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Grade 8 2025
TERM II
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 2
People, Population and Relationships
Diversity, Inclusion and Interpersonal Skills - Inclusivity
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain the importance of inclusivity in a diverse environment
-Discuss ways of promoting inclusivity
-Appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

- Learners explain the importance of inclusivity in a diverse environment
-Learners discuss ways of promoting inclusivity
How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 13
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
1 3
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Family conflicts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
-Discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners speak clearly as they discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
-Learners identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 63
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
1 3-4
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Family conflicts
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
-Discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners speak clearly as they discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
-Learners identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 63
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
2

Opener Exams

3 1
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peaceful resolution
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the family
-Role play peace building scenarios in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners work together harmoniously as they role play peace building scenarios in class (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
-Learners discuss ways of resolving conflicts peacefully
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 64
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 2
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Experiences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Resolve differences amicably as they discuss experiences from role play scenarios
-Discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners resolve differences amicably as they discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Learners discuss experiences from the role play scenarios
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 65
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 3
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Experiences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Resolve differences amicably as they discuss experiences from role play scenarios
-Discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners resolve differences amicably as they discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
-Learners discuss experiences from the role play scenarios
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 65
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
3 4
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Communication
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Design strategies for effective communication in resolving conflicts
-Create posters with strategies to enhance effective communication
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners create posters with strategies to enhance effective communication in resolving conflicts
-Learners discuss strategies for effective communication
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 66
-Manila papers
-Marker pens
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
4 1
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Empathy
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family
-Role play a scenario in the family where empathy is shown
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners exchange new ideas as they role play a scenario in the family where empathy is shown
-Learners undertake group activities
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 67
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 2
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Healthy relationships
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family
-Research ways of building healthy relationships
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships
-Learners discuss ways of building healthy relationships
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 3
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Healthy relationships
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family
-Research ways of building healthy relationships
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships
-Learners discuss ways of building healthy relationships
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 68
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
4 4
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Empathetic moments
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Reflect on past empathetic moments
-Journal in their books and share
-Show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family

- Learners reflect on past empathetic moments, journal in their books and share
-Learners discuss past empathetic moments
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 69
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 1
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace in the family
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Present the poems in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners display team spirit as they work in groups to compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Learners present the poems in class
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 70
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 2
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace in the family
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Present the poems in class
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners display team spirit as they work in groups to compose poems on the importance of peace in the family
-Learners present the poems in class
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 70
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 3
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Conflict triggers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify triggers of conflict in the family
-Discuss how to avoid conflict triggers
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners identify triggers of conflict in the family
-Learners discuss how to avoid conflict triggers
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
5 4
People, Population and Relationships
Peace and Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Peace culture
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Discuss ways of promoting a culture of peace in the family
-Identify benefits of a peaceful family
-Appreciate the culture of peace in a society

- Learners discuss ways of promoting a culture of peace in the family
-Learners identify benefits of a peaceful family
How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 1
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Problem identification
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify a problem/gap in the community
-Brainstorm on problems/gaps in their school/community
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners brainstorm and identify problems/gaps/opportunities in their school/community that need attention
-Learners discuss the identified problems
- How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community - Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 13
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 2
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Problem identification
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify a problem/gap in the community
-Brainstorm on problems/gaps in their school/community
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners brainstorm and identify problems/gaps/opportunities in their school/community that need attention
-Learners discuss the identified problems
- How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community - Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 13
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 3
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Project title
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Discuss and adapt one identified problem for the class/group project
-State the project title
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners speak engagingly when discussing and adapting one identified problem for the class/group project
-Learners state the project title
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 14
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
6 4
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Problem statement
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Authenticate the problem/gap
-Write down the statement of the problem
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners authenticate the problem/gap
-Learners write down the statement of the problem (a small description of the identified problem)
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 15
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
7

Mid term exam

8 1
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Solution design
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Design a solution(s) to the identified problem
-Discuss and agree on an appropriate solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners search, discuss and agree on an appropriate solution/way/skills of addressing the identified problem
-Learners note down the recommended/proposed solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 16
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
8 1-2
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Solution design
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Design a solution(s) to the identified problem
-Discuss and agree on an appropriate solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners search, discuss and agree on an appropriate solution/way/skills of addressing the identified problem
-Learners note down the recommended/proposed solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 16
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
8

Midterm

9 1
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Implementation plan
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Plan to implement the solution to the identified problem
-Draw a plan for implementing the proposed solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners discuss and draw a plan for implementing the proposed solution
-Learners share their implementation plan
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 17
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
9 2
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Implementation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Implement the plan for solving the identified problem
-Implement the plan prudently
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners implement the plan prudently to address the identified problem
-Learners carry out the implementation of the solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 18
-Locally available materials
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
9 3
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Implementation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Implement the plan for solving the identified problem
-Implement the plan prudently
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners implement the plan prudently to address the identified problem
-Learners carry out the implementation of the solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 18
-Locally available materials
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Project work
9 4
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Reflection
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Reflect on the concluded project
-Write a summary report on the concluded project
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners reflect on the concluded project
-Learners submit a summary account/report to the CSL teacher
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 18
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
10 1
Community Service Learning Project
Community Service Learning Project - Appreciation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
-Discuss the importance of being part of the solution
-Appreciate the need to be part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community

- Learners discuss the importance of being part of the solution to the gaps/challenges in the community
-Learners appreciate the need to be part of the solution
-How does one determine some gaps/needs in the community -Why is it necessary to make adequate preparations before embarking on a project?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 19
-Digital resources
-Internet
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
10 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Marginal information
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Interpret maps using marginal information
-Identify the different types of marginal information on a map
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps

- Learners exchange new ideas when discussing in groups the marginal information on a map
-Learners present their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 75
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
10 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Types of scales
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify types of scales used on maps
-Explain the uses of different scales
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps

- Learners brainstorm on types and uses of scales (Statement scale, linear scale, and Representative fraction scale)
-Learners present their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 76
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
10 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Scale conversions
Map Reading and Interpretation - Measuring distances
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Practice scale conversions on a topographical map
-Convert scales from one form to another
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners collaborate with others to practice scale conversions on a topographical map
-Learners critique each other's work
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 78
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Calculating areas
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate the area of different places on a topographical map
-Use scales to determine areas
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners calculate the area of different places on a topographical map
-Learners share their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drainage features
Map Reading and Interpretation - Relief features
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain methods of representing drainage features on topographical maps
-Identify drainage features on maps
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners research on methods of representing drainage features
-Learners share their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 80
-Maps
-Digital resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Vegetation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain methods of representing vegetation on topographical maps
-Identify vegetation features on maps
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners research on methods of representing vegetation on maps
-Learners share their findings in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 82
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
11 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Drawing diagrams
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw diagrams of the relief and drainage features on a topographical map
-Interpret physical features using diagrams
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners draw diagrams of the relief and drainage features on a topographical map
-Learners share their work in class
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 83
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
12

End of term exam

13 1
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Critical thinking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply critical thinking skills in map interpretation
-Identify critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners use digital or print resources to search for essential critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation (observation, analysis, communication, inference)
-Learners discuss how to apply critical thinking in map interpretation
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 84
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
13 2
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply knowledge of map reading in practical situations
-Interpret maps with different scales
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners interpret different types of maps
-Learners apply their knowledge in practical map reading exercises
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 85
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
13 3
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply knowledge of map reading in practical situations
-Interpret maps with different scales
-Apply critical thinking skills in map reading and interpretation

- Learners interpret different types of maps
-Learners apply their knowledge in practical map reading exercises
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 85
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests
13 4
Natural and Historic Built Environments
Map Reading and Interpretation - Practical application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply map reading skills in real-life situations
-Identify how maps are used in everyday life
-Appreciate the use of marginal information to interpret maps

- Learners discuss real-life applications of map reading
-Learners identify how maps are used in areas like transportation, emergency services, and urban planning
How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
-Maps
-Digital resources
- Oral questions -Observation -Written tests

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