Vegetation in Eastern Africa

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 Social Studies | Strand 1.0 Natural and the Built Environments | Sub-Strand 1.4 Vegetation in Eastern Africa (4 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify the main types of vegetation in Eastern Africa on a map
• Draw a map of Eastern Africa and label the main types of vegetation
• Describe the characteristics of the main types of vegetation
• Explain ways of conserving vegetation in the environment
• Value vegetation found at home and school

Summary

From dense forest to open savannah grassland to dry semi-arid scrub, Eastern Africa's plant life varies enormously across the region. This topic covers the main vegetation types, their characteristics, and how to conserve them.