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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 1
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
nternet sources
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work
1 2
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
1 3
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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work
2 1
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
2 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Leadership and Political change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss the differences in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai.
Prepare two charts on the differences in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai.
Appreciate the differences between the government for the Ameru and the Maasai.
Learners are guided to discuss the differences in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai.
Learner to prepare two charts on the differences in the early forms of government between the Ameru and the Maasai
What are the differences between the Ameru and the Maasai governments?
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
2 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship- Good citizenship in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen.
Search the internet for ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen and write the points down.
Appreciate being a Kenyan citizen.
Learners are guided to:
Identify ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen.
Search the internet for ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen and write the points down.
Who is a Kenyan citizen?
Our lives today social studies page
149-151
Local and extended environment
Flash cards and posters
TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
Our lives today social studies page 151-153
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation d)Project Work
3 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 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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Anecdotal Records Checklist
3 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship- national unity in Kenya
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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work Anecdotal Records Checklist Portfolio
3 3
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
4 1
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
4 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Governance in Kenya- Electoral process in Kenya
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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work Anecdotal Records Checklist Portfolio
4 3
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 functions of the judiciary, legislature and the executive.
Write down the functions of the judiciary, legislature and the executive on a Manila paper and display in class for reference.
Appreciate the functions of the judiciary, legislature and the executive
Learner is guided to discuss the functions of the judiciary, legislature and the executive.
Learner to write down the functions of the judiciary, legislature and the executive on a manila paper and display in class for reference.
What is the function of the judiciary?
Our lives today social studies page 183-188
Flash cards and posters
TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
Local and extended environment
Maps
Photographs, pictures and paintings
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Project Work Anecdotal Records
5 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Early forms of Govern ment in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare early forms of government of the Maasai and Ameru.
Use digital or print resources to describe early forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru
Appreciate the importance of early forms of governance in Kenya.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Compare early forms of government of the Maasai and Ameru.
Use digital or print resources to describe early forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru
How were communities ruled in the past?
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
5 2
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
5 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship 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
6 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
National Unity in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify national symbols in Kenya
Explain factors which promote national unity in Kenya
Embrace a sense of nationhood for harmonious living.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Identify national symbols in Kenya
Explain factors which promote national unity in Kenya
Can you name national symbols in Kenya?
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
6 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
National Unity in Kenya
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
Oral questions Written tests Observation
6 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Human Rights
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain meaning of human rights
Identify the basic human rights in kenya
Appreciate basic human rights in Kenya
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain meaning of human rights
Identify the basic human rights in kenya
What is meaning of Human Rights
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
7 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Human Rights
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the importance of respecting human rights
Act a skit on how to apply assertiveness in protecting human rights
Appreciate the importance of respecting human rights in society.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain the importance of respecting human rights
Act a skit on how to apply assertiveness in protecting human rights
Appreciate
How can you apply assertiveness in protecting human rights?
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
Democracy in Society
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the meaning of democracy.
Identify types of democracy in Kenya.
Desire to promote democracy in society.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain the meaning of democracy.
Identify types of democracy in Kenya.
What is the meaning of democracy?
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
7 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Democracy in Society
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 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
National Government
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain how the government works
Name the three arms of the National Government in Kenya
Appreciate the three arms of the National Government in Kenya
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain how the government works
Name the three arms of the National Government in Kenya
How does the government work?
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
8 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
National Government
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the legislature arm of the National Government in Kenya
Illustrate the Legislature arm of National Government in Kenya
Desire to participate in national governance in the country.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Describe the legislature arm of the National Government in Kenya
Illustrate the Legislature arm of National Government in Kenya
How does the Legislature 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
8 3
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.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to Describe the Judiciary arm of the National Government in Kenya I
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
Oral questions Written tests Observation

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