Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Introduction to History and Citizenship - Branches of History and Citizenship

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

- Define history and citizenship
- Identify different branches of History (political, social, economic) and Citizenship (political, social, economic, legal, environmental)
- Connect knowledge of history to understanding current events in Kenya

- Brainstorm on how different branches of history and citizenship influence contemporary society
- Discuss the meaning of history and citizenship
- Use digital devices to search for information on branches of History and Citizenship

What are the main branches of History and Citizenship?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 1
- Digital resources
- Charts and posters

- Oral questions - Observation - Group presentations

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Introduction to History and Citizenship - Influence on contemporary society
Introduction to History and Citizenship - Sources of historical information

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

- Explain how political history influences governance today
- Analyse how economic history shapes current economic practices
- Relate historical events to current social issues in Kenya

- Outline ways in which different branches of History and Citizenship influence contemporary society
- Discuss in groups how past events have shaped present-day Kenya
- Present findings using charts or posters

How do different branches of History and Citizenship influence contemporary society?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 1
- Digital resources
- Reference books
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 3
- Archives
- Textbooks

- Written assignments - Peer assessment - Oral questions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Introduction to History and Citizenship - Past shaping the present
Introduction to History and Citizenship - Importance of studying History and Citizenship

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

- Examine how past historical information has shaped modern governance
- Analyse how traditional practices influence contemporary society
- Connect past economic activities to current industries in Kenya

- Engage a resource person to learn how past historical information has shaped modern History and Citizenship
- Discuss how traditional industries have influenced modern industries
- Search the internet for examples of historical influences on modern Kenya

How has past historical information shaped modern History and Citizenship?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 6
- Resource persons
- Digital resources
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 7
- Charts and posters
- Community elders

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Linguistic groups in Kenya - Composition of linguistic groups
Linguistic groups in Kenya - Causes of migration

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

- Identify the main linguistic groups in Kenya (Bantu, Nilotes, Cushites)
- Describe the sub-groups within each linguistic group
- Connect one's own community to a specific linguistic group

- Brainstorm on the identities of the linguistic groups in Kenya
- Discuss and write on charts the linguistic groups in Kenya
- Use an atlas to locate areas where different linguistic groups settled

Which linguistic groups are found in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 9
- Atlas
- Charts and posters
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 12
- Digital resources
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written tests

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Linguistic groups in Kenya - Causes of Cushitic migration
Linguistic groups in Kenya - Settlement and expansion

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

- Explain the causes of migration of the Cushites into Kenya
- Compare migration factors among different linguistic groups
- Connect historical migration causes to current refugee and displacement issues

- Research on causes of Cushitic migration using digital devices
- Compare causes of migration among Bantu, Nilotes and Cushites
- Present findings in class using charts

What were the unique factors that caused Cushitic migration?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 13
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 14
- Atlas
- Maps
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Linguistic groups in Kenya - Effects of migration (Economic and social)

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

- Analyse economic effects of migration of linguistic groups
- Examine social effects including intermarriages and cultural exchange
- Connect historical migration effects to Kenya's current cultural diversity

- Use print or non-print resources to find out economic and social effects of migration
- Discuss how migration led to trade and spread of skills
- Create a mind map showing effects of migration

What were the economic and social effects of migration of linguistic groups?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 15
- Digital resources
- Charts

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Linguistic groups in Kenya - Effects of migration (Political)

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

- Analyse political effects of migration of linguistic groups
- Explain how migration led to formation of alliances and conflicts
- Relate historical political effects to current governance structures

- Discuss political effects of migration such as displacement and alliances
- Research on how migration influenced political organization
- Present findings using charts or posters

What were the political effects of migration of linguistic groups?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 15
- Reference books
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written tests - Peer assessment

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Linguistic groups in Kenya - Origin, migration routes and settlement areas

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

- Trace the origin of the main linguistic groups
- Draw maps showing migration routes of linguistic groups
- Use map reading skills to locate historical settlement areas relevant to one's community

- Use an atlas to locate the origin, migration routes and settlement areas
- Draw maps showing migration patterns
- Label key geographical features on migration maps

Where did the linguistic groups originate and which routes did they use?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 17
- Atlas
- Drawing materials
- Maps

- Map work - Observation - Oral questions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Linguistic groups in Kenya - Socio-economic and political interactions
Establishment of colonial rule - Reasons for colonialism

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

- Explain how diverse communities promote socio-economic interactions
- Describe political interactions among different communities
- Participate in activities that promote intercultural understanding among classmates

- Showcase knowledge of how diverse communities promote socio-economic and political relations
- Discuss examples of intercommunity trade and cooperation
- Compose a song or poem on the diversity of communities in Kenya

How do diverse communities promote socio-economic and political interactions in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 20
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 24
- Digital resources
- Documentaries

- Oral presentations - Creative performances - Observation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Establishment of colonial rule - Methods used by the British

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

- Identify methods used by the British to establish colonial rule
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods
- Debate the ethical implications of colonial methods and relate them to current human rights issues

- Debate on the methods used by the British in establishment of colonial rule
- Discuss military conquest, treaties, and collaboration
- Watch a documentary on establishment of colonial rule

Which methods did the British use to establish colonial rule in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 26
- Documentaries
- Reference books

- Debates - Oral questions - Written tests

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Establishment of colonial rule - Process of colonization

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

- Describe the process of establishment of colonial rule in Kenya
- Create a timeline of key events in colonization
- Analyse how colonialism systematically disrupted existing governance systems

- Watch a documentary on establishment of colonial rule Kenya
- Develop a chart on the process of establishment of colonial rule
- Discuss key events from 1895 to full colonization

What was the process of establishing colonial rule in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 28
- Documentaries
- Charts
- Timeline materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Timeline creation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Establishment of colonial rule - Colonial administration system

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

- Describe the colonial system of administration
- Explain the role of different colonial officials
- Identify colonial administrative structures still present in Kenya's current government

- Use charts/posters to write information on colonial systems of administration
- Discuss the structure of colonial government
- Compare colonial administration to traditional governance systems

How was the colonial administration structured?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 29
- Charts
- Reference books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Establishment of colonial rule - Influence on contemporary government

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

- Examine how colonial administration influenced contemporary government
- Identify colonial legacies in current governance structures
- Advocate for sustainable self-rule by participating in civic activities

- Explore the extent to which colonial systems have influenced contemporary government
- Write key messages that promote sustainable self-rule
- Create posters showing ways to promote independence

How has colonial administration influenced contemporary government in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 29
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Charts and posters

- Written tests - Oral questions - Poster creation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Establishment of colonial rule - Promoting sustainable self-rule

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

- Explain ways of promoting sustainable self-rule in Kenya
- Identify civic engagement activities that strengthen independence
- Participate in community initiatives that promote national development

- Discuss civic engagement and community initiatives
- Create messages promoting sustainable self-rule
- Display posters in public places to promote civic responsibility

How can we maintain independence in our daily lives?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 30
- Charts and posters
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Poster displays

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Public participation - Concept and levels of participation

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

- Define the concept of 'public' and public participation
- Identify levels of public participation as outlined in the Constitution
- Connect public participation to decision-making processes in school and community

- Brainstorm on the concept of 'public' and various levels of public participation
- Discuss information sharing, consultation, involvement, collaboration and empowerment
- Present findings using charts

What are the different levels of public participation in society?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 32
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Public participation - Fostering constitutional principles

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

- Explain the role of public participation in promoting accountability
- Analyse how public participation fosters transparency and inclusivity
- Demonstrate commitment to transparency by sharing information openly in group activities

- Discuss role of public participation in fostering constitutional principles
- Examine how public participation promotes accountability, transparency and inclusivity
- Use available resources to make presentations

How does public participation promote accountability, transparency and inclusivity?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 36
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Public participation - Emerging issues and challenges
Public participation - Solutions and best practices

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

- Identify emerging issues that affect effective public participation
- Analyse challenges such as tokenism, exclusion and misinformation
- Propose practical solutions to overcome barriers to public participation in school settings

- Use print and non-print media to analyse emerging issues for effective public participation
- Discuss issues such as social media misuse, political interference and apathy
- Suggest solutions to emerging challenges

What emerging issues affect effective public participation in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 38
- Digital resources
- Newspapers and magazines
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 39
- Resource persons
- Charts and posters

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Group presentations

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Public participation - Sustainable public participation

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

- Explain the meaning of sustainable public participation
- Identify activities that promote continuous citizen engagement
- Participate in a debate or public participation exercise at school level

- Hold a debate on the need to support public participation in society
- Discuss how to cultivate genuine interest in public participation
- Organize a public participation exercise in school

How can we promote sustainable public participation in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 40
- Digital resources
- Debate materials

- Debates - Observation - Peer assessment

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Public participation - Supporting public participation in society

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

- Explain the importance of supporting public participation
- Identify ways citizens can participate in governance
- Engage family and community members in discussions about civic responsibilities

- Discuss ways of supporting public participation in society
- Share experiences of public participation with family members
- Create awareness messages about public participation

Why should members of society be encouraged to participate in public affairs?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 41
- Charts and posters
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Creative presentations

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Self-government and Republic status

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

- Explain the significance of self-government of 1st June 1963
- Describe the establishment of republic status on 12th December 1964
- Connect independence struggles to current national celebrations and their significance

- Use digital or print resources to establish major political developments since independence
- Discuss the significance of Madaraka Day and Jamhuri Day
- Create a timeline of key political developments

What was the significance of Kenya attaining self-government and republic status?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 42
- Digital resources
- Timeline materials

- Oral questions - Written tests - Timeline creation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Merger of political parties

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

- Explain the reasons for the merger of KANU and KADU
- Analyse the impact of the merger on Kenya's political landscape
- Relate party mergers to current political coalition dynamics in Kenya

- Research on the merger of KANU and KADU
- Discuss the impact of creating a de facto one-party state
- Present findings in class using charts

Why did KANU and KADU merge and what was the impact?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 44
- Reference books
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Repeal of Section 2A

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

- Explain the significance of repealing Section 2A of the constitution
- Describe the restoration of multi-party democracy
- Connect the 1991 political reforms to current democratic freedoms enjoyed in Kenya

- Discuss the repeal of section 2A and its significance
- Research on the introduction of multi-party democracy in 1991
- Analyse the impact of multi-party elections

What was the significance of repealing Section 2A of the constitution?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 45
- Constitution documents
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Oral questions - Group presentations

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Promulgation of Constitution 2010

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

- Explain the process leading to the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Describe the devolved system of government
- Identify how constitutional provisions affect daily life in Kenya

- Research on the referendum and promulgation of the Constitution 2010
- Discuss the new system of governance through devolution
- Draw the structure of the Kenyan government

What changes did the Constitution of Kenya 2010 bring to governance?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 47
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Diagram creation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Political challenges

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

- Identify major political challenges since independence
- Analyse challenges such as political assassinations and attempted coups
- Discuss how historical political challenges inform current peace-building efforts

- Engage with a resource person to find out major political challenges
- Discuss political assassinations, one-party state and attempted coups
- Write summary points on key challenges

What are the major political challenges Kenya has faced since independence?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 48
- Resource persons
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Written tests - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Post-election violence and ethnic clashes
Political and Constitutional developments - Solutions to political challenges

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

- Explain causes and effects of post-election violence in Kenya
- Analyse the impact of land and ethnic clashes
- Propose personal commitments to promoting peace during election periods

- Discuss post-election violence and ethnic clashes
- Analyse the causes and consequences of political violence
- Research on measures taken to address these challenges

What causes post-election violence and ethnic clashes in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 49
- Digital resources
- Newspapers
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 50
- Charts and posters
- Digital resources

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Political and Constitutional developments - Promoting peaceful political environment

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

- Identify activities that promote a peaceful political environment
- Participate in activities that foster harmonious living
- Compose songs or poems promoting peaceful coexistence for school events

- Participate in activities that promote peaceful political environments
- Discuss community dialogue forums and civic education seminars
- Sing a song on peaceful coexistence for harmonious living

How can you promote peaceful coexistence in political activities in your community?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 51
- Song and poem materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Creative performances - Oral questions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Elections in Kenya - Guidelines governing elections

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

- Identify guidelines governing elections in Kenya
- Explain requirements for voters, candidates and political parties
- Apply election guidelines when organizing class or club elections

- Use print and non-print materials to search for guidelines governing elections
- Discuss guidelines for voters, candidates and political parties
- Present findings in class

What guidelines govern elections in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 54
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- IEBC publications

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Elections in Kenya - Roles and functions of IEBC

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

- Describe the structure of IEBC
- Explain the roles and functions of IEBC in Kenya
- Design awareness messages about IEBC's role for display in school

- Brainstorm on the roles and functions of IEBC in Kenya
- Use charts/posters to enumerate the roles and functions of IEBC
- Design messages on IEBC roles and display in class

What are the roles and functions of IEBC in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 56
- IEBC publications
- Charts and posters

- Oral questions - Written tests - Poster creation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Elections in Kenya - Electoral processes

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

- Describe the electoral processes in Kenya
- Arrange electoral processes in correct sequence
- Role play the electoral process during school elections

- Role play the electoral processes in school
- Present the electoral processes in Kenya
- Discuss stages from voter registration to announcement of results

What are the electoral processes in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 58
- Role play materials
- Charts

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Elections in Kenya - Election malpractices and IEBC measures

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

- Identify common election malpractices in Kenya
- Explain measures taken by IEBC to curb election malpractices
- Commit to ethical practices and reporting malpractices during elections

- Engage with a resource person to find out measures taken by IEBC to curb election malpractices
- Discuss malpractices such as bribery, ballot stuffing and violence
- Discuss values that help curb election malpractices

What measures has IEBC taken to curb election malpractices?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 59
- Resource persons
- Digital resources

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Elections in Kenya - Technology and values in elections

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

- Explain how technology is used in elections
- Identify values that promote free and fair elections
- Apply values of integrity and fairness in school election activities

- Discuss the use of biometric voter registration and electronic transmission of results
- Identify values such as integrity, fairness and patriotism
- Create messages promoting ethical electoral practices

How can technology and values promote free and fair elections?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 61
- Digital resources
- Charts and posters

- Oral questions - Written tests - Poster creation

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

Elections in Kenya - Appreciating IEBC's role in democracy

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

- Explain the importance of IEBC in Kenya's democracy
- Create awareness messages about electoral processes
- Participate in discussions on how to improve electoral processes in school

- Design messages on the roles and functions of IEBC
- Display messages in class and school
- Discuss how IEBC upholds democratic principles

Why is IEBC important for Kenya's democracy?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 61
- Charts and posters
- Display materials

- Observation - Creative presentations - Peer assessment

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

National integration - Importance of national integration
National integration - Components of national integration

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

- Define national integration
- Explain the importance of national integration in Kenya
- Connect national integration to peaceful coexistence among classmates of different backgrounds

- Brainstorm on the importance of national integration
- Discuss how national integration promotes peace and development
- Present findings in class

Why is national integration important in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 62
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 64
- Charts and posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

National integration - Factors promoting national integration

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

- Identify factors that promote national integration
- Explain the role of the Constitution, national symbols and equitable distribution of resources
- Participate in activities that promote national unity such as national day celebrations

- Watch documentaries or video clips on factors that promote national integration
- Discuss the role of Constitution 2010, national symbols and national days
- Share findings in class

What factors promote national integration in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 65
- Documentaries
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Group presentations

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

National integration - Factors limiting national integration

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

- Identify factors that limit national integration
- Analyse the impact of tribalism, corruption and inequitable resource distribution
- Propose personal actions to counter factors that limit national integration

- Watch documentaries on factors that limit national integration
- Discuss tribalism, religious intolerance, corruption, racism and poverty
- Analyse how these factors hinder national unity

What factors limit national integration in Kenya?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 66
- Documentaries
- Digital resources

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Group discussions

Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship

National integration - Ways of enhancing national integration
National integration - Promoting national unity

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

- Illustrate ways of enhancing national integration
- Identify activities at school, community and national level that promote integration
- Role play activities that promote national integration

- Use charts/posters to design ways that enhance national integration
- Discuss cultural days, sports events, community service and inclusive leadership
- Role play activities that promote national integration

How can we enhance national integration in school and community?

- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 67
- Charts and posters
- Role play materials
- Oxford Evolving World Bk 10 pg. 68
- Creative writing materials
- Display materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment