Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 General Science Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: General Science
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Non-STEM option within Senior School
  • Focus: Development of foundational scientific knowledge, investigative skills, environmental awareness, and application of science to everyday life and societal needs

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Develop functional investigative and application skills related to life and physical sciences
  • Apply scientific knowledge to solve real-life and environmental problems
  • Use appropriate scientific tools and techniques for basic investigations
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through scientific inquiry
  • Apply science and technology to innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Promote responsible citizenship, environmental conservation, and sustainable development

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Life Science
    • 1.1 Introduction to General Science
    • 1.2 The Cell
    • 1.3 Nutrition in Animals
    • 1.4 Transport in Plants
    • 1.5 Respiration
    • 1.6 Plant Growth and Development
    • 1.7 Microorganisms
  • Strand 2.0: Matter and Chemical Reactions
    • 2.1 The Periodic Table
    • 2.2 Chemical Families
    • 2.3 Chemical Bonding
    • 2.4 Acids, Bases and Salts
    • 2.5 Rates of Chemical Reactions
  • Strand 3.0: Natural Physical Science
    • 3.1 Turning Effect of Force
    • 3.2 Linear Motion
    • 3.3 Waves
    • 3.4 Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

  The curriculum emphasises practical investigations, experiments, project-based learning, observation, measurement, and data interpretation to build scientific process skills. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as environmental conservation, health awareness, safety, innovation, digital literacy, and responsible use of science and technology to enhance problem-solving and everyday decision-making.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GENERAL SCIENCE

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