Culture and Social Organizations

The school - History of our school

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

- Narrate the history of the school
- Identify key milestones in the school's history
- Appreciate the importance of the school's history

- Learners read a conversation between Moraa and her father about their school's history
- In groups, learners find out the history of their school from teachers, parents, or guardians
- Learners write a report on the school's history

How was our school started?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 71
- School records
- Resource persons (teachers, parents)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written reports

Culture and Social Organizations

The school - The values of the school

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

- Identify the values of the school
- Create a poster of the school motto
- Show commitment to school values

- Learners discuss the values of their school
- Learners create posters of the school motto
- Learners display the posters at the Social Studies corner

What values does our school uphold?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 72
- Materials for making posters
- School documents
- Digital resources

- Observation - Project work - Oral presentations

Culture and Social Organizations

The school - Obeying the school rules

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

- Identify school rules
- Display school rules on a chart
- Show commitment to obeying school rules

- Learners find out from their class teacher the school rules
- Learners write the rules on a manila paper
- Learners display the rules on the classroom wall
- Learners complete a progress report on obeying school rules

Why is it important to obey school rules?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 73
- School rules
- Manila paper
- Digital resources

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

Culture and Social Organizations

The school - Obeying the school rules

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

- Identify school rules
- Display school rules on a chart
- Show commitment to obeying school rules

- Learners find out from their class teacher the school rules
- Learners write the rules on a manila paper
- Learners display the rules on the classroom wall
- Learners complete a progress report on obeying school rules

Why is it important to obey school rules?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 73
- School rules
- Manila paper
- Digital resources

- Observation - Self-assessment - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in the county - Main resources found in the county

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

- Identify main resources in the county
- Classify different types of resources
- Show interest in resources found in the county

- Learners look at pictures showing different resources
- Learners name the resources shown in the pictures
- In groups, learners talk about main resources in their county

What are the main resources found in your county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 77
- Pictures of resources
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in the county - Main resources found in the county

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

- List resources found in the county
- Explain the importance of resources
- Appreciate the value of county resources

- Learners read a sample report about resources in Jared Otieno's county
- Learners identify the main resources mentioned in the report
- With teacher guidance, learners organize a visit to a nearby resource

What resources are most important in our county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 79
- Field observation
- Digital resources
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written reports

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in the county - Main economic activities in the county

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

- Identify main economic activities in the county
- Classify different types of economic activities
- Show interest in economic activities in the county

- Learners look at pictures showing different economic activities
- Learners name the economic activities shown in the pictures
- Learners identify other economic activities carried out in their county

What are the main economic activities in our county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 81
- Pictures of economic activities
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in the county - Importance of economic activities in the county

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

- Explain the importance of economic activities
- Identify benefits of economic activities
- Appreciate the value of economic activities

- Learners look at pictures showing different economic activities
- Learners discuss the importance of the economic activities shown
- Learners identify other economic activities and their importance

How important are the economic activities carried out in your county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 83
- Pictures showing economic activities
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in the county - Conserving resources in the county

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

- Explain ways of conserving resources
- Describe the importance of conservation
- Show commitment to resource conservation

- Learners read a conversation about conservation of resources
- Learners identify I'm presources mentioned and ways to conserve them
- Learners discuss other ways to conserve resources in their county

How can we take care of the resources found in our county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Resources in the county - Conserving resources in the county

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

- Explain ways of conserving resources
- Describe the importance of conservation
- Show commitment to resource conservation

- Learners read a conversation about conservation of resources
- Learners identify I'm presources mentioned and ways to conserve them
- Learners discuss other ways to conserve resources in their county

How can we take care of the resources found in our county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 86
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Trade and Industries in the county - Industries in the county

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

- Identify industries found in the county
- Explain what these industries produce
- Show interest in industries in the county

- In groups, learners look at pictures showing different industries
- Learners discuss products we can get from the industries
- Learners identify materials used in each industry

Which industries are found in your county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 90
- Pictures of industries
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Trade and Industries in the county - Locating industries in the county

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

- Locate industries on a county map
- Draw maps showing locations of industries
- Appreciate the importance of industries

- Learners study a map showing Mwaniki's county
- Learners locate main industries on the map
- Learners draw or trace maps in their notebooks and locate industries

Where are the main industries in our county located?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 91
- Maps showing industries
- Digital resources
- Manila paper

- Observation - Project work - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Trade and Industries in the county - Locating industries in the county

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

- Draw a county map showing industries
- Locate different industries on the map
- Show interest in mapping industries

- Using a digital map or atlas, learners identify industries in their county
- Learners draw or trace the map of their county on manila paper
- Learners locate and mark places where industries are found

How can we show the location of industries on a map?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 92
- Manila paper
- Coloring materials
- Digital maps

- Observation - Project work - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Trade and Industries in the county - Benefits of industries

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

- Identify benefits of industries
- Explain how industries help communities
- Appreciate the value of industries

- Learners look at pictures showing different benefits of industries
- Learners discuss the benefits shown in the pictures
- Learners talk about other benefits of industries in their county

How could we benefit from industries in our county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 93
- Pictures showing benefits of industries
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Resources and Economic Activities

Trade and Industries in the county - Benefits of industries

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

- Write about benefits of industries
- Record observations about an industry
- Value the importance of industries

- Learners write a journal about an industry they visited
- Learners identify benefits of the industry
- Learners share their journals with classmates

What are the benefits of industries to the people in our county?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 94
- Writing materials
- Digital resources
- Pictures

- Observation - Written journals - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Identifying an enterprise project that can be initiated at school

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

- Identify enterprise projects for school
- Explain benefits of enterprise projects
- Show interest in enterprise projects

- Learners look at pictures of different enterprise projects
- Learners discuss what the learners in the pictures are doing
- Learners suggest other projects that can be done at school

How can we start an enterprise project at school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures of enterprise projects
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Identifying an enterprise project that can be initiated at school

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

- Identify enterprise projects for school
- Explain benefits of enterprise projects
- Show interest in enterprise projects

- Learners look at pictures of different enterprise projects
- Learners discuss what the learners in the pictures are doing
- Learners suggest other projects that can be done at school

How can we start an enterprise project at school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures of enterprise projects
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Identifying an enterprise project that can be initiated at school

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

- Select appropriate enterprise projects
- Plan for an enterprise project
- Show enthusiasm for enterprise projects

- In groups, learners think about a project they can do at school
- Learners discuss factors to consider when selecting a project
- Learners choose one project they will do as a group

What factors should we consider when selecting an enterprise project?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 96
- Planning materials
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Group discussions - Project selection

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Participating in starting an enterprise project at school

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

- Explain the process of starting an enterprise project
- Develop a plan for a project
- Value teamwork in enterprise projects

- Learners read about how Grade Four learners at Juhudi Primary School started their project
- Learners discuss how the project was planned
- Learners prepare a plan for their own enterprise project

How can an enterprise project be started and managed at school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 98
- Planning materials
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Project plans - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Participating in starting an enterprise project at school

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

- Create a project plan
- Assign responsibilities in the project
- Show commitment to the project

- Learners prepare a detailed plan for their project
- Learners list things needed for the project
- Learners share responsibilities among group members

How do we plan and organize resources for our project?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Planning materials
- Digital resources
- Materials for the project

- Observation - Project plans - Oral presentations

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Undertaking the project

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

- Implement the project plan
- Work collaboratively on the project
- Show responsibility in project activities

- With teacher guidance, learners start the project they have chosen
- Learners carry out activities according to their plan
- Learners ensure each member is involved

How do we implement our enterprise project plan?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 99
- Project materials
- Digital resources
- Tools for the project

- Observation - Project implementation - Individual participation

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Upholding ethics in managing the enterprise project money at school

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

- Identify ethical practices in managing money
- Practice honesty in financial management
- Value integrity in handling funds

- Learners read about managing project money
- Learners identify ethical practices in managing money
- Learners practice record-keeping for their project

How do we manage the enterprise project money?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
- Record-keeping materials
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Record-keeping assessment - Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Upholding ethics in managing the enterprise project money at school

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

- Identify ethical practices in managing money
- Practice honesty in financial management
- Value integrity in handling funds

- Learners read about managing project money
- Learners identify ethical practices in managing money
- Learners practice record-keeping for their project

How do we manage the enterprise project money?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 100
- Record-keeping materials
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Record-keeping assessment - Oral questions

Resources and Economic Activities

Enterprise project at school - Appreciating collective efforts in the success of enterprise projects at school

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

- Evaluate the success of the project
- Identify lessons learned from the project
- Appreciate teamwork in the project

- Learners look at pictures of learners evaluating their project
- Learners discuss ways to evaluate project success
- Learners assess whether their project was successful

How can we know that our project was successful?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 101
- Evaluation forms
- Digital resources
- Project records

- Observation - Project evaluation - Oral presentations

Citizenship

Good citizenship in school - Qualities of good citizens in school

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

- Identify qualities of good citizens in school
- Explain the importance of good citizenship
- Show interest in practicing good citizenship

- Learners look at a picture showing a teacher praising learners
- Learners discuss why the teacher is praising the learners
- Learners identify other good behaviors that can be appreciated in school

What are the qualities of good citizenship in school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 104
- Pictures showing good citizenship
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Citizenship

Good citizenship in school - Qualities of good citizens in school

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

- List qualities of good citizens in school
- Create cards showing good citizenship qualities
- Appreciate good citizenship in school

- Learners read a speech made by the headteacher during a prize giving ceremony
- Learners identify qualities of a good citizen shown by Wafula
- Learners create cards showing qualities of good citizens

How can we recognize qualities of good citizenship?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 105
- Materials for making cards
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Project work - Oral presentations

Citizenship

Good citizenship in school - Ways of showing good citizenship in school

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

- Demonstrate ways of showing good citizenship
- Identify activities that show good citizenship
- Value practicing good citizenship

- Learners look at pictures showing different activities in school
- Learners identify how the activities show good citizenship
- Learners discuss ways of showing good citizenship in school

How can we show good citizenship in school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 106
- Pictures showing citizenship activities
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Citizenship

Good citizenship in school - Ways of showing good citizenship in school

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

- Respond appropriately to different situations
- Participate in cleaning activities
- Show commitment to good citizenship

- Learners discuss how to respond to different situations in school
- Learners participate in cleaning the school compound
- Learners discuss how the cleaning activity demonstrates good citizenship

What activities can we do to demonstrate good citizenship?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
- Cleaning materials
- Digital resources
- School environment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral presentations

Citizenship

Good citizenship in school - Ways of showing good citizenship in school

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

- Respond appropriately to different situations
- Participate in cleaning activities
- Show commitment to good citizenship

- Learners discuss how to respond to different situations in school
- Learners participate in cleaning the school compound
- Learners discuss how the cleaning activity demonstrates good citizenship

What activities can we do to demonstrate good citizenship?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 108
- Cleaning materials
- Digital resources
- School environment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral presentations

Citizenship

Peace - Factors that promote peace in school

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

- Identify factors that promote peace
- Explain the importance of peace
- Value peaceful coexistence

- Learners look at pictures showing different activities
- Learners discuss how the activities in the pictures promote peace
- Learners identify other activities that promote peace in school

How can we live in peace with others in school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 112
- Pictures showing peace activities
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Citizenship

Peace - Factors that promote peace in school

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

- List factors that promote peace in school
- Explain how these factors contribute to peace
- Show commitment to promoting peace

- Learners read a story about Juhudi Primary School as a peaceful learning environment
- Learners identify factors that promote peace in the school
- Learners discuss how to promote peace in their school

What factors contribute to a peaceful school environment?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 113
- Story texts
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Citizenship

Peace - Ways of living in peace with others in school

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

- Identify ways of living in peace with others
- Describe how peace affects learning
- Value peaceful relationships

- Learners pick balloons with ways of living in peace with others
- Learners discuss how these ways bring peace in school
- Learners role-play as Social Studies teachers explaining ways of living in peace

How do you live in peace with others in your school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 114
- Balloons with peace messages
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Oral presentations

Citizenship

Peace - Upholding peace in school

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

- Identify peace activities in school
- Participate in peace activities
- Show commitment to upholding peace

- Learners look at pictures showing peace activities in school
- Learners discuss what is taking place in the peace activities
- Learners identify other peace activities that can take place in school

What peace activities can be undertaken in our school?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 116
- Pictures of peace activities
- Digital resources
- School environment

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral presentations

Citizenship

Human Rights - Forms of child abuse in the community

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

- Identify forms of child abuse
- Recognize signs of child abuse
- Show concern for victims of child abuse

- Learners look at pictures showing different forms of child abuse
- Learners discuss the forms of child abuse shown in the pictures
- Learners identify other forms of child abuse in the community

What are the common forms of child abuse in our community?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119
- Pictures showing child abuse
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Citizenship

Human Rights - Forms of child abuse in the community

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

- Describe different forms of child abuse
- Identify harmful traditional practices
- Show concern for children's rights

- Using digital devices or textbooks, learners identify forms of child abuse in the community
- Learners discuss harmful traditional practices
- Learners share their findings with other groups

How do harmful traditional practices contribute to child abuse?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
- Digital resources
- Textbooks
- Charts

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

Citizenship

Human Rights - Effects of child abuse in the community

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

- Identify effects of child abuse
- Explain how child abuse affects children
- Show empathy for abused children

- Learners read a conversation between Don and Joy about effects of child abuse
- Learners discuss the effects of child abuse from the conversation
- Learners role-play the conversation

What are the effects of child abuse?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Pictures

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Written assignments

Citizenship

Human Rights - Effects of child abuse in the community

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

- Identify effects of child abuse
- Explain how child abuse affects children
- Show empathy for abused children

- Learners read a conversation between Don and Joy about effects of child abuse
- Learners discuss the effects of child abuse from the conversation
- Learners role-play the conversation

What are the effects of child abuse?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Pictures

- Observation - Role-play assessment - Written assignments

Citizenship

Human Rights - Protecting ourselves and others from child abuse in the community

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

- Identify ways to protect from child abuse
- Explain the importance of reporting abuse
- Show commitment to protecting children

- Learners read a poem about protecting themselves from child abuse
- Learners identify things they should do to protect themselves
- Learners discuss the importance of reporting child abuse

How could we protect ourselves and others from child abuse?

- Mentor Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
- Poem texts
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments