2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons3 Strands in Term 3

Grade 5 Social Studies 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 Social Studies Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 5 Social Studies 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 Social Studies in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 5
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Social Studies
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 Social Studies 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
11Political SystemsEarly forms of Go vernm ent in Kenya A meru-

1. (s) How were communities ruled in the past?

- brainstorm in pairs On forms Of government in their community and share in class

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Political SystemsEarly forms of Go vernm ent in Kenya A meru-

1. 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?

- 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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Political SystemsEarly forms of Go vernm ent in Kenya A meru-

1. 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?

- 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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Political SystemsCitizenship in Kenya-

1. (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?

- discuss with Ewers ways Of becoming a Kenyan citizen

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Political SystemsCitizenship in Kenya-

1. (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?

- discuss with Ewers ways Of becoming a Kenyan citizen

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Political SystemsCitizenship in Kenya-

1. (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?

- 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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Political SystemsCitizenship in Kenya-

1. (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?

- 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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Political SystemsCitizenship in Kenya-

1. (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?

- 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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Political SystemsNational Government Executive, Legislature Judiciary

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

a) describe the three arms Of the National Government in Kenya

1. (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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Political SystemsNational Government Executive, Legislature Judiciary

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

a) describe the three arms Of the National Government in Kenya

1. (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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Political SystemsNational Government Executive, Legislature Judiciary

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

a) illustrate the three arms Of Government in Kenya, C) desire to participate in national govemanCe In the wuntry

1. (s) How does the work?

- illustrate the three arms of the National Government in Kenya and display them in class. 46

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Political SystemsNational Government Executive, Legislature Judiciary

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

a) illustrate the three arms Of Government in Kenya, C) desire to participate in national govemanCe In the wuntry

1. (s) How does the work?

- illustrate the three arms of the National Government in Kenya and display them in class. 46

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Political SystemsNational Government Executive, Legislature Judiciary

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

a) illustrate the three arms Of Government in Kenya, C) desire to participate in national govemanCe In the wuntry

1. (s) How does the work?

- illustrate the three arms of the National Government in Kenya and display them in class. 46

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Governance GovernanceSub-strand 63

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

a) symbols in

1. (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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Governance GovernanceSub-strand 63

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

a) symbols in

1. (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

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 5 Social Studies Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

Political Systems

3 Sub-strands13 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Early forms of Go vernm ent in Kenya A meru

5 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 Early forms of Go vernm ent in Kenya A meru.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (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?
Learning Experiences
  • 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
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Citizenship in Kenya

4 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 Citizenship in Kenya.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) How can we respons ib le citizenship?
Learning Experiences
  • 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
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 National Government Executive, Legislature Judiciary

4 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe the three arms Of the National Government in Kenya
  • illustrate the three arms Of Government in Kenya, C) desire to participate in national govemanCe In the wuntry
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) How does the work?
Learning Experiences
  • 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
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Governance Governance

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Sub-strand 63

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • symbols in
  • explain factors which promote national unity in Kenya, il lustrate ways
  • of overcoming challenges Of national unity
  • develop national awareness to enhance social
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) How can we promote national unity country?
Learning Experiences
  • 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
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Governance

3 Sub-strands10 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 Human Rights

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify basic human rights in
  • explain the importance Of human rights in society
  • Create awareness on the importance of respecting human rights in society
  • apply ways to protect human rights in society
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) Why is it important to resvwct human rights ?
Learning Experiences
  • 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
Teaching Resources

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

3.2 Democracy in Society Direct Indirect

2 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify types Of democracy in
  • explain benefits Of democracy in society
  • practise democracy m governance m the community
  • desire to promote democracy in society
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • (s) How can we practise democracy in Our society ?
Learning Experiences
  • 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
Teaching Resources

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

3.3 Sub-strand 72

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • area 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/caregivers/guardians, school administration, teachers and other relevant stakeholders in the school community Identify and develop assessment tools 59
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 5 Social Studies Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 5 Social Studies showing the term-by-term distribution of all 12 strands.

  • O Natural and Historic Built Environments
  • Natural and Historic Environ Ments
  • Natural and Historic Built Environments
  • Natural and Historic Built Environ Ments
  • I Natural and Historic Built Environments
  • People and Social Organisations People and Social Organisations
  • People and Social Organ Is Ations
  • People and Social Organisations
  • People and Social Organisations
  • Resources and Economic Activities Strand Resources and Activities
  • Political Systems
Term 3Current
  • Political Systems
  • Governance Governance
  • Governance

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 5 Social Studies Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 5 Social Studies Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 5 Social Studies covers the following main strands: Political Systems, Governance Governance, Governance. 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 Social Studies 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 Social Studies 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.