2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons2 Strands in Term 3

Grade 5 Science & Technology Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 3 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 3 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 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Science & Technology
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
9 Weeks (45 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 5 · Exam: Wk 9
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 3 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
11Force andSound

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

a) demonstrate the movement of sound in nature, C) describe effects of loud sound in day-to-day life

1. L How is sound produc ed?

- carry out activities to identify sources of sound, carry out an activity to demonstrate that sound travels in all directions from a source (listening to a loud sound from a common speaker from different directions and around corners), carry out an activity to demonstrate reflection of sound

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Force andSound

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

a) demonstrate the movement of sound in nature, C) describe effects of loud sound in day-to-day life

1. L How is sound produc ed?

- carry out activities to identify sources of sound, carry out an activity to demonstrate that sound travels in all directions from a source (listening to a loud sound from a common speaker from different directions and around corners), carry out an activity to demonstrate reflection of sound

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Force andSound

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

a) demonstrate the movement of sound in nature, C) describe effects of loud sound in day-to-day life

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Force andSound

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

a) demonstrate the movement of sound in nature, C) describe effects of loud sound in day-to-day life

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Force andSound

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

a) demonstrate the movement of sound in nature, C) describe effects of loud sound in day-to-day life

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Force andSound

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

a) appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Force andSound

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

a) appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Force andSound

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

a) appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Force andSound

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

a) appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Force andSound

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

a) appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Force andSound

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

a) appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _

1. What are the effects of loud sound?

- echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Force and EnergyHeat transfer-

1. How is heat transferred thro ugh materials in nature ?

- brainstorm on the meanings Of the terms conduction, convection and radiation as used in heat transfer, perform experiments to demonstrate the modes Of heat transfer, Carry out experiments to identify good and poor conductors of heat, discuss with peers applications of heat transfer in day-to-day life @oking, melting, freezing, maintaining body temperature, imsulation), use digital or print media to search for applications of heat transfer in day

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Force and EnergyHeat transfer-

1. How is heat transferred thro ugh materials in nature ?

- brainstorm on the meanings Of the terms conduction, convection and radiation as used in heat transfer, perform experiments to demonstrate the modes Of heat transfer, Carry out experiments to identify good and poor conductors of heat, discuss with peers applications of heat transfer in day-to-day life @oking, melting, freezing, maintaining body temperature, imsulation), use digital or print media to search for applications of heat transfer in day

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Force and EnergyHeat transfer-

1. How is heat transferred thro ugh materials in nature ?

- brainstorm on the meanings Of the terms conduction, convection and radiation as used in heat transfer, perform experiments to demonstrate the modes Of heat transfer, Carry out experiments to identify good and poor conductors of heat, discuss with peers applications of heat transfer in day-to-day life @oking, melting, freezing, maintaining body temperature, imsulation), use digital or print media to search for applications of heat transfer in day

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Force and EnergyHeat transfer-

1. How is heat transferred thro ugh materials in nature ?

- brainstorm on the meanings Of the terms conduction, convection and radiation as used in heat transfer, perform experiments to demonstrate the modes Of heat transfer, Carry out experiments to identify good and poor conductors of heat, discuss with peers applications of heat transfer in day-to-day life @oking, melting, freezing, maintaining body temperature, imsulation), use digital or print media to search for applications of heat transfer in day

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 5 Science & Technology. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Force and

1 Sub-strand14 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Sound

14 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify SourceS Of sound in nature
  • demonstrate the movement of sound in nature, C) describe effects of loud sound in day-to-day life
  • appreciate the role of sound in day-to-day life _
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • L How is sound produc ed?
  • What are the effects of loud sound?
Learning Experiences
  • carry out activities to identify sources of sound, carry out an activity to demonstrate that sound travels in all directions from a source (listening to a loud sound from a common speaker from different directions and around corners), carry out an activity to demonstrate reflection of sound
  • echo (use of two tubes placed alongside a wall, a cliff, a large hall, a forest, a valley, between tall buildings) , discuss with peers the effects of loud sound in the environment, use digital or print media to search for the effects of loud sound in day-to-day life, discuss the role Of the government in addressing sound pollution _
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Force and Energy

2 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Heat transfer

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Heat transfer.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is heat transferred thro ugh materials in nature ?
  • a) b) c) d) demonstrate the modes of heat transfer in classify conductors of heat into good or poor explain the uses Of heat transfer in day-to-day acknowledge safety precautions when handling heat?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm on the meanings Of the terms conduction, convection and radiation as used in heat transfer, perform experiments to demonstrate the modes Of heat transfer, Carry out experiments to identify good and poor conductors of heat, discuss with peers applications of heat transfer in day-to-day life @oking, melting, freezing, maintaining body temperature, imsulation), use digital or print media to search for applications of heat transfer in day
  • to-day life, discuss with peers safety precautions when handling heat, discuss with peers various ways of responding to fire emergencies
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Sub-strand 33

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • areas skills for the CSL activity
  • Identify resources required for the activity (locally available materials)
  • Stagger the activities across the term (set dates and time for the activities) Communicate to learners, parents/caregwers\guardians, school administration, teachers and other relevant stakeholders in the school community Identify and develop assessment tools
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.

  • Living Things and Environment
  • Living Things and Their Environment
  • Matter
  • Matter
  • Force and
Term 3Current
  • Force and
  • Force and Energy

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 5 Science & Technology Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 5 Science & Technology covers the following main strands: Force and, Force and Energy. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 9-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 5 Science & Technology in Term 3?

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 3 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 9 calendar weeks (45 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 5 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 9, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 3 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.