Name of school: Grade: 5 Name of Term: 1 Subject Social
educator: Sciences
Geography
Timeline Time duration: Date: week:
90 minutes + 90 minutes
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Key question: Sub-headings:
High and low areas: showing height above sea level
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How does the physical map show rivers, lakes and waterfalls?
What are the features on a physical map of Africa -
Mountains
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Deserts
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Waterfalls
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Rivers
Teaching content: -
Lakes
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Ways of showing height above sea level on a physical map
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Surname of educator Class Surname of learner Surname of Subject Head/ HOD
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Informal assessment: attached to the lesson planning and preparation submit to subject head/HOD
High and Low Areas: Showing Height Above Sea Level
1. Identify the colors used on a physical map to show high areas and low areas. (2) Answer: Low areas are shown with green, and high
areas are shown with brown or orange.
2. List three methods used to represent height above sea level on a physical map. (3) Answer: Contour lines, color shading, and spot
heights are used to represent height above sea level.
3. State what the color blue on a physical map represents. (2) Answer: The color blue represents water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and
oceans.
4. Describe how contour lines indicate the height of an area. (2) Answer: Contour lines are drawn close together to show steep areas and
far apart to show gentle slopes.
5. Name two major rivers in Africa and the countries they flow through. (2) Answer: The Nile River flows through Egypt, Sudan, and
Uganda. The Congo River flows through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.
6. Discuss how rivers are shown on a physical map. (2) Answer: Rivers are shown as thin blue lines that follow the natural flow of the
water.
7. Give examples of two major lakes in Africa and their locations. (2) Answer: Lake Victoria is located in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Lake Tanganyika is found between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
8. Predict what might happen to communities near a river during heavy rains. (2) Answer: Communities near rivers may face flooding,
which can damage homes and crops.
9. Identify the highest mountain in Africa and its location. (1) Answer: Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
10. List three major deserts in Africa and their locations. (3) Answer: The Sahara Desert in North Africa. The Kalahari Desert in Southern
Africa. The Namib Desert in Namibia.
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11. Describe how mountains are shown on a physical map. (2) Answer: Mountains are represented using brown shading and sometimes
marked with their height in meters.
12. Differentiate between a desert and a mountain region on a physical map. (2) Answer: Deserts are often shown in yellow or light
brown, while mountain regions are shaded in darker brown.
13. Analyse why waterfalls are often found near mountains. (2) Answer: Waterfalls are found near mountains because rivers flow over
steep areas or cliffs, creating the drop needed for a waterfall.
14. Critique the advantages and disadvantages of living near a lake. (2) Answer: Advantages: Provides water, food (fish), and
transportation. Disadvantages: Risk of flooding and waterborne diseases.
15. Evaluate why rivers are important for African countries. (3) Answer: Rivers provide water for drinking, farming, transportation, and
electricity generation through hydropower.
16. Reflect on how deserts affect life in Africa. (3) Answer: Deserts make it difficult to grow crops and access water, but they also attract
tourism and have unique wildlife.
17. Suggest two ways communities can use waterfalls for development. (2) Answer: Generate electricity using hydropower. Promote
tourism by creating viewing areas or parks.
18. Summarise how a physical map shows Africa’s physical features. (4) Answer: A physical map uses colors, contour lines, and
symbols to show high and low areas, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, mountains, and deserts.
Notes: per sub-heading attached to the lesson planning and preparation submit to subject head/HOD
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