2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons3 Strands in Term 2

Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2 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 Pre-Technical Studies in Term 2.

Class / Grade
Grade 7
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Pre-Technical Studies
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2 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
11CommunicationPlane Geometry

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

a)  Question and

b) Answer

c)  Observation

d)  Written test

e)  Peer and self

f) assessment

1.  Learners visit nearby workplaces to observe how different combined shapes and how they are used in the community?

- Drawing charts

- Drawing papers/books

- brochures and magazines

- Geometrical set

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) explain the characteristics of economic resources used for production of goods and services

1. What are economic resources?

- discuss and present on the meaning of economic resources

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) explain the characteristics of economic resources used for production of goods and services

1. What are economic resources?

- use print or digital media to search for information on the characteristics of economic resources and share with peers

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) classify economic resources in Kenya

1. What are economic resources?

- read and analyse a case study on classification and types of economic resources in Kenya

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) distinguish between metallic and non- metallic materials as economic resources

1. How can economic resources be used sustainably?

- discuss metallic and non-metallic materials as economic resources

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) analyse sustainable ways of using economic resources in Kenya

1. How can economic resources be used sustainably?

- carry out resource mapping on types of economic resources in the local community

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) practice sustainable use of economic resources in the community

1. How can economic resources be used sustainably?

- use available resources to establish distribution of economic resources in Kenya

- brainstorm and present sustainable ways of using economic resources in Kenya

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Materials for ProductionEconomic Resources

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

a) practice sustainable use of economic resources in the community

1. How can economic resources be used sustainably?

- brainstorm and present sustainable ways of using economic resources in Kenya

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) identify types of metallic materials used in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- use print or digital media to search for information on metallic materials

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) identify types of metallic materials used in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- use print or digital media to search for information on metallic materials

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) identify types of metallic materials used in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- prepare a checklist for identifying types of metallic materials (steel, aluminum, copper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) describe the physical properties of metallic materials found in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- prepare a checklist for identifying types of metallic materials (steel, aluminum, copper)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) describe the physical properties of metallic materials found in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- perform practical activities to examine the physical properties of metallic materials (magnetism, conductivity of heat and electricity, appearance)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) relate metallic materials to their use in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- perform practical activities to examine the physical properties of metallic materials (magnetism, conductivity of heat and electricity, appearance)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Materials for ProductionMetallic Materials

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

a) relate metallic materials to their use in a work environment

1. Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?

- discuss the physical properties of metallic materials

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Communication

1 Sub-strand1 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Plane Geometry

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  •  Question and
  • Answer
  •  Observation
  •  Written test
  •  Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  •  Learners visit nearby workplaces to observe how different combined shapes and how they are used in the community?
Learning Experiences
  • Drawing charts
  • Drawing papers/books
  • brochures and magazines
  • Geometrical set
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Materials for Production

6 Sub-strands29 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 Economic Resources

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain the characteristics of economic resources used for production of goods and services
  • classify economic resources in Kenya
  • distinguish between metallic and non- metallic materials as economic resources
  • analyse sustainable ways of using economic resources in Kenya
  • practice sustainable use of economic resources in the community
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What are economic resources?
  • How can economic resources be used sustainably?
Learning Experiences
  • discuss and present on the meaning of economic resources
  • use print or digital media to search for information on the characteristics of economic resources and share with peers
  • read and analyse a case study on classification and types of economic resources in Kenya
  • discuss metallic and non-metallic materials as economic resources
  • carry out resource mapping on types of economic resources in the local community
  • use available resources to establish distribution of economic resources in Kenya
  • brainstorm and present sustainable ways of using economic resources in Kenya
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Metallic Materials

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify types of metallic materials used in a work environment
  • describe the physical properties of metallic materials found in a work environment
  • relate metallic materials to their use in a work environment
  • appreciate the use of metallic materials in production
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why are metallic materials important in day-to-day life?
Learning Experiences
  • use print or digital media to search for information on metallic materials
  • prepare a checklist for identifying types of metallic materials (steel, aluminum, copper)
  • perform practical activities to examine the physical properties of metallic materials (magnetism, conductivity of heat and electricity, appearance)
  • discuss the physical properties of metallic materials
  • match metallic materials to their use in the work environment
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Non- Metallic Materials

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify non-metallic materials found in the locality
  • categorise non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural
  • describe the physical properties of non- metallic materials found in the locality
  • relate non-metallic materials to their uses in the locality
  • appreciate the use of non-metallic materials in production
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why are non- metallic materials important?
Learning Experiences
  • use print or digital media to search for information on non-metallic materials
  • discuss the non-metallic materials (wood, stone, plastics, paper, rubber, cement, glass, ceramics)
  • sort non-metallic materials as either synthetic or natural
  • perform practical activities to examine the physical properties of non-metallic materials (color, texture, hardness, fire resistance)
  • discuss the physical properties of non-metallic materials
  • match non- metallic materials to their use in the locality
Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Economic Resources

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  •  Question and
  • Answer
  •  Observation
  •  Written test
  •  Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  •  Discuss classification of economic resources in Financial literacy and other school clubs and societies  Organised and planned field visits activities to carry our resource mapping?
Learning Experiences
  • Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design
  • Pre-Technical Studies handbook
  • Digital devices such as; computers, laptops, smart phones, tablets among others
  • Metallic and non- metallic materials
  • Relevant approved textbooks and reference materials
  • Photographs and pictures
Teaching Resources

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

2.5 Metallic Materials

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  •  Question and
  • Answer
  •  Observation
  •  Written test
  •  Peer and self
  • assessment
  •  Practical work
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  •  Learners visit local community and collect metallic materials and write down how each is used by the local community  Discuss the uses of metallic materials in clubs and societies?
Learning Experiences
  • Metallic materials (steel, aluminium, copper)
  • brochures and magazines
  • Digital devices such as; computer, laptop, smart phone, tablets among others
Teaching Resources

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

2.6 Non-Metallic Materials

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  •  Question and
  • Answer
  •  Observation
  •  Written test
  •  Peer and self
  • assessment
  •  Practical work
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  •  Learners visit local community and collect non-metallic materials and write down how each is used by the local community  Discuss the uses of non-metallic materials in clubs and societies?
Learning Experiences
  • Non-Metallic materials (wood, plastics, ceramic, paper, rubber, glass, cement, stone)
  • brochures and magazines
  • Digital devices such as; computer, laptop, smart phone, tablets among others Digital devices such as; computer, laptop, smart phone, tablets among others
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Tools and Production

1 Sub-strand18 Lessons in Term 2

3.1 Measuring and Marking Out Tools

18 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify measuring and marking out tools in the work environment
  • select measuring and marking out tools for a given task
  • use measuring and marking out tools to perform a given task
  • care for measuring and marking out tools in the work environment
  • recognise the importance of measuring and marking out tools in the work environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why are measuring and marking out tools important in a work environment?
  • How are measuring and marking out tools used in a work environment?
Learning Experiences
  • use visual aids and realia to identify measuring (Tape measure, steel rule, callipers, weighing balance, stop watch, ammeter, voltmeter) and marking out tools (divider, try-square, marking gauge, dot punch, scriber, pencil, marking knife) in the work environment
  • discuss the use of measuring and marking out tools in the work environment
  • choose the appropriate measuring and marking out tools to perform a given task
  • use available resources to search for information on the use of measuring and marking out tools to perform specific tasks
  • demonstrate the use of measuring and marking out tools to perform specific tasks
  • perform specific tasks using measuring and marking out tools
  • care for and maintain measuring and marking out tools in the work environment
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies showing the term-by-term distribution of all 6 strands.

  • Foundations of Pre -Technical Studies
  • Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies
  • Communication
Term 2Current
  • Communication
  • Materials for Production
  • Tools and Production
  • Tools and Production
  • Entrepreneurship

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies covers the following main strands: Communication, Materials for Production, Tools and Production. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies in Term 2?

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 Pre-Technical Studies Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 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.