S.1 Geography, Term 2
Formation of Major Landforms and Drainage in East Africa
What you will learn
S.1 · Geography · Term 2
Formation of Major Landforms and Drainage in East Africa
Competency
After studying this topic, the learner should be able to explain how each of the main types of landforms in East Africa was formed, the main types of rocks and the main features of the drainage.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know the main types of landforms and drainage features of East Africa Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 2 | Understand how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed, that they are made up of minerals, and that some minerals are useful Understanding | Understanding |
| 3 | Understand the process of weathering and how weathered rock particles form the basis of soil Understanding | Understanding |
| 4 | Understand how each of the main types of landform was formed: by rocks themselves or by the rocks being worn away or eroded away Understanding | Understanding |
| 5 | Understand the characteristics of the main types of rocks and their effect on soils Understanding | Understanding |
| 6 | Understand the relationship between drainage the landforms Understanding | Understanding |
| 7 | Recognize the landforms on photographs Skills | Skills |
| 8 | Locate the examples of landforms on maps of East Africa SkillsValues & attitudesGeneric skills | SkillsValues & attitudesGeneric skills |
| 9 | Appreciate that the landforms, rocks and drainage all affect the way people live SkillsValues & attitudesGeneric skills | SkillsValues & attitudesGeneric skills |
| 10 | Understand the main concepts of plate tectonics and how this has led to the formation of the main physical features of East Africa Understanding | Understanding |
| 11 | Understand the characteristics of important kinds of physical features in East Africa, including mountain ranges, volcanoes, plateaus, basins and rift valleys Understanding | Understanding |
| 12 | Study through field work any of the above physical features in the local area Skills | Skills |
| 13 | Draw a map to show the main relief regions of East Africa Skills | Skills |
| 14 | Understand how their own lives and the lives of their communities are affected by physical features, including natural hazards Understanding | Understanding |
| 15 | Understand through case studies how the physical features affect the lives of people in selected areas of East Africa Understanding | Understanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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