Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Meaning of human sexuality and adolescent changes
Human Sexuality - Healthy and unhealthy relationships

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

- Define the meaning of human sexuality
- Identify the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual changes boys and girls experience at adolescence
- Show acceptance of adolescent changes as normal and positive aspects of personal development

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss the meaning of human sexuality and write points on charts
- Search the internet or library for physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual changes that adolescents experience and prepare a PowerPoint presentation
- Discuss why changes experienced at adolescence should be accepted positively

What is human sexuality and what changes do boys and girls experience as they grow into adulthood?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 116
- Internet access
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 117
- Exercise books
- Flashcard materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationships
Human Sexuality - Biblical teachings on sexual purity
Human Sexuality - Consequences of engaging in sex before marriage
Human Sexuality - Values needed to lead a chaste life

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

- Identify circumstances that lead to unhealthy relationships among young people
- Explain what to do when in an unhealthy relationship
- Show courage in walking away from unhealthy relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Hazel and Oliver and answer questions on what makes their friendship unhealthy
- Sort circumstances that can lead to sexual temptations from a given list and post answers in the provided table
- Discuss how to avoid temptations and tempting places and write points on charts

What circumstances lead to unhealthy relationships and how can a young person respond to them?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 119
- Bible
- Exercise books
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 120
- Flashcard materials
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 122
- Internet access
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 124
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Human Sexuality - Review and consolidation
Christian Marriage and Family - Biblical teachings on marriage and family
Christian Marriage and Family - Requirements of a Christian marriage and biblical teachings on family
Christian Marriage and Family - Ways Christians promote values before marriage

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

- Summarise key concepts on human sexuality, healthy relationships, sexual purity and chastity
- Answer peer-assessment questions on all four concepts of the sub-strand
- Show confidence in applying lessons from human sexuality in daily Christian living

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Develop tips that can help young people live chaste lives, write on charts and share with the Bible Club
- Review Lessons Learnt and What Will I Do sections
- Complete the peer-assessment table covering the four concepts: meaning of sexuality, healthy relationships, circumstances leading to unhealthy relationships, and consequences of sex before marriage

How do the lessons learnt about human sexuality guide you in making responsible choices as a Christian?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 125
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 127
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 129
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 130

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Importance of harmonious family relationships
Christian Marriage and Family - Skills for stable families and review

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

- Explain why it is important for marriages and families to have harmonious relationships
- Identify skills young people need to contribute towards stable families
- Appreciate how Christian values of love, respect and forgiveness sustain marriages and families

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library on why harmonious relationships in marriage and family are important and present findings
- Discuss skills young people need to contribute to stable families and fill in the provided table
- Write key messages on skills for stable families on charts, present and display in the classroom

Why is it important for marriages and families to maintain harmonious relationships based on Christian values?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 131
- Internet access
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 133
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Christian Marriage and Family - Review and consolidation
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Types of drugs commonly abused by youth

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

- Summarise the key biblical teachings on Christian marriage and family
- Answer review questions on all three concepts of the sub-strand
- Show appreciation for God's plan for marriage, family and harmonious relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a talk on skills young people need to contribute to stable families and present to the Christian Union or Young Christian Students clubs
- Write a report on the experience and present to the class
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the self-assessment table

How do the biblical teachings on Christian marriage and family apply to your life and future as a Christian?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 134
- Exercise books
- Posters
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 136
- Internet access
- Charts

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Reasons why young people abuse drugs
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Effects on individuals and families

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

- Identify and explain reasons why young people abuse drugs including idleness, peer pressure and media influence
- Discuss how each cause can be addressed in society
- Show awareness of the risks that lead to drug and substance abuse

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss causes of alcohol, drugs and substance use today and write on charts
- Read and discuss the Take Note points on reasons why people today abuse alcohol and drugs
- Narrate experiences of persons who abused drugs and the effects those had on them

What are the main reasons why young people in Kenya today abuse alcohol, drugs and other substances?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 137
- Exercise books
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 138
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Biblical teaching on alcohol and drugs
Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Values and skills to avoid alcohol and drugs

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

- Explain what the Bible teaches on alcohol, drug and substance use from Ephesians 5:18; Proverbs 20:1; 1 Corinthians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9–10
- Apply biblical teachings on protecting the body as the temple of God
- Show commitment to honouring God by keeping the body free from alcohol and drugs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, read Ephesians 5:18; Proverbs 20:1; 1 Corinthians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 and discuss what they teach about alcohol and drugs
- Discuss lessons learnt from the Bible verses and write on charts
- Debate the topic "Skills and values are important to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use"

What does the Bible teach about the use of alcohol and drugs and how should Christians respond?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 139
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 141
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Christian Living Today

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use - Review and consolidation
Gambling - Meaning, types of gambling and biblical teachings
Gambling - Causes and effects of gambling on individuals and families

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

- Summarise the key concepts on alcohol, drugs and substance use
- Answer peer-assessment questions on the five concepts of the sub-strand
- Show confidence in applying biblical values and skills to live free from alcohol and drugs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a talk on values and skills needed to avoid alcohol, drugs and substance use for the school health club
- Write main points on a poster and present during school assembly
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the peer-assessment table for all five concepts

How do the lessons learnt about alcohol, drugs and substance use shape your decisions as a young Christian?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 142
- Posters
- Exercise books
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 144
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 146
- Internet access

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Measures to help young people overcome gambling
Gambling - Strategies for overcoming gambling and value of gambling-free life

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

- Describe measures taken by Christians and the government to help young people overcome gambling
- Explain what the Bible teaches on overcoming gambling from Proverbs 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5 and Galatians 5:22–24
- Show appreciation for the support systems available to those struggling with gambling addiction

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library for measures taken by Christians and the government to help young people overcome gambling
- Read Proverbs 13:11; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5 and Galatians 5:22–24 and discuss what they teach about overcoming gambling
- Listen to a resource person from a recovery centre on negative effects of gambling and ask relevant questions

What measures can Christians and the government take to help young people overcome gambling addiction?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 148
- Bible
- Internet access
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 149
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Gambling - Review and consolidation
Gambling - End-of-sub-strand activities and transition

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

- Summarise key concepts on gambling — meaning, causes, effects and measures to overcome it
- Answer peer-assessment questions on the four concepts of the sub-strand
- Show commitment to living a gambling-free life guided by biblical values

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a sensitisation talk to the school on meaning, causes, effects and how to help gambling addicts and present during assembly
- Find out gambling activities in the community from parents or guardians and write a report
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and complete the peer-assessment table

How do the lessons learnt about gambling help you to make responsible choices and support others?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 151
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 152
- Internet access

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Social media platforms used by young people today
Social Media - Ways of using social media responsibly

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

- Define social media platforms and identify those commonly used by young people including Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok and YouTube
- Describe how different social media platforms are used
- Show awareness of both the opportunities and risks associated with social media

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss the meaning of social media platforms and state those they use and write on charts
- Interpret pictures of different social media platform logos and identify them
- Discuss how each platform is used by young people and write short notes in exercise books

What are the social media platforms used by young people today and what are they used for?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 154
- Internet access
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 155
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Social Media - Dangers of online strangers and cyberbullying
Social Media - How social media is misused today
Social Media - Christian values to apply when using social media
Social Media - Review and consolidation of Strand 6

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

- Identify dangers posed by chatting or meeting online strangers including kidnapping, criminal recruitment and drug introduction
- Define cyberbullying and describe ways to respond to it
- Show resolve to protect personal safety and dignity when using social media

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read points on dangers of chatting with online strangers and add more examples
- Discuss ways of responding to cyberbullying including not responding, blocking the bully and telling a trusted adult
- Role play responsible and irresponsible use of social media and discuss lessons learnt

What are the dangers of chatting with online strangers and how should a Christian respond to cyberbullying?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 156
- Exercise books
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 159
- Internet access
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 160
- Poster materials
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 161
- Peer assessment rubric

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments