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Grade 8 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
- 3
- Sub-strands
- 6
- Lessons a week
- 4
1.0 Social Studies and Personal Management
- 1.1 Self-Improvement4 lessonsFree sample
Learning outcomes
- describe personality traits for self-understanding
- share goals for self-improvement in social life
- appreciate the role of values in the development of personality traits
Key inquiry questions
- Which animal best reflects your personal characteristics?
- What career choices in Social Studies relate to you?
Learning experiences
- choose the animal that best defines their personal characteristics from a list of pre-selected animals, then discuss the outcome with the class
- watch a video clip on personality traits and discuss
- develop and share personal life goals such as educational, careers
- watch a video clip of a successful career individual in social life that reflect on their traits
- role-play a skit depicting values in their dream career choice in Social Studies
- 1.2 Self-Esteem Assessment4 lessons
2.0 Community Service Learning
- 2.1 Community Service Learning Project8 lessons
3.0 Political Developments and Governance
- 3.1 The Constitution of Kenya6 lessons
- 3.2 Human Rights8 lessons
- 3.3 Citizenship10 lessons
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