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Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

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Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 3 Christian Religious Education in Term 2.

Class / Grade: Grade 3
Learning Area: Christian Religious Education
Term Duration: 14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
Key Milestones: Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14

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Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

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Wk	Lsn	Strand	Sub-strand	Specific Learning Outcomes	Key Inquiry Question(s)	Learning Experiences	Learning Resources	Assessment Methods	Reflection
1	1	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.2 The Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) discuss how Moses expressed obedience and apply it in their daily lives	1. What did Moses do to show that the place was holy?	- In groups, learners to role play the story of Moses and the burning bush	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.2 The Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) discuss how Moses expressed obedience and apply it in their daily lives	1. How did Moses express obedience?	- In pairs, learners to discuss the value of obedience - Learners to sing a song about Moses and the burning bush	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.2 The Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) discuss how Moses expressed obedience and apply it in their daily lives	1. How did Moses express obedience?	- Learners to sing a song about Moses and the burning bush	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.2 The Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) discuss how Moses expressed obedience and apply it in their daily lives	1. How did Moses express obedience?	- Learners to sing a song about Moses and the burning bush	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Jonah and be obedient to God	1. How did Jonah disobey God?	- Learners to read the story of Jonah 1: 1- 4,15, 17; 2:10	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
2	1	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) narrate the story of Jonah and be obedient to God	1. How did Jonah disobey God?	- Learners to watch a video on the story of Jonah	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- In pairs, learners to draw and colour the big fish	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- In groups, learners to state why they should be obedient to God and others - Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
3	1	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	2	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	3	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	4	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God	1. What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?	- Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)
	5	2.0 The Holy Bible	2.4 Bible Story; Naaman is Healed	By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to; a) describe the healing of Naaman and desire to have faith in God	1. Which disease was Naaman suffering from?	- Learners to read the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14	Approved course textbooks, realia, charts	- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises	(Handwritten after lesson)

Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 3 Christian Religious Education. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

Strand 1.0

2.0 The Holy Bible

5 Sub-strands17 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 2.2 The Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate what happened in the story of Moses and the burning bush and relate it with the holy places of worship
discuss how Moses expressed obedience and apply it in their daily lives

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What happened to Moses at Mt. Sinai?
What did Moses do to show that the place was holy?
How did Moses express obedience?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Exodus 3:1-6
Learners to watch a video of Moses and the burning bush
In groups, learners to role play the story of Moses and the burning bush
In pairs, learners to discuss the value of obedience
Learners to sing a song about Moses and the burning bush

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 2.3 Bible Story; The big fish swallows Jonah

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate the story of Jonah and be obedient to God
explain results of Jonah's disobedience and desire to obey God

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

How did Jonah disobey God?
What was the result of Jonah's disobedience?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read the story of Jonah 1: 1- 4,15, 17; 2:10
Learners to watch a video on the story of Jonah
In pairs, learners to draw and colour the big fish
In groups, learners to state why they should be obedient to God and others
Learners to sing a song, "The big fish swallows Jonah………………."

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.3 2.4 Bible Story; Naaman is Healed

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

describe the healing of Naaman and desire to have faith in God
appreciate God as the healer of all diseases

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Which disease was Naaman suffering from?
Which instructions were given to Naaman byProphetElisha?
Who healed Naaman?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14
In groups, learners to list instructions given to Naaman by prophet Elisha
Learners to watch a video clip on Naaman's healing
Learners to dramatize the story of Naaman

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.4 2.5 Bible Story: The three Hebrew men are rescued from fire.

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate the story of the three Hebrew men and strengthen their relationship with God
trust God to cope with daily challenges

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

What happened to the three Hebrew men?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30
Learners to watch a video on the story
Learners to tell why the three men were thrown into the fire
Learners to draw and colour the three Hebrew men and the fourth person who rescued them

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.5 2.6 Bible Story; Elisha and the Boys

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

explain the story of Elisha and the boys and relate it to their day to day lives

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Why was Elisha annoyed with the boys?
What did Elisha say to the boys?

Learning Experiences

Learners to read 2 Kings 2: 23-24
Learners to mention the number of boys in the story
Learners to draw ,colour and display pictures of two bears

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Strand 2.0

3.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ

2 Sub-strands5 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 3.1 Wise men guided by the Star

3 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

identify the star that guided the wise men and desire to be led by God in their daily lives

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Learners to read Matt 2:1-2 Learners to role play, "wise men guided by the star'' Learners to draw stars and colour them Learners to watch a video clip on the wise men from the East Learners to sing a song about the stars?

Learning Experiences

question and answer, reciting, checklists, drawing, filling in blank spaces ,puzzles

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.2 3.2 Home town of Jesus Christ

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

name the home town of Jesus Christ and their own home towns to promote a sense of belonging

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)

Learners to mention where they come from Learners to say what they like about their home town Learners to name the town where Jesus grew up Luke 2: 39-40 Learners to compose a poem about the home town of Jesus?

Learning Experiences

company of parents and learn more about their identity
question and answer, listening, reciting, checklists, drawing, filling in blank
spaces ,puzzles

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Strand 3.0

3.0 The life of Jesus Christ

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 2

3.1 3.3 The good Samaritan

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

narrate the story of the good Samaritan and relate it to their daily lives
appreciate the acts of the good Samaritan by being kind to people in need

Learning Experiences

Learners to read Luke 10:30-37
Learners to watch a video on the story of the good Samaritan
Learners to list qualities of the good Samaritan
Learners to role play the story of the good Samaritan
Learners to tell how they help people in need
Learners to sing and dance about the good Samaritan

Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 3 Christian Religious Education showing the term-by-term distribution of all 7 strands.

Term 1View Term 1 →

1.0 Main Strand
1.0 Creation
2.0 The Holy Bible

Term 2Current

2.0 The Holy Bible
3.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ
3.0 The life of Jesus Christ

Term 3View Term 3 →

3.0 The life of Jesus Christ
3.0 The Life of Jesus Christ
3.0 The life of Jesus Christ

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Curriculum Compliance & Official Accreditation

All schemes of work on this platform are meticulously aligned with official standards set by Kenyan educational statutory authorities:

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) ↗
Syllabus designs, strands, specific learning outcomes, and inquiry questions.
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2026 school calendar dates, term durations, and mid-term break schedules.
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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 3 Christian Religious Education covers the following main strands: 2.0 The Holy Bible, 3.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ, 3.0 The life of Jesus Christ. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 3 Christian Religious Education in Term 2?

Each sub-strand defines measurable learning outcomes covering knowledge, psychomotor skills, and values. Learners engage in hands-on activities, realia observation, and collaborative problem-solving as outlined in the syllabus breakdown above.

How is Grade 3 Christian Religious Education Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 scheme in Microsoft Word or PDF?

Yes. You can instantly download a completely editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) or print-ready PDF, or open it directly in the online scheme builder to customize teacher name, school name, and TSC details.