Social Studies and Personal Development

Self-Exploration - Personal abilities and interests for holistic development

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

- Explore personal abilities and interests for self-improvement
- Draw and fill personal abilities and interests in a table
- Value the importance of identifying personal abilities and interests

- Learners to think of their personal abilities and interests
- Draw and fill their personal abilities and interests in a table
- Write responses on how these personal abilities and interests can be exploited for holistic development
- Share findings with classmates
- Read dialogue between Grade 7 learners on personal abilities and interests for holistic development

How can personal abilities and interests influence career choices?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 1
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Studies and Personal Development

Self-Exploration - Developing personal values for a steady personality
Self-Exploration - Managing emotions in day-to-day life

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

- Identify personal values that contribute to a steady personality
- Explain how personal values help in developing a steady personality
- Appreciate the importance of personal values in daily life

- Learners to study a profile of a student with personal values and principles
- Discuss personal values and principles
- Develop own profile with personal values that can help them develop a steady personality
- Use digital or print resources to research on personal principles

How do personal values contribute to a steady personality?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 2
- Digital resources
- Print materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 3
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Studies and Personal Development

Self-Exploration - Personal awareness in day-to-day life
Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Social Studies - Entrepreneurial opportunities that match our personality

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

- Explain the meaning of personal awareness
- Discuss the importance of personal awareness in day-to-day life
- Value the importance of personal awareness in day-to-day life

- Learners to discuss various scenarios in life that lead to various emotions
- Share reactions to these scenarios
- Discuss how best to manage emotions
- Read information on importance of personal awareness in day-to-day life
- Identify ways to enhance personal awareness in day-to-day life

Why is personal awareness important in day-to-day life?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 4
- Digital resources
- Print materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 6
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Social Studies and Personal Development

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Social Studies - Categories of entrepreneurial opportunities
Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Social Studies - Requirements for social entrepreneurial opportunities

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

- Identify different categories of entrepreneurial opportunities in Social Studies
- Classify entrepreneurial opportunities into various categories
- Show interest in various entrepreneurial opportunities in Social Studies

- Learners to use digital or print resources to search for entrepreneurial opportunities in Social Studies
- Classify the entrepreneurial opportunities into categories (Community Development, Cultural Heritage, Environmental Stewardship, Public Relations and Media)
- Create posters of common entrepreneurial opportunities in Social Studies using locally available materials
- Display the posters at the Social Studies learning corner

How can entrepreneurial opportunities in Social Studies be classified?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 7
- Digital resources
- Locally available materials
- Print materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 8
- Resource person

- Observation - Project work - Oral questions

Social Studies and Personal Development
People, Population and Relationships

Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Social Studies - Appreciating entrepreneurial opportunities
Human Origin - Traditional stories of human origin from African communities

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

- Align personal talents and abilities with available entrepreneurial opportunities
- Apply personal talents and abilities for self-fulfillment in entrepreneurial opportunities
- Appreciate one's personal talents and abilities in entrepreneurial opportunities

- Learners to identify and share personal talents and abilities
- Match entrepreneurial opportunities with personal talents and abilities
- Study a bar graph and pie chart showing alignment of personal talents and abilities with available entrepreneurial opportunities
- Study a table prepared by a Grade 7 learner regarding entrepreneurial opportunity
- Discuss how identifying unique talents and abilities contributes to success in chosen entrepreneurial field

How can personal talents and abilities be aligned with entrepreneurial opportunities?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 9
- Digital resources
- Chart papers
- Print materials
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 12

- Observation - Oral questions - Project work

People, Population and Relationships

Human Origin - Religious stories about the origin of humankind

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

- Explain religious stories about the origin of humankind
- Research on religious stories about human origin
- Acknowledge religious stories about the origin of humankind

- Learners to use digital or relevant print resources such as the Bible, Shruti(Heard) or Quran to research on the religious stories about human origin
- Write down findings including the Bible, Shruti(Heard) or Quran chapters
- Read and discuss a conversation between a teacher, expert and learners about religious stories of human origin
- Identify similarities and differences between different religious stories of human origin

What similarities and differences exist among religious stories of human origin?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 13
- Digital resources
- Religious texts (Bible, Quran, etc.)
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Human Origin - Common aspects in traditional and religious stories

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

- Identify common aspects from traditional and religious stories of human origin
- Formulate common aspects from traditional and religious stories of human origin for self-identity
- Value the common aspects from traditional and religious stories of human origin

- Learners to copy a table in their notebooks
- Fill in the table by using TRUE or FALSE on common aspects found in the traditional and religious stories
- Draw a chart on common aspects in traditional and religious stories of human origin
- Display the chart in the Social Studies corner
- Discuss the common aspects identified

What common aspects can be found in traditional and religious stories of human origin?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 14
- Digital resources
- Chart papers
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Human Origin - Recording traditional stories of human origin

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

- Discuss ways of recording traditional stories about human origin
- Compose a song to acknowledge religious and traditional stories of human origin
- Value the significance of recording traditional stories about human origin

- Learners to compose songs to acknowledge religious and traditional stories of human origin
- Rehearse the song in class
- Present the song during school events
- Read a poem about human origin stories
- Identify ways people used to record traditional stories of humankind
- Discuss various ways used to record information on human origin

Why is it important to record traditional stories about human origin?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 15
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Performance assessment

People, Population and Relationships

Human Origin - Effects of traditional and religious stories

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

- Explore effects of traditional and religious stories on human origin
- Write an essay on traditional and religious stories of human origin
- Acknowledge the various stories of human origin for self-identity

- Learners to write essays on traditional and religious stories of human origin
- Read out essays in class
- Use relevant reference material or digital devices to find out the effects of traditional and religious stories on human origin
- Discuss the effects of traditional and religious stories on human origin
- Create songs on religious and traditional stories of human origin

How do traditional and religious stories of human origin affect our self-identity?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 16
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilization - Factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt

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

- Identify factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt
- Discuss factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt
- Appreciate the significance of factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt

- Learners to use digital or print resources to find out the factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt
- Look at pictures showing factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt
- Discuss what is shown in each picture
- Research on other factors that led to the growth of ancient Egypt
- Write down findings and share with classmates

How did ancient Egyptian civilization develop?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 18
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilization - Factors that led to the growth of Great Zimbabwe

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

- Describe the location of Great Zimbabwe
- Examine factors that led to the growth of Great Zimbabwe
- Recognize the importance of factors that led to the growth of Great Zimbabwe

- Learners to use digital or print media to research on factors that led to the growth of Great Zimbabwe
- Match factors with correct explanation in a table
- Read statements about factors that led to the growth of Great Zimbabwe
- Discuss the factors that led to the growth of Great Zimbabwe
- Record the factors on a chart

What factors contributed to the growth of Great Zimbabwe?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 19
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilization - Factors that led to the growth of the Kingdom of Kongo

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

- Locate the Kingdom of Kongo on a map
- Analyze factors that led to the growth of the Kingdom of Kongo
- Value the factors that led to the growth of the Kingdom of Kongo

- Learners to hold a group discussion on factors that contributed to the growth of the Kingdom of Kongo
- Write a report on the discussion
- Read a newspaper extract on the development of the Kingdom of Kongo
- Discuss how the factors highlighted in the newspaper led to the growth of the Kingdom of Kongo
- Identify other factors that led to the growth of the Kingdom of Kongo

How did the Kingdom of Kongo develop and grow?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 20
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Maps

- Observation - Oral questions - Written reports

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilization - Locating ancient kingdoms on a map of Africa

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

- Locate ancient Egypt, Great Zimbabwe and the Kingdom of Kongo on a map of Africa
- Draw a map showing the location of ancient kingdoms in Africa
- Appreciate the geographical distribution of ancient kingdoms in Africa

- Learners to study a map showing ancient kingdoms in Africa
- Identify the location of ancient Egypt, Great Zimbabwe and the Kingdom of Kongo
- Use digital or print media to find out the location of these ancient kingdoms
- Draw a map of Africa on Manila paper or other locally available material
- Indicate the position of ancient Egypt, Great Zimbabwe and the Kingdom of Kongo on the map
- Color the three kingdoms using different colors
- Display the maps in the Social Studies corner

Where were the major ancient African kingdoms located?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 21
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Manila papers
- Map of Africa
- Coloring materials

- Observation - Project work - Oral questions

People, Population and Relationships

Early Civilization - Contribution of ancient kingdoms to modern world

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

- Identify contributions of early African civilization to the modern world
- Assess the contribution of early African civilization to the modern world
- Recognize the contribution of early civilization to the development of the modern world

- Learners to use ancient inventions to write an essay on the contribution of early African civilization to the modern world
- Present and read out essays in class
- Study a chart showing contribution of early African civilization to the modern world
- Draw a chart to show contribution of early African civilization to the modern world
- Present work to the class

How has early African civilization influenced the world today?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 22
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Slavery and Servitude - Forms of slavery and servitude in traditional African society

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

- Define slavery and servitude
- Identify various forms of slavery and servitude in traditional African society
- Show empathy for those who suffered from slavery and servitude

- Learners to talk to friends about the meaning of slavery and servitude
- Use digital or print resources to research on various forms of slavery and servitude in traditional African and contemporary society
- Read statements and choose correct words that fit the statements relating to forms of slavery and servitude
- Identify and discuss other forms of slavery and servitude in traditional African and contemporary society

Why has slavery and servitude existed for thousands of years?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 25
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Slavery and Servitude - Factors which led to development of Indian Ocean slave trade

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

- Examine factors which led to development of Indian Ocean slave trade
- Discuss the organization of the Indian Ocean slave trade
- Exhibit empathy for various social injustices committed on Africans during the Indian Ocean slave trade

- Learners to read a dialogue between Grade 7 learners on factors which led to development of Indian Ocean slave trade
- Identify the factors from the dialogue
- Discuss other factors that led to the development of the Indian Ocean slave trade
- Watch a video clip on factors which led to development of Indian Ocean slave trade
- Research on the organization of the Indian Ocean Slave trade

What factors led to the development of the Indian Ocean slave trade?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 26
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Video clips

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Slavery and Servitude - Geographical extent of Indian Ocean slave trade
Slavery and Servitude - Promoting human dignity

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

- Sketch the geographical extent of the regions covered by Indian Ocean slave trade in Africa
- Identify the routes used in the Indian Ocean slave trade
- Show concern for the regions affected by the Indian Ocean slave trade

- Learners to study a map showing the geographical extent of the regions covered by Indian Ocean Slave Trade in Africa
- Sketch the map in exercise books
- Show the routes used by the Indian Ocean slave trade routes along the Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean
- Use digital or print media to search for a map showing the geographical extent of the regions covered by the Indian Ocean slave trade in Africa
- Draw this map on manila paper using different colors to illustrate routes and regions

How widespread was the Indian Ocean slave trade in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 27
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Manila papers
- Coloring materials
- Maps
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 28
- Chart papers

- Observation - Project work - Sketching skills

People, Population and Relationships

Socio-economic organisation of selected African Communities up to 1900 - Locating selected African communities

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

- Identify selected African communities (The Ogiek, Zulu, Asante)
- Locate on a map of Africa the areas settled by the selected African communities
- Appreciate the geographical distribution of the selected African communities

- Learners to draw a map of Africa and indicate the areas settled by the selected African communities (The Ogiek, Zulu, Asante)
- Use print or digital devices to research on the areas settled by the selected African communities
- Locate the selected African communities on a map of Africa
- Present their maps to the class

Where were the Ogiek, Zulu, and Asante communities located in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 29
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Maps
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Project work - Oral questions

People, Population and Relationships

Socio-economic organisation of selected African Communities up to 1900 - Social and economic activities

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

- Describe the socio-economic organisation of selected African communities up to 1900
- Research on socio-economic organisation of selected African communities
- Recognize the value of socio-economic organisation of selected African communities

- Learners to use print or digital devices to research on socio-economic organisation of selected African communities up to 1900 (The Ogiek, Zulu, Asante)
- Brainstorm on the aspects of socio-economic organisations of the selected African communities
- Present their findings to the class
- Take notes on the socio-economic organisations of the selected communities

How were African communities organized up to 1900?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 30
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Socio-economic organisation of selected African Communities up to 1900 - Comparing socio-economic organisations

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

- Compare the socio-economic organisations of the selected African communities up to 1900
- Debate on differences and similarities in socio-economic organisation of the selected communities
- Desire to apply effective communication to promote positive social interactions

- Learners to debate on the differences and similarities in socio-economic organisation of the selected African communities up to 1900
- Create a comparison chart showing similarities and differences in socio-economic organisation
- Interact with learners from other communities and share on socio-economic organisation in the locality
- Present their findings to the class

How can we promote positive interactions among communities?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 30
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Debate assessment

People, Population and Relationships

Socio-economic organisation of selected African Communities up to 1900 - Cultural practices

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

- Identify cultural practices of the selected African communities
- Discuss the cultural practices of the selected African communities
- Appreciate the cultural diversity of selected African communities

- Learners to research on cultural practices of the Ogiek, Zulu and Asante communities
- Create a chart showing the cultural practices of each community
- Present their findings to the class
- Discuss the importance of preserving cultural practices
- Role play some of the cultural practices of the selected communities

Why is it important to preserve cultural practices of different communities?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 31
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

People, Population and Relationships

Origin of Money - Comparison between barter trade and currency trade

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

- Identify currencies used in different African countries
- Compare barter trade and the use of currency trade in Africa
- Appreciate the evolution from barter trade to currency trade

- Learners to study currencies used in different African countries
- Discuss how buying and selling of items was done before introduction of currencies
- Identify types of trade highlighted in pictures
- Discuss differences between barter trade and currency trade
- Complete a table comparing barter trade and currency trade

How has money transformed trade in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 31
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Currency samples/images

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Origin of Money - Role-playing barter and currency trade

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

- Demonstrate understanding of barter and currency trade through role play
- Identify advantages and challenges of both trade systems
- Value the significance of currency in modern trade

- Learners to divide into groups
- Role-play on barter trade and currency trade in an African village market
- Take turns to role-play in class with other groups providing constructive criticism
- Write down key points learned from the role-play
- Discuss the advantages and challenges of both trade systems

What are the practical differences between barter and currency trade?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 32
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Props for role play

- Observation - Performance assessment - Oral questions

People, Population and Relationships

Origin of Money - Factors that led to introduction of money in Africa

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

- Examine the transformation brought by introduction of money in Africa
- Explain factors that led to introduction of money in Africa
- Recognize the importance of money in trade development

- Learners to study images showing factors that led to introduction of money in Africa
- Discuss how these factors led to introduction of money
- Read a conversation between a resource person and Grade 7 learners on factors that led to introduction of money in Africa
- Identify the factors from the conversation
- Research on other factors that led to introduction of money in Africa

What factors necessitated the introduction of money in Africa?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 33
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Origin of Money - Impact of introduction of money in Africa

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

- Analyze the impact of introduction of money in Africa
- Debate on positive and negative effects of introduction of money
- Appreciate the role of money in economic development

- Learners to read a magazine cutout on the transformative impact of money in Africa
- Identify transformations brought by introduction of money
- Discuss what made barter trade difficult and how money solved trading problems
- Identify statements highlighting the impact of money introduction in Africa
- Discuss other transformations brought by money

How did the introduction of money affect African societies?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 34
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Human Diversity and interpersonal relationships - Factors determining human diversity

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

- Define human diversity
- Identify factors that determine human diversity in society
- Appreciate human diversity in society

- Learners to use a dictionary or reference material to find out the meaning of human diversity
- Discuss how human diversity influences relationships among people
- Study a picture and identify human diversities shown
- Research factors that determine human diversity in society
- Complete a personal journal identifying personal characteristics

How do varied personalities shape society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 40
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Dictionary

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Human Diversity and interpersonal relationships - Interpersonal skills

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

- Identify interpersonal skills that enhance healthy interactions
- Analyze life skills that promote healthy relationships
- Value interpersonal skills that enhance healthy interactions

- Learners to listen to a resource person talk about interpersonal skills that enhance healthy interactions in a multicultural society
- Use digital devices or print media to read about negotiation skills and other interpersonal skills
- Create a table categorizing skills that enhance or hinder healthy interactions
- Make a poster displaying interpersonal skills with brief descriptions

Why is respect and appreciation of diversity crucial for social cohesion?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 41
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Resource person
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Project work

People, Population and Relationships

Human Diversity and interpersonal relationships - Desirable and undesirable personality attributes

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

- Categorize desirable and undesirable personality attributes
- Match personality attributes with correct descriptions
- Develop positive personality attributes

- Learners to use digital device or print media to read on desirable and undesirable personal attributes
- Listen to a conversation and identify personality attributes mentioned
- Read a poem on personal attributes and identify desirable and undesirable ones
- Match personality attributes with their correct descriptions
- Design a poster showing desirable and undesirable personal attributes

How do personality attributes affect interactions in society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 42
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Human Diversity and interpersonal relationships - Benefits of healthy relationships

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

- Explain the importance of building healthy relationships in a multicultural society
- Compose a poem on the importance of healthy relationships
- Appreciate the importance of building healthy relationships

- Learners to research the importance of building healthy relationships in a multicultural society
- Read a placard designed by a Grade 7 learner about healthy relationships
- Read a dialogue between students discussing the importance of healthy relationships
- Compose a poem on the importance of building healthy relationships
- Inquire from parents/guardians on importance of building healthy relationships

What are the benefits of healthy relationships in a multicultural society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 44
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Creative writing assessment

People, Population and Relationships

Human Diversity and interpersonal relationships - Promoting inclusion and diversity

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

- Discuss ways to promote inclusion and diversity
- Create messages that promote inclusion and diversity
- Show respect for diversity in society

- Learners to sing a song about interpersonal skills and cultural harmony
- Recite a poem on respect and diversity
- Discuss ways to show inclusion and respect to people who are different
- Create posters with messages promoting inclusion and diversity
- Compose poems or songs celebrating diversity

How can we promote inclusion and respect for diversity in our society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 45
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Creative work assessment

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and conflict resolution - Qualities of a peaceful person

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

- Identify qualities of a peaceful person in the community
- Discuss qualities of a peaceful person
- Value the importance of being a peaceful person

- Learners to use relevant reference materials or digital devices to search on qualities of a peaceful person
- Outline qualities of a peaceful person in the community
- Read flashcards with qualities of a peaceful person
- Read a conversation about qualities of a peaceful person
- Inquire from parents/guardians on qualities of a peaceful person

What qualities make someone a peaceful person?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 53
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and conflict resolution - Factors promoting peaceful coexistence

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

- Identify factors that promote peaceful coexistence
- Discuss how these factors promote peaceful coexistence
- Show commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence

- Learners to listen to a resource person talk about factors that promote peaceful coexistence
- Take notes from what the resource person says
- Read factors that promote peaceful coexistence written on a chalkboard
- Discuss how these factors promote peaceful coexistence
- Create a chart showing factors that promote peaceful coexistence

How can we promote peace for mutual social well-being?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 54
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Resource person
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and conflict resolution - Peaceful conflict resolution process
Peace and conflict resolution - Resolving conflicts in everyday situations

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

- Identify steps in peaceful conflict resolution process
- Apply steps in peaceful conflict resolution in day-to-day life
- Value the importance of peaceful conflict resolution

- Learners to study a chart showing peaceful conflict resolution process
- Write down the steps of peaceful conflict resolution process
- Research more about peaceful conflict resolution process
- Create a chart on peaceful conflict resolution process
- Role-play conflict resolution scenarios

How can I manage stress and emotion to promote inner peace?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 55
- Digital resources
- Print materials
- Chart papers
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 56

- Observation - Role play assessment - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and conflict resolution - Importance of peaceful coexistence

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

- Explain the importance of peaceful coexistence
- Debate on the importance of peaceful coexistence
- Appreciate the value of peaceful coexistence

- Learners to recite a poem on the importance of peaceful coexistence
- Identify the importance of peaceful coexistence from the poem
- Explain other importance of peaceful coexistence in the community
- Organize a debate on the importance of peaceful coexistence
- Write points and share with classmates

Why is peaceful coexistence important in our society?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 57
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Debate assessment - Written assignments

People, Population and Relationships

Peace and conflict resolution - Managing stress and emotions

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

- Identify ways to manage stress and emotions
- Demonstrate techniques for managing stress and emotions
- Value the importance of emotional management for inner peace

- Learners to discuss various sources of stress and emotional challenges
- Research techniques for managing stress and emotions
- Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and positive self-talk
- Create a personal stress management plan
- Share effective strategies with classmates

How can stress and emotions be managed to promote inner peace?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 58
- Digital resources
- Print materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Key terms used in community service learning
Community Service Learning Project - Community Services

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

- Explain the meaning of key terms in community service learning
- Identify examples of community service learning activities
- Show interest in community service learning

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the terms: community, community services, community service learning (CSL), project, problem, solution, plan of activity, implementation, written report of a project
- Write down findings in exercise books
- Share findings with the rest of the class

How can community service learning contribute to community development?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 59
- Digital resources
- Print media
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 60
- Pictures showing community services

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Case Study of Community Service Learning
Community Service Learning Project - Meaning of key terms in CSL

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

- Identify components of a CSL project from a case study
- Analyze different aspects of a CSL project
- Value the importance of CSL projects in the community

- Read the story about Okello and his CSL activities
- Identify the activities Okello and his friends did as a community service
- Identify other community services people engage in
- Identify the project which Okello and his friends started in the village
- Identify the problem members of Kolol village were facing
- Write down the solution they came up with

How can community service learning contribute to community development?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 61-62
- Case study material
- Digital resources
Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 62-63
- Manila papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Importance of CSL
Community Service Learning Project - Benefits of CSL to self

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

- Explain the importance of CSL to self
- Explain the importance of CSL to the community
- Appreciate the value of CSL to personal and community development

- Discuss the benefits of CSL for self and for the community
- Use a table to write down findings on benefits to self and community
- Make group presentations to the rest of the class
- Create posters highlighting the importance of CSL

How can community service learning contribute to community development?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 64
- Manila papers
- Marker pens
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Chart papers

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Benefits of CSL to the community
Community Service Learning Project - Steps of a CSL project

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

- Identify benefits of CSL to the community
- Explain how CSL enhances community development
- Value the role of CSL in community growth

- Discuss key benefits of CSL to the community including:
- Additional human resources for organizational goals
- Growing the volunteer pool
- Increased public awareness of key issues
- Education about community issues
- Preparation of learners to be future civic leaders
- Networking with other organizations
- Role play scenarios showing community benefits

How does CSL contribute to community development?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 65
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Chart papers
- Manila papers

- Observation - Role play evaluation - Group presentations - Written assignments

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 school that requires to be solved outside the classroom
- Apply the steps of CSL in planning to solve the problem
- Show interest in solving problems in the school environment

- Mention a problem in school that requires to be solved outside the classroom
- Using the steps identified in the previous activity, write down how to solve the problem
- Make presentations to the rest of the class
- Note the key points from peers

How can we identify appropriate problems for CSL projects?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Manila papers

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Steps of CSL
Community Service Learning Project - Identifying problems for CSL

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

- Describe the five main steps of CSL
- Explain the importance of each step
- Value the systematic approach to CSL projects

- Discuss the five main steps of CSL:
1. Identifying and verifying a problem, gap or opportunity
2. Proper planning on how to solve the problem
3. Designing a solution or solutions to the problem
4. Implementing the solution or filling the gap
5. Reflecting and reporting on the project or activity done
- Create a visual representation of the steps

Why is it important to follow systematic steps in CSL projects?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Manila papers
- School environment
- Notebooks

- Observation - Oral questions - Group presentations - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Planning for a CSL project

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

- Develop a plan for addressing the identified problem
- Outline resources needed for the CSL project
- Value the importance of proper planning in CSL

- In groups, develop a detailed plan for addressing the problem identified in the previous lesson
- Include timeline, resources needed, responsibilities, and expected outcomes
- Present the plans to the class
- Select the most feasible plan for implementation

Why is planning important in CSL projects?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Manila papers

- Observation - Group presentations - Peer assessment - Written plans

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Designing solutions

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

- Design creative solutions to the identified problem
- Evaluate the feasibility of different solutions
- Show creativity in developing solutions

- In groups, design at least three possible solutions to the identified problem
- Evaluate each solution based on effectiveness, resources required, and sustainability
- Select the most appropriate solution
- Present the solution to the class for feedback

How can we design effective solutions for CSL projects?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Manila papers

- Observation - Solution designs - Group presentations - Peer assessment

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Implementation planning

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

- Develop an implementation plan for the CSL project
- Assign roles and responsibilities
- Show commitment to successful project implementation

- Develop a detailed implementation plan including:
- Specific tasks to be done
- Timeline for each task
- Resources needed
- Persons responsible
- Success indicators
- Create a visual representation of the implementation plan

How should implementation of CSL projects be organized?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Manila papers

- Observation - Implementation plans - Group presentations - Peer assessment

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Project implementation

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

- Implement the designed solution to address the identified problem
- Apply teamwork skills during implementation
- Show responsibility in executing assigned tasks

- Using the necessary steps, work out to solve the problem as a group
- Implement the solution according to the plan
- Document the implementation process through photos, videos, or notes
- Follow teacher guidance especially if the project requires more time and resources

What challenges might arise during CSL project implementation?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
- Materials needed for implementation
- Digital cameras/phones
- Notebooks

- Observation - Implementation documentation - Group participation - Teacher assessment

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Problem analysis

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

- Analyze problems related to the CSL project
- Develop strategies to overcome implementation challenges
- Show resilience in addressing project difficulties

- Look at pictures showing different problems in the community
- Discuss the problems shown in the pictures
- Using the correct steps, write down how to solve the identified problems
- Take turns to make presentations to the rest of the class

How can we overcome challenges during CSL project implementation?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68
- Pictures showing community problems
- Digital resources
- Manila papers

- Observation - Problem analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Outreach planning

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

- Plan a CSL outreach activity
- Outline steps for conducting the outreach
- Show empathy towards vulnerable community members

- With the help of teacher, parent or guardian, plan to visit a nearby children's home, home for the elderly or a hospital
- Outline possible community services to carry out
- Provide possible solutions to the people to be visited
- Plan on how to implement the activity
- Discuss ethical considerations during the outreach

How can we extend CSL projects to vulnerable groups in the community?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Planning templates

- Observation - Outreach plans - Group presentations - Written assignments

Community Service Learning

Community Service Learning Project - Reflection and reporting
Community Service Learning Project - Key learning points

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

- Reflect on the CSL project experience
- Write a comprehensive report on the CSL project
- Appreciate the learning gained through the CSL process

- Write a reflection on the CSL project addressing:
- What was learned
- Challenges encountered and how they were solved
- Impact of the project on the community
- Personal growth from the experience
- Write a report after carrying out the project
- Share the report with the rest of the class

Why is reflection important in CSL projects?

Distinction Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
- Reference materials
- Digital resources
- Report templates
- Manila papers

- Observation - Reflection papers - Project reports - Presentations