SOCIAL SCIENCES – INTERMEDIATE PHASE
LESSON PLAN : Geography
TOPIC : Climate and vegetation around the world 15hours
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ___
GRADE
TERM
6
3
CONTENT / CONCEPTS: Climate around the world - 4 hours
Factors influencing temperature and rainfall along with climate regions of the world are studied in Grade 8. Here the focus is on understanding climate variation and on reading and cross – referencing
informing on different maps.
1.Difference between weather and climate (review from Grade 5):
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
2.Hot, mild and cold climates of the world - including January and July temperature maps:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
3.Wet and dry areas of the world – including annual rainfall map:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
WORDBANK :
1.Difference between weather and climate (review from Grade 5):
2.Hot, mild and cold climates of the world - including January and July
temperature maps:
ASSESSMENT
(Indicate with an x)
Formal assessment:
 Test
 Exam
 Data - handling
 Contextual - analysis
 Investigation/Research
 Case Study
 Creative Response
3.Wet and dry areas of the world – including annual rainfall map:
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
1
 Map skills
Informal assessment:
 Classroom activities
 Homework
 Worksheet
 Test
Assessment Tools:
Memorandum
Rubric
AIMS
SKILLS
The Geography curriculum aims to develop
learners who:
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
Are curious about the world they live in.
Have a sound general knowledge of places and the
natural forces at work on earth.
Understand the interaction between society and the
natural environment.
Think independently and support their ideas with
sound knowledge.
Care about their planet and the well-being of all who
live on it.
Understand and work with a range of source –
including maps, data and photographs.
Observe and engage with phenomena in their own
environment.
Find out about places, people, events and issues
using different sources.
(ATTACH COPIED PAGES OUT OF SOURCES)
1.Difference between weather and climate (review from Grade 5):
2.Hot, mild and cold climates of the world - including January and July
temperature maps:
3.Wet and dry areas of the world – including annual rainfall map:
Communicate ideas and information.
Make informed decisions and take appropriate
action.
WHO ASSESSES?
LEARNER ACTIVITIES: (ATTACH WORKSHEETS/ACTIVITIES &
Difference
Climates
Area
MEMORANDUMS)
Teacher
Self
1.Difference between weather and climate (review from Grade 5):
Group
Peer
RESOURCES
3.Wet and dry areas of the world – including annual rainfall map:
Difference
Climates
Area
Textbook
Maps/Atlas/Globe
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES /DIFFERENSIATION
Activity sheet
Pictures/photo’s/Illustrations
Newspapers& magazines& others
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
2
SOCIAL SCIENCES – INTERMEDIATE PHASE
LESSON PLAN : Geography
TOPIC : Climate and vegetation around the world 15hours
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ___
GRADE
TERM
CONTENT / CONCEPTS: Tropical rainforest - 3 hours
1.Location on earth :
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
4.Deforestation – reasons, consequences with a case study:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
WORDBANK :
1.Location on earth :
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest:
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
(Indicate with an x)
Formal assessment:
 Test
 Exam
 Data – handling
 Contextual - analysis
 Investigation/Research
 Case Study
 Creative Response
3
ASSESSMENT
 Map skills
Informal assessment:
 Classroom activities
 Homework
 Worksheet
 Test
Assessment Tools:
Memorandum
Rubric
6
3
4.Deforestation :
AIMS
SKILLS
The Geography curriculum aims to develop
learners who:
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
(ATTACH COPIED PAGES OUT OF SOURCES)
1.Location on earth :
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest:
Are curious about the world they live in.
Have a sound general knowledge of places and the
natural forces at work on earth.
Understand the interaction between society and the
natural environment.
Think independently and support their ideas with
sound knowledge.
Care about their planet and the well-being of all who
live on it.
Understand and work with a range of source –
including maps, data and photographs.
Observe and engage with phenomena in their own
environment.
Find out about places, people, events and issues
using different sources.
Communicate ideas and information.
Make informed decisions and take appropriate action.
4.Deforestation :
WHO ASSESSES?
Location
Climate
Rainforest
Deforestation
Teacher
Self
LEARNER ACTIVITIES: (ATTACH WORKSHEETS/ACTIVITIES & MEMORANDUMS)
Group
Peer
1.Location on earth :
RESOURCES
Location
Climate
Rainforest
Deforestation
Textbook
Maps/Atlas/Globe
Activity sheet
Pictures/photo’s/Illustrations
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
4
Newspapers& magazines
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
Others
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES /DIFFERENSIATION:
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest:
4.Deforestation :
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
5
SOCIAL SCIENCES – INTERMEDIATE PHASE
LESSON PLAN : Geography
TOPIC : Climate and vegetation around the world 15hours
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ___
GRADE
TERM
CONTENT / CONCEPTS: Hot deserts - 3 hours
1.Location on earth :
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a desert:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
4.How people live in a desert – examples of lifestyles:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
WORDBANK :
1.Location on earth :
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
(Indicate with an x)
Formal assessment:
 Test
 Exam
 Data – handling
 Contextual - analysis
 Investigation/Research
6
ASSESSMENT
 Map skills
Informal assessment:
 Classroom activities
 Homework
 Worksheet
 Test
6
3
3. Natural vegetation and wildlife in a desert:
 Case Study
 Creative Response
4.How people live in a desert : ( Lifestyles)
Assessment Tools:
Memorandum
AIMS
Rubric
SKILLS
The Geography curriculum aims to develop
learners who:
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
(ATTACH COPIED PAGES OUT OF SOURCES)
1.Location on earth :
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
3. Natural vegetation and wildlife in a desert:
Are curious about the world they live in.
Have a sound general knowledge of places and the
natural forces at work on earth.
Understand the interaction between society and the
natural environment.
Think independently and support their ideas with
sound knowledge.
Care about their planet and the well-being of all who
live on it.
Understand and work with a range of source –
including maps, data and photographs.
Observe and engage with phenomena in their own
environment.
Find out about places, people, events and issues
using different sources.
Communicate ideas and information.
Make informed decisions and take appropriate action.
WHO ASSESSES?
Location
Climate
Desert
Lifestyles
LEARNER ACTIVITIES: (ATTACH WORKSHEETS/ACTIVITIES & MEMORANDUMS)
Teacher
Self
Group
1.Location on earth :
Peer
RESOURCES
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
7
Location
Climate
Desert
Lifestyles
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
Textbook
Maps/Atlas/Globe
Activity sheet
Pictures/photo’s/
Illustrations
Newspapers& magazines
3. Natural vegetation and wildlife in a desert:
Others
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES /DIFFERENSIATION:
4.How people live in a desert: ( Lifestyles)
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
8
SOCIAL SCIENCES – INTERMEDIATE PHASE
LESSON PLAN : Geography
TOPIC : Climate and vegetation around the world 15hours
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ___
GRADE
TERM
CONTENT / CONCEPTS: Coniferous forest - 3 hours
1.Location on earth :
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a coniferous forest:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
4.Human activities – examples to illustrate links between the natural environment and the ways people make a living:
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
NR. OF periods: ____
WORDBANK :
1.Location on earth :
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
(Indicate with an x)
Formal assessment:
 Test
 Exam
 Data – handling
 Contextual - analysis
 Investigation/Research
 Case Study
 Creative Response
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
9
ASSESSMENT
 Map skills
Informal assessment:
 Classroom activities
 Homework
 Worksheet
 Test
Assessment Tools:
Memorandum
Rubric
6
3
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a coniferous forest:
AIMS
4.Human activities :
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
SKILLS
The Geography curriculum aims to develop
learners who:
(ATTACH COPIED PAGES OUT OF SOURCES)
1.Location on earth :
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a coniferous forest:
Are curious about the world they live in.
Have a sound general knowledge of places and the
natural forces at work on earth.
Understand the interaction between society and the
natural environment.
Think independently and support their ideas with
sound knowledge.
Care about their planet and the well-being of all who
live on it.
Understand and work with a range of source –
including maps, data and photographs.
Observe and engage with phenomena in their own
environment.
Find out about places, people, events and issues
using different sources.
Communicate ideas and information.
Make informed decisions and take appropriate action.
4.Human activities :
WHO ASSESSES?
Location
Climate
Coniferous
forest
Human activities
Teacher
Self
LEARNER ACTIVITIES: (ATTACH WORKSHEETS/ACTIVITIES & MEMORANDUMS)
Group
Peer
1.Location on earth :
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
10
Location
2.Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages):
Climate
Coniferous
forest
Human activities
Textbook
Maps/Atlas/Globe
Activity sheet
Pictures/photo’s/Illustrations
Newspapers& magazines
3.Natural vegetation and wildlife in a coniferous forest:
Others
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES /DIFFERENSIATION:
4.Human activities :
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
11
SOCIAL SCIENCES – INTERMEDIATE PHASE
LESSON PLAN : Geography
TOPIC : Climate and vegetation around the world 15hours
DATE: FROM ____________ TO ___________
___
GRADE
TERM
NR. OF periods:
6
3
CONTENT / CONCEPTS:
Revision , formal assessment etc. - 2 hours
TEACHER ACTIVITIES:
ASSESSMENT
(Indicate with an x)
Formal assessment:
 Test
 Exam
 Data - handling
 Contextual - analysis
 Investigation/Research
 Case Study
 Creative Response
 Map Skills
LEARNER ACTIVITIES:
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES /DIFFERENSIATION
Geography Grade 6 Term 3
12
Assessment Tools:
Memorandum
Rubric