2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons3 Strands in Term 3

Grade 9 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 9 Hindu Religious Education Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 9 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 9 Hindu Religious Education in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 9
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 9 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
11YogKnowledge

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

a) acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development

1. Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?

- Plan with neighbouring schools and organize a symposium on Gyan/Jnana Yog

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2YogKnowledge

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

a) acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development

1. Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?

- Plan with neighbouring schools and organize a symposium on Gyan/Jnana Yog

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3YogKnowledge

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

a) acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development

1. Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?

- Make a collage of pictures of different Gyan/Jnana Yog practitioners from the four faiths and assist learners with special needs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4YogKnowledge

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

a) acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development

1. Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?

- Make a collage of pictures of different Gyan/Jnana Yog practitioners from the four faiths and assist learners with special needs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5YogKnowledge

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

a) acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development

1. Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?

- Make a collage of pictures of different Gyan/Jnana Yog practitioners from the four faiths and assist learners with special needs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21YogKnowledge

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

a) acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development

1. Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?

- Make a collage of pictures of different Gyan/Jnana Yog practitioners from the four faiths and assist learners with special needs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) illustrate the significance of the five Sikh Sanskaars for better understanding

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)Sikh Sanskaars

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

a) illustrate the significance of the five Sikh Sanskaars for better understanding

-

- Sankaars from the other three faiths

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Yog

1 Sub-strand20 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Knowledge

20 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • state the key events of the selected four prominent practitioners of Gyan/Jnana Yog for better understanding
  • outline the four key practitioners of Gyan/Jnana Yog from the four faiths for familiarisation
  • interpret the importance of Gyan/Jnana Yog as a spiritual path
  • acknowledge Gyan/Jnana Yog as a tool of holistic development
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How relevant is Gyan/Jnana Yog in modern society?
  • Why are contemplative practices important in our lives?
Learning Experiences
  • name key events of prominent practitioners of Gyan/Jnana Yog
  • listen /watch the discourses on Gyan/Jnana Yog
  • discuss the concept of Gyan/Jnana Yog with peers
  • conduct research using digital devices/resource persons/libraries to get a better understanding of the components of Gyan/Jnana Yog
  • write an essay on Gyan/Jnana Yog and present in class for peer review
  • outline the personalities from the four faiths who attained spiritualism through Gyan/Jnana Yog
  • Plan with neighbouring schools and organize a symposium on Gyan/Jnana Yog
  • Make a collage of pictures of different Gyan/Jnana Yog practitioners from the four faiths and assist learners with special needs
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Sanskaars (Rites of Passage)

1 Sub-strand20 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Sikh Sanskaars

20 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • outline the five Sanskaars as per Sikh Dharma for familiarization
  • illustrate the significance of the five Sikh Sanskaars for better understanding
  • appreciate the Sikh Sanskaars for harmonious living
Learning Experiences
  • Sankaars from the other three faiths
  • assist learners with special needs as per their abilities through peer teaching to make them understand the religious practices
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Manifestations of Supreme Beings (Paramatma)

1 Sub-strand1 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 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
  • 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)
  • 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 Dramatisation Debate Visiting Places of Worship Descriptive Photography Recording audio-visuals Practise meditation and devotional activities Visiting Places of Worship Visiting Community Centres Role-play?
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 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.

Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education showing the term-by-term distribution of all 7 strands.

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

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 9 Hindu Religious Education covers the following main strands: Yog, Sanskaars (Rites 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 9 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 9 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.