2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons4 Strands in Term 3

Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education 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 8 Hindu Religious Education Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education 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 8 Hindu Religious Education in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 8
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Hindu Religious Education
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 8 Hindu Religious Education 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
11YogPath of Action

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

a) recognise the essence of Karma Yog for better understanding

1. How do different Scriptures guide us on Karma Yog?

- Select relevant Scriptural stories/verses/hymns that reflect on Karma Yog

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2YogPath of Action

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

a) recognise the essence of Karma Yog for better understanding

1. How do different Scriptures guide us on Karma Yog?

- Undertake selfless service in school and community and assist learners with special needs as per their abilities

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3YogPath of Action

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

a) recognise the essence of Karma Yog for better understanding

1. How do different Scriptures guide us on Karma Yog?

- Undertake selfless service in school and community and assist learners with special needs as per their abilities

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4YogSelfless Service

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

a) Self & Peer Review

b) Oral questioning

c) Projects

d) Portfolio

e) Observations

f) Written work

g) Presentations

h) Creative writing

i) Audio visual recordings

j) Self & Peer Review Audio

k) visual presentation

l) Presentations

m) Projects

n) Written work

o) Oral questioning

p) Portfolio

q) Observations

r) Presentation of artwork

1. Practice meditation and devotional activities Visiting Places of Worship Visiting Community Centres Role Play?

- Resource persons Digital devices Library Realia Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations Curated written material Digital devices Resource persons Realia Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) identify religious ceremonies observed by Jain faith for knowledge

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- use digital devices / resource persons / publications to research in groups on the religious ceremonies to create a PowerPoint presentation for discussion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) identify religious ceremonies observed by Jain faith for knowledge

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- use digital devices / resource persons / publications to research in groups on the religious ceremonies to create a PowerPoint presentation for discussion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) identify religious ceremonies observed by Jain faith for knowledge

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- imagine and create a story that incorporates any one of the religious ceremonies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) identify religious ceremonies observed by Jain faith for knowledge

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- imagine and create a story that incorporates any one of the religious ceremonies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) interpret the significance of religious ceremonies in Jain faith for self-efficacy

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- visit a Derasar to observe Sanskaars being performed and take notes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) interpret the significance of religious ceremonies in Jain faith for self-efficacy

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- visit a Derasar to observe Sanskaars being performed and take notes

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) interpret the significance of religious ceremonies in Jain faith for self-efficacy

1. How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?

- collect items/accessories needed to participate in Jain Sanskaars

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) model all necessary protocols while participating in the religious ceremonies

1. What role does religious ceremonies play in society?

- collect items/accessories needed to participate in Jain Sanskaars

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) model all necessary protocols while participating in the religious ceremonies

1. What role does religious ceremonies play in society?

- invite a resource person to learn about the necessary protocols observed during the mentioned ceremonies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) model all necessary protocols while participating in the religious ceremonies

1. What role does religious ceremonies play in society?

- invite a resource person to learn about the necessary protocols observed during the mentioned ceremonies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Sanskaars (Jains)Religious Ceremonies

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

a) embrace the religious ceremonies of one’s faith for spiritual nourishment

1. What role does religious ceremonies play in society?

- tabulate/ write a list of activities that are performed during religious ceremonies

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Yog

2 Sub-strands15 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Path of Action

14 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • examine actions that enable him to understand Karma Yog
  • summarise key events of the selected prominent practitioners of Karma Yog for social welfare
  • implement Karma Yog for self- improvement
  • recognise the essence of Karma Yog for better understanding
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do the lives of practitioners of karma Yog inspire us?
  • Why do we need to practise Karma Yog?
  • How do different Scriptures guide us on Karma Yog?
Learning Experiences
  • Make a list of all the duties/roles in their life, divide them into the roles they like and dislike and prioritise as per importance at home and in school
  • Hold discussions with peers to assess each other’s daily actions with regards to Karma Yog
  • Read key events of prominent practitioners of Karma Yog through digital media/ assistive digital media/ library/ resource persons and summarise and make a presentation on the benefits of selfless service based on their personal experience and lessons from resource persons
  • Role play key events of prominent practitioners of Karma Yog
  • Select relevant Scriptural stories/verses/hymns that reflect on Karma Yog
  • Undertake selfless service in school and community and assist learners with special needs as per their abilities
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Selfless Service

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Self & Peer Review
  • Oral questioning
  • Projects
  • Portfolio
  • Observations
  • Written work
  • Presentations
  • Creative writing
  • Audio visual recordings
  • Self & Peer Review Audio
  • visual presentation
  • Presentations
  • Projects
  • Written work
  • Oral questioning
  • Portfolio
  • Observations
  • Presentation of artwork
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Practice meditation and devotional activities Visiting Places of Worship Visiting Community Centres Role Play?
Learning Experiences
  • Resource persons Digital devices Library Realia Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations Curated written material Digital devices Resource persons Realia Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Sanskaars (Jains)

1 Sub-strand13 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Religious Ceremonies

13 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify religious ceremonies observed by Jain faith for knowledge
  • interpret the significance of religious ceremonies in Jain faith for self-efficacy
  • model all necessary protocols while participating in the religious ceremonies
  • embrace the religious ceremonies of one’s faith for spiritual nourishment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do religious ceremonies influence one’s life?
  • What role does religious ceremonies play in society?
Learning Experiences
  • use digital devices / resource persons / publications to research in groups on the religious ceremonies to create a PowerPoint presentation for discussion
  • imagine and create a story that incorporates any one of the religious ceremonies
  • visit a Derasar to observe Sanskaars being performed and take notes
  • collect items/accessories needed to participate in Jain Sanskaars
  • invite a resource person to learn about the necessary protocols observed during the mentioned ceremonies
  • tabulate/ write a list of activities that are performed during religious ceremonies
  • read through and discuss in groups a scenario/ case study and pick out instances where any of the three religious ceremonies apply. Outcomes
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Sanskaars (Rite of Passage)

1 Sub-strand13 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 Buddhist Sanskaars

13 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain Buddhist Sanskaars for familiarity
  • interpret the significance of Buddhists’ Sanskaars for self-confidence
  • desire to advocate the Buddhists’ Sanskaars for sensitisation
Teaching Resources

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

4
Strand 4.0

Manifestations of Supreme Beings (Paramatma)

1 Sub-strand1 Lessons in Term 3

4.1 Enlightened Beings

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Self & Peer Review
  • Oral questioning
  • Practical Activity Projects
  • Portfolio
  • Observations
  • Written work
  • Presentations of artwork
  • Self & Peer Review
  • Oral questioning
  • Projects
  • Observations
  • Written work
  • Presentation of artwork
  • Audio visual recordings’
  • Presentations
  • Self & Peer Review
  • Oral questioning
  • Observations
  • Written work
  • Presentation of artwork
  • Audio visual recordings
  • Self & Peer Review
  • Oral questioning
  • Projects
  • Portfolio
  • Observations
  • Written work
  • Audio visual recordings
  • Presentation of artwork
  • Photographs, music, and
  • software presentations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Visiting Places of Worship and Community Art Centres Role Play/ Skit performances Visiting Places of Worship Discussing with resource persons Skit performances Visiting Places of Worship to engage in interfaith dialogue Dramatization Debate Visiting Places of Worship Descriptive Photography Recording audio visuals?
Learning Experiences
  • Digital resources (Authenticated Online) Library Magazines Artwork Resource persons Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations Resource persons Digital media Library Magazines Scriptures Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations Resource persons Digital Media Library Magazines Scriptural stories Art and Craft Materials Tactual Illustrations Digital devices Resource persons Library Magazines Art and Craft Materials Realia Tactual Illustrations
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education showing the term-by-term distribution of all 8 strands.

  • Manifestation of Paramatma (Supreme Being)
  • Scriptures
  • Principles of Dharma
  • Principles of Dharma
  • Religious Practices
  • Yog
Term 3Current
  • Yog
  • Sanskaars (Jains)
  • Sanskaars (Rite of Passage)
  • Manifestations of Supreme Beings (Paramatma)

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education covers the following main strands: Yog, Sanskaars (Jains), Sanskaars (Rite of Passage), Manifestations of Supreme Beings (Paramatma). 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 8 Hindu Religious Education 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 8 Hindu Religious Education 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.