2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons3 Strands in Term 1

Grade 5 Science & Technology Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 1 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 1 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 5 Science & Technology in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Science & Technology
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
13 Weeks (65 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 13
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 1 Scheme of Work Table

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

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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. How are plants classified?

- use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. How are plants classified?

- use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. How are plants classified?

- pnnt materials to search for images of flowering and non-flowering plants and share

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?

- take a walk in their locality to observe, identify and categorise plants into flowering and nonflowering, draw a flower and label parts, discuss functions ofparts of a flower and share with peers, discuss the importance Of flowers in nature with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?

- take a walk in their locality to observe, identify and categorise plants into flowering and nonflowering, draw a flower and label parts, discuss functions ofparts of a flower and share with peers, discuss the importance Of flowers in nature with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?

- use digital applications to draw, paint and label flowers. Note: Learners are guided on precautions to take when handling plants as they study flowering and nonoweri lants_

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?

- use digital applications to draw, paint and label flowers. Note: Learners are guided on precautions to take when handling plants as they study flowering and nonoweri lants_

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?

- use digital applications to draw, paint and label flowers. Note: Learners are guided on precautions to take when handling plants as they study flowering and nonoweri lants_

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Living Things and EnvironmentSub-strand 14-

1. Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?

- use digital applications to draw, paint and label flowers. Note: Learners are guided on precautions to take when handling plants as they study flowering and nonoweri lants_

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Living Things and Their EnvironmentSub-strand 16

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) describe general characteristics of vertebrates

1. What are the key features of vertebrates ?

- Learners is guided to:

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Living Things and Their EnvironmentSub-strand 16

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) describe general characteristics of vertebrates

1. What are the key features of vertebrates ?

- Learners is guided to:

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Living Things and Their EnvironmentSub-strand 16

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) classify vertebrates into their main

1. What are the key features of vertebrates ?

- search for information from print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Living Things and Their EnvironmentSub-strand 16

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) classify vertebrates into their main

1. What are the key features of vertebrates ?

- print material on the general characteristics of vertebrates and share with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Living Things and Their EnvironmentSub-strand 16

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) appreciate the importance of vertebrates in the environment

1. What are the key features of vertebrates ?

- print material on the general characteristics of vertebrates and share with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Living Things and Their EnvironmentSub-strand 16

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) appreciate the importance of vertebrates in the environment

1. What are the key features of vertebrates ?

- explore the school compound and adjacent environment to observe and identify characteristics of vertebrates, discuss with peers the characteristics Of different groups of vertebrates, study their main characteristics. Note: The learners are guided to observe safety precautions when handling different animals. Project: making a portfolio of different cate ories of vertebrates in their locali

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 5 Science & Technology. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Living Things and Environment

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Sub-strand 14

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 14.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How are plants classified?
  • Plants (14 lessons) Classification of plants (flowering and plants) Parts and functions of flowers strand, the learner should be able to: a) classify plants into flowering and non flowering, b) describe functions Of parts of a flower , c) outline the importance Of flowers in d) appreciate the importance of flowers in?
Learning Experiences
  • use print and non
  • pnnt materials to search for images of flowering and non-flowering plants and share
  • take a walk in their locality to observe, identify and categorise plants into flowering and nonflowering, draw a flower and label parts, discuss functions ofparts of a flower and share with peers, discuss the importance Of flowers in nature with peers
  • use digital applications to draw, paint and label flowers. Note: Learners are guided on precautions to take when handling plants as they study flowering and nonoweri lants_
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Living Things and Their Environment

2 Sub-strands24 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 Sub-strand 16

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe general characteristics of vertebrates
  • classify vertebrates into their main
  • appreciate the importance of vertebrates in the environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What are the key features of vertebrates ?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners is guided to:
  • search for information from print and non
  • print material on the general characteristics of vertebrates and share with peers
  • explore the school compound and adjacent environment to observe and identify characteristics of vertebrates, discuss with peers the characteristics Of different groups of vertebrates, study their main characteristics. Note: The learners are guided to observe safety precautions when handling different animals. Project: making a portfolio of different cate ories of vertebrates in their locali
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 The Human Breathing System

18 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify the
  • main
  • parts of the
  • human
  • breathing
  • system
  • describe the
  • functions of
  • parts of the
  • human
  • breathi ng
  • system
  • coutline the Symptoms and
  • prevention
  • measures for
  • common
  • conditions and
  • diseases of the
  • breathing
  • system
  • appreciate the
  • need for
  • maintaining a
  • healthy
  • breathing
  • stem
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What makes up the human breathing system?
  • What enhances a healthy breathing system?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners is guided to
  • use print and non
  • pnnt material to identify the human breathing System, draw the human breathing System and label the main parts, use print or non-print media to search for information on the functions of main parts of the human breathing system and share with peers , discuss symptoms and prevention of common conditions and diseases that affect the human breathing System and share, use simulation or digital images to illustrate major parts of the human breathing system. Project: Learners are guided to make models of the human breathing system using locally available materials
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Matter

1 Sub-strand14 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 Mixtures

14 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • classify
  • mixtures as
  • homogeneous or
  • apply
  • appropriate
  • methods to
  • separate
  • heterogeneous
  • mixtures, Outline the
  • applications of
  • separating
  • mixtures in day-to-day
  • life
  • appreciate
  • different
  • methods of
  • separating
  • mixtures in day-to-day
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What are the applications Of mixture separation in day to-day life?
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 5 Science & Technology Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 5 Science & Technology showing the term-by-term distribution of all 5 strands.

Term 1Current
  • Living Things and Environment
  • Living Things and Their Environment
  • Matter
  • Matter
  • Force and
  • Force and
  • Force and Energy

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 5 Science & Technology covers the following main strands: Living Things and Environment, Living Things and Their Environment, Matter. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 13-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 5 Science & Technology in Term 1?

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 5 Science & Technology Term 1 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 13 calendar weeks (65 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 13, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 1 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.