Social Studies and Career Development

Pathway Choices - Understanding career pathways

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

- Explain the meaning of a career path
- Identify different pathways available at senior school
- Appreciate the importance of early career planning

- Brainstorm the meaning of career path
- Write answers and share with peers
- Discuss factors to consider in the selection of a pathway

What do you understand by the term career path?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 1)
- Digital resources
- Charts showing career pathways

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Studies and Career Development

Pathway Choices - Factors for selection

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

- Identify factors to consider when selecting a pathway
- Evaluate the importance of interests and skills in career selection
- Show commitment to personal values in pathway selection

- Engage with a resource person discussing factors to consider when selecting a pathway
- Use digital or print resources to research on factors
- Discuss findings in groups

Why is it important to consider various factors when selecting a career pathway?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 3)
- Digital resources
- Resource person

- Observation - Group discussions - Written exercises

Social Studies and Career Development

Pathway Choices - Social Sciences pathway requirements
Pathway Choices - Choosing tracks within pathways

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

- Examine requirements for Social Sciences pathway at senior school
- Identify learning areas in Social Sciences pathway
- Value the diverse learning opportunities in Social Sciences

- Use digital or print resources to identify requirements for Social Sciences pathway
- Create and display charts showing requirements for pathways
- Discuss requirements in groups

What are the requirements for Social Sciences pathway at Senior School?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 4)
- Digital resources
- Charts on pathway requirements
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 6)
- Learning journals
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Projects

Social Studies and Career Development

Pre-career Support Systems - Understanding support systems

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

- Explore the importance of different support systems
- Identify types of pre-career support systems
- Appreciate the role of support systems in holistic development

- Research using digital or printed materials on pre-career support systems
- Discuss the importance of support systems in groups
- Match different support systems with their importance

Why does one need support systems in life?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 9)
- Digital resources
- Print resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching exercises

Social Studies and Career Development

Pre-career Support Systems - Pre-career mapping

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

- Explain the significance of pre-career mapping for individual growth
- Identify steps in pre-career mapping
- Value planning in career development

- Use digital or print resources to research on pre-career mapping
- Discuss the significance of pre-career mapping
- Create personal pre-career maps

How can pre-career mapping contribute to individual growth?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 11)
- Digital resources
- Career mapping templates

- Observation - Project work - Personal maps assessment

Social Studies and Career Development

Pre-career Support Systems - Using support systems

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

- Use support systems for pre-career development in the school community
- Demonstrate how to effectively utilize different support systems
- Show interest in engaging with support systems

- Participate in establishing or joining clubs and societies
- Role-play various support systems for pre-career development
- Share experiences in using support systems

How can I use my support system effectively?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 13)
- School clubs and societies
- Resource persons

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral presentations

Social Studies and Career Development

Pre-career Support Systems - Challenges and solutions

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

- Design solutions to challenges arising from use of support systems
- Identify common challenges in using support systems
- Show resilience when facing challenges in career development

- Brainstorm on challenges arising from use of support systems
- Research on solutions to identified challenges
- Complete a table on challenges and their solutions

How can we overcome challenges in using support systems?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 17)
- Digital resources
- Case studies

- Observation - Written exercises - Problem-solving tasks

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Problem identification
Community Service-Learning Project - Problem statement

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

- Identify a problem in the community
- Categorize different types of community problems
- Show concern for issues affecting the community

- Brainstorm and identify problems/gaps/opportunities in their class/school/community that need attention
- Study different community problems and categorize them
- Conduct research to identify problems in the community

Why does one need a well thought out solution to a community problem?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 20)
- Digital resources
- Community resources
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 22)
- Problem statement templates

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Designing solutions

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

- Design a solution to the identified problem
- Analyze different possible solutions to the problem
- Show creativity in designing solutions

- Search, discuss and agree on an appropriate solution/way forward to address the identified problem
- Note down the recommended/proposed solution
- Research on possible solutions to the problem

What makes an effective solution to a community problem?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 23)
- Digital resources
- Case studies

- Observation - Project proposals - Oral presentations

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Implementation planning

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

- Plan to solve the identified problem in the community
- Create a timeline for implementation
- Demonstrate organization skills in planning

- Discuss a plan of implementing the proposed solution and note it down
- Share roles and create a list of activities to be undertaken
- Set timelines for execution of activities

How do we create an effective plan to solve a community problem?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 24)
- Planning templates
- Digital resources

- Observation - Planning documents - Group work assessment

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Resource mobilization

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

- Mobilize resources needed for project implementation
- Identify potential sources of project resources
- Value effective resource management

- Identify resources needed for the project
- Mobilize resources needed to create their intervention
- Develop a resource mobilization strategy

How can we effectively mobilize resources for our project?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 26)
- Digital resources
- Resource planning templates

- Observation - Resource plans - Oral presentations

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Implementation

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

- Implement the plan to solve the problem
- Apply project management skills
- Show teamwork in implementing the project

- Implement the plan prudently to address the identified problem
- Execute the project and keep evidence of work done
- Document the implementation process

Why is teamwork important when implementing a community project?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 28)
- Digital resources
- Project materials

- Observation - Implementation logs - Photographic evidence

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Showcasing/Exhibition

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

- Showcase project outcomes to the community
- Present project achievements effectively
- Demonstrate pride in project accomplishments

- Organize exhibition or sharing of project outcomes
- Showcase learners' project items to the community
- Gather feedback from community members

How can we effectively share our project outcomes with the community?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 30)
- Project artifacts
- Presentation materials

- Observation - Exhibition assessment - Feedback analysis

Community Service-Learning
People and Relationships

Community Service-Learning Project - Reflection and reporting
Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Introduction

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

- Write a report on the concluded project
- Reflect on project experiences and lessons learned
- Appreciate teamwork in addressing community problems

- Reflect on the concluded project
- Write a report detailing project activities and learnings from feedback
- Review all project work to learn from the challenges faced

Why is reflection important in a project execution process?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 33)
- Digital resources
- Report templates
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 35)
- Print materials

- Observation - Written reports - Reflection journals

People and Relationships

Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Early Stone Age

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

- Describe socio-economic practices during Early Stone Age
- Identify food acquisition methods of early humans
- Appreciate early human adaptations for survival

- Research on socio-economic practices during Early Stone Age
- Match items with explanations on socio-economic activities
- Discuss findings in groups

What were the survival strategies of early humans during the Early Stone Age?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 37)
- Digital resources
- Matching activity materials

- Observation - Matching exercises - Group discussions

People and Relationships

Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Middle Stone Age

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

- Describe socio-economic practices during Middle Stone Age
- Analyze the significance of fire discovery
- Value technological innovations of early humans

- Read texts on Middle Stone Age socio-economic practices
- Discuss the invention of fire and its impact
- Compare Middle Stone Age with Early Stone Age practices

How did the discovery of fire change human development?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 38)
- Digital resources
- Reading materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

People and Relationships

Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Late Stone Age

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

- Describe socio-economic practices during Late Stone Age
- Analyze the development of agriculture and domestication
- Appreciate the beginnings of structured society

- Read passages on socio-economic practices of Late Stone Age
- Identify key developments during this period
- Discuss the transition to agriculture and settled life

How did the transition to agriculture change human society?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 39)
- Digital resources
- Reading materials

- Observation - Reading comprehension - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Stone Age tools

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

- Examine different types of tools used during the Stone Age
- Compare tools from different Stone Age periods
- Value early human technological innovations

- Study conversations about tools used during Stone Age periods
- Analyze images of Stone Age tools
- Discuss the function and importance of different tools

How did Stone Age tools evolve over time?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 40)
- Digital resources
- Images of Stone Age tools

- Observation - Tool identification exercises - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Relevance to modern society
Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Introduction

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

- Debate on the relevance of socio-economic practices to modern society
- Analyze the impact of Stone Age innovations on present day technology
- Recognize socio-economic practices of early humans

- Organize debate on relevance of socio-economic practices
- Research on Africa as birthplace of human technology
- Watch documentaries on human technology development

What technological innovations from the Stone Age are still relevant today?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 42)
- Digital resources
- Documentary videos
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 43)
- Print materials

- Observation - Debate assessment - Oral presentations

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Types of knowledge systems

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

- Identify types of indigenous knowledge systems in African societies
- Categorize different indigenous knowledge systems
- Appreciate diversity in indigenous knowledge

- Study pictures showing indigenous knowledge systems
- Identify indigenous knowledge systems in the community
- Complete exercises on types of indigenous knowledge systems

What types of indigenous knowledge systems exist in your community?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 44)
- Digital resources
- Pictures of indigenous practices

- Observation - Picture analysis - Written exercises

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Agriculture and medicine

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

- Explain indigenous agricultural and medicinal practices
- Analyze how indigenous knowledge was applied in these fields
- Respect traditional approaches to agriculture and medicine

- Complete a passage on indigenous knowledge systems
- Research on agricultural and medicinal practices
- Discuss findings in groups

How were agricultural and medicinal knowledge applied in traditional African societies?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 45)
- Digital resources
- Reading materials

- Observation - Completion exercises - Group discussion assessment

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Sustainability of life

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

- Explain how indigenous knowledge systems were used for sustainability
- Analyze sustainable practices in traditional societies
- Value traditional approaches to sustainability

- Research on how indigenous knowledge systems sustained life
- Read stories about traditional sustainability practices
- Complete tables on indigenous knowledge systems

How did indigenous knowledge systems contribute to sustainable living?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 46)
- Digital resources
- Story materials

- Observation - Reading comprehension - Table completion

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Modern applications

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

- Use indigenous and modern knowledge systems for decision making
- Apply relevant traditional knowledge in modern contexts
- Appreciate integration of traditional and modern knowledge

- Research on combining indigenous and modern knowledge
- Role-play scenarios showing application of knowledge systems
- Discuss findings in groups

How can indigenous knowledge be integrated with modern systems?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 47)
- Digital resources
- Role-play scenarios

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Group discussion

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Project work
Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Debate

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

- Design a project using indigenous and modern knowledge systems
- Apply research skills to collect information
- Show creativity in project design

- Research on using indigenous and modern knowledge systems
- Record the process of applying knowledge systems
- Write reports on knowledge application

How can we create practical projects that integrate indigenous knowledge?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 48)
- Digital resources
- Project materials
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 49)
- Debate materials
- Research materials

- Observation - Project assessment - Written reports

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Appreciation

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

- Appreciate indigenous knowledge systems in society
- Identify values of indigenous knowledge systems
- Show respect for traditional wisdom

- Collect pictures on uses of African indigenous knowledge
- Mount pictures on display materials
- Compose and sing songs appreciating indigenous knowledge

How can we preserve and celebrate indigenous knowledge systems?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 50)
- Display materials
- Pictures of indigenous practices

- Observation - Display assessment - Song performance

People and Relationships

Poverty Reduction - Understanding poverty

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

- Explain causes of poverty in Africa
- Identify evidence of poverty in communities
- Show concern for poverty reduction in society

- Study pictures showing evidence of poverty
- Identify causes of poverty in Africa
- Discuss factors contributing to poverty

What are the measures taken by African governments to reduce poverty?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 51)
- Digital resources
- Pictures showing poverty

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Poverty Reduction - Causes of poverty

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

- Analyze various causes of poverty in Africa
- Categorize different causes of poverty
- Show empathy towards those affected by poverty

- Study pictures showing causes of poverty in Africa
- Research on additional causes of poverty
- Analyze charts showing causes of poverty

What are the root causes of poverty in African communities?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 52)
- Digital resources
- Charts on poverty causes

- Observation - Picture analysis - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Poverty Reduction - Effects of overexploitation

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

- Examine effects of overexploitation of natural resources
- Analyze how resource exploitation contributes to poverty
- Show concern for sustainable resource use

- Study pictures showing effects of overexploitation
- Read passages on effects of overexploitation
- Complete tables on resources and poverty effects

How does prudent utilization of resources help to reduce poverty in the society?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 54)
- Digital resources
- Reading materials

- Observation - Table completion - Written exercises

People and Relationships

Poverty Reduction - Creative solutions

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

- Apply creative thinking skills to reduce poverty
- Design innovative solutions to poverty issues
- Show commitment to poverty reduction

- Explore home-grown practical solutions to poverty reduction
- Study examples of poverty reduction initiatives
- Design posters on poverty reduction strategies

What innovative approaches can help reduce poverty in our communities?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 56)
- Digital resources
- Case studies of successful initiatives

- Observation - Project assessment - Poster evaluation

People and Relationships

Poverty Reduction - Resource person
Poverty Reduction - Sustainable resource use

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

- Discuss home-grown solutions to poverty reduction with experts
- Analyze expert perspectives on poverty solutions
- Value practical approaches to poverty reduction

- Engage with a resource person on poverty reduction
- Ask questions about practical solutions
- Take notes and discuss findings

What practical approaches to poverty reduction have been successful?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 58)
- Resource person
- Note-taking materials
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 59)
- Art materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Question quality assessment - Written notes

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Sources of population data

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

- Identify sources of population data in a country
- Categorize different sources of population data
- Appreciate the importance of population data collection

- Research on sources of population data
- Study charts showing sources of population data
- Discuss primary and secondary sources of data

Why is population structure of a country important?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 60)
- Digital resources
- Charts on data sources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Population maps

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

- Locate Kenya and Germany on world maps
- Compare population structures of Kenya and Germany
- Show curiosity about population differences

- Study world maps showing Kenya and Germany
- Research on population figures for both countries
- Discuss differences in population distribution

What factors influence the population structure of a country?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 62)
- World maps
- Atlas
- Digital resources

- Observation - Map reading skills - Written exercises

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Kenya's population factors

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

- Explain factors determining population structure in Kenya
- Analyze the impact of fertility, mortality and migration
- Value understanding of demographic patterns

- Study pictures showing factors influencing population
- Analyze case studies on population factors
- Discuss Kenya's population characteristics

How do fertility, mortality, and migration shape Kenya's population?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 64)
- Digital resources
- Population charts

- Observation - Case study analysis - Group discussions

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Germany's population factors

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

- Explain factors determining population structure in Germany
- Compare Germany's demographics with Kenya's
- Appreciate demographic diversity

- Study pictures on factors influencing Germany's population
- Research on Germany's population characteristics
- Compare population factors between Kenya and Germany

How has Germany's population structure evolved differently from Kenya's?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 66)
- Digital resources
- Population charts

- Observation - Comparison charts - Written exercises

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Constructing pyramids
Population Structure - Developing countries' pyramids

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

- Construct age-sex population pyramids
- Analyze steps in constructing population pyramids
- Value data visualization skills

- Study steps for constructing age-sex population pyramids
- Practice pyramid construction with provided data
- Analyze features of completed pyramids

Why do countries have differently shaped population pyramids?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 68)
- Graph paper
- Population data
- Digital resources
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 70)
- Kenya's population data

- Observation - Pyramid construction - Drawing assessment

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Developed countries' pyramids

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

- Construct age-sex population pyramids for developed countries
- Compare different pyramid shapes and structures
- Appreciate demographic differences across countries

- Construct Germany's population pyramid
- Compare Kenya's and Germany's pyramids
- Analyze differences between the pyramids

What does Germany's population pyramid reveal about its development?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 72)
- Germany's population data
- Graph paper
- Digital resources

- Observation - Pyramid construction - Comparative analysis

People and Relationships

Population Structure - Resource distribution

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

- Determine significance of population structure for resources
- Analyze how demographics influence resource allocation
- Value equitable resource distribution

- Study charts on population structure and resources
- Create communication messages on population structure
- Discuss resource distribution based on population needs

How does population structure influence the distribution of national resources?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 74)
- Digital resources
- Charts and diagrams

- Observation - Message creation - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Forms of peace

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

- Explain forms of peace in a society
- Identify characteristics of different peace forms
- Value peaceful coexistence

- Study pictures showing different forms of peace
- Identify forms of peace shown in pictures
- Match forms of peace with their explanations

How can we promote peace in the community?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 80)
- Digital resources
- Pictures showing peace

- Observation - Matching exercises - Oral questions

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Nurturing peace

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

- Nurture forms of peace for a happy and safe society
- Analyze ways to promote peaceful coexistence
- Show commitment to peace-building

- Role-play conversations about nurturing peace
- Read scenarios about promoting peace
- Complete tables on nurturing different forms of peace

What are effective ways of nurturing peace in our society?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 82)
- Digital resources
- Role-play scenarios

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Table completion

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Promoting fairness

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

- Design ways of promoting fairness in the community
- Analyze scenarios demonstrating fairness
- Value fair treatment for all

- Act out scenarios showing fairness in families
- Discuss ways of promoting fairness in school
- Analyze articles on community fairness

How can we promote fairness in different social contexts?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 84)
- Digital resources
- Role-play scenarios

- Observation - Scenario analysis - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Emotional intelligence
Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Peace initiatives

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

- Apply emotional intelligence in promoting integrity
- Analyze the link between emotions and integrity
- Value emotional self-regulation

- Read conversations on emotional intelligence
- Engage with resource persons on emotional intelligence
- Role-play scenarios applying emotional intelligence

How can emotional intelligence help promote integrity in society?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 86)
- Digital resources
- Resource person
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 88)
- Pictures of peace initiatives

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral presentations

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Non-violent resolution

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

- Compose songs/poems on non-violent conflict resolution
- Create messages promoting peaceful resolution
- Show commitment to non-violent approaches

- Recite poems on non-violent conflict resolution
- Compose songs about peace
- Participate in school peace activities

How can artistic expression promote peaceful conflict resolution?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 89)
- Digital resources
- Music/poetry materials

- Observation - Song/poem assessment - Performance evaluation

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Digital resources

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

- Use digital resources to learn about peace initiatives
- Analyze digital content on conflict resolution
- Appreciate technology for peace education

- Watch videos on peace initiatives
- Research online resources on conflict resolution
- Create digital presentations on peace

How can digital resources enhance peace education?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 90)
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Internet resources

- Observation - Digital literacy skills - Presentation assessment

People and Relationships

Peaceful Conflict Resolution - Assessment

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

- Demonstrate understanding of peaceful conflict resolution
- Apply knowledge of peace-building strategies
- Value peaceful approaches to conflict

- Complete assessment activities on conflict resolution
- Apply peace concepts to case studies
- Reflect on personal conflict resolution strategies

How can we apply peaceful conflict resolution in everyday situations?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 92)
- Assessment materials
- Case studies

- Written assessment - Case study analysis - Self-reflection

People and Relationships

Healthy Relationships - Understanding relationships

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

- Explain characteristics of healthy relationships
- Identify key components of healthy connections
- Value positive interpersonal interactions

- Study pictures depicting healthy relationships
- Discuss characteristics of healthy relationships
- List characteristics of healthy relationships

What makes a relationship healthy?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 90)
- Digital resources
- Pictures of relationships

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People and Relationships

Healthy Relationships - Sustaining relationships
Healthy Relationships - Barriers

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

- Explain ways of sustaining healthy relationships
- Analyze strategies for relationship maintenance
- Show commitment to building healthy connections

- Watch videos on sustaining healthy relationships
- Study charts showing ways of sustaining relationships
- Discuss findings from guidance counselors

What strategies help maintain healthy relationships over time?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 92)
- Digital resources
- Video clips
- Relationship charts
- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 93)
- Diagrams
- Video clips

- Observation - Chart analysis - Group discussions

People and Relationships

Healthy Relationships - Overcoming barriers

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

- Design strategies to overcome relationship barriers
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Appreciate the need for healthy relationships

- Debate on overcoming relationship barriers
- Role-play effective communication scenarios
- Present speeches on importance of relationships

How can we effectively overcome barriers in relationships?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 95)
- Digital resources
- Role-play materials
- Debate materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Speech evaluation

Natural and Historic Built Environments

World Heritage Sites in Africa - Introduction and identification

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

- Identify selected world heritage sites in Africa
- Locate selected world heritage sites on a map of Africa
- Show interest in world heritage sites in Africa

- Use digital/print resources to locate the selected world heritage sites
- Draw a map of Africa showing the location of selected world heritage sites
- Discuss what makes a site qualify as a world heritage site
- Create a class display of selected world heritage sites

Why is it important to conserve world heritage sites?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 162)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Map of Africa
- Pictures of world heritage sites

- Observation - Map work assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

World Heritage Sites in Africa - Rock-Hewn Churches and Vallée de Mai

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

- Describe the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia
- Explain the distinctive features of Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve in Seychelles
- Appreciate the cultural and natural significance of these heritage sites

- Research on the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela and Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
- Create visual presentations on these world heritage sites
- Discuss the cultural and natural significance of these sites
- Present findings to the class

What makes Rock-Hewn Churches and Vallée de Mai unique world heritage sites?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 164)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of Rock-Hewn Churches and Vallée de Mai
- Video clips

- Observation - Visual presentation assessment - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

World Heritage Sites in Africa - Serengeti and Robben Island

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

- Describe Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
- Explain the historical significance of Robben Island in South Africa
- Value the importance of preserving natural and historical heritage sites

- Research on Serengeti National Park and Robben Island
- Create visual presentations on these world heritage sites
- Discuss the natural and historical significance of these sites
- Present findings to the class

What is the importance of Serengeti National Park and Robben Island as world heritage sites?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 166)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of Serengeti and Robben Island
- Video clips

- Observation - Visual presentation assessment - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

World Heritage Sites in Africa - Victoria Falls

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

- Describe Victoria Falls as a world heritage site
- Explain the natural and cultural significance of Victoria Falls
- Appreciate the beauty and importance of Victoria Falls

- Research on Victoria Falls world heritage site
- Create visual presentations on Victoria Falls
- Discuss the natural and cultural significance of Victoria Falls
- Present findings to the class

What is the significance of Victoria Falls as a world heritage site?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 168)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of Victoria Falls
- Video clips

- Observation - Visual presentation assessment - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Natural and Historic Built Environments

World Heritage Sites in Africa - Cultural heritage promotion
World Heritage Sites in Africa - Conservation measures

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

- Examine importance of world heritage sites in promoting cultural heritage
- Explain how heritage sites contribute to cultural identity and pride
- Value the role of heritage sites in cultural preservation

- Brainstorm on the importance of world heritage sites in promoting cultural heritage
- Discuss how heritage sites contribute to cultural identity and pride
- Compose and sing songs or recite poems on the importance of world heritage sites in Africa
- Present songs or poems to the class

How do world heritage sites promote cultural heritage?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 169)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Musical instruments
- Writing materials
- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 170)
- Materials for poster creation
- Pictures showing conservation activities

- Observation - Song/poem assessment - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Stages in constitution-making process

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

- Identify the stages in the constitution-making process in Kenya
- Explain the sequence of events in constitution-making
- Appreciate the structured approach to constitution-making

- Carry out research on the stages in constitution-making process in Kenya
- Discuss steps involved in constitution-making
- Create posters on the stages of the constitution-making process
- Study the chart showing processes involved in constitution-making process in Kenya

Why is constitution-making process in Kenya important?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 172)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Charts on constitution-making process
- Manilla papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Poster assessment

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Role of parliament

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

- Examine the role of parliament in constitution-making process
- Describe how parliament enacts constitutional laws
- Value the role of parliament in constitution-making

- Research on the role of parliament in constitution-making process in Kenya
- Discuss findings on parliament's role
- Watch a video on parliamentary debate on the constitution-making process
- Make notes on the role of parliament in constitution-making process

What is the role of parliament in the constitution-making process?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 174)
- Digital resources
- Video clips of parliamentary debates
- Print resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Note-making assessment

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Role of citizens in constitution-making

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

- Explore the role of citizens in constitution-making process
- Explain how citizens participate in constitution review
- Recognize the importance of citizen participation in constitution-making

- Use digital devices to watch a video showing citizens participating in constitution-making process
- Study pictures showing citizens participating in constitution-making process
- Discuss the roles of citizens in constitution-making
- Write points and share with group members

How do citizens participate in the constitution-making process?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 176)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures showing citizen participation
- Video clips

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Discussion assessment

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Citizens' participation

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

- Identify ways citizens can participate in constitution-making
- Explain the importance of citizen participation in governance
- Show interest in active citizenship

- Discuss how a responsible citizen participates in constitution-making process
- Study pictures showing citizen participation in constitution-making
- Brainstorm on the characteristics of a responsible citizen
- Role-play citizens participating in constitution-making process

What makes citizens' participation important in constitution-making?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 178)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures showing citizen participation
- Role-play materials

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Participating in constitution-making
The Constitution of Kenya - Defending the constitution

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

- Participate in the constitution-making process in community
- Apply constitutional principles in group decision-making
- Value democratic processes in constitution-making

- Role-play the constitution-making process in the community
- Research on the values that should be exercised during constitution-making process
- Participate in the constitution-making process of the learners' council or club in school
- Write an account of participation in constitution-making process

How can you participate in the constitution-making process in your community?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 180)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Role-play materials
- Writing materials
- Pictures showing constitution defense
- The Constitution of Kenya

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Written assignments - Project assessment

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Promoting the constitution

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

- Explain ways of promoting the Constitution of Kenya
- Identify strategies for constitutional awareness
- Desire to promote the Constitution of Kenya

- Brainstorm on meaning of "promote" the Constitution of Kenya
- Discuss ways of promoting the Constitution of Kenya
- Compose songs on defending and promoting the Constitution of Kenya
- Sing songs to group members

What strategies can be used to promote the Constitution of Kenya?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 181)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Musical instruments
- The Constitution of Kenya

- Observation - Song assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

The Constitution of Kenya - Implementing the constitution

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

- Describe how the constitution is implemented
- Explain the role of different institutions in implementing the constitution
- Appreciate the importance of constitutional implementation

- Research on how the constitution is implemented in Kenya
- Discuss the role of different institutions in implementing the constitution
- Create a chart showing institutions responsible for implementing the constitution
- Present findings to the class

How is the Constitution of Kenya implemented?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 182)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Charts

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Chart assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Civic Engagement in Governance - Individual civic activities

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

- Identify individual civic engagement activities in Kenya
- Explain the importance of individual civic actions
- Show interest in individual civic engagement

- Research using digital devices or print materials to identify individual civic engagement activities in Kenya
- Discuss in groups different individual civic activities
- Study pictures showing individual civic engagement activities
- Develop slogans on individual civic engagement in Kenya

How does civic engagement promote good governance in the country?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 182)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures showing civic engagement activities
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Slogan assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Civic Engagement in Governance - Collective civic activities

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

- Identify collective civic engagement activities in Kenya
- Explain the importance of collective civic actions
- Appreciate the value of collective civic engagement

- Research using digital devices or print materials to identify collective civic engagement activities in Kenya
- Discuss in groups different collective civic activities
- Create posters on collective civic engagement activities
- Display posters in class and school notice boards

What collective civic engagement activities exist in Kenya?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 184)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures showing collective civic activities
- Materials for poster creation

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Civic Engagement in Governance - Political parties requirements
Civic Engagement in Governance - Role of political parties

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

- Identify constitutional requirements for political parties
- Explain legal frameworks governing political parties
- Value the importance of regulating political parties

- Discuss the meaning of constitutional requirements and political parties
- Read Article 91 of the Constitution of Kenya on constitutional requirements for political parties
- Discuss the constitutional requirements for political parties
- Create a chart on what political parties should and should not do

How can we participate in democratic processes in the society?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 186)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 188)
- Poems

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Chart assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Civic Engagement in Governance - Elective positions

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

- Outline positions vied for in a general election in Kenya
- Describe the responsibilities of elected officials
- Show interest in electoral processes

- Research on positions vied for in a general election in Kenya
- Study a chart showing elective positions in Kenya
- Discuss the responsibilities of different elected officials
- Design and draw charts on positions vied for in general elections

What positions are vied for in a general election in Kenya?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 190)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Charts showing elective positions
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Civic Engagement in Governance - Values for ethical civic engagement

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

- Identify values that promote ethical civic engagement
- Exhibit values that promote ethical civic engagement
- Appreciate the importance of values in civic engagement

- Brainstorm on values needed during civic engagements
- Role-play scenarios demonstrating values that promote ethical civic engagement
- Discuss how values have helped promote ethical civic engagements
- Create a chart on values that promote ethical civic engagement

What values promote ethical civic engagement in the community?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 192)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Role-play materials
- Charts

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Introduction and structure

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

- Identify the components of Kenya's Bill of Rights
- Explain the structure of Kenya's Bill of Rights
- Value the importance of the Bill of Rights

- Define the term 'Bill of Rights'
- Use digital or print resources to research on Kenya's Bill of Rights
- Study a chart showing parts of the Bill of Rights
- Discuss the components of the Bill of Rights for mutual social wellbeing

How can we protect the special groups in the community?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 195)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Chart completion

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Importance and application

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

- Explore Kenya's Bill of Rights for mutual social well-being
- Explain the importance of the Bill of Rights
- Show appreciation for the Bill of Rights in protecting individuals

- Read an article on the purpose of Kenya's Bill of Rights
- Discuss the importance of the Bill of Rights for mutual social wellbeing
- Study an excerpt of the Constitution of Kenya on application of the Bill of Rights
- Create a chart showing the importance of Kenya's Bill of Rights

What is the importance of Kenya's Bill of Rights for mutual social wellbeing?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 198)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Charts

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Chart assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Rights of the elderly

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

- Examine human rights of the elderly
- Explain special provisions for the elderly in the Bill of Rights
- Show empathy towards the elderly in society

- Study pictures of elderly persons
- Use digital or print resources to investigate the human rights of the elderly
- Discuss why we should respect and promote the human rights of the elderly
- Study a chart on rights of the elderly

What are the human rights of the elderly as a special group?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 200)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of elderly persons
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Discussion assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Rights of refugees
Kenya's Bill of Rights - Rights of migrants

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

- Examine human rights of refugees
- Explain special provisions for refugees in the Bill of Rights
- Show empathy towards refugees in society

- Study pictures of refugees
- Research on the human rights of refugees
- Study a chart on the rights of refugees under the United Nation's Convention of 1951
- Discuss how to respect and protect the rights of refugees

What are the human rights of refugees as a special group?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 202)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of refugees
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 204)
- Pictures of migrants
- Materials for poster creation

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Discussion assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Application for harmonious living

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

- Apply the Bill of Rights for harmonious living
- Explain how the Bill of Rights promotes peaceful coexistence
- Value the role of the Bill of Rights in fostering unity

- Study an excerpt of the Constitution of Kenya on application of the Bill of Rights
- Think about scenarios where the Bill of Rights promotes harmonious living
- Discuss how the Bill of Rights can be applied for harmonious living
- Create a chart on application of the Bill of Rights

How can the Bill of Rights be applied for harmonious living?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 206)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- The Constitution of Kenya
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Chart assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Assertiveness in standing up for rights

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

- Develop assertiveness necessary in standing up for human rights
- Demonstrate techniques for assertively defending rights
- Show confidence in standing up for human rights

- Research on the meaning of assertiveness and individual rights
- Role-play scenarios that demonstrate assertiveness in standing up for individual rights
- Discuss how assertiveness has been developed in standing up for individual rights
- Complete a table on applying assertiveness in standing up for individual rights

How can assertiveness help in standing up for individual rights?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 208)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Role-play materials
- Charts

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Empathy and solidarity

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

- Cultivate empathy and solidarity with special groups in society
- Develop strategies for supporting special groups
- Show mutual social responsibility towards special groups

- Design a card with a goodwill message to an elderly person
- Study pictures showing empathy and solidarity with special groups
- Discuss how empathy and solidarity are demonstrated
- Organize a visit to elderly members of the community

How can we cultivate empathy and solidarity with special groups in society?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 210)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Materials for card making
- Pictures showing empathy and solidarity

- Observation - Card assessment - Oral presentations - Project assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Cultural Globalisation - Introduction and meaning

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

- Define the concept of cultural globalisation
- Identify factors that have accelerated cultural globalisation
- Show interest in understanding cultural globalisation

- Research on the meaning of cultural globalisation
- Discuss factors that have accelerated cultural globalisation
- Use digital or print resources to research on cultural elements
- Brainstorm on examples of cultural globalisation

How can we preserve aspects of cultural globalization in the community?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 209)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures showing cultural globalisation
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Discussion assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Cultural Globalisation - The Kiondo
Cultural Globalisation - The Maasai Kikoi

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

- Identify the Kiondo as a cultural element with global status
- Describe how the Kiondo gained global recognition
- Appreciate local cultural elements with global appeal

- Study pictures of the Kiondo
- Discuss the uses of the Kiondo and communities associated with it
- Research on how the Kiondo has acquired international recognition
- Write notes on the global status of the Kiondo

What makes the Kiondo a globally recognized cultural element?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 211)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of Kiondo
- Sample Kiondo (if available)
- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 213)
- Pictures of Maasai Kikoi
- Sample Maasai Kikoi (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Note-making assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Cultural Globalisation - Safari

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

- Identify Safari as a cultural concept with global status
- Explain how Safari gained global recognition
- Appreciate the economic importance of Safari tourism

- Research on the meaning of the word safari
- Study pictures related to safari
- Discuss how these pictures relate to safari
- Research on how the word safari has acquired global recognition

What has made Safari gain global recognition and status?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 215)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures related to safari
- Travel brochures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Research assessment

Political Developments and Governance

Cultural Globalisation - African cultural practices

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

- Examine African cultural practices in promoting a common humanity
- Explain the concept of Ubuntu and its global significance
- Appreciate African cultural values in global context

- Read a story about Ubuntu
- Discuss lessons learned from the story
- Explain how Ubuntu promotes a common humanity
- Role-play a conversation about African Socialism

How do African cultural practices promote a common humanity?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 217)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Stories about African cultural practices
- Video clips

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Political Developments and Governance

Cultural Globalisation - Preservation of cultural elements

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

- Explore ways of preserving cultural elements that promote global citizenship
- Design strategies for cultural preservation
- Show commitment to preserving cultural heritage

- Read a case study on preserving cultural elements
- Discuss appropriate actions to preserve cultural elements
- Identify cultural elements in communities that need to be preserved
- Study pictures of cultural elements and discuss preservation strategies

What are effective ways to preserve cultural elements that promote global citizenship?

- KLB Top Scholar Social Studies (pg. 219)
- Digital resources
- Print resources
- Pictures of cultural elements
- Case studies

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Discussion assessment