall received
and nature of underground rocks,
etc.

4 Drainage patterns. Describe drainage patterns Oral questions & brief Certificate Book
of an area represented by a discussion. Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 30
map.

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5 1 Drainage features. Identify drainage features on a Certificate Book
map. Brief discussion & Q/A. Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 30-31
Describe formation of drainage
features.
Outline economic importance of
drainage features.

2 Human and economic Identify clues on a map that Q/A & practical activities. Certificate Book
activities: indicate presence of crop farming Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 31-32
and livestock rearing.
Crop farming, livestock Identify clues on a map that Group activities.
rearing & indicate presence of mining and
Mining & fishing. fishing.

3 Manufacturing, Identify clues on a map that Q/A & practical activities. Certificate Book
Processing indicate manufacturing, Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 32-33
& processing and tourism in an area.
Tourism.
4 Settlement and Outline factors influencing Exposition of new Certificate Book
administration. settlement. concepts. Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 34
Identify types of settlement
patterns. Probing questions and
Identify symbols for discussion.
administrative boundaries.

6 1 Transport & Identify modes of transport & Practical activities. Certificate Book
Communication. communication of an area as Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 35
depicted in a topographical map. Brief discussion.

6 2 Enlargement & Enlarge / reduce a map or a Certificate Book

Reduction of maps. section of a map using the square Explanations & practical Topographical III Geography
maps. Pg 39-40
method. activities.

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 3,4 Sections and profiles. Define the term section as used in Exposition & brief Certificate Book
mapwork. discussion. III Geography
Topographical Pg 41-44
Explain importance of sections in maps.
interpreting maps. Guided practical
Draw various types of sections activities.
and profiles.

7 1, Vertical Exaggeration Calculate VE of a map. Guided calculations. Certificate Book

(VE), Determine the steepness of a Guided practical III Geography
Topographical Pg 45-47
Gradient slope between two given points. activities. maps.
& Determine whether two points in
2 Intervisibility. a map are intervisible. Practical activity to
determine intervisibility.

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TEST & MID-TERM BREAK

8 1 WEATHERING Certificate Book

III Geography
Definition Define weathering. Brain storming; Pg 54-55
& Identify agents of weathering. Q/A & detailed
Agents of weathering. Explain factors that influence discussion.
weathering.

2 Physical weathering. Define physical weathering. Oral questions, brief Certificate Book
Explain major forms of physical discussion. III Geography
weathering. Pg 55-59

3,4 Chemical weathering. Explain ways in which chemical Probing questions & Certificate Book
weathering takes place. discussion. III Geography
Pg 60-61

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9 1 Biological weathering. Identify agents of biological Probing questions & Certificate Book
weathering. discussion. III Geography
Importance of Pg 61-64
weathering. Explain importance of
weathering.

2 MASS WASTING. Define the term mass wasting & Q/A: review weathering. Certificate Book
mass movement. Discussion: factors III Geography
Factors influencing mass Explain factors that influence affecting nature or speed Pg 64-66
wasting. mass wasting. of mass wasting &
movement.

3 Slow mass wasting. Describe slow processes of mass Discussion: soil creep & Certificate Book
wasting. talus creep. III Geography
Q/A: factors that may Pg 66-68
trigger slow mass wasting.

4 Rapid mass wasting. Describe rapid processes of mass Exposition, Q/A & Certificate Book
wasting. discussion. III Geography
Pg 68-71

10 1 Effects of mass wasting. Explain effects of mass wasting Brief discussion. Certificate Book
on physical and human Highlight positive and III Geography
environment. negative effects. Pg 71-72

10 2 THE HYDROLOGI-
CAL CYCLE.
Q/A: forms of
Input & output processes Identify input and output precipitation. Certificate Book
Chart – the
III Geography
of the hydrological processes of the hydrological Q/A & brief discussion on hydrological cycle.
Pg 73
cycle. cycle. the major output
processes.

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 3 Internal transfer Describe movement of water in Exposition of new terms
processes of the the atmosphere, land and oceans. & brief discussion. Certificate Book
hydrological cycle. III Geography
Pg 73

4 Storage processes of the Identify surface storages, ground Exposition of new terms CCertificate Book
hydrological cycle. water storage and the cyrosphere. & brief discussion. III Geography
Pg 73-74
Significance of the Explain the significance of the
hydrological cycle. hydrological cycle.

11 1 ACTION OF RIVERS.

Terms related to action Contour maps,

of rivers. Define terms related to action of Exposition of new terms Certificate Book
diagrams in
III Geography
rivers. & Q/A with reference to textbooks.
Pg 74-76
diagrams and contour
maps.

2 River erosion. Describe the processes of river Exposition of new terms,

erosion. Explanations & detailed Certificate Book
Discussion. III Geography
Pg 76-77
11 3 Factors affecting river Explain factors affecting the rate Probing questions, Illustrative
erosion. of river erosion. Brief discussion & diagrams. Certificate Book
illustrative diagrams. III Geography
Pg 77-78

4 River transportation. Describe processes of river Brief discussion with

transportation of load. exposition of new Certificate Book
concepts. III Geography
Pg 76-80
12 1-2 River deposition. Describe processes of river Exposition of new
deposition of load. concepts; Certificate Book
Brief discussion. III Geography
Pg 80-85

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 SCHEME OF WORK FORM THREE GEOGRAPHY TERM TWO 2020

WK L/ TOPIC/ TEACHING / LEARNING

LESSON OBJECTIVES RESOURCES REFERENCES REMARKS
NO. NO. SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES
1 1,2 The youthful stage of Identify features associated Detailed discussion and Diagrams in textbooks.
a river. with the youthful stage of a drawing of illustrative
Certificate Book
river. diagrams. III Geography
Pg 92, 77-83

3-4 Mature stage of a Identify features associated Detailed discussion, Diagrams in

river. with the mature stage of a drawing of illustrative textbooks.
river. diagrams. Certificate Book
Give examples of such features III Geography
in Kenya. Pg 83-84, 92

2 1,2 The old stage of a Identify features associated Exposition, detailed Illustrative
river. with the old stage of a river. discussion and drawing of diagrams.
Certificate Book
Give examples of such features illustrative diagrams & III Geography
in Kenya. fieldwork. Pg 85-92

3 River capture. Define the term river capture. Exposition, detailed

Identify conditions favouring discussion and drawing of
river capture. illustrative diagrams. Certificate Book
Give examples of river III Geography
captures in Kenya. Pg 93-94

4 River rejuvenation. Cite reasons for river Discussion with exposition Illustrative
rejuvenation. and explanation of new diagrams. Certificate Book
Describe landforms that result terms. III Geography
from river rejuvenation. Pg 94-95

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3 1,2 Drainage patterns. Define the term drainage Review types of drainage Illustrative
pattern. patterns; diagrams.
Detailed discussion on
Describe various drainage types of drainage patterns; Certificate Book
patterns. Illustrative diagrams & III Geography
Give examples of specific Pg 95-99
Cite examples of specific drainage pattern.
drainage patterns in Kenya.

3 Drainage systems. Give types of drainage Exposition; Certificate Book

systems. Brief discussion. III Geography
Pg 99-101
4 Significance of rivers Explain the significance of Q/A, brief discussion,
Certificate Book
and associated rivers and associated features giving examples pf
III Geography
features. to humankind and a country. important specific features. Pg 101-2

4 1 LAKES
Certificate Book
Lakes formed by Explain formation of rift lakes. Q/A to review formation of Maps showing
III Geography
tectonic movements Explain formation of lakes by the Rift Valley. distribution of Pg 177-8
and downwarping. downwarping. Discuss & cite examples of lakes.
such lakes.
2 Lakes formed by Explain formation of crater Q/A to review volcanic Maps showing Certificate Book
volcanicity. lakes and lava - dammed lakes. action; distribution of III Geography
Brief discussion. lakes. Pg 178-180
4 3 Lakes resulting from Explain formation of as a Q/A and Maps showing Certificate Book
erosion. result of erosion. Brief discussion. distribution of III Geography
lakes. Pg 180
4 Lakes resulting from Explain formation of lakes Brief discussion. Maps showing
glaciation. resulting from glaciation. Students refer to maps. distribution of Certificate Book
Cite examples of lakes lakes. III Geography
resulting from glaciation. Pg 180

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5 1 Lakes formed by Identify types of lakes formed Brief discussion, citing Maps showing
deposition. by deposition. examples & locating them distribution of
Certificate Book
& in the map. lakes.
III Geography
other modes. Cite examples of lakes formed Pg 181-2
by other modes.

2 Significance of lakes. Explain the significance of Oral questions and brief

lakes to humankind and the discussion. Bk III Cert.
country. Topic assessment. / Geography
Assignment. Pg 182-4

3 OCEANS, SEAS &

COASTS
Bk III Cert.
Distinction between Distinguish between oceans Exposition. Q/A & World map.
Geography
oceans and seas. and seas. discussion. Pg 104-5
Compare and contrast seas and
Nature of sea water. oceans.
Describe nature of sea water.
4 Water movements in Give reasons for vertical and Probing questions & Cert. Bk III
oceans. horizontal movements of water. explanations. Geography
Pg 106-
6 1 Major ocean currents. State characteristics of major Discussion and oral
Cert. Bk III
ocean currents. questions.
Geography
Give examples of some ocean Pg 182-4
currents.
2 Tides. Describe causes of tides. Probing questions &
Identify types of tides. explanations. Cert. Geography
Pg 108-110

6 3 Waves. Describe formation of waves. Explanations and oral Bk III Cert.

Identify types of waves. questions. Geography
Pg 111-3

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 4 Wave action & Describe processes of wave Explanations, probing
resultant features. erosion. questions & discussion. Illustrative Bk III Cert.
Identify features resulting from Refer to diagrams. Diagrams. Geography
wave action. Pg 113-6

7 1-2
TEST & MID TERM BREAK

3 Wave transportation. Describe features resulting Review river transportation; Bk III Cert.
from wave transportation. Brief discussion. Geography
Pg 116-7
4 Wave deposition. Describe deposition by waves. Review river deposition. Bk III Cert.
Brief discussion. Geography
Pg 117-120
8 1,2 Features resulting Describe features resulting Review river deposition. Bk III Cert.
from wave from wave deposition. Brief discussion. Geography
deposition. Pg 120-122
3 Types of coasts:
Bk III Cert.
Submerged coasts. Identify types of submerged Explanations & illustrative Geography
coasts. diagrams. Pg 123-7

4 Emerged coasts. Identify types of emerged Explanations & illustrative Bk III Cert.
coasts. diagrams. Geography
Pg 127-9
9 1 Coral coasts. Identify conditions necessary Discussion & illustrative
Bk III Cert.
for growth of polyps. diagrams.
Geography
Identify types of coral reefs. Pg 130-134

2 Significance of Explain the significance of Q/A, brief discussion. Cert. Geography

oceans, seas and oceans, seas and coastal Bk III
coastal features. features to humankind and to a Pg 134-6
country / region.

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 3 ACTION OF WIND
AND WATER IN
ARID AREAS.

Processes of wind Describe processes of wind Discussion: abrasion, Map of Africa

Cert. Geography
erosion. erosion. attrition & deflation showing Bk III
processes of erosion. distribution of arid Pg 137-139
Exposition of new concepts. zones.

4 Features resulting
from wind erosion.
10 1,2 Wind transportation.
Identify features resulting from Explanations & drawing Cert. Geography
wind erosion. illustrative diagrams. Bk III
Pg 139-142
Explain the ways in which Exposition, explanations &
wind transports its load. illustrative diagrams.
Cert. Geography
State factors affecting wind
Bk III
transportation. Pg 143-4

3,4 Features resulting Identify features resulting from Exposition, explanations &
from wind deposition. wind deposition. drawing illustrative
diagrams. Cert. Geography
Explain formation of wind Bk III
deposition. Pg 144-7

11 1 Action of water in describe action of water in arid Brain storming; Cert. Geography
arid areas. areas. Brief discussion. Bk III
Pg 147
2,3 Resultant features of Identify features resulting from Exposition, explanations Illustrative Cert. Geography
water action in arid action of water in arid areas. and illustrative diagrams. diagrams. Bk III
areas. Pg 147-152

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 4 Significance of Explain the significance of Brain storming;
features in arid areas. features formed by water and Brief discussion.
Cert. Geography
wind action in arid zones.
Bk III
Pg 152--3

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 SCHEME OF WORK FORM THREE GEOGRAPHY TERM THREE 2020

WK L/ TOPIC/ TEACHING / LEARNING

LESSON OBJECTIVES RESOURCES REFERENCES REMARKS
NO. NO. SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES
1 1 ACTION OF
WATER IN
LIMESTONE
AREAS. Cert. Geography
Bk III
Surface and Describe processes leading to Probing questions on Pg 154
underground water. surface and underground water. sources of water, infiltration
of water, etc.
Brief discussion.
2 Occurrence of Explain factors, which affect the Exposition & explanations.
underground water. occurrence of underground water.
Identify features resulting from Cert. Geography
underground water. Bk III
Explain the importance of Probing questions. Pg 155-8
underground water.

3 Significance of Outline significance of Brief discussion and Cert. Geography

underground water. underground water. probing questions. Bk III
Pg 158
4 Karst landscape. Describe development of a Karst Explanations and Cert. Geography
landscape. illustrative diagrams. Bk III
Pg 159
2 1 Karst features. Identify Karst features on the Explanations and
surface and underground. illustrative diagrams; Cert. Geography
Explain the significance of Karst Q/A & brief discussion. Bk III
features. Pg 160-163

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2 2 GLACIATION
Cert. Geography
Types of glaciers. Define the terms glaciation and Brief discussion.
Bk III
glacier. Pg 1164-5
Identify types of glaciers.

3,4 Processes of Describe the processes of glacial Probing questions & Illustrative
Cert. Geography
glaciation and erosion, transportation and Drawing illustrative diagrams.
Bk III
resultant features. deposition. diagrams. Pg 166

3 1,2 Glaciation in Identify features formed by Exposition & explanations. Illustrative

Cert. Geography
highland areas. glaciation in highland areas. diagrams.
Bk III
Describe formation of features by Drawing diagrams. Pg 166-8
glaciation in highlands.
3,4 Glaciation in lowland Identify features formed by Exposition & explanations. Illustrative
Cert. Geography
areas. glaciation in lowland areas. diagrams.
Bk III
Describe formation of features by Pg 172-3
glaciation in lowland areas. Drawing diagrams.
4 1 Significance of Highlight significance of Q/A and brief discussion. Cert. Geography
glaciation. glaciation. Bk III
Pg 175-6
2 SOIL.
Cert. Geography
Soil constituents. Define the term soil. Q/A: review soil profile,
Bk III
Describe composition of soil. soil structure, etc. Pg 193-195
Brief discussion.

3,4 Soil formation. Explain processes through which Q/A: review weathering. Cert. Geography
soil is formed. Detailed discussion & Bk III
illustrative diagrams. Pg 195-6
5 1 Factors of soil Explain factors influencing soil Q/A & discussion. Cert. Geography
formation. formation. Bk III
Pg 196-8

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 2 Properties of soil. Identify characteristics of soil. Q/A & discussion &
practical activities e.g.
Cert. Geography
determining soil pH; water
Bk III
retention capacity, porosity, Pg 198-202
etc.

3,4 Soil degeneration Identify types & causes of soil Q/A: loss of soil fertility.
within a locality. degeneration. Detailed discussion.
Fieldwork.
6 1 Soil degeneration. Identify types & causes of soil Cert. Geography
degeneration in a specific area. Fieldwork. Bk III
Pg 208-210
2 Agents of soil Identify agents of soil Brain storming; Cert. Geography
degeneration. degeneration. Brief discussion. Bk III
Pg 210-1
3 Effects of soil Outline effects of soil erosion. Brain storming; Cert. Geography
erosion. Brief discussion. Bk III
Pg 211-2
4 Types of soils:

Zonal order. Identify types of soils of the Exposition & explanations.

Cert. Geography
zonal order.
Bk III
State characteristics of various Pg 212
types of soils of the zonal order.

7 1-2 Azonal order. Identify azonal order soils. Exposition & explanations.
State characteristics of various Cert. Geography
types of soils. Bk III
Pg 213

3-4
TEST & MID – TERM BREAK

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8 1 Intrazonal order. Identify types of soils of the Exposition & explanations.
intrazonal order.
Cert. Geography
State characteristics of various
Bk III
intrazonal order soils. Pg 214

2 Soil conservation & Identify soil conservation & Brief discussion & Cert. Geography
management. management measures. assignment. Bk III
Pg 215-8
3 AGRICULTURE

Factors influencing Explain the factors influencing Q/A: review various aspects
Agriculture. Agriculture. of Agriculture, its
Cert. Geography
importance, etc.
Bk III
Probing questions on Pg 223-8
factors affecting
Agriculture; biotic, edaphic,
economic, climate, etc.

4 Types of Agriculture. Identify various types of farming Q/A, detailed discussion.

systems and methods.
Cert. Geography
State characteristics of each type Bk III
of farming system and method. Cite examples where each Pg 229-238
type of farming is
successful.
9 1 Tea farming in Identify major tea-growing areas in Brain storming; Cert. Geography
Kenya. Kenya. Bk III
State conditions necessary for tea Probing questions; Pg 241-8
growing.
Describe cultivation, processing and
Brief discussion.
marketing of tea in Kenya.
Outline some achievements of
KTDA.
Highlight some problems facing tea
farming in Kenya.

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 2 Sugar cane growing Identify major sugar cane-growing Brain storming;
in Kenya. areas in Kenya.
State conditions necessary for sugar Probing questions;
cane growing. Cert. Geography
Describe cultivation, processing and Bk III
Brief discussion;
marketing of sugar cane in Kenya. Pg 248-254
Highlight some problems facing
sugar cane farming in Kenya. Assignments.

3 Maize growing in Identify major maize-growing Brain storming;

Kenya. areas in Kenya.
State conditions necessary for Probing questions;
maize growing. Cert. Geography
Describe cultivation, processing Brief discussion. Bk III
and marketing of maize in Kenya. Pg 254-260
Highlight some problems facing
maize farming in Kenya.

4 Cocoa in Ghana. Identify major cocoa growing Oral questions, brief

areas in Ghana. discussion & explanations.
State conditions necessary for
cocoa growing. Cert. Geography
Describe cultivation, processing Bk III
and marketing of cocoa in Ghana. Pg 260-265
Highlight some problems facing
cocoa growing in Ghana.

10 1 Oil palm in Nigeria. Identify major oil palm-growing Brain storming; Cert. Geography
areas in Nigeria. Bk III
State conditions necessary for oil Probing questions; Pg 265-269
palm growing in Nigeria.
Describe cultivation, processing Brief discussion.
and marketing of oil palm in
Nigeria.
Highlight some problems facing
oil palm growing in Nigeria.

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 2 Coffee in Kenya. Identify major coffee growing Q/A, brief discussion
areas in Kenya. & Assignment.
State conditions necessary for
coffee growing.
Cert. Geography
Describe cultivation, processing
Bk III
and marketing of coffee in Pg 271-4
Kenya.
Highlight some problems facing
coffee farming in Kenya.

10 3 Coffee in Brazil. Identify conditions favourable for Q/A & explanations &
coffee farming in Brazil. Assignment. Cert. Geography
Outline problems facing coffee Bk III
farming in Brazil. Pg 274-5

4 Wheat growing in Identify conditions favouring Q/A & explanations.

Cert. Geography
Kenya & Canada. wheat growing in Kenya &
Bk III
Canada. 277-282

11 1 Horticulture in Identify conditions favouring Brain storming; Cert. Geography

Kenya. growing horticulture in Kenya. Bk III
Give examples of horticultural Probing questions; 283
crops and their importance.
Describe marketing of Brief discussion.
horticultural crops in Kenya.
Highlight problems facing
horticulture in Kenya.

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 2 Horticulture in the Identify conditions favouring Probing questions & brief
Netherlands. horticulture in the Netherlands. discussion.
Describe marketing of
Cert. Geography
horticultural crops in the
Bk III
Netherlands. Pg 288
Highlight problems facing
horticulture in the Netherlands.

3 Commercial dairy & Outline conditions favouring Probing questions, brief

beef farming in commercial dairy & beef farming discussion & assignment.
Kenya & in Denmark. in Kenya.
Identify dairy / beef cattle breeds
Cert. Geography
reared in Kenya.
Bk III
Identify problems facing Pg 290
commercial dairy & beef farming
in Kenya and the responses of the
government to these problems.

4 Beef farming in Identify conditions favouring Explanations, probing

Argentina. beef farming in Argentina. questions & discussion.
Cert. Geography
Describe the organization of beef
Bk III
farms in Argentina. Pg 306

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