2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons2 Strands in Term 3

Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies 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 Pre-Technical Studies Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies 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 Pre-Technical Studies in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 8
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Pre-Technical Studies
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 Pre-Technical Studies Term 3 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.

45 Lessons · Weeks Merged← Swipe horizontally to see all columns →
WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11Tools and ProductionProduction Unit

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

a) analyse the factors determining the size of a production unit

1. The learner is guided to: ● discuss the meaning of the term ‘production unit’ and present to peers ● brainstorm and present the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit ● visit the local community to assess the factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit (Posho mill, salon, barber shop, welding, cybercafé) ● use print or digital media to search for information on the factors that determine its size and share with peers?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Tools and ProductionProduction Unit

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

a) locate a production unit in a suitable area

1. The learner is guided to: ● discuss the meaning of the term ‘production unit’ and present to peers ● brainstorm and present the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit ● visit the local community to assess the factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit (Posho mill, salon, barber shop, welding, cybercafé) ● use print or digital media to search for information on the factors that determine its size and share with peers?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Tools and ProductionProduction Unit

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

a) locate a production unit in a suitable area

1. The learner is guided to: ● discuss the meaning of the term ‘production unit’ and present to peers ● brainstorm and present the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit ● visit the local community to assess the factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit (Posho mill, salon, barber shop, welding, cybercafé) ● use print or digital media to search for information on the factors that determine its size and share with peers?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Tools and ProductionProduction Unit

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

a) locate a production unit in a suitable area

1. The learner is guided to: ● discuss the meaning of the term ‘production unit’ and present to peers ● brainstorm and present the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit ● visit the local community to assess the factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit (Posho mill, salon, barber shop, welding, cybercafé) ● use print or digital media to search for information on the factors that determine its size and share with peers?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Tools and ProductionProduction Unit

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

a) locate a production unit in a suitable area

1. The learner is guided to: ● discuss the meaning of the term ‘production unit’ and present to peers ● brainstorm and present the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit ● visit the local community to assess the factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit (Posho mill, salon, barber shop, welding, cybercafé) ● use print or digital media to search for information on the factors that determine its size and share with peers?

-Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21Tools and ProductionCutting Tools

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

a) ● Question and Answer

b) ● Observation

c) ● Written test

d) ● Practical work

e) ● peer and self

f) assessment

g) ● Portfolios

1. Learners visit a nearby home to observe and record how cutting tools are used in the family and local community?

- Snips, chisel, handsaw, planes, hacksaw, scrappers, knives, strippers and scissors

- Digital devices such as; computer, laptop, smart phone, tablets

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Tools and ProductionProduction unit

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

a) ● Question and answer

b) ● learner’s profile

c) ● written tests

d) ● observation

e) ● Peer and self

f) assessment

1. ● Field visits activities ● Business clubs?

- Approved textbooks

- Digital devices

- Workplaces in the society

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) explain the importance of bookkeeping in entrepreneurship

1. Why is bookkeeping important to a business?

- brainstorm and present the meaning of basic terms used in bookkeeping

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) explain the importance of bookkeeping in entrepreneurship

1. Why is bookkeeping important to a business?

- brainstorm and present the meaning of basic terms used in bookkeeping

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) explain the importance of bookkeeping in entrepreneurship

1. Why is bookkeeping important to a business?

- discuss the importance of bookkeeping for a business

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) classify business transactions in bookkeeping

1. Why is bookkeeping important to a business?

- discuss the importance of bookkeeping for a business

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) classify business transactions in bookkeeping

1. How are the statements of financial position, cash flow and income statement prepared?

- calculate assets, liabilities and capital using the bookkeeping equation

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) classify business transactions in bookkeeping

1. How are the statements of financial position, cash flow and income statement prepared?

- calculate assets, liabilities and capital using the bookkeeping equation

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) prepare simple financial statements for a business

1. How are the statements of financial position, cash flow and income statement prepared?

- read and analyse a case study on cash and credit transactions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5EntrepreneurshipBookkeeping

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

a) prepare simple financial statements for a business

1. How are the statements of financial position, cash flow and income statement prepared?

- determine the cost and price of a given product to calculate profit and loss

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

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

1
Strand 1.0

Tools and Production

3 Sub-strands8 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Production Unit

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain the factors considered when locating a production unit
  • analyse the factors determining the size of a production unit
  • locate a production unit in a suitable area
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • The learner is guided to: ● discuss the meaning of the term ‘production unit’ and present to peers ● brainstorm and present the factors considered when choosing the location of a production unit ● visit the local community to assess the factors that influenced the location of a particular production unit (Posho mill, salon, barber shop, welding, cybercafé) ● use print or digital media to search for information on the factors that determine its size and share with peers?
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Cutting Tools

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • ● Question and Answer
  • ● Observation
  • ● Written test
  • ● Practical work
  • ● peer and self
  • assessment
  • ● Portfolios
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Learners visit a nearby home to observe and record how cutting tools are used in the family and local community?
Learning Experiences
  • Snips, chisel, handsaw, planes, hacksaw, scrappers, knives, strippers and scissors
  • Digital devices such as; computer, laptop, smart phone, tablets
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 Production unit

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • ● Question and answer
  • ● learner’s profile
  • ● written tests
  • ● observation
  • ● Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • ● Field visits activities ● Business clubs?
Learning Experiences
  • Approved textbooks
  • Digital devices
  • Workplaces in the society
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Entrepreneurship

6 Sub-strands23 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Bookkeeping

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain the importance of bookkeeping in entrepreneurship
  • classify business transactions in bookkeeping
  • prepare simple financial statements for a business
  • keep financial records for effective decision making. 5.2 Income and Budgeting (9 lessons) 5.3 Marketing of Goods and Services (8 lessons)
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is bookkeeping important to a business?
  • How are the statements of financial position, cash flow and income statement prepared?
  • By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to: a) identify sources of income for an individual, b) explain the importance of budgeting in day-to-day life, c) prepare a simple budget for personal finance management, d) explore ethical and unethical practices in budgeting, e) practice financial planning in income management?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm and present the meaning of basic terms used in bookkeeping
  • discuss the importance of bookkeeping for a business
  • calculate assets, liabilities and capital using the bookkeeping equation
  • read and analyse a case study on cash and credit transactions
  • determine the cost and price of a given product to calculate profit and loss
  • discuss the components of a statement of financial position, cash flow and income statement
  • draw and present simple statements of financial position, cash flow and income statement for a business. By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to: a) explain the importance of marketing to a business, b) analyse the sources of information about the market for its potential customers, c) explore factors considered when selecting a suitable market for goods and services, d) select tools to market goods and services, e) recognise suitable markets for goods and services
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Saving and Investment

7 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain the reasons for saving and investment in financial management
  • explore the methods of saving and investment for effective financial management
  • prepare a simple saving and investment plan for personal financial management
  • analyse ethical and unethical practices in saving and investing money
  • practice saving and investing for individual financial growth
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is saving and investing important?
  • What are the ethical and unethical practices in saving and investing?
Learning Experiences
  • discuss and present on the meaning and reasons for saving and investment in financial management
  • brainstorm and present on methods of saving and investment for effective financial management
  • prepare a simple saving and investment plan
  • make money boxes for personal savings using locally available materials
  • share experiences on ethical and unethical practices on saving and investment
  • search for information on ethical and unethical practices on saving and investment from available resources and share with peers
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Bookkeeping

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • ● Portfolio
  • ● Question and answer
  • ● learner’s profile
  • ● written tests
  • ● observation
  • ● Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • ● Business clubs ● School mentorship programs?
Learning Experiences
  • Approved textbook
  • Digital resources
  • Resource persons
  • Sample financial records
Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Income and Budgeting

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • ● Portfolio
  • ● Question and answer
  • ● learner’s profile
  • ● written tests
  • ● observation
  • ● Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • ● Business clubs ● School mentorship programs?
Learning Experiences
  • Approved textbook
  • Digital resources
  • Resource persons
  • Sample personal budget template
  • Realia like piggy banks and money boxes
Teaching Resources

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

2.5 Marketing goods and Services

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • ● Portfolio
  • ● Question and answer
  • ● learner’s profile
  • ● written tests
  • ● observation
  • ● Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • ● Business clubs ● School mentorship programmes ● Academic field visits to local markets ● trade fairs and shows?
Learning Experiences
  • Approved textbooks
  • Digital devices
  • newspapers and magazines
Teaching Resources

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

2.6 Saving and Investment

1 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • ● Portfolio
  • ● Question and answer
  • ● learner’s profile
  • ● written tests
  • ● observation
  • ● Peer and self
  • assessment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • ● Academic field visits ● Business clubs and societies ● school mentorship programmes?
Learning Experiences
  • Approved textbooks
  • Digital devices
  • newspapers and magazines
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies showing the term-by-term distribution of all 5 strands.

  • Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies
  • Communication
  • Communication
  • Materials for Production
  • Tools and Production
Term 3Current
  • Tools and Production
  • Entrepreneurship

Other Grade 8 Schemes of Work for Term 3

Download complete, editable schemes of work and explore strands for all learning areas in Grade 8.

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 8 Pre-Technical Studies Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies covers the following main strands: Tools and Production, Entrepreneurship. 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 Pre-Technical Studies 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 Pre-Technical Studies 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.