Social Studies Grade 9

SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES 
By the end of Junior School, the Learner should be able to: 

1. Demonstrate an understanding of historical concepts, historical sources and evidence for the development of identity and a sense of belonging. 

2. Develop Life Skills to navigate through challenges in day-to-day Life. 

3. Conserve and manage the environment for sustainable development. 

4. Manage pertinent and contemporary issues as an informed, engaged, empowered, ethical and responsive citizen. 

5. Apply research and digital literacy competencies to interpret phenomena for problem-solving and decision-making in society. 

6. Apply values, positive attitudes, principles of democracy, governance and human rights for mutual social responsibility. 

7. Appreciate themselves, other people, be proud of their Kenyan cultural heritage and be willing to further develop, preserve and share this heritage globally.

1. Social Studies and Career Development

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Pathway Choices Free chapter!
1.2.	Pre‑career Support Systems

2. Community Service Learning Project

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Community Service Learning

3. People and relationships

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Socio‑economic Practices of Early Humans
3.2.	Indigenous Knowledge Systems in African Societies
3.3.	Poverty Reduction
3.4.	Population Structure
3.5.	Peaceful Conflict Resolution
3.6.	Healthy Relationships

4. Natural and historic built environments

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Topographical Maps
4.2.	Internal Land Forming Processes
4.3.	Multi‑purpose River Projects in Africa
4.4.	Management and Conservation of the Environment
4.5.	World Heritage Sites in Africa

5. Political developments and governance

Lead	Chapter
5.1.	The Constitution of Kenya
5.2.	Civic Engagement in Governance
5.3.	Kenya’s Bill of Rights
5.4.	Cultural Globalisation