Grade 5 Social Studies Strands, Sub-strands & Schemes of Work (2026)

• How do we use maps In our daily lives?

• appreciate diverse opinions as they brainstorm in groups the key elements of a map, locate elements of a map m groups, using a sketch map, wall map, atlas or digital maps , come up with unique ideas as they draw a sketch map and label the key elements
• practise reading and interpreting a map using the key elements
• use digital technology to accomplish own task as they play computer games, m groups, on the elements of a map (digital, atlas, wall maps)
• discuss the various areas where maps are used in their daily lives

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• (s) What is the position of Kenya in relation to her neighbours ?

• draw a map of Kenya and indicate her neighbours
• use an atlas/appropriate media to identify the position Of Kenya in relation to her neighbours, acquire knowledge on their country as they discuss the position of Kenya in relation to her neighbours
• use appropriate media, in pairs, to play games on locating places on a map, find out the size of Kenya using digital resources and share in draw a map of Kenya and indicate the size in square kilometres

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• (s) Why are physical features useful m a country?
• a) b) c) identify main physical features in show main physical features in Kenya On a map, value physical features found in?

• appreciate diverse opinions as they brainstorm and identify physical features found in Kenya
• use digital technology to effectively accomplish Own tasks as they use digital and print resources to locate the main physical features in Kenya, locate the main physical features in Kenya using a sketch map Or atlas, undertake tasks that encourage artistic expression as they draw a map of Kenya and locate the main physical features, engage In assigned roles of

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• (s) Why do we different climatic conditions in Kenya?
• a) b) c) d) identify elements Of weather in the environme nt, show main climatic regions in Kenya On a map, describe characteristics of the main climatic regions in Kenya, acknowledge different weather and climatic conditions in planning for daytoday?

• display team spirit as they brainstorm in groups the difference between weather and climate and share with peers
• discuss in groups elements Of weather (rainfall, wind, temperature, cloud co Ver) use digital maps\atlas to locate the main climatic regions of Kenya, speak engagingly by using facts as they discuss in groups the characteristics of the main climatic regions in Kenya, engage in assigned roles and duties as they undertake tasks that will require learners to organise ideas as they model in groups a map of Kenya showing the main climatic regions and display in class

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• (s) Why should we conserve the historic built environments ?
• a) b) c) d) identify main historic built environments in Kenya, show main historic built environments in Kenya on a map, apply strategies to conserve historic built environments for preservation of cultural heritage, appreciate the need for conserving historic built environments in Kenya _?

• brainstorm the main historic built environments in Kenya
• use digital/print resources to identify historic built environments
• use a map of Kenya, in groups, to locate some Of the historic built environments, develop posters/ charts/flip cards with messages on importance of caring for historic built environments in Kenya
• visit/virtual visit a nearby historic built en v ironm e nt/li brary/cultural centre and share ex penences

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• (s) How do we benefit by interacting with different language groups in Kenya?
• a) b) c) d) identify main language groups in Kenya, explain benefits of interdependence Of language groups in Kenya, show the interdependence Of language groups in Kenya, appreciate the interdependence Of language groups 13?

• The learner is guided tcy brainstorm the main language groups in appreciate the importance of Oneness Irrespective of individual differences
• discuss ways in which different language groups depend on each other in Kenya, engage a resource person to find out the benefits of interdependence of language groups in role-play scenarios that depic t interdependence Of language groups in Su egested

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• (s) How is population distribution useful in Kenya?
• a) b) c) explain the effects of population density in different regions in Kenya, show areas Of high and low population density in Kenya on a map, acknowledge the impact Of population distribution in Kenya. 15?

• brainstorm areas ofhigh and Iow population density in Kenya
• use digital or print resources to locate areas of high and Iow population density in Kenya, shade areas of Iow and high population density on a sketch map of Kenya
• take turns as they create a skit that depicts the impact of population distribution in Kenya

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• Inq uiry Question(s) How does African traditional education promote?

• brainstorm the meaning Of African traditional education
• discuss with peers, methods Of instruction used in African traditional education such as narratives, stories, songs, riddles and proverbs, listen keenly and actively as they watch video tapes\listen to narratives, stories/observe pictures on aspects of African traditional education, engage with a resource person on methods of instruction used in African traditional education
• discuss the importance Of African traditional education in promoting

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• (s) How is school administration organised?

• discuss the administrative leaders in school
• discuss the order Of administration in school
• use digital or print resources to search duties of administrative leaders in school, collaboratively, share with parents or guardians the duties Of school administrators
• draw and display in class the administrative Structure Of the school

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• Why is it important to use resources prudently?
• How can we resources In Our society?

• brainstorm On resources found in Kenya, take a nature walk around the school locality to collect samples Of resources found and share their findings in class
• state the benefits Of using available resources prudently, engage a resource to find Out the benefits of using available resources prudently, search Online or use available print media on the ways in which available resources can be used sustainably write articles/come up sensitisation messages on prudent use of resources found in Kenya. 23

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• (s) How do we benefit from the minerals found in Our How does the numng In Kenya?

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• (s) Why is fishing important in our country ?
• a) b) c) d) identify main inland fishing grounds in locate main inland fishing grounds in explain contribution Of fishing to the economy of Kenya, recognise fishing as an economic activity 27?

• brainstorm on the main inland fishing grounds in Kenya using digital resources/print media
• draw a map of Kenya showing the main inland fishing grounds, find out from relevant sources in groups the contribution Of fishing to the economy Of Kenya and write a summary, engage with a resource person to discuss the contribution Of fishing to the economy Of Kenya and report in class, develop mysters On the importance of fishing in Kenya and share _

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• (s) Why is wildlife important?
• Wildlife and Tourism in Kenya Wildlife Historical Sires Natural Sceneries (5 lessons) Specific Learning Outcomes By the end of the substrand, the learner should be able to: a) b) c) d) identify main tourist attractions in Kenya, locate main game reserves and national parks in Kenya, explain contributions of wildlife and tourism to the economy , acknowledge the contribution of wildlife and tourism to the economy of Kenya. 29 Suggested Learning Experiences The learner is guided to: discuss and share On who is a tourist, use digital Or print resources to identify tourist attractions in brainstorm On main tourist attractions in Kenya brainstorm On the difference between a game reserve and a national park, draw a map Of Kenya and show the main game reserves and national parks (Nairobi National Park, Tsavo National Park, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara Narioal Reserve and Kakamega Forest National Reserve)?

• discuss and share On who is a tourist
• use digital Or print resources to identify tourist attractions in brainstorm On main tourist attractions in Kenya brainstorm On the difference between a game reserve and a national park
• draw a map Of Kenya and show the main game reserves and national parks (Nairobi National Park, Tsavo National Park, Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara Narioal Reserve and Kakamega Forest National Reserve)

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• Inq uiry Question(s) Why is important in development?

• brainstorm the meamng Of use digital Or print resources to find out the main early means of transport (human porterage, pack animals, logging/log and boats, rafts) and share in class, sketch the early means of transport and present in class, share information about modern means of translx»rt in Kenya
• use digital Or print resources to identify modern means Of transport in Kenya
• write down modern means Of transport identified and share m class
• draw the road signs in Kenya and display them in class

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• Qu estio n(s) Why is important?

• use digital or print resources to find out the main early forms of communication and share in class
• sketch the early forms Of communication and present in class, discuss modern means of communication using appropriate media, discuss modern means of communication in Kenya using digital resources/ print media, draw different modern means of communication and display in class

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• Questi on(s) Why are traditional leaders important in the?

• brainstorm leadership qualities Of the selected traditional leaders in Kenya obsen
• e pictures of selected traditional leaders in Kenya using appropriate media, gather information in groups, and a write-up on the contributions of selected traditional leaders in Kenya, illustrate the contributions Of selected traditional leaders in Kenya using charts and display in class, collect and creatively display portraits/ pictures of the selected traditional leaders in Kenya, draw, colour and display in class pictures Of selected traditional 40

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• (s) How were communities ruled in the past?
• a) b) c) d) describe early forms Of government among selected communities in Kenya, compare early forms Of government of the Maasai and Ameru, apply best practices from early forms of government among selected communities in Kenya to modern governance, appreciate the importance of early forms of governance in Kenya?

• brainstorm in pairs On forms Of government in their community and share in class
• use digital or print resources to describe early forms Of go vernment, find out from the library or relevant sources the early forms of government among the Maasai and Ameru and present their findings in class, develop a chart to illustrate the differences and similarities in early forms of go vemment among the Maasai and the A meru, create a Simple journal on best practices from early forms of government among the Maasai and the Ameru

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• (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?

• discuss with Ewers ways Of becoming a Kenyan citizen
• use digital resources to find Out ways of becoming a Kenyan citizen and share in class, debate On dual citizenship in develop communication messages on good citizenship in Our country
• write an essay On what may happen if One lost Kenyan citizenship, create and recite poems on Kenyan citizenship, develop intergroup communication skills for promotion of peaceful

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• (s) How does the work?

• brainstorm the three arms of National Government in Kenya and share in class, discuss the three arms of National Government using appropriate media and list them down, engage with others to find Out the three arms Of National Govemment in Kenya using relevant sources
• illustrate the three arms of the National Government in Kenya and display them in class. 46

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• (s) How can we promote national unity country?

• brainstorm on national symbols in Kenya (the coat of arms, the national flag, rhe national anthem and the public seal) and share in class
• use appropriate media to identify the national symbols in Kenya and share with others in class
• draw and colour the national symbols in Kenya using the locally available materials (the coar of arms, the national Wag and rhe public seal)
• brainstorm factors which promote national unity in Kenya
• use appropriate media to establish factors which promote national unity m Kenya

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• (s) Why is it important to resvwct human rights ?

• brainstorm on the meaning of human rights and share in class, identify the basic human rights in Kenya using appropriate media and share in class
• discuss the importance Of human rights in society and make class presentations, develop posters to create awareness on the importance of respecting human rights in society, act a skit on how to apply ways in protecting human rights, engage with a resource person On the importance Ofhuman rights and write a report, recite poems and sing Songs on the Importance of human rights in society 53

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• (s) How can we practise democracy in Our society ?

• brainstorm the meaning Of use digital "print materials to find Out types of democracy in Kenya and write short notes
• discuss and list the benefits of democracy in society. engage with a resource person to discuss the benefits of democracy in Society _ develop posters on benefits Of democracy in society, display in class and share, Recite poems Ising songs on the importance of democracy in society

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