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GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO C.R.E.
 Meaning of Christian Religious Education. 
 Importance of Christian Religious Education. 
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 By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: 
 Give the meaning of Christian Religious Education. 
 Outline importance of studying Christian Religious Education. 
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 Brain storming; 
 Probing questions; 
 Discussion.  | 
 
 
 
 
 
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 KLB BK I Pages 1-4  | 
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2 | 
The Bible. | 
Describe the Bible as the Word of God. | Probing questions;
 Bible reading; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 5-6  | 
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3 | 
Human authors of the Bible.
 
 Literary forms of the Bible.  | 
Identify some human authors of the bible.
 
 List down some literary forms of the bible. 
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Brain storming;
 Bible reading; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 6-7  | 
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2 | 
1 | 
The bible as a library. | Explain why the bible is referred to as a library.
 List down books in the new testament.  | 
Probing questions;
 Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 7-8  | 
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2 | 
Books in the old testament. | Identify categories of books in the old testament.
 Name books in each category of the old testament.  | 
Probing questions;
 Exposition of new concepts; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 9-10  | 
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3 | 
Books in the new testament. | Identify categories of books in the old testament.
 Name books in each category of the new testament.  | 
Probing questions;
 Exposition of new concepts; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 11-12  | 
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3 | 
1-2 | 
Translation of the bible from original languages. | 
Identify the original languages the bible was written in.
 Outline bible translation to local languages.  | 
Exposition;
 Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 12-13  | 
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3 | 
Versions of the bible. | 
List down some versions of the bible. | Oral questions;
 Brief discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 14-15  | 
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4 | 
1,2 | 
Effects of the bible translation. | 
Outline effects of bible translation in Kenya today. | Exposition;
 Discussion; Written exercise.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 15-16  | 
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3 | 
CREATION AND THE FALL OF MANKIND
 
 First account of the Creation story. 
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 Describe God’s works in six days.  | 
 
 
 
 
 Oral questions; Bible reading- Gen 1;12 Brief discussion.  | 
 
 
 
 
 The Bible.  | 
 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pages 19-20  | 
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1 | 
Second account of the Creation story. | Discuss second account of creation story. | Bible reading; Gen 2; 4-25;
 Discussion.  | 
The bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 20-21  | 
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State differences between the two creation accounts.Identify similarities between the two accounts.  | 
Outline similarities and differences between the two creation accounts. | Oral questions;
 Brief discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 21-22  | 
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3 | 
Attributes of God as depicted in the two creation accounts.
 
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Highlight attributes of God as depicted in the two creation accounts. | Probing questions;
 Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 19-20  | 
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6 | 
1 | 
Teaching from the creation accounts. | Explain teachings derived from the two creation accounts. | Probing questions;
 Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 23-4  | 
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2 | 
Traditional African view of creation. | 
Narrate a creation story from a traditional African view of.
 Highlight attributes of God.  | 
Narration on origin of Agikuyu people / other communities.
 
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KLB BK I
 Pages 25-28  | 
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Biblical teaching on origin of sin. | 
Give a biblical teaching on the origin of sin. | Luke3:1-6.
 Brief discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 23-24  | 
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1 | 
Consequences of sin. | 
Outline the biblical teaching on consequences of sin. | Brain storming;
 Oral questions; Bible reading; discussion  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 25-27  | 
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2-3 | 
CAT. & MID – TERM BREAK | |||||||||||||
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1 | 
God’s plan of salvation. | 
Outline God’s plan for salvation to reconcile mankind to Himself.
 
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Bible reading; Gen 3; 8-9
 Discover God’s initiative to restore human race.  | 
The bible. | KLB BK I
 Page 31  | 
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Traditional African concept of evil. | 
Identify causes of evil.
 Outline consequences of evil.  | 
Probing questions ;
 Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 32-33  | 
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3 | 
Traditional African concept of evil and Christian view of sin. | 
Compare and contrast traditional African concept of evil and Christian view of sin. | Brain storming;
 Probing questions; Detailed discussion; Review exercise.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 34-36  | 
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FAITH AND GOD’S PROMISES
 Background to call of Abraham.  | 
 
 
 
 Trace the background to Abraham.  | 
 
 
 
 Bible reading; Gen 15;1-6 Exposition of new ideas; Discussion. 
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 The Bible.  | 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Page 37-40  | 
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2 | 
Faith in God. | 
Give the meaning of the word faith.
 Identify ways of manifesting faith in God.  | 
Bible reading; Heb. 11;1-6
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Page 40  | 
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Abraham’s act of faith. | 
Describe Abraham’s act of faith. | Bible reading; Gen. 12;1-9
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 41-42  | 
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1 | 
Relevance of faith to Christians. | Explain the relevance of faith to Christians. | Brain storming;
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Page 43  | 
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2-3 | 
God’s promises to Abraham. | 
List down God’s promises to Abraham.
 Explain relevance of God’s promises to Abraham in a Christian view.  | 
Brain storming;
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 40-42  | 
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1-2 | 
God’s covenant with Abraham. | 
Define a covenant.Give an outline of God’s covenant with Abraham. Explain the importance of the covenant.  | 
Bible reading; Gen. 15;1-19
 Oral questions; Narrations; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | Pages 46-49 | ||||||||
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Covenants in modern life. | 
Identify covenants in modern life.
 
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Probing questions on examples of modern covenants –marriage, baptism, swearing oaths.
 Brief discussion. 
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KLB BK I
 Pages 49-52  | 
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SCHEME OF WORK FORM ONE C..R.E. TERM TWO 20……….. NAME………………………… | |||||||||||||
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TOPIC/SUBTOPIC  | 
LESSON / SPECIFIC
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TEACHING / LEARNING
 ACTIVITIES  | 
RESOURCES
 
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1 | 
1 | 
Circumcision.–Jewish perspective.  | 
Explain the importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants. | Bible reading; Gen. 17;1-16
 Narrations; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 53-54  | 
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Circumcision.–African perspective. perspective.  | 
Explain the importance of circumcision from an African point of view.
 Compare circumcision from a Jewish and African points of view.  | 
Oral questions;
 Discussion; Review questions.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 54-55  | 
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MOSES AND SINAI COVENANTThe call of Moses.  | 
 
 
 Give an outline of the call of Moses.  | 
 
 Bible reading: Exo : 1-22. Discussion. 
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 The Bible.  | 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pages 56-61  | 
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2 | 
1-2 | 
The ten plagues. | 
Identify the plagues sent to Egyptians.
 Outline lessons learnt by Christians from the plagues incident.  | 
Probing questions;
 Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Page 62-64  | 
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3 | 
The Passover. | Give an outline of instructions given to elders by Moses.
 Explain significance of the Passover.  | 
Bible reading; Exo. 12:1-3
 Oral questions; Brief discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 64-66  | 
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3 | 
1-2 | 
The Exodus. | Expound on God’s love for His people. | Bible reading; Exo. 14:5-30
 Oral questions; Brief discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 66-69  | 
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3 | 
The Sinai covenant. | 
Describe the preparation and sealing of Sinai covenant. | Bible reading; Exo. 19;8-16
 Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 69-71  | 
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4 | 
1 | 
The ten commandments. | 
Recall the ten commandments. | Bible reading;
 Exo. 20;-1-17; Oral questions; Discussion.  | 
The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 71-74  | 
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4 | 
2-3 | 
Breaking and renewal of Sinai covenant. | Identify God’s expectations for renewal of the covenant. | Q/A to review Sinai covenant;
 Bible reading; Exo 32; 1-35; Discussion. 
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The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 74-75  | 
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5 | 
1 | 
Israelites’ worship in the wilderness. | Describe Israelites’ worship in the wilderness. | Bible reading; Exo 20;22-26;
 Discussion. 
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The Bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 76-77  | 
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Israelites’ new understanding of God. | 
Explain Israelites’ new understanding of God. | Brain storming;
 Discussion, Topic review questions.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 80-81  | 
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LEADERSHIP IN GOD’S PLAN
 Introduction. 
 
 Reasons for kingship in Israel.  | 
 
 
 
 Define leadership. List down duties of judges who ruled Israel. Give reasons for kingship in Israel.  | 
 
 
 
 Brain storming; Discussion.  | 
 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pages 82-86  | 
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1 | 
Reasons against kingship in Israel. | 
Cite reasons against kingship in Israel. | Bible reading;
 Sam 8; 10-20; Probing questions; discussion 
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The bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 86-87  | 
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2 | 
King Saul. | 
Outline King Saul’s successes and failures.
 Explain lessons learnt from King Saul’s successes and failures. 
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Oral questions;
 Narrations; Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 89-90  | 
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3 | 
King David. | 
Outline David’s achievements during his reign. | Narrations;
 Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 93-96  | 
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David as an ancestor of Jesus. | 
Enumerate promises made to David by God.
 Highlight fulfillment of David’s promises in the new testament.  | 
Bible reading; Luke 1;26-33;
 Narrations; Exposition; Discussion. 
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The bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 97-98  | 
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2 | 
Qualities of a good leader. | 
Identify qualities a leader should emulate from king David. | Brain storming;
 Oral questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 99-100  | 
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3 | 
King Solomon’s successes and failures. | Outline King Solomon’s successes and failures. | Q/A to review King David’s successes;
 Narrations; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 101-6  | 
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1-2 | 
TEST & MID – TERM BREAK | 
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3 | 
Temple in Israel. | 
State functions of the temple in Israel. | Exposition;
 Discussion; Answer topic review questions.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 109-111  | 
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1 | 
LOYALTY TO GOD – ELIJAH
 Idolatry in Israel.  | 
 
 
 Outline factors that led to spread of idolatry in Israel.  | 
 
 
 Exposition; Oral questions; Discussion; 
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 KLB BK I Pages 112-8  | 
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Religious schism between Juda and Israel. | Highlight Jeroboam actions that set a bad example to other kings. | Bible reading; I Kings 12;26-33;
 Expounding.  | 
The bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 118-9  | 
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3 | 
Effects of idolatry in Israel. | 
Enumerate effects of idolatry in Israel. | Probing questions;
 Discussion. 
 
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KLB BK I
 Pages 120-1  | 
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1 | 
Elijah’s fight against false religion. | 
Describe Elijah’s fight against false religion at Mt. Carmel. | Bible reading;
 I Kings18;17-46; Narrations; Oral questions; Discussion. 
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The bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 122-5  | 
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2-3 | 
Elijah’s fight against corruption. | 
Describe Elijah’s fight against corruption. | Bible reading;
 I Kings 21; 1-29; Narrations; Oral questions; Discussion. 
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The bible. | KLB BK I
 Pages 126-9  | 
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1-2 | 
Why Elijah faced hostility. | 
Cite reasons why Elijah faced danger and hostility. | Exposition;
 Discussion; Answer topic review questions.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 126-9  | 
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| 3 | Relevance of Elijah’s mission today. | Explain relevance of Elijah’s mission to Christians today. | Brain storming;
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 131-2  | 
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END OF TERM TWO EXAMS | |||||||||||||
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SCHEME OF WORK FORM ONE C..R.E. TERM THREE 20……….. NAME………………………… | |||||||
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LESSON / SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES | 
TEACHING / LEARNING
 ACTIVITIES  | 
RESOURCES
 
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REFS | REMARKS | ||
1 | 
1-2 | 
AFRICAN RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
 Concept of God.  | 
 
 
 
 Give an outline of attributes of God as understood by African people.  | 
 
 
 
 Brain storming; Exposition; Discussion.  | 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pages 135-9  | 
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3 | 
The Spirits. | Draw the hierarchy of spirits.
 State characteristics common to spirits.  | 
Brain storming;
 Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 139-140  | 
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2 | 
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Hierarchy of beings. | Identify categories of the hierarchy of beings.
 Describe relationship between God and human beings.  | 
Brain storming;
 Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 139-141  | 
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Relation between living and non-living.
 
 
 
 The role of God.  | 
Outline relationships between human beings and plants; between human beings and non-living things.
 
 Identify the role of God.  | 
Oral questions;
 Brief discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 141-5  | 
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3 | 
The role of spirits & the role of ancestors. | State the roles of spirits and ancestors. | Brain storming;
 Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 146-7  | 
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1 | 
Responsibility of the living towards God. | Describe traditional African expression of worship. | Brain storming;
 Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 147-150  | 
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Responsibility of the living towards Spirits / ancestors. | Discuss veneration of ancestors. | Exposition;
 Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Page 150  | 
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Communication with the Spirits. | Outline ways through which human beings communicate with spirits. | Brain storming;
 Exposition; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pages 151-2  | 
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1 | 
MEANING & WHOLENESS OF LIFE IN T.A.S.
 
 Introduction. 
 Definition of a community.  | 
 
 
 
 
 Give various aspects of life. Define a community. Describe the social organization of African society.  | 
 
 
 
 
 Brain storming; Oral questions; Discussion.  | 
 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pg 153-6  | 
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African concept of kinship. | Describe the African view of kinship. | Drawing a kinship tree diagram;
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 156-9  | 
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1-2 | 
Harmony and mutual responsibility in the African community. | Outline factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility in the African community. | Brain storming;
 Oral questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 159-162  | 
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TEST
 & MID –TERM BREAK  | 
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2-3 | 
RITES OF PASSAGE AND MORAL VALUES
 
 The role of rites of passage. 
 Birth and naming.  | 
 
 
 
 
 Outline roles of rites of passage. 
 Identify some rituals associated with birth and naming.  | 
 
 
 
 
 Guided discussion; Oral questions.  | 
 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pg 164-5  | 
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Initiation rites. | Explain importance of initiation rites. | Oral questions;
 Detailed discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 167-9  | 
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Marriage rites. | Outline significance of marriage. | Brain storming;
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 169-170  | 
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Death rites. | Identify some death rites practised  in some communities.
 
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Open discussion. | KLB BK I
 Pg 170-2  | 
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1-2 | 
Role of rites of passage. | Outline role of rites of passage in inculcating moral values. | Brain storming;
 Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 172-5  | 
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Religious specialists in African communities. | Highlight role of religious specialists in African communities. | Give examples of specialists;
 Discuss their role.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 176-180  | 
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1-3 | 
AFRICAN MORAL VALUES
 
 Morality and virtues.  | 
 
 
 
 Define the terms morality and virtues. Identify some important moral values.  | 
 
 
 
 Brain storming; Probing questions; Discussion.  | 
 
 
 
 KLB BK I Pg 182-9  | 
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1-3 | 
Continuity and change of some aspects of traditional African culture.
 
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Identify some African cultural aspects that have (not) undergone change. | Probing questions;
 Discussion on changes regarding community land, property ownership, worship trends.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 189-196  | 
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1-3 | 
Continuity and change of some aspects of traditional African culture.
 
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Identify African cultural aspects that have (not) undergone change. | Probing questions;
 Discussion on changes regarding medicine, mode of dressing and bride- price.  | 
KLB BK I
 Pg 196-200  | 
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END OF TERM THREE EXAMS | |||||||
