Topic 1: Introduction To Research
a). Concept of Research
i. Explain the meaning of research
ii. Assess the importance of research in daily life
b). States of Research Work
i. Describe research stages in conducting a research
ii. Conduct research
iii. Explain the use of research output and recommendations
Topic 2: Climate And Natural Region
a). World Climatic Types and their Characteristics
i. Describe major climatic types of the world and their characteristics
ii. Explain how different geographical factors influence climate
b). Natural Regions of the World
i. Identify different types of natural regions
ii. Draw a world map showing different natural regions
iii. Explain the relationship between human activities and climate
iv. Propose ways of solving climatic problems
Topic 3: Human Population
a). Concept of Population
i. Define the term population
ii. Describe characteristics of human population
iii. Explain the importance of studying population
b). Population Distribution
i. Describe factors governing human population distribution
c). Population Change
i. Define Population Change
ii. Explain factors which influence population change
iii. Analyse the effects of population change to an individual and the nation
d). Population Data
i. Explain the sources of population data
ii. Interpret population data
iii. Explain the uses of population data
e). Population Problems
i. Analyse population problems
ii. Analyse the effects of the population change on economic growth, labour,
human needs and investment, and suggest possible solutions
f). Population Policy
i. Explain the meaning of population policy
ii. Compare the national population policy on family planning strategies in
Tanzania to the population policies of other countries
Topic 4: Settlements
a). Concepts of Settlement
i. Define settlement
ii. Explain categories, types and characteristics of settlements
iii. Explain the functions of settlements and their importance
b). Growth of settlements
i. Analyse factors which lead to growth of settlements
ii. Assess social and economic problems associated with urban growth
iii. Suggest ways of solving existing problems related to urban growth
Topic 5: Environmental Issues And Management
a). The Concept of Environment
i. Explain the meaning of environment
b). Importance of Environment
1. Explain the importance of environment
c). Environmental Problems
i. Identify environmental problems
ii. Analyse the causes, extent and effects of the loss of biodiversity
iii. Analyse the causes, extent and effects of pollution and waste
mismanagement
iv. Explain the causes, extent, effects of fast rate of population and urban
growth on environment
v. Examine causes, extent and impacts of desertification
vi. Explain the impact of poverty on environment
vii. Analyse causes and consequences of global climatic change on
environment
d). Environmental Conservation
i. Define Environmental Conservation
ii. Analyse various ways of conserving the environment
iii. Practice environmental conservation and management at school level