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Grade 7 Christian Religious Education 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 7 Christian Religious Education Term 1. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

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Grade 7 Christian Religious Education 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 7 Christian Religious Education in Term 1.

Class / Grade
Grade 7
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Christian Religious Education
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 7 Christian Religious Education 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
11Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) analyse the importance of learning Christian Religious Education

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- brainstorm in small groups the meaning of Christian Religious Education

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) analyse the importance of learning Christian Religious Education

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- search the meaning of Christian Religious Education using internet/ textbooks or the library and write short notes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) discuss how Christian Religious Education promote sound moral and religious values

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- in pair discuss the importance of studying Christian Religious Education and make notes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) compile five values needed to foster responsible living

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- write a personal reflection journal on how learning CRE has changed their behaviour

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) apply the values acquired in their daily interactions to lead morally upright lives

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- list and share five values they need to live a morally upright lives

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- use charts, posters or flashcards to write messages that promote sound moral and religious values

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Christian Religious EducationImportance of Studying Christian Religious Education

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

a) appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly

1. Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?

- compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4CreationAccounts of Creation

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

a) describe the biblical accounts of creation

1. How is the first account of creation different from the second account?

- identify and name features found in the natural environment

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5CreationAccounts of Creation

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

a) describe the biblical accounts of creation

1. How is the first account of creation different from the second account?

- take a nature walk and explore God’s creation in the school compound or the surrounding area

- read in turns Genesis 1:1-50 & 2:1-2:4a on first creation account and Genesis 2:4b-25 on second creation account

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 7 Christian Religious Education Term 1 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 1 in Grade 7 Christian Religious Education. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Christian Religious Education

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 1

1.1 Importance of Studying Christian Religious Education

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • analyse the importance of learning Christian Religious Education
  • discuss how Christian Religious Education promote sound moral and religious values
  • compile five values needed to foster responsible living
  • apply the values acquired in their daily interactions to lead morally upright lives
  • appreciate the learning of Christian Religious Education by living responsibly
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it important to study Christian Religious Education?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm in small groups the meaning of Christian Religious Education
  • search the meaning of Christian Religious Education using internet/ textbooks or the library and write short notes
  • in pair discuss the importance of studying Christian Religious Education and make notes
  • write a personal reflection journal on how learning CRE has changed their behaviour
  • list and share five values they need to live a morally upright lives
  • use charts, posters or flashcards to write messages that promote sound moral and religious values
  • compose a poem on how Christian Religious Education promotes sound moral and religious values
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Creation

3 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 1

2.1 Accounts of Creation

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe the biblical accounts of creation
  • discuss the similarities and differences between the two accounts of creation
  • identify the attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation
  • appreciate God’s creative work by taking care of the environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is the first account of creation different from the second account?
  • Why is it important to learn about creation accounts?
Learning Experiences
  • identify and name features found in the natural environment
  • take a nature walk and explore God’s creation in the school compound or the surrounding area
  • read in turns Genesis 1:1-50 & 2:1-2:4a on first creation account and Genesis 2:4b-25 on second creation account
  • watch a video clip on the two biblical accounts of creation
  • summarise main points on the two biblical accounts of creation on charts and display them in class
  • in pairs discuss the similarities and differences between the two biblical accounts of creation and write short notes
  • in groups, use the internet or the library to search for the attributes of God, and write them on a chart
  • take care of God’s creation found in their environment
  • compose and sing a song on the second creation account
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Stewardship over Creation

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain the biblical responsibilities given to human beings over creation
  • discuss ways he/she can protect animals, fish and birds
  • practise good stewardship by taking care of animals, fish and birds
  • desire to take good care of God's creation in his/her environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why should you take care of animals, fish and birds?
  • How can you reduce conflicts between human beings and wild animals?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm on how they take care of animals, fish and birds and make summary notes
  • read Genesis 2:15-20, James 3: 7 and discuss the responsibilities given to human beings
  • in groups, discuss ways they can protect animals, fish and birds
  • visit a zoo, animal park or farm and observe how animals, fish and birds are taken care of, and write a report for presentation in class
  • write sensitisation messages on charts/posters on the importance of good stewardship over animals, fish and birds and display in class or school notice board
  • compose a poem on how they take care of animals, fish and birds in their environment
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Responsibility over Plants

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 1
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe the biblical responsibilities given to human beings over plants
  • apply the biblical teachings acquired to conserve the environment
  • discuss ways responsible use of plants contribute to economic growth
  • desire to contribute to a healthy ecosystem
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why should you take care of plants?
  • How do you care for plants in your environment?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm on different types of plants found in the environment and how they take care for them
  • take a nature walk in their environment, observe different plants, draw them on charts and display in class
  • read in turns Genesis 1:29: Genesis 2:15 and Psalm 104:14, summarize the biblical teachings on charts and display in class
  • in groups list the activities they do to care for plants in their environment
  • brainstorm how responsible use of plants contribute to economic growth
  • interact with a resource person (environmentalist/ forest officer/any other relevant person) and interview them on the economic benefits of plants
  • plant an income generating crop either at home or school
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 7 Christian Religious Education Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 7 Christian Religious Education showing the term-by-term distribution of all 6 strands.

Term 1Current
  • Christian Religious Education
  • Creation
Term 2View Term 2 →
  • Creation
  • The Early life of Jesus Christ
  • The Church
  • Christian Living Today
Term 3View Term 3 →
  • Christian Living Today
  • Christia n Living

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 7 Christian Religious Education Term 1

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 7 Christian Religious Education Term 1?

In Term 1, Grade 7 Christian Religious Education covers the following main strands: Christian Religious Education, Creation. 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 7 Christian Religious Education 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 7 Christian Religious Education 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.