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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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| 2 | 1 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Economic activities in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify what economic activities are. Write down and discuss economic activities in Kenya Appreciate economic activities carried out in Kenya. |
Learners are guided to identify what economic activities are
Learner to write down and discuss economic activities in Kenya such as agriculture, fishing, transport, communication, tourism, forestry etc. |
Which economic activity is carried out in your home area?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 Grade 5 page 74
Local and extended environment Real objects pictures and paintings flash cards and posters Internet sources Resource person |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
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| 2 | 2 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Economic activities in Kenya -Agriculture
Economic activities in Kenya -Agriculture- Subsistence farming |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Name the crops grown in the area you come from. Write down crops grown and animals kept in Kenya Appreciate crops grown and animals kept in Kenya. |
Learners are guided to define what agricultures is
In pairs, Learner to name the crops grown in the area you come from. Learner to write down crops grown and animals kept in Kenya. |
Which crops are grown in Kenya?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 75
Local and extended environment Real objects Map posters Internet sources Resource person Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 76-77 Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
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| 2 | 3 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Economic activities in Kenya -Agriculture- Subsistence farming
Economic activities in Kenya - Agriculture- Subsistence farming Economic activities in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Study the pictures and name the animals kept in subsistence farming. Write down livestock kept at home and the products they provide. Appreciate animals kept in subsistence farming |
Learners are guided to study the pictures and name the animals kept in subsistence farming
Learner to write down livestock kept at home and the products they provide. |
Which animals are kept in your home?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 76-77
Resource person local and extended environment Real objects Maps Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 77 Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 78 Internet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Economic activities in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the characteristics of small-scale farming Search for the difference between subsistence and small |
Learners are guided to discuss the characteristics of small-scale farming
Learner to search for the difference between subsistence and small |
What are the characteristics of small-scale farming?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 79-80
Local and extended environment Real objects Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources Resource person Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 81-83 84 Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Resource persons |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
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| 3 | 2 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Economic activities in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Talk about the factors that encourage daily farming in Kenya. Watch a video clip on factors that encourage daily farming in Kenya. Appreciate factors that encourage daily farming in Kenya. |
In groups, talk about the factors that encourage daily farming in Kenya.
Learners to watch a video clip on factors that encourage daily farming in Kenya. |
What makes dairy farming successful?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page
85 Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Resource persons Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 86-87 Worksheets, Activity sheets |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
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| 3 | 3 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
The benefits of dairy farming in Kenya
Challenges facing dairy farming in Kenya Horticulture in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Find out information from the internet on the benefits of dairy farming in Kenya. Discuss the benefits of dairy farming in Kenya. Appreciate the benefits of dairy farming in Kenya. |
Learners are guided to find out information from the internet on the benefits of dairy farming in Kenya.
In groups, discuss the benefits of dairy farming in Kenya. |
What type of dairy farming do the people in your area practise?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page
87-88 Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Resource persons Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 88-90 Live Radio Broadcasts 90-92 Radio Broadcasts |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Horticulture in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Find out areas in Kenya where horticulture is practised from the internet or books Write down the names of these areas and share the list in class. Appreciate areas where horticulture is practised in Kenya. |
Learner is guided to find out areas in Kenya where horticulture is practised from the internet or books.
Learner to write down the names of these areas and share the list in class. |
Which areas is horticulture practised in Kenya?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 93
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Live Radio Broadcasts Resource persons Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 94-96 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Mining in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain what mining is. Search for the mineral resources found in Kenya and write down the names of these minerals. Appreciate minerals found in Kenya |
Learner is guided to explain what mining is.
In pairs, Search for the mineral resources found in Kenya using digital devices from the internet. |
Which minerals do you know?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page
97 Local and extended environment TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Live Radio Broadcasts Resource persons Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 97-98 Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 99 Flash cards and posters Resource persons |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Mining in Kenya
Fishing in Kenya Fishing in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the problems facing mining in Kenya. Make posters on the importance of mining Appreciate the mining in Kenya. |
In groups, learner is guided to discuss the problems facing mining in Kenya.
Learner to make posters on the importance of mining Learner to display your posters on the school noticeboard |
What problems does mining in Kenya face?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 100-101
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Resource persons Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 103 Flash cards and posters Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 103-105 TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Fishing in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the methods of inland fishing practised in Kenya Draw or print pictures of the various methods of inland fishing Appreciate methods of inland fishing in Kenya. |
Learner is guided to;
Brainstorm on different methods of fishing in Kenya in groups. Learner to draw or print pictures of the various methods of inland fishing |
Which methods of inland fishing are carried out in Kenya?
|
Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 105-107
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Our Lives Today Social Studies Grade 5 page 107-110 Resource persons |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests Observation
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Wildlife and Tourism
Wildlife and Tourism Wildlife and Tourism |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
State the difference between national parks and game reserves in Kenya. Locate areas where national parks and game reserves are found in Kenya from a map. Appreciate national parks and game reserves are found in Kenya. |
Learners are guided to state the difference between national parks and game reserves in Kenya.
Learner to locate areas where national parks and game reserves are found in Kenya from a map. |
What is a game park?
|
Our lives today social studies page
111-113 Local and extended environment Real objects Approved textbooks and other printed resources Resource person Our lives today social studies page 114-115 Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources Resource person Our lives today social studies page 115-117 Photographs |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Wildlife and Tourism
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the contribution of tourism to the economy of Kenya. Hold a debate on the importance of tourism to our country. Appreciate the contribution of tourism to the growth of the economy. |
Learners are guided to discuss the contribution of tourism to the economy of Kenya.
Learner to hold a debate on the importance of tourism to our country. |
What can you do to conserve wildlife in Kenya?
|
Our lives today social studies page
118-119 Local and extended environment Real objects Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources Resource person Our lives today social studies page 120-121 Internet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
|
Transport in Kenya
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify the modern forms of transport in Kenya. Find out how modern forms of transport support growth of industries and share findings in class. Appreciate crops grown and animals kept in Kenya. |
Learners are guided to identify the modern forms of transport in Kenya.
Learner to find out how modern forms of transport support growth of industries and share findings in class. |
What are the modern forms of transport in Kenya?
|
Our lives today social studies page 121-123
Local and extended environment Real objects Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources Resource person Our lives today social studies page 123-125 Internet sources Our lives today social studies page 126-127 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
d)Project Work
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE |
Transport in Kenya
Leadership and Political change Leadership and Political change |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss ways of observing safety when using roads Role-play how to observe safety when using roads. Appreciate observing safety when using roads. |
Learners are guided to discuss ways of observing safety when using roads
Learner to role-play how to observe safety when using roads. |
How can you use the road safely?
|
Our lives today social studies page 128-130
objects Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters Internet sources Resource person Our lives today social studies page 137-138 Local and extended environment Real objects nternet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Leadership and Political change
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Use digital devices to find out the contributions of Kivoi wa mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza as leaders. Write a short report on each leader, emphasizing their contributions Appreciate the contributions of Kivoi wa mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza. |
Learners are guided to use digital devices to find out the contributions of Kivoi wa mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza as leaders.
Learner to write a short report on each leader, emphasizing their contributions |
Who is a traditional leader?
|
Our lives today social studies page
139-140 Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Display boards Our lives today social studies page 141 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE |
Leadership and Political change
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the similarities between Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza Make a chart using the points discussed and display in class for reference. Appreciate areas where dairy farming is practised in Kenya |
Learners are guided to discuss the similarities between Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza
Learner to make a chart using the points discussed and display in class for reference. |
What are the similarities between Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza?
|
Our lives today social studies page 141
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Display boards Our lives today social studies page 143-145 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Leadership and Political change
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the similarities in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai. Prepare a chart on the similarities in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai. Appreciate aspects of early forms of government for the Ameru and the Maasai. |
Learners are guided to discuss the similarities in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai.
Learner to prepare two charts on the similarities in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai. |
What aspects of the earl forms of government can be borrowed by the government of today?
|
Our lives today social studies page
146-148 Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Leadership and Political change
Citizenship- Good citizenship in Kenya Citizenship- Good citizenship in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the form of government in our community that was there in the past. Write down aspects of the early forms of government that can be borrowed by the government in Kenya today Appreciate early forms of government in Kenya. |
In groups, Discuss the form of government in our community that was there in the past.
Learner to write down aspects of the early forms of government that can be borrowed by the government in Kenya today |
What aspects of early forms of government can be borrowed by the government of Kenya today?
|
Our lives today social studies page
146-148 Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources 149-151 Flash cards and posters Our lives today social studies page 151-153 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
|
|
| 8 | 1 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Citizenship- Good citizenship in Kenya
Citizenship- national unity in Kenya Citizenship- national unity in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss ways in which one can lose Kenyan citizenship. Write a poem about being a good citizen of Kenya. Aspire to be a good Kenyan citizen |
Learners are guided to discuss ways in which one can lose Kenyan citizenship.
Learner to write a poem about being a good citizen of Kenya. |
What could happen if a person loses Kenyan citizenship?
|
Our lives today social studies page
153-156 Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources 156-160 Our lives today social studies page 160-162 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
|
|
| 8 | 2 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Human rights
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify and discuss basic human rights. Write down basic human rights Appreciate the importance of human rights. |
Learners are guided to identify and discuss basic human rights.
Learner to find out the importance of human rights and write the points down. |
What are human rights?
|
Our lives today social studies page 163-167
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
|
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| 8 | 3 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Governance in Kenya-Democracy in society
Governance in Kenya- Electoral process in Kenya Governance in Kenya- Electoral process in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify types of democracy in Kenya. Write down the benefits of democracy in the society. Appreciate the types of democracy in Kenya. |
In groups, learner is guided to mention types of democracy in Kenya.
Learner to write down the benefits of democracy in the society. |
What is democracy?
|
Our lives today social studies page 168-171
Local and extended environment Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Our lives today social studies page 172-174 Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Our lives today social studies page 175-177 |
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
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|
| 9 |
Midterm break |
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| 10 | 1 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Governance in Kenya- Composition of the three arms of government
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss the composition of the legislature, executive and the judiciary. Write down the composition of the legislature, executive and the judiciary. Appreciate the composition of the legislature, executive and the judiciary. |
Learner is guided to;
Discuss the composition of the legislature, executive and the judiciary. Write down the composition of the legislature, executive and the judiciary |
Mention the arms of government
|
Our lives today social studies page 180-183
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Flash cards and posters TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources Our lives today social studies page 183-188 |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
Anecdotal Records
Checklist
Portfolio
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE |
Governance in Kenya- Composition of the three arms of government
Early forms of Govern ment in Kenya Early forms of Govern ment in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Discuss how you can take part in matters of governance in the country Act out a court session in class and share out roles among yourselves. Appreciate taking part in the governance of the country. |
In groups, Discuss how you can take part in matters of governance in the country
Learner to act out a court session in class and share out roles among yourselves. |
Which arm of the government is responsible for interpreting the law in Kenya?
|
Our lives today social studies page 183-188
Local and extended environment Maps Photographs, pictures and paintings Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources |
Oral Questions
Teacher made tests
Observation
Project Work
|
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| 10 | 3 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Early forms of Govern ment in Kenya
Citizenship in Kenya Citizenship in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Create a simple journal on best practices from early forms of government among the Maasai and the Ameru. Role play early forms of government among the Maasai or the Ameru. Appreciate government among the Maasai and the Ameru |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Create a simple journal on. Role play early forms of government among the Maasai or the Ameru. |
Which are the best practices from early forms of government among the Maasai and the Ameru?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
|
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| 11 | 1 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Citizenship in Kenya
National Unity in Kenya |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Develop communication messages on good citizenship in our country Create and recite poems on kenyan citizenship Demonstrate good citizenship for personal and social well being |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Develop communication messages on good citizenship in our country Create and recite poems on kenyan citizenship |
What may happen if one lost Kenyan citizenship?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
|
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| 11 | 2 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
National Unity in Kenya
Human Rights |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Illustrate the national symbols using locally available materials. Sing the three stanzas of the national anthem of kenya Develop national awareness to enhance connections between themselves and the larger community for social cohesion. |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Illustrate the national symbols using locally available materials. Sing the three stanzas of the national anthem of kenya |
How can we promote National unity in our country?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources Approved text books |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
|
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| 11 | 3 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Human Rights
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain the importance of human rights in society Create awareness on the importance of respecting human rights in society Appreciate the importance of respecting human rights in society. |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain the importance of human rights in society Create awareness on the importance of respecting human rights in society |
What is the importance of human rights in society?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
|
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| 12 | 1 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Human Rights
Democracy in Society Democracy in Society |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Recite poems and sing songs on importance of human rights in society. Apply assertiveness to protect human rights in society Appreciate the importance of respecting human rights in society |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Recite poems and sing songs on importance of human rights in society. Apply assertiveness to protect human rights in society |
How can we make the society aware of human rights?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources Approved text books |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
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| 12 | 2 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
Democracy in Society
National Government |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Practice democracy in governance in the in community Sing songs on the importance of democracy in society. Develop relations as they discuss and list the benefits of democracy in society |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Practice democracy in governance in the in community Sing songs on the importance of democracy in society. |
How can you practice democracy in governance?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
|
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| 12 | 3 |
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
|
National Government
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the Executive arm of the National Government in Kenya Illustrate the executive arm of National Government in Kenya Desire to participate in national governance in the country. |
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Describe the Executive arm of the National Government in Kenya Illustrate the executive arm of National Government in Kenya |
How does the arm of the National Government in Kenya work?
|
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies Digital resources Approved text books and other printed resources |
Oral questions
Written tests
Observation
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