POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

The Constitution of Kenya - Stages in Constitution-Making
The Constitution of Kenya - Stages Arrangement

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify the stages in the constitution-making process in Kenya
-Explain what happens in each stage of the constitution-making process
-Appreciate the need for following a process in constitution-making

- Learners study pictures showing constitution-making process in Kenya
-Learners identify stages like collection of views, constitutional conferences, referendum, and promulgation
-Learners use digital devices or textbooks to research on the stages in the constitution-making process

Why is constitution-making process in Kenya important?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 118
-Digital devices
-Pictures of constitution-making process
-The Constitution of Kenya
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 119
-Poster materials

- Oral questions -Written tests -Observation

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

The Constitution of Kenya - Importance of Understanding
The Constitution of Kenya - Role of Parliament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain why it is important to understand the constitution-making process
-Discuss various stages in the constitution-making process
-Appreciate the value of understanding constitutional processes

- Learners share with classmates reasons why it is important to understand the constitution-making process
-Learners ask each other to name the various stages in the constitution-making process
-Learners explain each stage of the constitution-making process

Why should citizens understand the constitution-making process?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 120
-Digital devices
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Resource person
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 121
-Video clips
-Pictures of parliamentary sessions

- Oral questions -Peer assessment -Written assignments

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

The Constitution of Kenya - Role of Citizens
The Constitution of Kenya - Citizen Participation
The Constitution of Kenya - Participating in Process

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explore the role of citizens in constitution-making process
-Identify ways citizens participate in constitution-making
-Appreciate the importance of citizen participation in governance

-Debate on the role of citizens in the constitution-making process
-Create charts on the role of citizens in constitution-making
-Value active citizenship in democratic processes

- Learners study pictures showing citizens' participation in constitution-making process
-Learners use digital devices to watch videos on citizen participation
-Learners discuss the roles of citizens in constitution-making
- Learners debate on the role of citizens in the constitution-making process
-Learners create charts on the role of citizens in the constitution-making process
-Learners display their charts in the classroom

How do citizens participate in constitution-making?
What responsibilities do citizens have in constitution-making?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 122
-Digital devices
-Pictures of citizens' participation
-Video clips
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 123
-Chart materials
-Digital devices
-Debate materials
-Role-play materials
-The Constitution of Kenya

- Oral questions -Written assignments -Observation
- Debate evaluation -Chart assessment -Observation

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

The Constitution of Kenya - Class Constitution

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Plan for a class constitution-making session
-Discuss class rules to be followed by members
-Value the importance of consensual rule-making

- Learners plan for a class constitution-making session
-Learners discuss class rules that will be followed by members of the class
-Learners display the new class rules on the school noticeboard

How can we apply constitution-making principles in our class?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
-Writing materials
-Chart paper
-Display board

- Process evaluation -Rules assessment -Observation

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

The Constitution of Kenya - Defending the Constitution
Civic Engagement - Individual Activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Desire to defend and promote the Constitution of Kenya
-Recite poems about defending the Constitution
-Write speeches on defending the Constitution

- Learners recite poems about the Constitution of Kenya
-Learners identify ways to defend and promote the Constitution
-Learners write speeches on how to defend and promote the Constitution

How can we defend and promote the Constitution of Kenya?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 124
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Writing materials
-Digital devices
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 125
-Slogans on civic engagement

- Poem recitation assessment -Speech evaluation -Written assignments

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Civic Engagement - Collective Activities
Civic Engagement - Creating Awareness
Civic Engagement - Political Parties

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify collective civic engagement activities in Kenya
-Explain how collective activities promote democracy
-Value collaborative efforts in civic participation

-Illustrate the role of political parties in democratic governance
-Explain how political parties promote democratic values
-Appreciate the contribution of political parties to governance

- Learners study pictures showing collective civic engagement activities
-Learners discuss how activities like voting, maintaining peace, and seeking justice promote democracy
-Learners write points in their notebooks
- Learners read a conversation about the role of political parties in democratic governance
-Learners identify how political parties promote national unity and democracy
-In groups, learners name political parties in Kenya and discuss how they promote democratic governance

How can citizens collectively engage in civic activities?
How do political parties contribute to democratic governance?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 126
-Pictures of civic activities
-Digital devices
-Chart paper
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 127
-Poster materials
-Internet resources
-Civic journals
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 128
-Digital devices
-Newspapers
-Political party manifestos

- Oral questions -Written assignments -Group discussions
- Oral questions -Group presentations -Written assignments

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Civic Engagement - Democratic Governance
Civic Engagement - Elective Positions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Debate on the role of political parties in democratic governance
-Analyze successes and failures of political parties
-Value the importance of objective analysis

- Learners debate on the motion: "Political parties have failed to promote democratic governance in Kenya"
-Learners identify highlights of the role of political parties in democratic governance
-Learners document key points from the debate

Do political parties enhance or hinder democratic governance?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 129
-Debate materials
-Digital devices
-Political party information
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 130
-Pictures of ballot boxes
-Newspaper articles

- Debate evaluation -Oral questions -Documentation quality

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Civic Engagement - Electoral Positions
Civic Engagement - School Elections

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Complete diagrams showing various elective positions in Kenya
-Explain the roles of different elective positions
-Value the democratic electoral system

- Learners complete diagrams showing various elective positions in Kenya
-Learners discuss the roles of different elected officials
-Learners file completed diagrams in their portfolios

How are elective positions structured in Kenya?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 131
-Diagram templates
-Digital devices
-The Constitution of Kenya
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132
-Election materials
-Ballot boxes
-Campaign materials

- Diagram completion assessment -Oral questions -Portfolio review

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Civic Engagement - Promoting Values
Kenya's Bill of Rights - Understanding
Kenya's Bill of Rights - Research

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Compose poems on promoting values in school
-Recite poems during school events
-Value integrity, peace, and social justice

-Explore Kenya's Bill of Rights for mutual social well-being
-Identify human rights and freedoms in the Constitution
-Appreciate the importance of the Bill of Rights

- Learners compose poems on promoting values like integrity, peace, and social justice
-Learners recite poems during school events
-Learners take part in local civic engagement activities
- Learners look at the Constitution of Kenya and identify Chapter Four
-Learners study pictures showing different human rights and freedoms
-Learners identify human rights and freedoms shown in the pictures

How can we promote civic values in our community?
How can we protect the special groups in the community?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 132
-Poem composition materials
-Digital devices
-Community resources
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 133
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Pictures showing human rights
-Digital devices
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 134
-Chart paper

- Poem evaluation -Recitation assessment -Participation observation
- Oral questions -Rights identification assessment -Written assignments

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Special Groups
Kenya's Bill of Rights - Protection of Special Groups

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Examine human rights of special groups for promotion of social justice and inclusivity
-Identify rights of elderly, refugees, and migrants
-Appreciate the importance of protecting special groups

- Learners study pictures showing special groups like elderly, refugees, and migrants
-Learners discuss what makes these people special
-Learners identify the human rights of special groups promoted in the pictures

What special protections do vulnerable groups need?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 135
-Pictures of special groups
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital devices
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 136
-Chart paper

- Oral questions -Written assignments -Group presentations

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply the bill of rights for harmonious living
-Identify ways to promote equality and respect for all
-Value the application of the Bill of Rights in daily life

- Learners read passages about application of the Bill of Rights in school settings
-Learners identify ways in which rights are applied for harmonious living
-Learners discuss other ways human rights of special groups are applied in their community

How can we apply the Bill of Rights in our daily lives?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 137
-The Constitution of Kenya
-Digital devices
-Case studies

- Oral questions -Case study analysis -Written assignments

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Assertiveness
Kenya's Bill of Rights - Empathy for Special Groups
Kenya's Bill of Rights - Strategies for Protection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Develop assertiveness necessary in standing up for human rights
-Role play situations demonstrating assertiveness
-Value the importance of standing up for rights

-Complete tables showing strategies for promoting protection of special groups
-Devise practical ways to help special groups
-Value empathy and protection for special groups

- Learners role play situations that bring out assertiveness in standing up for human rights
-Learners compose poems or songs that bring out assertiveness in standing up for human rights
-Learners create declarations to stand up for human rights
- Learners read statements on promoting empathy and solidarity among special groups
-Learners complete tables showing strategies for promoting protection of special groups
-Learners share their ideas with classmates

How can we develop assertiveness in defending human rights?
What strategies can protect and support special groups?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 138
-Role play materials
-Digital devices
-Song/poem composition materials
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 139
-Pictures showing empathy
-Chart paper
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 140
-Table templates
-Digital devices
-The Constitution of Kenya

- Role play assessment -Song/poem evaluation -Declaration quality
- Table completion assessment -Oral questions -Peer feedback

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Kenya's Bill of Rights - Practical Application
Cultural Globalisation - Global Recognition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Identify values that promote human rights
-Explain how these values promote respect for human rights
-Embrace respect for human rights in society

- Learners identify values from a "fruit tree" that promote human rights
-Learners explain how the values picked promote respect for human rights in society
-Learners visit nearby homes for the elderly to learn about human rights promotion

How do values translate into human rights protection?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 141
-Human rights "fruit tree" diagram
-Digital devices
-Nearby homes for elderly
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 142
-Pictures of Kenyan cultural items
-Chart paper

- Oral questions -Value explanation assessment -Visit reports

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Cultural Globalisation - Kenyan Cultural Items
Cultural Globalisation - African Cultural Practices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Examine Kenyan cultural items that have acquired global status
-Explain the significance of these items to communities
-Value Kenya's cultural heritage

- Learners study pictures of cultural items like Kiondo and Maasai Kikoi
-Learners identify the communities associated with these items
-Learners discuss the uses and global significance of these cultural items

What Kenyan cultural elements have global recognition?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 143
-Pictures of cultural items
-Digital devices
-Cultural artifacts
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 144
-Pictures of cultural practices

- Oral questions -Written assignments -Item identification

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Cultural Globalisation - African Philosophies
Cultural Globalisation - Cultural Preservation
Cultural Globalisation - Healthy Relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Explain African cultural philosophies like African Socialism, Ujamaa, and Ubuntu
-Examine how these philosophies promote common humanity
-Value African cultural philosophies

-Explore ways of preserving cultural elements that promotes global citizenship
-Plan for preservation of cultural elements
-Value the importance of cultural preservation

- Learners research on African cultural practices like African Socialism, Ujamaa, and Ubuntu
-Learners discuss how these practices promote common humanity
-Learners present their findings in class
- Learners visit local cultural centers with teacher guidance
-Learners prepare materials to preserve cultural elements that promote global citizenship
-Learners establish cultural museum centers in class

How do African philosophies contribute to global cultural understanding?
How can we preserve cultural elements that promote global citizenship?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 145
-Research materials
-Digital devices
-Cultural information
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 146
-Cultural preservation materials
-Digital devices
-Local cultural centers
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 147
-Pictures of cultural activities
-Chart paper

- Research quality assessment -Oral questions -Presentation evaluation
- Oral questions -Museum quality assessment -Participation observation

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Cultural Globalisation - Speeches on Cultural Relationships
Cultural Globalisation - Global Citizenship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Analyze speeches on factors promoting healthy cultural relationships
-Identify factors that promote cultural interconnectedness
-Value the importance of positive cultural exchange

- Learners read speeches by Grade 9 learners on factors promoting healthy cultural relationships
-Learners identify additional factors that promote cultural relationships
-Learners research and create charts on these factors

How can speeches promote cultural understanding?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 148
-Speech texts
-Chart materials
-Digital devices
-Research materials
- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 149
-Road map diagrams
-Poster materials

- Speech analysis assessment -Chart quality -Research evaluation

POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND GOVERNANCE

Cultural Globalisation - International Cultural Exchange

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Debate on the role of international cultural exchange in promoting global citizenship
-Document key points from the debate
-Value international cultural exchange

- Learners organize class debates on the role of international cultural exchange in promoting global citizenship
-Learners appoint secretaries to document key points during the debate
-Learners share documented points at the end of the debate

What is the role of international cultural exchange in promoting global citizenship?

- MENTOR Social Studies Learner's Book pg. 150
-Debate materials
-Documentation materials
-Digital devices

- Debate quality assessment -Documentation evaluation -Oral questions