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

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

- Observation - Oral presentations - Projects

Social Studies and Career Development

Pathway Choices - Choosing tracks within pathways

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

- Choose a possible track within a pathway at senior school
- Analyze how tracks align with personal interests and strengths
- Demonstrate willingness to explore different tracks

- Role-play conversations about choosing tracks
- Journal possible tracks for academic growth
- Engage in discussions with parents/guardians about pathway tracks

How can we choose the right track within our preferred pathway?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 6)
- Learning journals
- Digital resources

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Journals

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Community Service-Learning

Community Service-Learning Project - Problem statement

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

- Authenticate the identified problem
- Write a clear problem statement
- Show commitment to addressing community problems

- Study and authenticate the identified problem
- Write down a statement of the identified problem (a small description of the identified problem)
- Discuss the impact of the problem on the community

How can we clearly define a community problem?

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

- Observation - Written work - Group discussions

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

Community Service-Learning Project - Reflection and reporting

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

- Observation - Written reports - Reflection journals

People and Relationships

Socio-Economic Practices of Early Humans - Introduction

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

- Explain the meaning of socio-economic practices
- Identify the three Stone Age periods
- Appreciate the evolutionary journey of early humans

- Brainstorm on the meaning of socio-economic practices
- Write down points in notebook and share in groups
- Research on Stone Age periods

How do socio-economic practices of early humans impact on the modern society?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

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

- Observation - Debate assessment - Oral presentations

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Introduction

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

- Explain the meaning of indigenous knowledge systems
- Identify the importance of indigenous knowledge
- Value traditional knowledge systems

- Research on the meaning of indigenous knowledge systems
- Discuss the importance of indigenous knowledge
- Write findings in exercise books

How does indigenous knowledge influence the modern society?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

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

- Observation - Project assessment - Written reports

People and Relationships

Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies - Debate

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

- Debate on the use of indigenous knowledge systems
- Present arguments clearly and logically
- Respect diverse viewpoints on indigenous knowledge

- Organize a debate on indigenous knowledge systems
- Prepare points for proposing or opposing sides
- Present arguments during the debate

What is the relevance of indigenous knowledge systems in modern society?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 49)
- Debate materials
- Research materials

- Observation - Debate assessment - Peer evaluation

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

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

- Observation - Question quality assessment - Written notes

People and Relationships

Poverty Reduction - Sustainable resource use

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

- Recognize contribution of poverty reduction strategies
- Compose poems on sustainable use of resources
- Value sustainable use of resources

- Recite poems on sustainable use of resources
- Create posters on sustainable resource use
- Display posters on resource sustainability

How can sustainable resource use contribute to poverty reduction?

- KLB Social Studies Grade 9 (pg. 59)
- Art materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Poem assessment - Poster evaluation