GRADE 7 LIFE SKILLS EDUCATIONSCHEMES OF WORK
NAME OF THE TEACHER SCHOOL YEAR TERM III
| Week | LSN | strand | Sub-strand | Specific Learning Outcomes | Key Inquiry Question(s) | Learning Experiences | Learning Resources | Assessment Methods | Refl |
| 1 | 1 | DECISION MAKING SKILLS | Decision-Making Process
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe decision-making process that leads to desirable actions or behaviour b) display values necessary in making appropriate decisions in their day-to-day life c) appreciate the importance of effective decision-making in different situations |
1. Why do I make my decisions?
2. How has effective decision- making helped me in my life?
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The learner is guided to:
• search in pairs, using digital devices the meaning of decision-making processes and present in class • explore and analyze in groups situations that require decision-making • engage in puzzles and games like chess that demand multiple decisions to solve problems |
• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library • Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 95-100 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.87-92 |
a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 2 | 1 | Creative Thinking Skills | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe different situations that require creative thinking b) Play games that promote creativity c) Exhibit values that foster creative thinking in different situations. |
1. Why is creative thinking important for me?
2. How can I be a good creative thinker?
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The learner is guided to:
• use digital devices to search for the meaning of the term creative thinking • play games in small groups such as the jigsaw puzzle, snake and ladder and other relevant games that promote creativity |
• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library • Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 101-106 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.93-99 |
a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 3 | 1 | Creative Thinking Skills | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe different situations that require creative thinking b) display creative thinking skills in different situations c) Exhibit values that foster creative thinking in different situations. |
1. Why is creative thinking important for me?
2. How can I be a good creative thinker?
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The learner is guided to:
Read and discuss real-life stories from selected hard or soft copies, • watch video clips on fostering values in creativity, and discuss in class. |
• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library • Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 101-106 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.93-99 |
a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 4 | 1 | Critical Thinking
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe different situations that require critical thinking in their day- to-day lives b) Play games that enhance critical thinking c) Appreciate the need for critical thinking in their everyday life. |
1. What shows I am a consistent critical thinker?
2. What shows that I manage my time well?
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The learner is guided to:
• in groups solve number or word puzzles and discuss how critical thinking was applied • use digital devices to search for scenarios or case studies that show enhancement of critical thinking and present in class
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• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library,Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 107-112 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.100-104 |
a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 5 | 1 | Critical Thinking
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By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe different situations that require critical thinking in their day- to-day lives b) apply critical thinking in their day-to-day lives c) Appreciate the need for critical thinking in their everyday life. |
1. What shows I am a consistent critical thinker?
2. What shows that I manage my time well?
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The learner is guided to:
• role-play scenarios that require critical thinking skills and discuss the importance of being critical • discuss common instances that depict challenges in time management in the school community and note them down. |
• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library, Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 107-112 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.100-104
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a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 6 | 1 | Problem- Solving Skills | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe the term problem-solving as it relates to day-to-day life b) State the steps involved in problem solving c) exhibit values necessary for problem solving in their day-to-day lives |
1. What guides me when solving my problems in life?
2. Why are skills of problem solving important in my life?
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The learner is guided to:
• buzz in pairs on the meaning of problem- solving • discuss in small groups some problems they face in their lives, and make presentations in class • search in groups using digital devices the steps used in problem-solving, and present in class |
• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library,Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 113-117 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.105-107 |
a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 7 | 1 | Problem- Solving Skills | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) describe the term problem-solving as it relates to day-to-day life b) demonstrate ways of solving problems in their day-to-day lives c) exhibit values necessary for problem solving in their day-to-day lives |
1. What guides me when solving my problems in life?
2. Why are skills of problem solving important in my life?
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The learner is guided to:
• search in groups using digital devices the steps used in problem-solving, and present in class • explore and analyze real-life stories depicting poor and excellent problem-solving skills and discuss in class • perform skits on problem solving and discuss the values displayed in class |
• Vetted digital resources- TV/video/films/slides/ Internet sources
• Approved textbooks and other printed resources • Library • Display boards • Drawing charts Thriving Life Skills Grade 7 T.G Pg. 113-117 Thriving Life skills Education Grade 7 P.b Pg.107-108 |
a) checklist
b) project c) written tests d) oral questions e) aural questions |
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| 8-9 | END TERM ASSESSMENT/CLOSING | ||||||||
