Lesson Plans

History

O-Level · Form I–IV · TIE / NECTA aligned

Form I · IDDR

Sources & Importance of History

Class: Form I
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Sources & Importance of History in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Sources & Importance of History and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Sources & Importance of History.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Sources & Importance of History.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Sources & Importance of History and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form I · IDDR

Evolution of Man

Class: Form I
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Evolution of Man in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Evolution of Man and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Evolution of Man.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Evolution of Man.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Evolution of Man and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form II · IDDR

Contacts between Africa & the Wider World

Class: Form II
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Contacts between Africa & the Wider World in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Contacts between Africa & the Wider World and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Contacts between Africa & the Wider World.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Contacts between Africa & the Wider World.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Contacts between Africa & the Wider World and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form II · IDDR

Social, Economic & Political Systems

Class: Form II
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Social, Economic & Political Systems in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Social, Economic & Political Systems and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Social, Economic & Political Systems.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Social, Economic & Political Systems.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Social, Economic & Political Systems and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form III · IDDR

Africa in the 19th Century

Class: Form III
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Africa in the 19th Century in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Africa in the 19th Century and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Africa in the 19th Century.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Africa in the 19th Century.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Africa in the 19th Century and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form III · IDDR

Establishment of Colonialism

Class: Form III
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Establishment of Colonialism in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Establishment of Colonialism and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Establishment of Colonialism.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Establishment of Colonialism.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Establishment of Colonialism and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form IV · IDDR

Nationalism & Decolonisation

Class: Form IV
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Nationalism & Decolonisation in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Nationalism & Decolonisation and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Nationalism & Decolonisation.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Nationalism & Decolonisation.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Nationalism & Decolonisation and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form IV · IDDR

Africa since Independence

Class: Form IV
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Africa since Independence in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Africa since Independence and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: History syllabus (TIE); approved History textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Africa since Independence.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Africa since Independence.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Africa since Independence and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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