Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 8 Rationalized Social Studies 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 Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms. The design builds on competencies acquired in Grade 7 and prepares learners for the Social Sciences pathway at Senior School. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

  • Level: Junior School – Grade 8
  • Learning Area: Social Studies
  • Lesson Allocation: 4 lessons per week (40 minutes each)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Curriculum Focus: History, Geography, Citizenship, personal development, environmental management, governance, and life skills
  • Theme: Living Together
  • Key Components Included: National goals of education, essence statement, subject general learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, integration of core competencies, values, PCIs, Community Service Learning (CSL), assessment rubrics, and suggested learning resources

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands with suggested lesson allocation:

  • Strand 1: Social Studies and Personal Management
    • Self-Improvement – 4 lessons
    • Self-Esteem Assessment – 4 lessons
  • Strand 2: Community Service Learning
    • Community Service Learning Project – 8 lessons
  • Strand 3: People and Relationships
    • Scientific Theory about Human Origin – 6 lessons
    • Early Civilisations – 8 lessons
    • Trans-Saharan Slave Trade – 6 lessons
    • Population Growth in Africa – 6 lessons
    • Diversity and Interpersonal Skills – 8 lessons
    • Peaceful Conflict Resolution – 8 lessons
  • Strand 4: Natural and Historic Built Environments
    • Map Reading and Interpretation – 12 lessons
    • Weather and Climate – 10 lessons
    • Vegetation in Africa – 8 lessons
    • Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa – 8 lessons
  • Strand 5: Political Developments and Governance
    • The Constitution of Kenya – 6 lessons
    • Human Rights – 8 lessons
    • Citizenship – 10 lessons

  The curriculum promotes development of critical thinking, citizenship, digital literacy, social responsibility, cultural awareness, environmental stewardship, and peaceful coexistence. It integrates Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) such as social cohesion, environmental conservation, good governance, human rights, and community participation to prepare learners to become informed, ethical, and active members of society.

• File Size:

  476.85 KB
• Length:

  69 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  SOCIAL STUDIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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