Geography Form 1 - JCE MSCE LESSONS

About Course

Geography is the study of the Earth, its features, and how people interact with their environment. In Form 1, learners are introduced to the basic concepts of geography. They learn about the meaning and importance of geography, the shape of the Earth, maps and how to use them, weather and climate, and natural features like rivers, mountains, and lakes. Learners also study how people use natural resources and how human activities affect the environment.

Course Content

The Map
Explain uses, types and features of map as a foundation

Introduction to Map
Components of a Map
Types of Maps
Different Uses of Maps
Symbols and Signs on a Map
Features and Places Using Grid References
Large Scale and Small Scale Maps
Other Map Skills

SOLAR SYSTEM
Explain about planets, developments in the solar system and revolution

Explain the term “Solar System”
Conditions for a Body to Qualify as a Planet
Explain new developments related to the solar system
Planets and Their Characteristics
Relate the position of the Earth to the Sun
4. Explain the shape of the Earth
5. Explain movements of the Earth
Explain the results of Earth’s movements
Summary Table for Quick Revision

HYDROSPHERE
Explains meaning of hydrosphere, features and ways to manage hydrological cycle

ATMOSPHERE
Details layers of atmosphere, composition of gases and ways to protect atmosphere

Weather and Climate
Define weather, climate, elements of weather, factors affecting temperature, weather instruments and recording data from weather stations

BIOSPHERE
What is Biosphere, components and factors that endanger Biosphere

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Course Content

The Map Explain uses, types and features of map as a foundation

Introduction to Map

Components of a Map

Types of Maps

Different Uses of Maps

Symbols and Signs on a Map

Features and Places Using Grid References

Large Scale and Small Scale Maps

Other Map Skills

SOLAR SYSTEM Explain about planets, developments in the solar system and revolution

Explain the term “Solar System”

Conditions for a Body to Qualify as a Planet

Explain new developments related to the solar system

Planets and Their Characteristics

Relate the position of the Earth to the Sun

4. Explain the shape of the Earth

5. Explain movements of the Earth

Explain the results of Earth’s movements

Summary Table for Quick Revision

HYDROSPHERE Explains meaning of hydrosphere, features and ways to manage hydrological cycle

Explain the term “hydrosphere”

Main parts of the hydrosphere:

2. Explain the main features and processes of the hydrological cycle

Main Features (Parts) of the Hydrological Cycle:

3. Explain the importance of the hydrological cycle

4. Suggest ways of maintaining the hydrological cycle

BONUS: Factors that can disturb the hydrological cycle

ATMOSPHERE Details layers of atmosphere, composition of gases and ways to protect atmosphere

1. Explain the term “atmosphere”

Composition of gases in the atmosphere

3. Describe the layers of the atmosphere

Explain the importance of the atmosphere

Activities That Endanger the Atmosphere

Ways to Protect the Atmosphere

Weather and Climate Define weather, climate, elements of weather, factors affecting temperature, weather instruments and recording data from weather stations

Explain the terms “weather” and “climate”

Explain the elements of weather and factors that affect them

Explain factors that affect the elements of weather

Identify instruments used to measure elements of weather

Interpret weather data and symbols

BIOSPHERE What is Biosphere, components and factors that endanger Biosphere

What is the biosphere?

Identify the components of the biosphere

Explain the importance of the biosphere

Identify and analyze problems affecting the biosphere

Suggest ways of maintaining the biosphere