Resources and Economic Activities

Economic Activities in the County – Conserving resources in the county

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify ways of conserving resources in the county
- Carry out a practical conservation activity near the school
- Develop a positive attitude towards resource conservation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss ways of conserving resources using pictures
- Identify a resource near the school and discuss how to conserve it
- Carry out a conservation activity and write a report to share with peers

Why is it important to conserve resources in our county?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Economic Activities in the County – Conserving resources in the county
Industries in the County – Main industries in the county
Industries in the County – Main industries in the county

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose and recite poems or songs on economic activities in the county
- Complete assessment exercises on economic activities and resources
- Appreciate collective responsibility in resource conservation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose and recite poems or sing songs on economic activities in the county
- Play educational digital games on economic activities
- Complete written assessment exercise on economic activities and resources

How can we as learners promote responsible use of resources in our county?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources
- Maps of the county
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Industries in the County – Benefits of industries in the county

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the benefits of industries in the county
- Discuss how industries create employment and income in the county
- Value the contribution of industries to the county

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study a diagram on benefits of industries in the county
- Discuss additional benefits of industries not shown in the diagram
- Write findings in exercise books and share with peers

How do industries benefit the people of the county?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources
- Notebooks and cameras/smartphones
- Industry (field visit)

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Industries in the County – Role of industries in the county

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Recognise the specific roles of industries in the development of the county
- Create a poster of the industry visited and display in class
- Appreciate the collective contribution of industries to the county

- Create a poster of the industry visited and display in class
- Study a learner-created poster on roles of industries
- Peer-assess posters on display

What roles do industries play in the development of our county?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Manila papers and marker pens
- Digital resources
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Resources and Economic Activities

Industries in the County – Role of industries in the county

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise key concepts on industries in the county
- Complete assessment exercises on industries in the county
- Show interest in the development of industries in the county

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review key concepts learned about industries
- Complete written assessment exercise on industries in the county
- Discuss answers with peers

How do industries contribute to the overall development of our county?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Observation

Resources and Economic Activities

Industries in the County – Role of industries in the county
Enterprise Project at School – Projects that can be initiated at school

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Recite a poem on benefits of industries at the school assembly
- Discuss the link between local resources and industrial development
- Appreciate the relationship between resources and industries in the county

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Recite the class poem on benefits of industries at school assembly
- Discuss the link between resources and industries in the county
- Write a summary and share with classmates

Why is it important for industries to use locally available resources?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources
- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise Project at School – Projects that can be initiated at school
Enterprise Project at School – Participating in initiating an enterprise project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss different enterprise projects suitable for school
- Use digital or print resources to research enterprise projects in other schools
- Appreciate the value of enterprise projects in school

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss enterprise projects that can be undertaken at school
- Use digital or print resources to research enterprise projects in other schools
- Write a summary of findings and share with peers

Which enterprise projects are best suited for our school and why?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Internet access
- Flip charts and manila papers

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise Project at School – Participating in initiating an enterprise project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Elect officials to manage the enterprise project
- Assign and share responsibilities among members
- Demonstrate willingness to participate in collective responsibilities

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Elect class officials to manage the enterprise project
- Share responsibilities among members
- Document the structure and plan of the enterprise project

How do we organise ourselves to manage an enterprise project responsibly?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Flip charts and manila papers
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise Project at School – Participating in initiating an enterprise project
Enterprise Project at School – Upholding ethics in managing the enterprise project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Initiate the planned enterprise project at school
- Carry out assigned roles in managing the enterprise project
- Show commitment and responsibility in carrying out the project

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Initiate the enterprise project in school
- Carry out assigned roles including site preparation, production and record keeping
- Observe and record the progress of the project

How can each member contribute effectively to the success of the enterprise project?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Locally available materials
- Resource person
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources

- Observation - Checklists - Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise Project at School – Upholding ethics in managing the enterprise project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse a sales record from an enterprise project
- Discuss how to maintain honesty when handling money from the project
- Demonstrate integrity in managing project resources

- Study the sales record table from Ribe Primary School's enterprise project
- Discuss how learners showed transparency and honesty in handling money
- Discuss how to uphold ethical practices when dealing with project money

How can learners demonstrate honesty and openness in managing enterprise project funds?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise Project at School – Showcasing the enterprise project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Plan for a school entrepreneurship week
- Prepare displays and stands for the enterprise project showcase
- Show enthusiasm in showcasing the enterprise project

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Plan for a school entrepreneurship week by seeking administration permission and identifying a display site
- Prepare posters and fliers to advertise the products
- Set up stands and displays for the showcase

How do we prepare to showcase our enterprise project to the school community?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Posters and fliers
- Manila papers and marker pens
- Locally available materials
- Products from the enterprise project

- Observation - Oral questions - Checklists

Resources and Economic Activities
Citizenship and Governance in Kenya
Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Enterprise Project at School – Showcasing the enterprise project
Good Citizenship in School – Meaning of citizenship and qualities of a good citizen
Good Citizenship in School – Qualities of a good citizen in school

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose and sing a song to celebrate the success of the enterprise project
- Complete the assessment exercise on enterprise projects
- Reflect on personal growth through the enterprise project experience

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Compose a celebratory song on the success of the enterprise project and sing at school assembly
- Share the success story with parents or guardians and discuss future improvements
- Complete written assessment exercise on enterprise projects

What have we learnt from planning, initiating, managing and showcasing our enterprise project?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Digital resources
- Approved textbooks and printed resources
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Resource person

- Written tests - Oral questions - Observation

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Good Citizenship in School – Developing qualities of good citizenship
Good Citizenship in School – Appreciating qualities of good citizenship
Good Citizenship in School – Community engagement and good citizenship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate qualities of good citizenship through actions in school
- Design a poster showing qualities of a good citizen
- Value consistent display of good citizenship qualities in school

- Read and discuss a case study on learners who display good citizenship (Mike and Mary)
- Design a poster on qualities of a good citizen in school
- Display poster in the class and discuss observations

Why is it important to consistently display qualities of good citizenship in school?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Manila paper, markers
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Resource person
- Internet

- Observation - Written tests

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Good Citizenship in School – Review and assessment
Peace – Meaning of peace and factors that promote peace in school
Peace – Strategies of living in peace with others in school
Peace – Peace-building activities in school

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the qualities and importance of good citizenship in school
- Complete assessment tasks on good citizenship
- Reflect on personal progress in demonstrating good citizenship

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Answer oral and written questions on the qualities and importance of good citizenship
- Peer assess each other's citizenship posters and essays
- Reflect on ways to improve personal citizenship in school

In what ways can you become a better citizen in your school?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Learner portfolios
- Digital resources
- Manila paper, markers, colours
- Approved textbooks

- Written tests - Oral questions

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Peace – Desire to uphold peace in school
Peace – Benefits of peace and assessment
Child Rights – Child rights and forms of child abuse in the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Recite a poem about the importance of peace
- Make personal pledges to uphold peace in school
- Show a genuine desire to maintain peace in the school and community

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Recite the poem "Peace, peace, peace" and discuss its message
- Read messages of peace by Hassan and Viola and discuss their significance
- Make personal peace pledges and create messages using print or digital resources

How can a personal commitment to peace help to improve our school community?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Learner portfolios

- Oral questions - Observation

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Child Rights – Causes of child abuse in the community
Child Rights – Effects of child abuse in the community
Child Rights – Protecting self and others from child abuse

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the causes of child abuse in the community
- Identify harmful cultural practices that violate child rights
- Appreciate the need to challenge practices that cause child abuse

- Read the conversation between Madam Anastacia and Grade 4 learners and identify causes of child abuse
- Study a chart on causes of child abuse and discuss
- Use digital or print resources to find out further causes of child abuse in the community

How do harmful cultural practices contribute to child abuse in the community?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Manila paper, markers
- Approved textbooks

- Oral questions - Written tests

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Child Rights – Promoting child rights and responsibilities in school
Child Rights – Assessment and review
Democracy in School – Meaning of democracy and democratic processes in school

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the rights and responsibilities of children in school
- Organise a campaign to promote child rights in the school community
- Value the promotion of child rights and responsibilities in the school

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures showing child rights and responsibilities and discuss
- Write a letter to a community leader about the importance of promoting child rights
- Organise and rehearse a campaign on child rights within and around the school

What role can you play in promoting child rights and responsibilities in your school?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Manila paper, markers
- Learner portfolios
- Digital resources

- Observation - Written tests

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Democracy in School – Benefits of democracy in school
Democracy in School – Practising and appreciating democratic elements in school
Democracy in School – Assessment and review
Children's Government in School – Meaning and composition of the Children's Government

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain at least four benefits of practising democracy in school
- Prepare a poster on the benefits of democracy in school
- Appreciate how democracy contributes to harmony and good governance in school

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Stephen's poster on benefits of democracy in school and discuss
- Read John's journal on democratic processes and discuss
- Prepare a poster on the benefits of democracy in school and display

Why is democracy important for the smooth running of our school?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Manila paper, markers
- Approved textbooks
- Resource person
- Approved textbooks
- Learner portfolios
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Children's Government in School – Functions of the Children's Government
Children's Government in School – Participating in the Children's Government
Children's Government in School – Respecting the Children's Government

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe at least five functions of the Children's Government in school
- Role-play the functions of the Children's Government
- Appreciate how the Children's Government supports the running of the school

- Study pictures showing functions of the Children's Government and discuss
- Read and discuss the functions listed in the learner's book
- Role-play functions of the Children's Government assigning specific roles to each learner

How does the Children's Government help in the running of our school?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Manila paper
- Manila paper, markers

- Observation - Oral questions

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Children's Government in School – Assessment and review
Community Leadership – Meaning of community leadership and leaders in the community
Community Leadership – Duties of leaders in the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the composition, functions and importance of the Children's Government
- Complete assessment tasks on the Children's Government
- Reflect on their own role in supporting and respecting the Children's Government

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Answer assessment exercise questions on the composition, functions and participation in the Children's Government
- Draw a diagram showing the members of the Children's Government
- Discuss why members of the school community should respect the Children's Government

How can you contribute to a more effective Children's Government in your school?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Learner portfolios
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Oral questions

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Community Leadership – Qualities of good leadership in the community
Community Leadership – Demonstrating and appreciating good leadership qualities
Community Leadership – Supporting good community leadership in the county

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify at least five qualities of a good community leader
- Explain why good leadership qualities are important for community development
- Show desire to develop good leadership qualities

- Read the conversation between Mzee Ole Ngoshi and Grade 4 learners on qualities of good leadership
- Study the diagram of qualities of good leadership and discuss each quality
- Use digital or print resources to find out additional qualities of good leadership

What qualities should a good community leader possess?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Manila paper, markers
- Approved textbooks
- Resource person

- Oral questions - Observation

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

Community Leadership – Assessment and review
County Governments in Kenya – Meaning and structure of county government
County Governments in Kenya – Leaders of county government in Kenya
County Governments in Kenya – Duties of the county governor

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the types, duties and qualities of community leaders
- Complete assessment tasks on community leadership
- Reflect on the importance of good leadership for personal and community growth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Answer assessment exercise questions on community leadership
- Write five qualities of a good leader and explain their importance
- Discuss how good leadership contributes to the development of the county

How does good community leadership contribute to the development of your county?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Learner portfolios
- Digital resources
- Digital resources
- Internet

- Written tests - Oral questions

Citizenship and Governance in Kenya

County Governments in Kenya – Roles of Members of County Assembly (MCAs)
County Governments in Kenya – Importance of county governments in Kenya
County Governments in Kenya – Debate on county government and community engagement
County Governments in Kenya – Writing and research on county government
County Governments in Kenya – Assessment and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the roles of Members of County Assembly (MCAs)
- Distinguish between the duties of a governor and those of an MCA
- Value the work of MCAs in representing the community at the county level

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read what Leah says about the duties of an MCA and discuss
- Complete a table by ticking or crossing statements on roles of MCAs
- Use digital resources or video clips to study how MCAs carry out their duties

How do Members of County Assembly represent and serve the people of their ward?

- Grade 4 Social Studies Learner's BookGrade 4
- Approved textbooks
- Digital resources
- Internet
- Digital resources
- Resource person
- Internet
- Learner portfolios

- Written tests - Oral questions