2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons1 Strands in Term 3

Grade 6 HRE 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 6 HRE Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 6 HRE 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 6 HRE in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 6
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
HRE
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 6 HRE 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
11Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) describe the

b) primary

1. Why is it important to observe virtues for righteousness?

- The leamer is guided to: watch discourses and narrate relevant stories on Principles of Dharma in Buddhism, perform skits based on the narrated stories, download information On virtues for righteousness using digital devices and discuss in groups

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) virtues

b) from Buddhist

c) stories for

1. Why is it important to observe virtues for righteousness?

- The leamer is guided to: watch discourses and narrate relevant stories on Principles of Dharma in Buddhism, perform skits based on the narrated stories, download information On virtues for righteousness using digital devices and discuss in groups

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) righteousness

b) interpret the

c) relevance of key

1. How can one implement Principles of Dharma in daily life?

- The leamer is guided to: watch discourses and narrate relevant stories on Principles of Dharma in Buddhism, perform skits based on the narrated stories, download information On virtues for righteousness using digital devices and discuss in groups

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) virtues for

b) righteousness

c) from Buddhist

1. How can one implement Principles of Dharma in daily life?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) stories in

b) their

c) life

1. How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) uphold the Principles of Dharma in

b) building one's

c) character for

1. How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) character for

1. How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) character for

1. How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) character for

1. How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Principles of DharmaSub-strand 38

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

a) character for

1. How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?

- visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Principles of DharmaUtsav from other faiths

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

a) state the

b) significance of

c) celebrating the

1. Why do we celebrate festivals?

- listen to stories/narrate stories about the significance of celebrating festivals

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Principles of DharmaUtsav from other faiths

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

a) festivals for

b) posterity

c) participate in

1. Why do we celebrate festivals?

- listen to stories/narrate stories about the significance of celebrating festivals

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Principles of DharmaUtsav from other faiths

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

a) festivals for

b) social

c) cohesion and

1. Why do we celebrate festivals?

- watch videos on religious festivals observed in Christian and Islamic faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Principles of DharmaUtsav from other faiths

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

a) harmo ny

b) nurture the

c) value of

1. Why do we celebrate festivals?

- watch videos on religious festivals observed in Christian and Islamic faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Principles of DharmaUtsav from other faiths

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

a) celebrating

b) festiva Is

c) towards s

1. How do festivals enhance social Why are festivals that fall on Purnima and Amavasya considered?

- take active part in the celebration of festivals and write reports on how the festivals are celebrated, sing Christmas carols and Surahs in relation to the festivals, do charity work at homes of children and the elderly

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 6 HRE Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 6 HRE. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Principles of Dharma

3 Sub-strands20 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Sub-strand 38

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe the
  • primary
  • virtues
  • from Buddhist
  • stories for
  • righteousness
  • interpret the
  • relevance of key
  • virtues for
  • righteousness
  • from Buddhist
  • stories in
  • their
  • life
  • uphold the Principles of Dharma in
  • building one's
  • character for
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it important to observe virtues for righteousness?
  • How can one implement Principles of Dharma in daily life?
  • How can Principles of Dharma be applied in classroom situations?
Learning Experiences
  • The leamer is guided to: watch discourses and narrate relevant stories on Principles of Dharma in Buddhism, perform skits based on the narrated stories, download information On virtues for righteousness using digital devices and discuss in groups
  • visit a Buddhist Vihaar accompanied by parents/guardians to learn Principles of Dharma, Implement Principles of Dharma in class during activities ap propriately, dramatise Scriptural stories based On the Principles of Dharma
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Utsav from other faiths

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • state the
  • significance of
  • celebrating the
  • festivals for
  • posterity
  • participate in
  • festivals for
  • social
  • cohesion and
  • harmo ny
  • nurture the
  • value of
  • celebrating
  • festiva Is
  • towards s
  • piritual
  • growth and
  • social
  • harmo ny
  • recognise
  • special
  • days of the
  • month as per Indian
  • traditional
  • calendar
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why do we celebrate festivals?
  • How do festivals enhance social Why are festivals that fall on Purnima and Amavasya considered?
Learning Experiences
  • listen to stories/narrate stories about the significance of celebrating festivals
  • watch videos on religious festivals observed in Christian and Islamic faiths
  • take active part in the celebration of festivals and write reports on how the festivals are celebrated, sing Christmas carols and Surahs in relation to the festivals, do charity work at homes of children and the elderly
  • visit schools of children with special needs for inclusive celebrations, assist learners with special needs to safely participate during group activ ities, perform skits based On the festivals, listen to a resource person on the significance of special days of month as per the four faiths
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Sub-strand 44

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/caregivers/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 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.

  • Creation
  • Manifestations of Paramatma
  • Scriptures
  • Worship
  • Worship
  • Yoga
Term 3Current
  • Principles of Dharma

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 6 HRE Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 6 HRE Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 6 HRE covers the following main strands: Principles of Dharma. 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 6 HRE 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 6 HRE 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.