Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 7 Rationalized Social Studies Curriculum Design. It is developed and published by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). The curriculum was first published in 2022 and revised in 2024 following the rationalization of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) based on recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Level: Junior School (Grade 7)
  • Learning Area: Social Studies
  • Lessons per Week: 4 (40 minutes per lesson)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Focus: Development of responsible citizenship, historical awareness, environmental stewardship, social skills, and life skills under the theme “Living Together”

  The learning area integrates concepts from History, Geography, Citizenship, and Life Skills. The design provides national goals of education, essence statement, subject general learning outcomes, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIs), assessment rubrics, learning resources, and guidelines for Community Service Learning (CSL).

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

  • Strand 1.0: Social Studies and Personal Development
    • 1.1 Self-Exploration – 6 lessons
    • 1.2 Social Entrepreneurial Opportunities – 5 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: People and Relationships
    • 2.1 Human Origin – 4 lessons
    • 2.2 Early Civilisation – 4 lessons
    • 2.3 Slavery and Servitude – 5 lessons
    • 2.4 Developments in Medium of Trade – 4 lessons
    • 2.5 Diversity and Interpersonal Relationships – 5 lessons
    • 2.6 Peaceful Coexistence – 4 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Community Service Learning
    • 3.1 Community Service Learning Project – 20 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Natural and Historic Built Environments in Africa
    • 4.1 Historical Information – 4 lessons
    • 4.2 Historical Development of Agriculture – 4 lessons
    • 4.3 Maps and Map Work – 10 lessons
    • 4.4 Earth and the Solar System – 5 lessons
    • 4.5 Weather – 5 lessons
    • 4.6 Fieldwork – 10 lessons
  • Strand 5.0: Political Development and Governance
    • 5.1 Political Development in Africa – 5 lessons
    • 5.2 The Constitution of Kenya – 5 lessons
    • 5.3 Human Rights – 5 lessons
    • 5.4 African Diasporas – 4 lessons
    • 5.5 Citizenship and Globalisation – 5 lessons

  The curriculum prepares learners to understand their identity, appreciate cultural diversity, promote peaceful coexistence, participate in community development, and become informed, ethical, and responsible citizens at local, national, and global levels.

• File Size:

  461.79 KB
• Length:

  69 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 7
• Subject:

  SOCIAL STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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