🌍 Form One Geography (New NECTA Syllabus) – Full Course Description (Long Form)

Overview

Welcome to Form One Geography at Tesea Academy, a complete, syllabus-aligned course designed to help Tanzanian students master Geography using the new competence-based syllabus from TIE (2023) for Ordinary Secondary Education. This course is ideal for students starting secondary school and building a strong foundation for later Geography topics and NECTA examinations.

Geography is more than just maps—it is the study of the Earth, the environment, and how people live and interact with their surroundings. In the new syllabus, learners develop both knowledge and real-life skills, including observation, interpretation, presentation, and environmental awareness.

his course follows the official Form One topics found under the first major competence areas of Geography, including:

✅ 1) Introduction to Geography (Concept & Scope)

Students will learn:

• Meaning and scope of Geography

• Major branches of Geography

• Importance of Geography in everyday life

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✅ 2) The Earth and the Solar System

Students will explore:

• Origin of the Earth

• Shape and size of the Earth

• Position of Earth in the solar system

• Movements of the Earth (rotation and revolution)

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✅ 3) Major Features of the Earth’s Surface

Learners will describe and recognize:

• Continents and oceans

• Major relief features

• Large inland water bodies

• Vegetation zones

• Understanding local landforms through observation

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Tesea Academy teaches Geography in the way the syllabus intends: competence-based and practical. Learners will be trained to:

✅ Explain geographical concepts clearly
✅ Identify and describe features in their environment
✅ Use observation skills to connect class learning with real life
✅ Build confidence in Geography presentations and assignments
✅ Improve performance in tests, exams, and continuous assessment (CA)

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To match the new syllabus approach, the course includes:

✔️ Structured Video Lessons

Each topic is broken into simple, understandable lessons.

✔️ Printable Notes (Syllabus-Based)

Clear notes and summaries that follow official requirements.

✔️ Quizzes & Topic Tests

Frequent assessments to strengthen understanding and exam readiness.

✔️ Assignment Support & Teacher Guidance

Learners receive guided practice and model answers.

✔️ Practical & Field Observation Activities

Students are guided to observe landforms, vegetation, and human activities in their community—just as required in the syllabus. Tanzania Investment Centre

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This Form One Geography course is perfect for:

• Students in Form One following the new curriculum

• Parents supporting their children at home

• Private candidates (self-study)

• Students who want a strong foundation for Form II–IV Geography

• Learners aiming for excellent NECTA performance

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🌟 NECTA-focused learning
🌟 New 2023 syllabus compliance
🌟 Simple explanations + exam techniques
🌟 Practical skills development
🌟 Revision-ready notes & quizzes

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By the end of this course, a student should be able to:

✅ Define Geography and explain its importance
✅ Describe the Earth’s origin, shape, size, and movements
✅ Identify parallels and meridians and explain their uses
✅ Describe continents, oceans, relief features, and vegetation zones
✅ Relate Geography knowledge to real-life environmental issues

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