Schemes of work

SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY CLASS: FORM TWO

PARTICULARS OF PUPILS:
SEX: MIXED
ABILITY: MIXED (SETTING)
NUMBER: 58

TIME: 6 × 30 MINUTES PER LESSON (FOR EACH PUPIL)

CLASSES - FORM 2

TERM - 3

YEAR - 2024

SCHOOL - WATERSHED SECONDARY SCHOOL

AIMS: by the end of the term learners should be able to;

-Equip learners with cartographic techniques;

-Develop practical skills of enquiry, observation, recording and interpretation of geographical information;

-Promote an understanding of environmental management issues;

-Promote sustainable exploitation, processing and economic use of minerals and other resources;

-Promote an understanding of environmental patterns, dynamics and relationships

REFERENCE TEXT BOOKS

GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS FORMS 1-4 (2015-2022)

STEP-AHEAD: GEOGRAPHY BOOK 2

WEEK TOPIC & CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES ASSUMED TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES, EVALUATION
ENDING By end of lesson, KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITIES MEDIA &
LESSON learners should be REFERENCES
able to;
1 NATURAL RESOURCES -describe the Describing Learners have Description MOPSE
Population and resources relationship between Explaining seen various -the learners describe the Geography
population and landforms e.g. characteristics of the Syllabus F1-4
carrying capacity hills, valleys relationship between Page 20
etc. population and carrying Step Ahead
capacity. book 2 page
Exposition 57-58
-the teacher explains how
an areas carrying capacity
can be reached leading to
overpopulation and over-
exploitation of resources
2 Exploitation of Natural -identify the factors Identifying Learners are Identifying MOPSE
13/09/24

Resources of Africa influencing the Outlining aware of what -the teacher leads the Geography
exploitation of Africa’s Explaining natural class in identifying the Syllabus F1-4
natural resources resources are factors influencing the Page 20
exploitation of natural Step Ahead
resources book 2 page
Exposition 58-59
-the teacher explains the
factors influencing the
exploitation of natural
resources
3 NATURAL RESOURCES -respond to all Individual work Learners can -the teacher puts MOPSE
Revision exercise questions in the answer all questions on the Geography
Population and exercise books questions chalkboard Syllabus F1-4
Resources -learners individually Page 20
write the work given to -Blackboard
them
-teacher monitors the
learners’ progress
through constant
marking.
WEEK TOPIC & CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES ASSUMED TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES, EVALUATION
ENDING By end of lesson, KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITIES MEDIA &
LESSON

learners should be REFERENCES

able to;
1 NATURAL RESOURCES -describe the factors Describing Learners can Describing MOPSE
Exploitation of Natural influencing the Explaining identify means -the teacher describes the Geography
Resources of Africa exploitation of Africa’s of exploiting factors influencing the Syllabus F1-4
natural resources resources exploitation of natural Page 20
Africa’s resources Step Ahead
Exposition book 2 page
The teacher explains the 59-60
factors influencing the
exploitation of Africa’s
resources
2 Revision Test -respond to all Individual work Learners can -teacher puts questions MOPSE
20/09/24

Natural Resources questions in the test answer all on the chalkboard Geography
exercise books questions. -learners individually Syllabus F1-4
write the work given to page 20
them Blackboard

3 Natural Resources -do all their Discussion Learners are Revision MOPSE
Revision of Test and corrections correctly doing all of -the teacher leads the Geography
Exercise their class in revising all Syllabus F1-4
corrections questions of the test as page 20
learners participate Blackboard
-learners participate in
the revision and write
down all their corrections
WEEK TOPIC & CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES ASSUMED TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES, EVALUATION
ENDING By end of lesson, KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITIES MEDIA &
LESSON

learners should be REFERENCES

able to;
1 ENERGY AND POWER -describe the Describing Learners are Exposition MOPSE
DEVELOPMENT importance of energy Explaining aware of the -the teacher leads a class Geography
Economic Importance of in economic activities need for discussion into identifying Syllabus F1-4
Energy Types power for and describing the Page 21
everyday economic activities in the Step Ahead
activities locale and those learners book 2 page
know. 75-76
-the teacher and learners
explain how these
activities are dependent
on power.
2 Economic Importance of -examine the Discussing Learners are Exposition MOPSE
27/09/24

Energy Types advantages and Explaining aware of fossil -the learners discuss in Geography
-Fossil fuels, coal, disadvantages of using fuels groups to identify the Syllabus F1-4
petroleum and natural different types of factors of how fossil fuels Page 21
gas energy are used. Step Ahead
-the teacher explains the book 2 page
factors that determine 77-80
the use of fossil fuels as
energy sources.
3 Economic Importance of -examine the Discussing Learners are -the teacher explains how MOPSE
Energy Types advantages and Explaining aware of how power is generated from Geography
Hydroelectric power, disadvantages of using power is nuclear and falling water. Syllabus F1-4
nuclear power different types of generated in -the teacher leads the Page 20
energy Zimbabwe class in discussing the - Step Ahead
advantages and book 2 page
disadvantages of both 81-86
nuclear and hydroelectric
power.
WEEK TOPIC & CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCIES ASSUMED TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES, EVALUATION
ENDING By end of lesson, KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITIES MEDIA &
LESSON

learners should be REFERENCES

able to;
1 ENERGY AND POWER -examine the Discussing Learners are Exposition MOPSE
DEVELOPMENT advantages and Explaining familiar with -the teacher leads the Geography
Economic Importance of disadvantages of using firewood, class discussion regarding Syllabus F1-4
Energy Types different types of biogas biomass fuels, biogas and Page 21
-biomass duels, firewood, energy firewood as energy Step Ahead
biogas sources. book 2 page
Learners take down notes 86-87
and ask questions
2 Economic Importance of - examine the Discussing Learners are Exposition MOPSE
Energy Types advantages and Explaining aware of -the learners discuss Geography
04/10/24

Renewable and disadvantages of using alternative among themselves under Syllabus F1-4
Alternatives Energy different types of forms of the guidance of the Page 21
alternative renewable energy teacher. Step Ahead
forms of energy. -the teacher refines the book 2 page
key points as learners 87-89
take down notes.

3 ENERGY AND POWER - Respond to all Individual work Learners are -teacher puts questions MOPSE
DEVELOPMENT questions in their aware of the on the chalkboard Geography
Revision exercise exercise books importance of -learners individually Syllabus F1-4
soil write the work given to page 21
them -Blackboard
-teacher monitors the
learners’ progress
through constant marking
WEEK TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
ENDING By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
LESSON learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 ENERGY AND POWER -justify the choice of particular Discussion Exposition MOPSE
DEVELOPMENT types of energy Explaining -the teacher leads the class Geography
Relative Importance of discussion into the reasons Syllabus F1-
different energy sources why there must always be 4 page 21
different sources of energy. - Step Ahead
- Learners take down notes book 2 page
and ask questions 90

2 ENERGY AND POWER - Respond to all questions in Individual work -teacher puts questions on MOPSE
DEVELOPMENT their Test exercise books the chalkboard Geography
Revision test Syllabus F1-
-learners individually write 4 page 21
11/10/24

the work given to them -Blackboard

3 ENERGY AND POWER -do all their corrections Learners are Revision MOPSE
DEVELOPMENT correctly doing all of their -the teacher leads the class Geography
Revision of Test and Exercise corrections in revising all questions of Syllabus F1-
the test as learners 4 page 21
participate -Blackboard
-learners participate in the
revision and write down all
their corrections
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
LESSON
ENDING learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 MAPWORK AND GIS -determine the concept of Describing Class discussion MOPSE
Contour lines and their contour lines Explaining -the teacher demonstrates Geography
interpretation. and gives relevant examples Syllabus F1-
as learners’ tale down notes. 4 Page 22
Step Ahead
-determine altitude using -the learners there solve the book 2 page
contour lines problems given by the 99-102
teacher

2 Contour lines and their -Identify landforms using Identifying Identifying MOPSE
interpretation. contour lines Explaining -the teacher leads the class Geography
Problem solving in identifying the various Syllabus F1-
18/10/24

landforms represented by 4 Page 22

contour lines. Step Ahead
Problem solving book 2 page
-the learners there solve the 103
problems given by the
teacher

3 Gradient -describe the concept of Identifying Exposition MOPSE

gradient. Explaining -the teacher introduces the Geography
Calculating concept and explains how it Syllabus F1-
can be calculated. 4 Page 22
Step Ahead
-Calculate gradient of a slope. -the teacher leads the class book 2 page
in executing examples and 104-105
answers questions.
-Apply gradient data to -the teacher poses problems
understand phenomena on a for learners to solve under
map. his guidance.
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
LESSON
ENDING learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 MAPWORK AND GIS -respond to all questions in Individual work -the teacher puts questions MOPSE
Revision exercise the exercise books on the chalkboard Geography
Contour lines and Gradient Syllabus F1-
-learners individually write 4 Page 22
the work given to them Blackboard.

-teacher monitors the

learners’ progress through
constant marking

2 MAPWORK AND GIS -describe types of land use on Explaining Exposition MOPSE
Land use patterns a map. Outlining -the teacher introduces Geography
types of land use that can be Syllabus F1-
25/10/24

shown on a map. 4 Page 22

-explain determinants of land -the teacher explains the Step Ahead
use zoning on maps. factors that determine how book 2 page
land is used. 105-106
-the learners pay attention
-identify land use patterns on and take down notes.
a map.
3 MAPWORK AND GIS -describe types of land use Discussion Exposition MOPSE
Land use patterns patterns on a map. Explaining -the learners identify and Geography
discuss the types of land use Syllabus F1-
patterns they can identify on 4 Page 20
a map. Step Ahead
-the teacher explains the book 2 page
-explain processes influencing factors and processes 106-107
land use patterns. influencing land use
patterns as learners take
down notes and ask
questions.
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
ENDING LESSON learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 MINERALS AND MINING -describe the term mining. Describing Identifying MOPSE
Explaining -the teacher defines the Geography
Factors influencing mining in Outlining term mining as learners Syllabus F1-
Zimbabwe. discuss among themselves. 4 Page 23
-the learners lead the class Step Ahead
-describe the factors in identifying and describing book 2 page
influencing mining. the factors that influence 114-116
mining.

-learners take down notes

-describe the mining methods and ask questions.
practised in Zimbabwe.

2 Methods of Mining -describe the methods of Identifying Discussion MOPSE

01/11/24

Open cast, strip, quarrying, mining in Zimbabwe. Describing -the learners discuss among Geography
alluvial mining Explaining themselves the different Syllabus F1-
types of mining methods. 4 Page 23
Exposition Step Ahead
-the teacher explains the book 2 page
different types of methods 116-118
of mining as learners take
down notes and ask
questions
3 Gold Panning -identify methods used in gold Describing Identifying MOPSE
panning and prospecting. Identifying -the teachers leads the class Geography
Discussing in identifying methods of Syllabus F1-
-outline the problems gold mining. 4 Page 23
associated with gold panning. -the learners describe their Step Ahead
experiences or what they book 2 page
-suggest measures to increase learnt and outline their 119-121
the contribution of gold problems that arose from
mining to the national gold panning
economy -the learners suggest
measures to contribute to
the national economy
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
ENDING LESSON learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 MINERALS AND MINING -identify mitigation measures. Identifying Identification and MOPSE
Discussion Discussion Geography
Environmental impacts of Explaining -the learners identify and Syllabus F1-
mining discuss ways of reducing the 4 Page 24
-identify mining area effects of mining on the Step Ahead
rehabilitation measures environment. book 2 page
Exposition 122-123
-the teacher highlights and
explains the various
rehabilitation measures
2 MINERALS AND MINING -respond to all questions in Individual work -the teacher puts questions MOPSE
the exercise books on the chalkboard Geography
08/11/24

Revision exercise -learners individually write Syllabus F1-

the work given to them 4 Page 24
-teacher monitors the -Blackboard
learners’ progress through
constant marking.

3 Revision Test -respond to all questions in Individual work -the teacher puts questions MOPSE
MINERALS AND MINING & the test exercise books on the chalkboard Geography
MAPWORK AND GIS -learners individually write Syllabus F1-
the work given to them 4 Page 22-
24
-Blackboard
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
ENDING LESSON learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 ENVIRONMANTAL -describe forms of Identifying Identifying MOPSE
MANAGEMENT environmental degradation. Outlining -the teacher leads the class Geography
Environmental Explaining in identifying and describing Syllabus F1-
Degradation the forms of environmental 4 Page 24
degradation. Step Ahead
-describe causes of Exposition book 2 page
environmental degradation. -the teacher explains the 126-127
causes of environmental
degradation as learners take
down notes and ask
questions.
2 Environmental -explain the effects of Describing Describing MOPSE
Degradation environmental degradation Explaining -the teacher explains the Geography
15/11/24

effects of environmental Syllabus F1-

degradation. 4 Page 24
-outline mitigation measures. Exposition Step Ahead
The teacher outlines the book 2 page
mitigation measures to 127-129
reduce the effects of
environmental degradation.

3 Impact of Climate Change on -identify the impacts of Identifying -the teacher leads the class MOPSE
the environment climate change in the Outlining in identifying and explaining Geography
environment. Explaining the impacts of climate Syllabus F1-
change on the environment. 4 Page 25
-the learners explore the Step Ahead
-explain the pros and cons of pros and cons of climate book 2 page
climate change. change under the guidance 127-130
of the teacher and write
down notes
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
LESSON
ENDING learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1 ENVIROMENTAL -describe climate change Explaining Discussion MOPSE
MANAGEMENT mitigation measures Describing -the teacher leads a class Geography
Climate Change Mitigation discussion on the measures Syllabus F1-
used to reduce the effects of 4 Page 25
climate change. Step Ahead
Exposition book 2 page
-the learners understand 136-140
why it is important to
mitigate the effects of
climate change.

2 ENVIROMENTAL -respond to all questions Individual work -the teacher puts questions MOPSE
MANAGEMENT on the chalkboard Geography
22/11/24

Revision exercise -learners individually write Syllabus F1-

the work given to them 4 Page 25
-teacher monitors the -Blackboard
learners’ progress through
constant marking.

3 Revision Test -respond to all questions Individual work -the teacher puts questions MOPSE
ENVIROMENTAL on the chalkboard Geography
MANAGEMENT -learners individually write Syllabus F1-
the work given to them 4 Page 25
-Blackboard
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
LESSON
ENDING learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES
ATTITUDES
1
END OF TERM -respond to all questions Individual work -teacher invigilating Examination
EXAMINATIONS examinations papers
-In progress -learners writing
examinations

2 END OF TERM -respond to all questions Individual work -teacher invigilating Examination
EXAMINATIONS examinations papers
-In progress -learners writing
examinations
29/11/24

3 END OF TERM -respond to all questions Individual work -teacher invigilating Examination
EXAMINATIONS examinations papers
-In progress -learners writing
examinations
 TOPIC / CONTENT OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES, TEACHING/ LEARNING RESOURCES
WEEK By the end of the lesson KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVITIES/ METHODS / MEDIA/ EVALUATION
LESSON

ENDING learners should be able to; SKILLS & REFERENCES

ATTITUDES
1 Recording
RECORDING PUPILS’ MARKS Engage in group activities General cleaning

2 COMPLETING PUPILS’ Engage in group activities General cleaning

SCHOOL REPORTS
07/12/24

3 SCHOOLS CLOSE Term closing meeting