Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 4 Rationalized Science and Technology Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 following the rationalization of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in line with the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Education Level: Upper Primary (Grade 4)
  • Curriculum Framework: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 4
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Focus: Development of scientific inquiry skills, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, environmental awareness, and application of science concepts to real-life situations.
  • Preparation for: Integrated Science and Pre-Technical Studies at Junior School and future STEM pathways.

  It covers the following strands and substrands with suggested number of lessons:

  • Strand 1.0: Living Things and Their Environment
    • Plants – 12 lessons
    • Animals – 12 lessons
    • Human Digestive System – 16 lessons
    • Total: 40 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Matter
    • Properties of Matter – 14 lessons
    • Management of Solid Waste – 16 lessons
    • Water Conservation – 12 lessons
    • Total: 42 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Force and Energy
    • Force and Its Effects – 12 lessons
    • Light – 14 lessons
    • Heat – 12 lessons
    • Total: 38 lessons

  The curriculum design also outlines suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), assessment rubrics, suggested learning resources, non-formal learning activities, and community-based projects to support hands-on and inquiry-based learning.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 4
• Subject:

  SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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