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Grade 7 Social Studies curriculum design

The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.

Strands
5
Sub-strands
20
Lessons a week
4

1.0 Social Studies and Personal Development

  1. 1.1 Self-Exploration6 lessons
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    Learning outcomes

    • explore personal abilities and interests for holistic development
    • develop personal values for a steady personality
    • manage emotions in day-to-day life
    • appreciate personal awareness in day-to-day life

    Key inquiry questions

    • How can personal abilities and interests influence career choices?

    Learning experiences

    • reflect and journal personal abilities and interests and share with a friend in class
    • brainstorm on how to use personal abilities and interests for holistic development and make presentations in class
    • share personal values that help him or her pull through as a steady person
    • use print or digital resources to search for how to develop personal principles and share in class
    • search using digital or print media how to manage emotions (happiness, love, fear, and anger) in day-to-day life
    • share previous experiences in groups how he/she dealt with emotions
    • watch relevant video clips or print media on effective management of emotions in day-to-day life
  2. 1.2 Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Social Studies4 lessons

2.0 People and Relationships

  1. 2.1 Human Origin4 lessons
  2. 2.2 Early Civilisation4 lessons
  3. 2.3 Slavery and Servitude4 lessons
  4. 2.4 Developments in Medium of Trade4 lessons
  5. 2.5 Diversity and Interpersonal Relationships4 lessons
  6. 2.6 Peaceful Coexistence4 lessons

3.0 Community Service Learning

  1. 3.1 Community Service Learning20 lessons

4.0 Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa

  1. 4.1 Historical Information4 lessons
  2. 4.2 Historical Development of Agriculture4 lessons
  3. 4.3 Maps and Map Work10 lessons
  4. 4.4 Earth and the Solar System5 lessons
  5. 4.5 Weather4 lessons
  6. 4.6 Fieldwork10 lessons

5.0 Political Development and Governance

  1. 5.1 Political Development in Africa5 lessons
  2. 5.2 The Constitution of Kenya5 lessons
  3. 5.3 Human Rights5 lessons
  4. 5.4 African Diasporas4 lessons
  5. 5.5 Citizenship4 lessons

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