2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons4 Strands in Term 1

Grade 6 HRE 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 6 HRE Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 6 HRE 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 6 HRE in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 6
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
HRE
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 6 HRE 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
11CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) identify the selected seven birds and animals used In the four faiths

1. How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) identify the selected seven birds and animals used In the four faiths

1. How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) identify the selected seven birds and animals used In the four faiths

1. How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) match birds and animals in the four faiths with importance

1. How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) match birds and animals in the four faiths with importance

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) match birds and animals in the four faiths with importance

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5CreationGifts of Nature

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

a) appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

1. How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 6 HRE Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 6 HRE. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Creation

1 Sub-strand8 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Gifts of Nature

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify the selected seven birds and animals used In the four faiths
  • match birds and animals in the four faiths with importance
  • appreciate the importance of specific birds and animals according to the four faiths _ Suzeested Learnine Experiences The learner is guided to: give names of selected birds and animals from the four faiths, discuss with peers the religious Importance of selected animals and birds, prepare a skit from a Scriptural Story and perform it as a group activity, draw animals and birds of religious importance using digital devices, take videos and photos of birds and animals and identify the ones of religious importance, listen to radio lessons and stories related to birds and animals of religious importance/watch videos, participate in a charity walk to raise funds to preserve the environment, visit the temple/museum to observe pictures'murals/sculptures of birds and animals, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching importance of birds and animals that are considered sacred, Suezested Key Inquiry Question s . How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ? . How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do specific birds and animals give symbolic significance different faiths ?
  • How do Scriptural stories show interdependence of nature and humans ?
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Manifestations of Paramatma

1 Sub-strand8 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 Enlightened Beines and Social Welfare

8 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 Enlightened Beines and Social Welfare.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • uestio s How does the teaching of the Enlightened Bei contribute to social welfare?
  • a) b) c) identify key events from the lives of the selected Enlightened beings for social welfare, classify the contributions of the Enlightened Beings for inspiration, appreciate the teachings of the Enlightened Beings to enhance social harmony _?
Learning Experiences
  • read the life histories of the selected Enlightened Beings using digital devices, resource persons and other relevant sources , discuss with parents/guardian/teacher to gain knowledge on Enlightened Beings, listen to stories of Enlightened Beings using Scriptures/a resource person/audio
  • visual device, research and write essays On the lives of Enlightened Beings, role-play/perform skits based On the key events from the lives of Enlightened Beings, assist learners with special needs as per their abilities, draw sketches of Enlightened Beings using digital devices/drawing books, watch animated films on Enlightened Bein usin di -tal devices
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Scriptures

1 Sub-strand8 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 Scriptures and Moral values

8 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 Scriptures and Moral values.

Teaching Resources

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

4
Strand 4.0

Worship

1 Sub-strand8 Lessons in Term 1

4.1 Basic chants, ''mantras as per Buddhism

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify basic chants\the mantras of paying homage to the Buddha for spiritual nourishment
  • describe the importance of Tisa rana (taking refuge in triple gem) for spiritual
  • appreciate pancha sila (five precepts) for moral development
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is recitation of chants/ mantras Important in Buddhist occasions?
Learning Experiences
  • mention basic chants/mantras according to the Buddha faith
  • discuss with peers how chanting these mantras helps one develop moral
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 6 HRE Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 6 HRE showing the term-by-term distribution of all 6 strands.

Term 1Current
  • Creation
  • Manifestations of Paramatma
  • Scriptures
  • Worship
  • Worship
  • Yoga
  • Principles of Dharma

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 6 HRE Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 6 HRE Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 6 HRE covers the following main strands: Creation, Manifestations of Paramatma, Scriptures, Worship. 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 6 HRE 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 6 HRE 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.