Environmental Activities Grade 3

Longhorn Environmental Activities for Grade 3 is an approved course book that captures the expectations of the new competency-based curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). 

It has the following unique features that support the teaching and learning process: 
• Numerous learner-centred activities that promote the acquisition of knowledge. 
• Carefully selected illustrations and photographs that support concepts to be learnt. • A beautiful design that is easy to read and follow, with a predictable pattern that enhances learning. 
• Practical learning points that develop skills that learners need at this level. 
• Strictly adheres to the syllabus which gives it a sharp focus on all the cornpetences meant to be developed. 
• Promotes environmental conservation and sustainability by suggesting safer ways of carrying out various activities. 

Accompanying this Learner's Book is a well-thought out Teacher's Guide that will help deliver the intended learning outcomes. 

Other Books in this series are: 
• Longhorn Environmental Activities Grade 1 
• Longhorn Environmental Activities Grade 2

1. Environment and its resources

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Exploring unfavourable weather conditions Free chapter!
1.2.	Floods and drought
1.3.	Effects of unfavourable weather
1.4.	Keeping safe from unfavourable weather conditions
1.5.	Water
1.6.	Soil
1.7.	Plants
1.8.	Categorising plants
1.9.	Safety when handling plants
1.10.	Plants with stinging nettles
1.11.	Animals
1.12.	Importance of animals
1.13.	Animals kept for companionship
1.14.	Animals useful in sports and tourist attraction
1.15.	Animal power
1.16.	Energy
1.17.	Charcoal and Electricity as sources of heat energy
1.18.	Uses of heat in daily life

2. Social environment

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Harmonious living in the community
2.2.	Appreciating a clean market place
2.3.	Keeping safe and secure
2.4.	Responding appropriately to strangers in the community
2.5.	Safe and unsafe places in the community
2.6.	Safe travel
2.7.	Environmental and cultural events in the community
2.8.	Harmful cultural practices
2.9.	Caring for community environmental resources
2.10.	Enterprise projects
2.11.	Using waste responsibly to generate income

3. Care for the environment

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Caring for plants (section 1)
3.2.	Caring for plants (section 2)
3.3.	Caring for animals (section 1)
3.4.	Caring for animals (section 2)
3.5.	Managing waste
3.6.	Communicating messages on managing waste
3.7.	Caring for soil
3.8.	Exploring ways of collecting rainwater
3.9.	Caring for energy