This unit is designed to develop student skills in preparation for GCSE Geography (most suitable for Year 9 but could be taught in Year 8). Kenya is used as place for students to explore and enquire, as most students will have a limited awareness of Kenya. The unit develops geographical skills whilst exploring a number of places and pertinent issues. The end state for students is an enquiry based article comparing Kenya to one or two other places. Recommended time on the article is 4-5 ICT lessons and 2-3 homework’s. Lessons are designed for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching. Total lesson time approximately 15 lessons.

All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.

Lesson sequence:

1 - Kenya, learning to enquire
2 - Tourism in the Kenya
3 - What makes a good article?
4 - South Africa: a comparison
5 - The World Cup 2010
6 - Starting your enquiry
7 - Sudan: a comparison
8 - Healthcare comparison
9 - Characteristics of LEDCs
10 - Article review