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Grade 5 2025
TERM III
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Leadership and Political change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Name some leaders in your community.
Write down the roles of the leaders in your community.
Appreciate traditional leaders in the community.
Learners are guided to:
Identify and name traditional leaders in your community.
Learner to write the roles of the leaders in his/her community.
What are the roles of traditional leaders in the society?
Our lives today social studies page
137-138
Local and extended environment
Real objects
Maps
Photographs, pictures and paintings
Flash cards and posters
Internet sources
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work
2 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Leadership and Political change
Leadership and Political change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and name traditional leaders in your community.
Find out the roles of traditional leaders in the society and write them down.
Appreciate traditional leaders in the community.
Learner to identify and name traditional leaders in your community.
Find out the roles of traditional leaders in the society from relevant books or the internet and write them down.
Do you have leaders in your community?
Our lives today social studies page
137-138
Photographs, pictures and paintings
Flash cards and posters
nternet sources
139-140
Local and extended environment
Maps
Flash cards
and posters
TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
Display boards
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work
3 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Leadership and Political change
Leadership and Political change
Leadership and Political change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss the differences between Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza
Make a chart using the points discussed and display in class for reference.
Appreciate the differences between Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza
Learners are guided to discuss the differences between Kivoi wa Mwendwa and Mekatilili wa Menza
In groups, make a chart using the points discussed and display in class for reference.
Which qualities of good leadership did you learn from traditional leaders?
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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work
3 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Leadership and Political change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss early forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru.
Write short essays about forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru.
Appreciate the earl form of government among the Ameru and Maasai.
Learners are guided to:
Discuss early forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru.
Learner to write short essays about forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru.
Which early forms of government do you know?
Our lives today social studies page
143-145
Local and extended environment
Maps
Photographs, pictures and paintings
Flash cards
and posters
TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
146-148
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work
3 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Leadership and Political change
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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work Anecdotal Records Checklist Portfolio
4

Mid term

5 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship- Good citizenship in Kenya
Citizenship- national unity in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss what dual citizenship is and how it is acquired.
Write down the conditions and documents needed when a person is applying for dual citizenship
Appreciate dual citizenship.
Learner is guided to discuss what dual citizenship is and how it is acquired.
Learner to write down the conditions and documents needed when a person is applying for dual citizenship
What is dual citizenship?
Our lives today social studies page 151-153
Local and extended environment
Flash cards and posters
TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
Our lives today social studies page
153-156
Maps
Photographs, pictures and paintings
156-160
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Checklist
5 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship- national unity in Kenya
Human rights
Human rights
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss factors that promote national unity in Kenya.
Practise singing the national anthem in Kiswahili and English.
Appreciate factors that promote national unity in Kenya.
In groups, Learner is guided to discuss factors that promote national unity in Kenya.
Learner to practise singing the national anthem in Kiswahili and English.
Which factors promote national unity?
Our lives today social studies page 160-162
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 163-167
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work Anecdotal Records Checklist Portfolio
5 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Governance in Kenya-Democracy in society
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
Anecdotal Records Checklist Portfolio
6 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Governance in Kenya- Electoral process in Kenya
Governance in Kenya- Composition of the three arms of government
Governance in Kenya- Composition of the three arms of government
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State the steps followed during voting in Kenya
Act out how you will vote if there is an election in the country following the steps learnt.
Enjoy acting out the voting process.
Learner is guided to state the steps followed during voting in Kenya
In groups, act out how you will vote if there is an election in the country following the steps learnt.
Why is voting important in Kenya?
Our lives today social studies page 175-177
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 180-183
Our lives today social studies page 183-188
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work Anecdotal Records Checklist Portfolio
6 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
6 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Early forms of Govern ment 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
7 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship in Kenya
National Unity in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the requirements for dual citizenship in Kenya
Write an essay on what may happen if one lost Kenyan citizenship
Appreciate being a good citizen in the community.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain the requirements for dual citizenship in Kenya
Write an essay on what may happen if one lost Kenyan citizenship
What is dual citizenship?
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
7 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
7 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
Oral questions Written tests Observation
9

REVISION AND End term exam

10 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
National Government
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the Judiciary arm of the National Government in Kenya
Illustrate the Judiciary arm of National Government in Kenya
Desire to participate in national governance in the country.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Describe the Judiciary arm of the National Government in Kenya
Illustrate the Judiciary arm of National Government in Kenya
How does the Judiciary 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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