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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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Revision of End Term 2 Exams

1

Fun Day

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
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 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
2 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
3 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship- Good citizenship 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
Oral Questions Teacher made tests Observation Checklist
3 2
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Citizenship- national unity in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify and discuss the national symbols in Kenya.
Draw and name the national symbols of Kenya
Appreciate the national symbols in Kenya
Learner is guided to:
Identify and discuss the national symbols in Kenya
Draw and name the national symbols of Kenya
Which are the national symbols?
Our lives today social studies page
156-160
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 160-162
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
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
4 2
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
4 3
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
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
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:

Create a chart to illustrate the differences and similarities in early forms of government among the Maasai and the Ameru.
Apply best practices from the early forms of government among selected communities in Kenya to modern governance
Appreciate the importance of early forms of governance in Kenya.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Create a chart to illustrate the differences and similarities in early forms of government among the Maasai and the Ameru.
Apply best practices from the early forms of government among selected communities in Kenya to modern governance
How were Maasai and the Ameru 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
Citizenship in Kenya
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State how one becomes a citizen in Kenya.
Use digital resources to find out ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen
Appreciate being a good citizen in Kenya.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
State how one becomes a citizen in Kenya.
Use digital resources to find out ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen
How does one becomes a citizen in Kenya?
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
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
6 1
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
6 2
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
6 3
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Human Rights
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
7 1
POLITICAL SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
Democracy in Society
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain benefits of democracy in society.
List the benefits of democracy in society.
Develop responsibility as they offers leadership to others as they discuss the benefits of democracy in society.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Explain benefits of democracy in society.
List the benefits of democracy in society.
What are the benefits of democracy in society?
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
National Government
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Develop posters on benefits of democracy in society,display in class and share
Recite poems on the importance of democracy in society.
Resolve to promote democracy in society.
Learners are guided in pairs, individually to
Develop posters on benefits of democracy in society,display in class and share
Recite poems on the importance of democracy in society.
What are benefits of democracy in society?
Grade 5 Curriculum Design Social Studies
Digital resources
Approved text books and other printed resources
Oral questions Written tests Observation
7 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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