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Strand 1.0
3.0 Measurement
5 Sub-strands48 Lessons in Term 3
1.1 3.2 Mass (heavy and light)
8 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Collect different objects from the environment.
- Lift different objects in the environment for comparing their heaviness.
- Compare heavy and light objects in the environment.
- Appreciate objects of different mass in their environment.
- Enjoy manipulating objects of different mass in daily life experiences.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- Which object is heavier or lighter?
- How can you tell the object is heavier or lighter?
- Who between you is heavier or lighter?
Learning Experiences
- Learners demonstrate lifting objects of different mass.
- In groups or pairs, individually, learners compare mass of different objects in their environment.
- In groups or pairs, learners play games involving comparison of mass (seesaw, back-to-back lifting).
- Listen to stories on heavy/light objects and watch videos on measuring mass.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.2 3.3 Capacity (how much a container can hold)
10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Fill and empty different containers with different objects and substances.
- Compare sizes of containers through filling and emptying using different substances and objects.
- Appreciate the use of objects of different sizes in the environment.
- Enjoy filling and emptying containers in the environment.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How many of the small containers can fill the big container?
- From the big container, how many small ones can be filled?
- Which container holds more or less?
Learning Experiences
- Guide learners in filling and emptying small and large containers using sand, water or seeds.
- Learners demonstrate comparing big and small containers by telling how many small ones fill a big one and vice versa.
- In groups or pairs, individually, learners tell how much a container can hold compared to another of a different size.
- Learners watch videos on filling and emptying containers of different sizes.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.3 3.4 Time (Daily routines)
10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Compare sizes of shadows at different times of the day to determine their sizes.
- Use vocabulary related to time for effective communication.
- Observe and name tools used for telling time (clock, calendar, mobile phone, animals and birds).
- Name days of the week and months of the year.
- Appreciate management of time when doing different activities.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- Which shadow is longer or shorter?
- At what time of the day is it longer or shorter?
- How do we tell time at home or school?
- Which are the days of the week and months of the year?
- Which activities do we carry out during the day?
Learning Experiences
- Learners compare sizes of shadows at different times of the day.
- Learners talk about vocabulary related to time (morning, afternoon, evening, day and night).
- Learners talk about tools and animals used to tell time (clock, calendar, phone, animals and birds).
- Teacher guides learners to identify days of the week and months of the year.
- Learners watch a video on activities of daily routine.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.4 3.5 Money (Kenyan currency coins and notes)
10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Observe types of Kenyan currency for familiarity.
- Identify Kenyan currency coins and notes for distinguishing them from other currencies.
- Buy items using Kenyan coins and notes of different denominations.
- Save money for future use.
- Make a simple budget basing on own needs.
- Appreciate the use of Kenyan currency in daily life.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- What can you see on the coin or note?
- What item do you need most?
- What do we use money for?
- What can we do with extra money (balance)?
- Where do we keep money for future use?
- Which coins look alike?
Learning Experiences
- Learners are guided to look at and talk about different sample currencies and identify Kenyan coins and notes.
- In groups or pairs, learners role play buying and selling from a shop corner.
- Learners match and pair Kenyan currency (coins and notes) using ICT devices.
- Learners watch videos on role playing buying and selling.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.
1.5 3.6 Area (surfaces of objects)
10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Observe objects with different surfaces in the environment for determining their sizes.
- Identify surfaces of different objects in the environment.
- Cover surfaces of different objects by using not more than 20 smaller similar objects.
- Use appropriate vocabulary related to surfaces of objects for effective communication.
- Appreciate different surfaces of objects in the environment.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
- How many small pieces can cover a given surface?
- Which surface is smaller or bigger?
- What else can we use to cover a given surface?
Learning Experiences
- Learners observe different surfaces of objects.
- Learners identify surfaces of different objects in the environment.
- In small groups or pairs, learners measure and compare different surfaces of objects.
- Learners cover surfaces using smaller objects and count the number of objects used.
- Learners shade or colour surfaces of different objects using ICT devices.
Teaching Resources
Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.