Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Grade 8 Rationalized Integrated Science Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2023 and revised in 2024 to align with the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER) and to strengthen the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at the Junior School level.

  • Level: Junior School – Grade 8
  • Learning Area: Integrated Science
  • Lesson Allocation: 5 lessons per week (40 minutes each)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 150
  • Approach: Inquiry-based learning using the 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate)
  • Focus: Scientific inquiry, practical investigation, environmental conservation, health awareness, and preparation for STEM pathways at Senior School
  • Key Components Included: National goals of education, essence statement, general learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, PCIs, assessment rubrics, Community Service Learning (CSL), and suggested learning resources

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1: Mixtures, Elements and Compounds
    • Elements and Compounds – 18 lessons
    • Physical and Chemical Changes – 22 lessons
    • Classes of Fire – 20 lessons
  • Strand 2: Living Things and their Environment
    • The Cell – 20 lessons
    • Movement of Materials in and out of the Cell (Diffusion and Osmosis) – 16 lessons
    • Reproduction in Human Beings – 18 lessons
  • Strand 3: Force and Energy
    • Transformation of Energy – 20 lessons
    • Pressure (in solids and liquids) – 16 lessons

  The curriculum promotes scientific literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and responsible citizenship. It emphasizes practical experiments, environmental conservation, health promotion, safety awareness, and the application of scientific knowledge in real-life situations to support learners’ career exploration in science and technology fields.

• Length:

  37 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  INTEGRATED SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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