Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government - The Buganda
Traditional forms of Government - The Nyamwezi

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain the roles of officials in the Buganda Kingdom
-Discuss the political organization of the Buganda Kingdom
-Appreciate the structure of governance among the Buganda

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss the roles of officials in the Buganda Kingdom
-Use digital devices to research on the political organization of the Buganda
-Role-play a session of the Lukiiko (Buganda parliament)
-Share findings on Buganda governance structure

What were the roles of different officials in traditional governments?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 196
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 197
-Charts showing traditional governance structures

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

Traditional forms of Government - Comparison between Buganda and Nyamwezi
Traditional forms of Government - Aspects of good governance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compare traditional forms of government between the Buganda and Nyamwezi
-Identify similarities between the Buganda and Nyamwezi forms of government
-Recognize differences between the governance structures of the two communities

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Share information about the Buganda Kingdom
-Discuss the form of government among the Nyamwezi
-Identify similarities and differences between the two forms of government
-Complete a chart showing similarities and differences between the two governance systems

What were the common features in traditional forms of government?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 200
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Charts showing traditional governance structures
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 202

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Regional co-operations - Objectives of East African Community
Regional co-operations - Benefits of East African Community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify member states of the East African Community
-Explain the objectives of East African Community
-Appreciate the unity of Eastern African countries

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Study a map showing member states of East African Community
-Use textbooks or digital devices to search information on the objectives of East African Community
-Make flashcards showing objectives of East African Community
-Sing the East African Community Anthem

How can East African countries cooperate?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 205
-Map showing East African countries
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 208
-Map of East Africa
-Pictures showing benefits of cooperation

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Regional co-operations - Challenges facing East African Community
Regional co-operations - Solutions to challenges facing East African Community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify challenges facing East African Community
-Categorize challenges facing East African Community
-Show concern about challenges facing East African Community

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Read stories about challenges at borders
-Study pictures and identify challenges facing East African Community
-Group the challenges as economic, political, social or climatic
-Create cards showing challenges facing East African Community

What obstacles do regional organizations face?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 212
-Pictures showing challenges
-Digital resources
-Internet access
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 214
-Resource person

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship - Rights and responsibilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify rights of a Kenyan citizen
-Describe responsibilities of a Kenyan citizen
-Appreciate the balance between rights and responsibilities

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss rights and responsibilities of Kenyan citizens
-Study pictures showing rights and responsibilities
-Identify rights and responsibilities from a chart
-Design posters showing rights and responsibilities of Kenyan citizens

How can we demonstrate good citizenship in our country?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 218
-Pictures showing rights and responsibilities
-Digital resources
-Charts
-Poster-making materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship - Qualities of a good citizen
Citizenship - Values of a good citizen

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify qualities of a good citizen of Kenya
-Explain why a good citizen should possess certain qualities
-Desire to demonstrate qualities of a good citizen

-Identify qualities of good learners in school
-Read scenarios about demonstrating truthfulness, honesty and patience
-Study a chart showing qualities of a good citizen
-Solve a puzzle to find qualities of a good citizen

What makes someone a good citizen?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 220
-Charts showing qualities
-Word puzzles
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 222
-Charts showing values
-Poster-making materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Citizenship - Patriotism
Human Rights - Classification of human rights

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain the meaning of patriotism
-Identify ways of showing patriotism as a Kenyan citizen
-Value patriotism as a Kenyan citizen

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Study pictures showing patriotic activities
-Discuss how patriotism is practiced
-Compose a song on values of a good citizen
-Watch a patriotic song video and discuss how patriotism is demonstrated

Why is patriotism important for a country?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 223
-Pictures showing patriotic activities
-Digital resources
-Video links
-Reference books
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 225
-Pictures showing human rights
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Written essays

Political Systems and Governance

Human Rights - Upholding human rights
Human Rights - Demonstrating upholding of human rights

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify ways of upholding human rights in society
-Explain the importance of upholding human rights
-Show commitment to promoting human rights

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Share ways of promoting human rights
-Study pictures showing promotion of human rights
-Study a chart on ways of upholding human rights
-Write an essay on ways of upholding human rights

How can we promote and protect human rights?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 228
-Pictures showing human rights promotion
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 230

-Observation -Oral questions -Written essays

Political Systems and Governance

Human Rights - Respect for human rights
Peace and Conflict Resolution - Causes of conflicts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain the importance of respecting human rights
-Identify ways of showing respect for human rights
-Value respect for human rights in Kenya

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss ways of respecting human rights
-Read a song about human rights and answer questions
-Discuss problems that lead to human rights violations
-Create messages promoting respect for human rights

Why is respect for human rights essential in society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 232
-Songs about human rights
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 233
-Pictures showing conflicts
-Flashcards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Peace and Conflict Resolution - Peaceful methods of resolving conflicts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify peaceful methods of resolving conflicts
-Explain how conflicts can be resolved peacefully
-Value peaceful conflict resolution

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Share experiences about resolving conflicts
-Study pictures showing conflict resolution methods
-Match methods of conflict resolution with descriptions
-Role-play peaceful methods of resolving conflicts

How could we live peacefully with others in society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 235
-Pictures showing conflict resolution
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Role-play assessment

Political Systems and Governance

Peace and Conflict Resolution - Ways of promoting peace
Peace and Conflict Resolution - Valuing peaceful conflict resolution

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify ways of promoting peace in society
-Explain the importance of peace promotion
-Show interest in promoting peace

-Share ways to keep peace in society
-Study a picture of learners promoting peace
-Identify ways of promoting peace from a poster
-Act out peace drive activities
-Create peace messages

Why should we embrace peace in society?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 237
-Pictures showing peace promotion
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 239
-Poster-making materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Government Revenue and Expenditure - Sources of revenue
Government Revenue and Expenditure - Additional sources of revenue

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify sources of revenue for National Government in Kenya
-Explain how the government collects revenue
-Show interest in learning about government revenue

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Engage a Revenue officer to discuss sources of revenue
-Study cards showing sources of government revenue
-Copy and fill a chart showing sources of government revenue
-Create a chart showing sources of government revenue

Why does the government need revenue?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 241
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Resource person
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 243
-Flashcards

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

Government Revenue and Expenditure - Government spending
Government Revenue and Expenditure - Importance of paying taxes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify ways in which governments spend their revenue
-Distinguish between National and County government spending
-Appreciate how government revenue is utilized

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss how National and County Governments spend revenue
-Study pictures showing government expenditure
-Match government types with their expenditure areas
-Design a chart showing government expenditure

How does government spending affect our lives?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 245
-Pictures showing government expenditure
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Charts
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 247
-Pictures showing tax-funded projects
-Poems about taxes

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Key words
The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Meaning of key words

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify key words in the preamble of the Constitution of Kenya
-Explain the importance of the preamble
-Appreciate the importance of the Constitution

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Use digital devices or reference books to find the preamble
-Read the preamble and identify key words
-Mark key words in the preamble from a table
-Find key words in a word search puzzle

What is the importance of the preamble in the Constitution of Kenya?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 250
-Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Word puzzles
-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 252
-Dictionary

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Political Systems and Governance

The Preamble of the Constitution of Kenya - Upholding the Constitution

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain ways of upholding the Constitution of Kenya
-Demonstrate commitment to the Constitution
-Value the importance of upholding the Constitution

-Discuss the meaning of "exercising" in the preamble
-Share ways to promote the Constitution
-Study pictures of learners upholding the Constitution
-Carry out a mock election to elect class representative

How can we uphold the Constitution in our daily lives?

-Moran Social Studies Grade 6 pg. 254
-Constitution of Kenya
-Digital resources
-Reference books
-Pictures showing constitutional activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Mock election assessment