Grade 11 Geography
Class

Here is the class outline:
1. THE SCIENCE OF GEOGRAPHYAt the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the meaning of geography |
2. THE SCOPE OF GEOGRAPHY
30 min
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: determine the scope of geography. |
3. APPROACHES IN GEOGRAPHYAt the end of this section, you will be able to justify the merit and demerit of approaches used to study physical and human environments |
4. MAJOR SCHOOL OF THOUGHT IN GEOGRAPHYAt the end of this section, you will be able to compare and contrast the concept of determinism with possibilism |
5. The Quantitative RevolutionAt the end of this lesson, you will be able to show appreciation for the significance of quantitative studies |
6. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GEOGRAPHY AND OTHER DISCIPLINESAt the end of this lesson you will be able to relate elements of geographical study with other fields of studies |
7. Extra Lesson - The Science of Geography |
8. Extra lesson _ History of the science of geography |
9. Extra_ lesson - History of the science of geography |
10. Extra lesson _ The science of geography today |
11. Extra lesson - School of thoughts in geography |
12. Extra lesson _ Quantitative Revolution |
13. Extra lesson - Relation between geography and other deciplines |
14. Summery |
15. RELIEF REPRESENTATION ON CONTOUR MAPContour lines and their characteristics |
16. Drawing Contour Lines from Spot HeightsInterpolation |
17. Methods of Depicting Relief on MapsReviewing methods of relief depiction |
18. Drawing Relief Cross-Section (Profile)Construct relief cross-sections to visualize features of the landscape |
19. IntervisibilityDetermine the intervisibility of land features by section drawing or contour maps |
20. Landforms on Contour Mapsdifferentiate different land forms on contour maps |
21. DRAINAGE ON MAPSDetermine catchment areas from watershed on contour map |
22. Drainage PatternsDistinguish different drainage patterns |
23. River capture and river valley developmentDemonstrating river capture |
24. Stages of River Valley DevelopmentDemonstrate stages of river valley development using contour lines |
25. THE STUDY OF HUMAN-MADE FEATURES ON MAPS - SettlementDistinguish various patterns of settlement on maps |
26. Shape of SettlementsDistinguish various patterns of settlement on maps |
27. TYPES OF SETTLEMENTSAt the end of the section. Students will be able to explain the types of settlements |
28. Factors Influencing the Location of Settlement SitesAt the end of the section, students will be able to estimate factors influencing the sitting of settlement |
29. Function of SettlementAt the end of the section, students will be able to reflect the function of settlements |
30. The Study of Communication on Maps - Transport networkIdentifying communication features from contour maps |
31. Factors Affecting the Development of Transport Network |
32. Climbing Capacities of Vehicles |
33. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)Discuss what geographical information system means |
34. extra lesson - drawing contour lines - sources of Spatial data |
35. Extra lesson - Methods of depicting relief features |
36. AN OVERVIEW OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICAAt the end of this lesson you will be able to demonstrate the relative and absolute location of Africa |
37. Size and Shape of AfricaAt the end of this lesson, you will be able to compare the size of Africa with other continents and shape |
38. Regional Division of AfricaDescribe the regional division of Africa |
39. Regional Division of Africa -Western and Central Africa |
40. Regional Division of Africa - South Africa |
41. Geological History of AfricaReconstruct the geological history of Africa |
42. The Relief Structure of AfricaIdentify major relief structures of Africa |
43. Mountains |
44. The Great East African Rift Valley |
45. CLIMATE OF AFRICA - Controls of Weather and Climate in Africa |
46. Controls of Weather and Climate in Africa - continued |
47. Temperature Conditions in AfricaDescribes the spatio - temporal distribution of temperature in Africa |
48. Rainfall Distribution in Africa
10 min
sees the distribution of rainfall in Africa |
49. Climatic Regions of AfricaDescribe the climatic regions of Africa |
50. The Tropical Desert and Semi-desert Climate - Tropical Maritime (Monsoon) ClimateDescribes characteristics of desert and semi - desert climate - tropical maritime climate |
51. Highland (Mountain) Climate |
52. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS OF AFRICADemonstrate the major rivers and drainage systems of Africa |
53. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS OF AFRICADemonstrate the major rivers and drainage systems of Africa |
54. General Characteristics of African Rivers |
55. Lakes and Swamps of Africa |
56. Swamps of Africa |
57. The Hydro Politics of the Nile River |
58. NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILD ANIMALS OF AFRICA |
59. Desert and Semi Desert Vegetation |
60. Factors Affecting the Natural Vegetation of Africa |
61. SOILS OF AFRICA |
62. SOILS OF AFRICA - continued |
63. Problems and Conservation Measures of Soils in Africa |
64. Summery |
65. Summery - continued |
66. ASPECTS OF POPULATION, ECONOMY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF AFRICA |
67. Determinants of Population Change in Africa |
68. Mortality Patterns in Africa |
69. Characteristics of African Population - continued
10 min
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70. Urbanization |
71. Concept of Economic Growth and Development
3 hrs
Describe the concept of economic growth and development |
72. Characteristics of African Population |
73. Characterstics of African Economy
4 hrs
Details characteristics of African economy |
74. Natural Resources of Africa and its Politics
5 hrs
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75. Resource Utilization And Conflict Management in Africa
5 hrs
The need to utilize natural resources for the benefit of the public |
76. Summery |
77. Extra lesson - relief representation contour maps |
78. Extra lesson - relief representation contour maps |
79. extra lesson - Common terrain features |
80. Extra lesson _ Drainage on maps |
81. summery |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:
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Completion certificate |