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Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Reporting sexual abuse and understanding defilement

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define the term sexual abuse
- Identify forms of sexual abuse
- Explain how to avoid different forms of sexual abuse

- Identify ways and places to report cases of sexual abuse
- Explain what to do in case of defilement
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling after defilement

- Read the story of Sarah and Rose at the market
- Discuss the meaning of the term 'sexual abuse'
- Study a PowerPoint presentation showing different forms of sexual abuse and how to avoid them
- Identify places that should be avoided to stay away from sexual abuse
- Write down ways of reporting sexual abuse
- Identify where to report cases of sexual abuse
- Read the conversation with Mrs. Mukami, the Child Protection Officer
- Discuss what a victim of defilement should do
- Understand the importance of seeking medical treatment and counselling

Why is it important to learn about sexual abuse and how to avoid it?
Where and how should you report cases of sexual abuse?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 93
- PowerPoint slides
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 95
- Guest speakers
- Charts/posters
- Audio-visual resources

- Self-assessment - Peer assessments - Journals - Portfolio
- Question and answers - Role play - Oral discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls today
- Identify factors that contribute to teenage pregnancies
- Show concern for preventing early pregnancies

- In pairs discuss causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today
- Write points on charts and display in class
- Read what Willy and Dorcas wrote about causes of early pregnancies
- Identify other causes of early pregnancies in society today

What are the main causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Newspapers/magazines

- Peer assessments - Group discussions - Written presentations - Charts display

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls today
- Identify factors that contribute to teenage pregnancies
- Show concern for preventing early pregnancies

- In pairs discuss causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today
- Write points on charts and display in class
- Read what Willy and Dorcas wrote about causes of early pregnancies
- Identify other causes of early pregnancies in society today

What are the main causes of early pregnancies among teenage girls in society today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 96
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Newspapers/magazines

- Peer assessments - Group discussions - Written presentations - Charts display

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour
Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Identify forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people
- Examine the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour

- Read and reflect on Bible texts about sexual purity
- Discuss values and life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Choose to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

- Brainstorm on the meaning of irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss forms of irresponsible sexual behaviour among young people
- Read about different forms like rape, incest, bestiality, pornography, fornication
- Discuss consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
- Write Bible texts on flashcards and outline lessons learnt
- Identify values needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Discuss life skills needed to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Create sensitisation messages on importance of responsible behaviour

What are the consequences of engaging in irresponsible sexual behaviour?
How can you apply biblical teachings to live responsibly as a youth?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 97
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 99
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters

- Written assignments - Case studies - Group presentations - Portfolio
- Anecdotal records - Authentic tasks - Journals - Debates

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality: Responsible Sexual Behaviour - Choosing to live responsibly as guided by the word of God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply life skills to avoid irresponsible sexual behaviour
- Demonstrate assertiveness in saying no to irresponsible behaviour
- Appreciate their body as the temple of the Holy Spirit

- Debate on the topic 'Overcoming peer pressure as a youth'
- Read and reflect on 1 Peter 2:11
- Match life skills with correct descriptions
- Practice assertiveness, self-control, self-awareness and critical thinking
- Write summary report on lessons learnt from debate

How can you use life skills to overcome peer pressure and live responsibly?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 101
- Good News Bible
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Debate participation - Self-reflection - Written reports - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Meaning of sacredness of life as guided by the Bible

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of sacredness of life according to the Bible
- Understand that God is the only source of life
- Appreciate the inherent dignity and worth of human life

- Brainstorm on the meaning of sacredness of life
- Explain why human life is sacred
- Read Genesis 2:7 about how God created human life
- Discuss that life comes from God and is holy and precious

Why is it important to uphold sacredness of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 103
- Good News Bible
- Charts/posters
- Pictures/photographs

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation - Portfolio

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - How the right to life is violated today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Discuss how the right to life is violated today
- Read and analyze Bible texts about the sanctity of life
- Explain why killing is morally wrong

- Read Bible texts: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 35:11-12
- Identify lessons learnt from the Bible texts
- Discuss why God punished Cain
- Explain why killing is morally wrong
- Discuss consequences of murder to families and communities

How does the Bible teach us about the sanctity of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 104
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Case studies

- Anecdotal records - Bible reading - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of suicide in society today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate causes of suicide in the society today
- Identify reasons why youth commit suicide
- Analyze negative effects of suicide to individuals and families

- In pairs discuss why some youth commit suicide today
- Read reasons why youth commit suicide: depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol and drug use
- Discuss other reasons why youth commit suicide
- Analyze negative effects of suicide to individuals and families

What are the main causes of suicide among youth today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 106
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Audio-visual resources

- Pair discussions - Charts display - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Causes of abortion among youth today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define abortion and understand it's illegal in Kenya
- Examine causes of abortion among the youth today
- Understand that human life begins at conception

- Define abortion as deliberate removal of unborn child from mother's womb
- Understand that laws of Kenya forbid abortion
- Read newspaper extract about causes of abortion among youth
- Identify causes like fear of dropping out of school, financial inability, societal shame

What are the main causes of abortion among youth today?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 107
- Newspapers/magazines
- Charts/posters
- Legal documents

- Written presentations - Case studies - Group discussions - Research activities

Christian Living Today

Sacredness of Life - Biblical teachings on the value of life and consequences of violating right to life
Sacredness of Life - Values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read and analyze Bible texts about the value of life
- Understand that children are gifts from God
- Analyze consequences of violating the right to life through abortion

- Identify values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
- Apply values like love, respect, selflessness and fairness
- Desire to uphold the sacredness of life in day-to-day life

- Debate on the topic 'abortion is a sin'
- Read Bible texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:13-15, Proverbs 6:16-17
- Write lessons learnt from each Bible text
- Understand that God chose us before giving us life
- Discuss consequences of abortion to individuals and families
- Discuss values and life skills needed to uphold sacredness of life
- Complete table showing how values uphold sacredness of life
- Practice life skills like decision making, assertiveness, critical thinking
- Read story of Amanda and her mother to understand sustaining life
- Recite poem 'Abortion is a crime'

What does the Bible teach us about the value of unborn life?
How can you apply values and life skills to uphold the sacredness of life?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 108
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 109
- Charts/posters
- Stories/case studies
- Poems

- Debate participation - Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions
- Authentic tasks - Value application - Story analysis - Poetry recitation

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Meaning and forms of bullying

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define bullying and understand its characteristics
- Identify different forms of bullying
- Distinguish between direct and indirect bullying

- Read the story of Jeff joining Amani Junior Secondary School football team
- Identify teasing comments made against Jeff
- Discuss ways Jeff was excluded by team members
- Define bullying as hurting or frightening someone smaller or less powerful
- Learn about direct bullying (physical) and indirect bullying (emotional)

Why is bullying unacceptable?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Case studies
- Charts/posters
- Pictures/photographs

- Self-assessment - Peer assessments - Presentations - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Meaning and forms of bullying

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define bullying and understand its characteristics
- Identify different forms of bullying
- Distinguish between direct and indirect bullying

- Read the story of Jeff joining Amani Junior Secondary School football team
- Identify teasing comments made against Jeff
- Discuss ways Jeff was excluded by team members
- Define bullying as hurting or frightening someone smaller or less powerful
- Learn about direct bullying (physical) and indirect bullying (emotional)

Why is bullying unacceptable?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 111
- Case studies
- Charts/posters
- Pictures/photographs

- Self-assessment - Peer assessments - Presentations - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Causes of bullying at school and in the community
Bullying - Effects of bullying on individuals and families

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify causes of bullying at school and in the community
- Analyze reasons why young people bully others
- Understand factors that contribute to bullying behavior

- Analyze effects of bullying on individuals and families
- Share experiences of being bullied and its negative effects
- Understand why bullying is unacceptable in school and community

- In groups discuss reasons why young people bully others or dislike others
- Learn about causes like physical differences, religious differences, revenge
- Discuss poor administration and different personalities as causes
- Identify socio-cultural differences as causes of bullying in community
- Write points on charts and display in class
- Share experiences of when they were bullied and negative effects
- Discuss what negative effect bullying had on them
- Analyze consequences like low self-esteem, poor academic performance
- Understand effects on families like stress, medical costs, family conflicts
- Discuss why bullying is unacceptable in school or community

What are the main causes of bullying in schools and communities?
How does bullying affect individuals and their families?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 112
- Charts/posters
- Case studies
- Audio-visual resources
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Case studies

- Group discussions - Charts creation - Written assignments - Presentations
- Experience sharing - Group discussions - Written reflections - Oral questions

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Biblical teachings on peaceful coexistence

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read and analyze Bible texts about peaceful relationships
- Identify biblical values for harmonious living
- Apply biblical teachings to prevent bullying

- Read Bible texts: Matthew 5:11-12, Romans 12:18-20, 1 John 3:15, 1 Peter 3:8
- Read Romans 14:19, Proverbs 22:10 and identify lessons
- Identify values mentioned in Bible texts like love, peace, forgiveness
- Explain values that help live harmoniously at home, school and community
- Discuss how biblical teachings can prevent bullying

How can biblical teachings help us live peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books

- Bible study - Value identification - Group discussions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Values needed for peaceful coexistence

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
- Use values like peace, love, perseverance, humility to construct sentences
- Brainstorm on ways to report bullying

- Use words like peace, love, perseverance, humility, respect, fairness to construct sentences
- Write down other values needed to coexist peacefully
- In pairs discuss ways and whom to report to in case of bullying
- Brainstorm on values needed to coexist peacefully with people
- Practice applying values in daily interactions

What values do you need to coexist peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 115
- Word cards
- Charts/posters
- Exercise books

- Sentence construction - Value application - Pair discussions - Written exercises

Christian Living Today

Bullying - Modeling the value of love in interactions with others
Work, Talents and Abilities - Identifying God-given talents, gifts and abilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Model the value of love in interactions with others
- Explain how to practice love when interacting with schoolmates
- Compose a song on 'love for others'

- Define talents, gifts and abilities
- Identify their God-given talents, gifts and abilities
- Understand that all talents come from God

- Explain how to model the value of love in daily life
- Discuss how to practice and apply the value of love with schoolmates
- Explain why love is important when interacting with other people
- Compose a song on 'love for others'
- Select suitable tune and sing the song in class
- Brainstorm on what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Read what Emma, Ruth and other learners say about their talents
- Share what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Learn definitions of talent, gifts and abilities
- Identify ways to discover their talents

How can you demonstrate love in your interactions with others?
How do you discover your talents, gifts and abilities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 116
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 118
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible

- Song composition - Performance assessment - Value demonstration - Peer evaluation
- Question and answers - Rating scales - Anecdotal records - Journals

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Identifying God-given talents, gifts and abilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define talents, gifts and abilities
- Identify their God-given talents, gifts and abilities
- Understand that all talents come from God

- Brainstorm on what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Read what Emma, Ruth and other learners say about their talents
- Share what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Learn definitions of talent, gifts and abilities
- Identify ways to discover their talents

How do you discover your talents, gifts and abilities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 118
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible

- Question and answers - Rating scales - Anecdotal records - Journals

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Taking part in activities to nurture talents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Take part in different activities to nurture talents at home, school and community
- Showcase their talents, gifts and abilities
- Read and understand Bible texts about gifts from God

- Showcase talents and abilities through role-play, singing, dancing, drawing
- Read the story of John, the talented artist
- Identify activities John does at home, school and community to nurture his talent
- Read Bible texts: James 1:17, Romans 11:29
- Take part in activities like drama, music festivals, sports to nurture talents

How do you nurture your talents at home, school and in the community?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 120
- Good News Bible
- Performance materials
- Charts/posters

- Checklists - Authentic tasks - Performance assessment - Bible study

Christian Living Today

Work, Talents and Abilities - Lessons from the parable of talents
Work, Talents and Abilities - Originating income-generating enterprises

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read and analyze the parable of talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Apply lessons learnt from the parable of talents in day-to-day life
- Identify values and life skills from the parable

- Brainstorm income-generating ideas suitable for young people
- Originate an income-generating enterprise to enhance financial literacy
- Consider factors like skills, resources, time and practicability

- Define what a parable is
- Read Matthew 25:14-30 and make notes on the parable
- Read the story of the three servants and their gold coins
- Identify values and life skills the first and second servants applied
- Discuss lessons learnt from the parable of talents
- Discuss income-generating ideas they can invest in as young people
- Consider factors like skills required, resources, time and practicability
- Read about Grade 8 learners' projects: making cakes, rearing rabbits, growing vegetables
- Write down income-generating ideas on charts
- Discuss ideas with teacher for guidance

What lessons can you learn from the parable of talents?
What income-generating activities can you engage in to develop financial literacy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 121
- Good News Bible (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Story illustrations
- Charts/posters
- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 123
- Project planning materials
- Charts/posters
- Case studies

- Bible study - Story analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments
- Project planning - Group discussions - Idea presentations - Written proposals

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Meaning of leisure and ways of using free time

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define leisure and understand its importance
- Outline ways in which they use their free time
- Distinguish between active and passive leisure

- Recite poem about enjoying free time
- Identify activities Brian, Mercy, Trizah, Mukami, Dennis and Olive do in their free time
- Define leisure as time free from work or normal duties
- Learn about active leisure (whole body involved) and passive leisure (minimal physical activity)
- Discuss things they do after school and after finishing chores

How do you use your free time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 127
- Poems
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts/posters

- Questionnaires - Observation - Checklists - Journals

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Reasons for misuse of leisure and consequences

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify reasons that lead to misuse of leisure among youths
- Analyze the consequences of misusing leisure time
- Understand negative effects of misusing leisure on individuals and families

- Discuss how some youth misuse leisure today
- Read about ways youth misuse leisure: excessive phone use, gambling, alcohol abuse
- Read the story of Kamara and how he misused his leisure time
- Identify consequences like poor academic performance, legal problems, health issues
- Use flashcards to brainstorm negative results of misusing leisure

What are the consequences of misusing leisure time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 129
- Case studies
- Flashcards
- Audio-visual resources

- Project work - Anecdotal records - Story analysis - Group discussions

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Biblical teachings on leisure and constructive use of free time

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read and analyze Bible texts about rest and leisure
- Examine ways of using leisure time constructively
- Understand that God initiated the concept of rest

- Read Bible texts: Exodus 20:11, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Philippians 4:8
- Write lessons learnt from Bible texts about rest and leisure
- Understand that God blessed the Sabbath day
- Learn that not everything is good and helpful during leisure
- Fill minds with things that are good, true, noble, right and pure

What does the Bible teach us about rest and leisure?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 131
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters

- Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions - Authentic tasks

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Applying lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify positive ways of using leisure time
- Discuss values and life skills needed for appropriate leisure use
- Apply lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

- Examine constructive ways of using free time
- Learn positive ways like reading Bible, watching Christian movies, cooking, sports
- Design posters showing positive ways of using leisure time
- Discuss values like integrity, honesty, respect and life skills like self-esteem, decision making
- Read what Martha says about applying lessons on responsible leisure use

How can you apply lessons learnt to use your leisure time responsibly?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 132
- Charts/posters
- Design materials
- Audio-visual resources

- Poster design - Value application - Presentations - Self-reflection