2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design13 Weeks · 65 Lessons3 Strands in Term 1

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

Grade 6 Science & Technology 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 Science & Technology in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 6
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Science & Technology
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 Science & Technology Term 1 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

Scheme Font Size:

Changes text size in this preview and in downloaded Word (.docx) & PDF files.

65 Lessons · Weeks Merged← Swipe horizontally to see all columns →
WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) identify common fungi env ironment

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) identify common fungi env ironment

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) identify common fungi env ironment

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) identify common fungi env ironment

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) describe the importance of fungi in

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- prmt materials to search for Images of common fungi such and share findings with peers, take a walk in the school compound and the adjacent environment to observe and identify different types of fungi, grow moulds on available food materials, observe and share with peers, use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) describe the importance of fungi in

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- prmt materials to search for Images of common fungi such and share findings with peers, take a walk in the school compound and the adjacent environment to observe and identify different types of fungi, grow moulds on available food materials, observe and share with peers, use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) describe the importance of fungi in

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- prmt materials to search for Images of common fungi such and share findings with peers, take a walk in the school compound and the adjacent environment to observe and identify different types of fungi, grow moulds on available food materials, observe and share with peers, use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) describe the importance of fungi in

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- prmt materials to search for Images of common fungi such and share findings with peers, take a walk in the school compound and the adjacent environment to observe and identify different types of fungi, grow moulds on available food materials, observe and share with peers, use print and non

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Living Things and Their EnvironmentFungi

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

a) appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy

1. How is fungi important in nature?

- print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Living Things and Their EnvironmentInvertebrates

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

a) identify common invertebrates in the environment

1. Questi s What are the common features of invertebrates ?

- walk around the school compound, observe and identify common Invertebrates, record and share with use print and non-print material to search for information on common invertebrates and share the findings with peers, discuss with peers the safety precautions applied when handling Invertebrates, use print and non-print materials to search for information on general characteristics of invertebrates, explore the school compound and the adjacent environment to identify different invertebrates and their characteristics

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 6 Science & Technology Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

Living Things and Their Environment

1 Sub-strand12 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Fungi

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify common fungi env ironment
  • describe the importance of fungi in
  • appreciate the importance of fungi in the economy
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is fungi important in nature?
Learning Experiences
  • use print and non
  • prmt materials to search for Images of common fungi such and share findings with peers, take a walk in the school compound and the adjacent environment to observe and identify different types of fungi, grow moulds on available food materials, observe and share with peers, use print and non
  • print materials to search for information on the economic importance of moulds, yeast and mushrooms, rec:ord and discuss with peers _ Note: Learners are guided ro observe precautions and safe disposal of wastes when handling fungi
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Living Things and Their Environment

2 Sub-strands30 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 Invertebrates

14 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify common invertebrates in the environment
  • practise precautions in handling invertebrates
  • describe the general characteristics of invertebrates
  • outline the economic importance of invertebrates
  • appreciate the importance of invertebrates in
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Questi s What are the common features of invertebrates ?
Learning Experiences
  • walk around the school compound, observe and identify common Invertebrates, record and share with use print and non-print material to search for information on common invertebrates and share the findings with peers, discuss with peers the safety precautions applied when handling Invertebrates, use print and non-print materials to search for information on general characteristics of invertebrates, explore the school compound and the adjacent environment to identify different invertebrates and their characteristics
  • practise safety precautions in handling invertebrates
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Human circulatory system

16 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify
  • main
  • parts of the
  • circulatory
  • system
  • describe
  • functions of
  • main
  • parts of the
  • circulatory
  • system, Outline the
  • symptoms and
  • prevention of
  • common
  • health
  • conditions of the
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Questio s I . What is the human circulatory system made up measures enhance a healthy human circulatory system?
Learning Experiences
  • use print and non
  • pnnt materials to search for information on the main parts of the human circulatory system and share the finding with use locally available materials to model the human circulatory system and share the finding with use online interactive platforms Or digital images or writing materials to illustrate main parts of the human circulatory system, use print and non
  • print material to search for information on parts of the heart (auricles, ventricles and vessels) and their functions, record and share their findings with peers, discuss with peers the functions of the main blood vessels in the human bod arteries, veins a nd
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Matter

1 Sub-strand18 Lessons in Term 1

3.1 Change of State

18 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify the changes of state when substances are heated or cooled
  • describe the applications of the change of state of matter in everyday
  • appreciate the applications of change of state of matter in day-to-day
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is change of state of matter important in day-to day life?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm the meaning of change of State of carry out activities to demonstrate change of state of matter
  • discuss the applications of change of State of matter in everyday life, use digital or print media to search for information on what happens when matter is heated or cooled. Note: observe safety while heating substances to avoid fires and burns. Project: Learners to make candles using waste candle wax Or beeswax. Learners to repair broken plastic containers
Teaching Resources

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

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

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

Term 1Current
  • Living Things and Their Environment
  • Living Things and Their Environment
  • Matter
  • Matter
  • Matter
  • Force and Energy
  • Force and Energy
  • Force and Energy

Other Grade 6 Schemes of Work for Term 1

Download complete, editable schemes of work and explore strands for all learning areas in Grade 6.

Explore Schemes for Other CBC Grades

Browse curriculum designs and ready-to-print schemes across Pre-Primary, Primary, and Junior Secondary levels.

Curriculum Compliance & Official Accreditation

All schemes of work on this platform are meticulously aligned with official standards set by Kenyan educational statutory authorities:

Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 6 Science & Technology Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 6 Science & Technology Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 6 Science & Technology covers the following main strands: Living Things and Their Environment, Living Things and Their Environment, Matter. 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 Science & Technology 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 Science & Technology 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.