Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 9 Rationalized Creative Arts and Sports Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed and published by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2024 as part of the rationalized Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for Junior School. Grade 9 is the final level of Junior School and provides learners with opportunities to explore and nurture talents in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Sports in preparation for the Arts and Sports Science pathway at Senior School.

  • Curriculum Level: Junior School (Grade 9)
  • Learning Area: Creative Arts and Sports
  • Lessons per Week: 5 lessons (40 minutes each)
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 150
  • Nature of the Learning Area: Multidisciplinary, integrating Physical Education and Sports, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts
  • Approach: Competency-based, experiential and learner-centred, grounded in creativity, performance, analysis, and talent development
  • Key Components: Learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, suggested learning experiences, core competencies, values, PCIs, assessment rubrics, Community Service Learning (CSL), and suggested resources

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

  • Strand 1.0: Foundations of Creative Arts and Sports
    • 1.1 Careers in Creative Arts and Sports – 10 lessons
    • 1.2 Components of Creative Arts and Sports – 10 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Creating and Performing in Creative Arts and Sports
    • 2.1 Drawing and Painting – 12 lessons
    • 2.2 Rhythm – 12 lessons
    • 2.3 Athletics and Mosaic – 14 lessons
    • 2.4 Melody – 12 lessons
    • 2.5 Rugby – 12 lessons
    • 2.6 Photography – 10 lessons
    • 2.7 Descant Recorder – 10 lessons
    • 2.8 Play (Script Writing and Performance) – 12 lessons
    • 2.9 Basketball and Logo Design – 14 lessons
    • 2.10 Indigenous Kenyan Crafts (Pottery and Weaving) – 10 lessons
    • Optional (Do one):
      • 2.11.1 Swimming – 10 lessons
      • 2.11.2 Kenyan Indigenous Games – 10 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Appreciation in Creative Arts and Sports
    • 3.1 Analysis of Creative Arts and Sports – 12 lessons

  The curriculum also provides detailed assessment rubrics, suggested non-formal activities such as exhibitions, performances, mini-tournaments and clubs, as well as guidelines for integrating Community Service Learning projects to support holistic talent development and preparation for transition to Senior School.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 9
• Subject:

  CREATIVE ARTS & SPORTS

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