2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons2 Strands in Term 2

Grade 8 Social 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 8 Social Studies Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 8 Social 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 8 Social Studies in Term 2.

Class / Grade
Grade 8
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Social 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 8 Social 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
11People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) explore social cultural diversities in Kenya

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- explore their own beliefs and those of others as they discuss personal and social cultural factors that influence social cohesion

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) explain ways of building a healthy self- esteem in diverse social cultural society

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- use digital or print material to find out how to improve one’s self-esteem and share the findings in class

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) explain ways of building a healthy self- esteem in diverse social cultural society

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- watch video clips on ways of handling different emotional states and share experiences

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) describe the impact of emotions on self and others

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- engage a resource person to talk about managing effects of emotions in a diversified environment

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) manage peer pressure in a culturally diverse environment

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- practice inclusivity as they role play ways of managing peer pressure

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) manage peer pressure in a culturally diverse environment

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- discuss ways of managing risky behaviours associated with road usage (speaking out, reporting to parents or police officers, use of seat belts)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- develop self-confidence and values to enhance positive peer pressure as they act out skits on social cultural diversity and inclusion

- in groups, compose communication messages on social cultural diversities in Kenya and share in class

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- in groups, compose communication messages on social cultural diversities in Kenya and share in class

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4People and RelationshipsDiversity and interpersonal skills

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

a) appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya

1. How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?

- in groups, compose communication messages on social cultural diversities in Kenya and share in class

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5People and RelationshipsPeaceful Conflict Resolution

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

a) identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family

1. How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- speak clearly as they discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31People and RelationshipsPeaceful Conflict Resolution

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

a) identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family

1. How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- work together harmoniously as they role play peace building scenarios in class

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2People and RelationshipsPeaceful Conflict Resolution

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

a) apply peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the family

1. How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- resolve differences amicably as they discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3People and RelationshipsPeaceful Conflict Resolution

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

a) design strategies for effective communication in resolving conflicts

1. How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- create posters with strategies to enhance for effective communication in resolving conflicts

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4People and RelationshipsPeaceful Conflict Resolution

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

a) build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family

1. How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- undertake group activities and exchange new ideas as they role play a scenario in the family where empathy is shown

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5People and RelationshipsPeaceful Conflict Resolution

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

a) build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family

1. How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?

- use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 8 Social Studies Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 8 Social Studies. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

People and Relationships

2 Sub-strands16 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Diversity and interpersonal skills

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explore social cultural diversities in Kenya
  • explain ways of building a healthy self- esteem in diverse social cultural society
  • describe the impact of emotions on self and others
  • manage peer pressure in a culturally diverse environment
  • appreciate social cultural diversities in Kenya
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we demonstrate respect and appreciation of Social Cultural Diversity and Inclusion?
Learning Experiences
  • exhibit respect for fellow citizens as they discuss the social cultural diversities in Kenya
  • explore their own beliefs and those of others as they discuss personal and social cultural factors that influence social cohesion
  • use digital or print material to find out how to improve one’s self-esteem and share the findings in class
  • watch video clips on ways of handling different emotional states and share experiences
  • engage a resource person to talk about managing effects of emotions in a diversified environment
  • practice inclusivity as they role play ways of managing peer pressure
  • discuss ways of managing risky behaviours associated with road usage (speaking out, reporting to parents or police officers, use of seat belts)
  • develop self-confidence and values to enhance positive peer pressure as they act out skits on social cultural diversity and inclusion
  • in groups, compose communication messages on social cultural diversities in Kenya and share in class
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Peaceful Conflict Resolution

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify situations that lead to conflicts in the family
  • apply peaceful ways of resolving conflicts in the family
  • design strategies for effective communication in resolving conflicts
  • build healthy relationships to promote peace in the family
  • show empathy with survivors of conflicts in the family
  • appreciate the culture of peace in a society
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can resolving conflicts help us live peacefully in the community?
Learning Experiences
  • speak clearly as they discuss and present situations that may lead to conflicts in a family
  • work together harmoniously as they role play peace building scenarios in class
  • resolve differences amicably as they discuss the experiences from the role play scenarios
  • create posters with strategies to enhance for effective communication in resolving conflicts
  • undertake group activities and exchange new ideas as they role play a scenario in the family where empathy is shown
  • use digital or print resources to research ways of building healthy relationships
  • reflect on past empathetic moments, journal in their books and share
  • display team spirit as they work in groups to compose poems on the importance of peace in the family and present in class
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Natural and Historic Built Environments

4 Sub-strands38 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 Map Reading and Interpretation

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • interpret maps using marginal information
  • calculate areas of places on a topographical map
  • describe the different methods of representing physical features on topographical maps
  • apply critical thinking skills in map interpretation
  • value map reading and interpretation in day-to-day life
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can critical thinking be used in map interpretation?
Learning Experiences
  • exchange new ideas when discussing in groups the marginal information on a map and present it in class
  • brainstorm on types and uses of scales and present in class
  • collaborate with others to practice scale conversions on a topographical map and critique each other's work
  • measure distances on a topographical map and share in class
  • calculate the area of different places on a topographical map and share in class
  • accomplish the task of carrying out a research on methods of representing physical features (drainage, relief features and vegetation) and share in class
  • draw diagrams of the relief and drainage features on a topographical maps
  • use digital or print resources to search for essential critical thinking skills necessary for map interpretation (observation, analysis, communication, inference)
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Weather and Climate

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • examine factors influencing climate in Africa
  • illustrate distribution and characteristics of major climatic regions of Africa
  • explore positive ways of managing disaster-related stress
  • apply problem solving skills in addressing effects of climate change on the environment
  • recognise the effects of climate on human activities
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How does climate change affect human activities?
  • How can one manage stress during disasters?
Learning Experiences
  • use print or digital resources to research on the factors influencing weather and climate in Africa and share in class
  • draw a map of Africa and indicate the major climatic regions and display it in class
  • view a video clip/film or use print materials on the distribution and characteristics of major climatic regions of Africa,(desert, semi-desert, tropical, mediterranean and mountain)and make short notes
  • discuss ways of managing stress caused during disasters caused by climate change
  • brainstorm on the causes and effects of climate change and share in class
  • become aware of own responsibility in the society as they perform a skit on problem solving skills to address effects of climate change
  • find extra information as they engage with a resource person to discuss the effects of weather and climate on personal wellbeing and human activities
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Vegetation in Africa

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • explain factors influencing vegetation distribution in Africa
  • describe the characteristics of major vegetation regions of Africa on the map
  • locate the major vegetation regions of Africa
  • apply methods of conserving vegetation in the community
  • explore personal interests in conservation of vegetation for career exploration
  • appreciate vegetation conservation for environmental sustainability
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why should we care for vegetation in our environment?
Learning Experiences
  • brainstorm in groups factors influencing vegetation in Africa and do a presentation in class
  • carry out a field excursion of the immediate environment and identify the different types of vegetation
  • use digital or print resources to find out the vegetation regions in Africa
  • use digital or print resources to identify the characteristics of vegetation in Africa
  • draw the map of Africa and indicate the vegetation regions
  • caring for the environment when creating posters on methods of conserving vegetation in the locality
  • write essays on ways of caring for vegetation in the school community
  • speak clearly as they debate on the importance of vegetation in the community and make short notes
  • Reflect and share on their personal interest in professions associated with vegetation conservation
Teaching Resources

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

2.4 Historical Sites and Monuments in Africa

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • locate selected historical sites and monuments in Africa
  • examine the importance of historical sites and monuments for the preservation of cultural heritage
  • explore ways of conserving historical sites and monuments in Africa
  • apply creative thinking skills in conserving cultural heritage
  • desire to conserve historical sites and monuments in the locality in promoting cultural heritage
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why should we conserve historical sites and monuments?
Learning Experiences
  • use digital or print resources to trace selected historical sites and monuments in Africa and present in class
  • draw a map of Africa and indicate the selected historical sites and monuments and share in class
  • develop the skill of constructive dialogue as they brainstorm in groups on the importance of historical sites and monuments in Africa and share in class
  • work harmoniously in groups, and use digital or print resources to find out ways of conserving historical sites and monuments and present them in class
  • discuss ways of applying creative thinking in preserving cultural heritage
  • demonstrate love for their own community as they exchange new ideas in designing strategies to overcoming challenges in creative thinking preserving cultural heritage and share
  • display national pride as they collect pictures and photographs and create an album of historical sites and monuments and display them in class
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 8 Social Studies Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

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

  • Social Studies and Personal Management
  • Social Studies Personal Management
  • People and Relationships
Term 2Current
  • People and Relationships
  • Natural and Historic Built Environments
  • Natural and Historic Built Environments
  • Political Developments and Governance

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 8 Social Studies Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 8 Social Studies Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 8 Social Studies covers the following main strands: People and Relationships, Natural and Historic Built Environments. 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 8 Social 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 8 Social 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.