S.3 Geography, Term 1

The Relief Regions and Drainage of Africa

Theme: Further use of maps; introduction to the rest of Africa 8 periods 16 learning outcomes

What you will learn

S.3 · Geography · Term 1

GEO-S3-T1-03 8 periods

Competency

After studying this topic, the learner should know the relief regions of Africa, the major landforms and drainage and understand how they were formed and the effects of these on development.

Learning outcomes for The Relief Regions and Drainage of Africa
No.	The learner should	Type
1	Know the names and positions of the major relief regions of Africa Knowledge	Knowledge
2	Recognise physical features from photographs Skills	Skills
3	Draw diagrams to show the formation of important physical features Skills	Skills
4	Understand the characteristics of important kinds of physical features in Africa and East Africa, including mountain ranges, volcanoes, plateaus, basins and rift valleys Understanding	Understanding
5	Understand the main concepts of plate tectonics and how this has led to the formation of the main physical features of Africa and East Africa Understanding	Understanding
6	Draw a sketch map to show the major relief regions, rivers and lakes Skills	Skills
7	Understand how different landforms affect the lives of people living in these communities Understanding	Understanding
8	Appreciate that many areas contain very old rocks not very good for soil formation but rich in minerals Values & attitudes	Values & attitudes
9	Realise that volcanic areas are the most fertile in Africa Understanding	Understanding
10	Understand the effects of the landforms on development, including agriculture and mining Understanding	Understanding
11	L ocate the main rivers and lakes of Africa Skills	Skills
12	Understand the importance of rivers and lakes for development Understanding	Understanding
13	Appreciate that rivers and lakes can be useful but can as also be spoilt by pollution Values & attitudesGeneric skills	Values & attitudesGeneric 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
16	Understand how water resources are used and controlled 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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