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Creation - CBC Grade 5 CRE Revision Notes
My purpose.
Identifying talents and abilities.
- A talent is a natural skill or ability to do something well. Ability is a talent or skill in a particular area.
- It is important to identify and use our talents and abilities. This will help us to grow and help others.
- Purpose is the reason for which something is done or was created for; purpose is why something exists.
- God created each one of us with a purpose.
- What we want to do in the future is our plan. Plan helps us to do what God created us for. These plans are our purposes.
- The plans that God has for us are His purpose for our lives.
- We should live according to God’s plan in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives.
The parable of the talents.
- A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
- The parable of the talents is also known as the parable of the three servants.
- The first and second servants used their talents well and were rewarded.
- We should use our talents to serve God and others.
- When we use our talents to serve God and others, we fulfill God’s purpose in our lives.
- God rewards us when we use our talents well.
- Human beings as co-workers with God.
- A co-worker is a person who does the same job as another. Human beings are co-workers with God.
Responsibilities given to human beings by God.
- Read Genesis 1;26 and 2;15
- Taking care of fish.
- Taking care of birds.
- Taking care of domestic and wild animals.
- Cultivating the land.
- Good stewardship of God’s creation.
- It is important to take care of God’s creation. This helps us to live in a clean environment.
My roles at home, school and in church.
- These are duties and responsibilities of individuals in a society set up. They include;
- Cleaning around the house.
- Washing of clothes at home.
- Collecting litter in the compound at school.
- Wiping of seats before people sit it the church.
- It is important that we share duties as this helps us to have unity.
The causes of child labour.
- Child labour is work that deny children of their childhood, their potential and dignity.
- It is any work that is against the right of children.
- Child rights are freedoms and privileges that children must have.
- They are the rights of a child to live free from hunger, abuse, neglect and other cruel conditions.
- Child rights include;
- The right to life.
- The right to health.
- The right to education.
- The right to play.
- The right to protection.
- Some of the causes of child labour are;
- Poverty.
- Need for cheap labour.
- Death of parents.
- Irresponsible parents.
- Drug use or abuse.
Effects of child labour.
- It affects the physical and mental growth of a child.
- It prevents a child from fulfilling his or her purpose.
- It may lead to school dropouts.
- It leads to having a poor relationship with children of the same age.
- High risk of getting ill.
NOTE; You should report any form of child labour to your teacher, parent or guardian, church leader or to the police.
The fall of human beings (Adam and Eve).
- The disobedience of the first parents led to the fall of human beings.
- The first parents disobeyed God when they ate the fruits of the tree that they had been warned not to eat.
Reasons for the fall of Human Beings.
- The first people to be created were a man and woman. Adam and Eve.
- They ate the fruit of the tree they had been warned not to.
- Eve had a conversation with the snake.
- Eve accepted to eat the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden and gave some to Adam.
- That evening they heard God coming to the garden and hid from him. The Lord and the man (Adam) had a conversation.
- The man (Adam) blamed the woman (Eve), while the woman blamed the snake.
Lessons learnt from the fall of human beings.
- We should be obedient.
- We should keep away from sin.
- God is unhappy with us when we sin.
- We should be honest.
- We should take responsibility of our wrongs.
The Family Unity.
- A family member is anybody from your father, mother and siblings (brothers and sisters.)
- At large, the extended members are also considered as family members, these include your grandparents, uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Importance of family unity.
- Families should live together in peace.
- They should also be united
- When families are united, they are happy.
- Unity in the families is important because it helps members to live peacefully.
- Performing responsibilities, praying and spending time together help to contribute to a happy family.
- God will bless each family that lives in peace.
Challenges faced by families in practicing family unity.
- Challenges are difficulties or problems we face.
- Most families face challenges in their day to day lives, these challenges include;
- Lack of food.
- Lack of clothing.
- Lack of good shelter.
- Illness.
- Lack of money.
- Arguments between members.
- Family conflicts and disagreements.
Ways of contributing to a happy family.
- Sharing responsibilities.
- Helping with house chores.
- Praying and reading the bible together.
- Always showing respect to family members.
- Loving and caring for other family members.
- Parents ensure they provide for the daily needs of the family.
- Appreciating and thanking parents for providing our needs.
- Performing my duties well.
Ways of solving family challenges.
- Asking for forgiveness. Praying together.
- Sticking together even in difficulties.
- Politely talking to each other over these challenges. Seeking help from family members.
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Social Relations And Cultural Activities - Class 6 Social Studies Revision Notes
The family
- Is a group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption
- Is the smallest social unit in society
Types of families
- Nuclear family
- Extended family
- Single parent family
- The nuclear family
- Is made up of father, mother and children
- Is the most common type of family
- Single parent family
- Is made up of one parent and children
- Extended family
- Is made up of nuclear family and their relatives.
- Father, mother, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and in-laws.
Needs of family members
- Needs are essential things that human beings require in order to live comfortably They include;
- Basic needs
- Secondary needs
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Basic Needs
- Are things or requirements one must have for survival
- They include;
- Food
- Shelter
- Clothing
- Clean water
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Secondary Needs
- Are things that human being may require in order to make their live more comfortable
- They include;
- Medical care
- Security and protectioniii.
- Property or land
- Entertainment
- Education
- Love
Responsibilities of Family Members
- Responsibilities are roles or duties one is expected to perform or fulfil
Responsibilities of Parents
- Proviing basic needs
- Being role models to their children
- Moulding good morals in their children
- Educating their children
- Providing security and protection for the family
- Listen to and advise their children
- Love, care for and live with their children
- Guiding their children on ways of participating in cultural activities
Responsibilities of the Children
- Going to school and working hard
- Showing good behaviour
- Keeping family secrets
- Obeying, loving and respecting their parents
- Protecting family property
- Serving the community using their talents and abilities
- Preserving and strengthening positive cultural practises
- Helping their parents in doing some household chores
- Ensure their family and community live harmoniously
The School
- A school is a place where pupils go to be taught or to learn
- A school mainly equips learners with knowledge and skills
- A school trains individuals to be responsible or useful members of the society We have government and private schools
The School Motto
- Is a short statement that shows the aims and beliefs of a school
- It may be written on;
- school badge
- school signpost
- school buses/vehicles
- exercise book
- is developed by the;
- teachers
- pupils
- parents
- it reminds pupils to work hard at school and to be a shining example to the other school.
- Its main aim is to motivate learners, teachers and community to work together towards a successful end.
The School Routine
- Is the programme of activities that have been planned to take place everyday in the school
- Day schools and boarding schools have different routines
- A school routine is prepared by the school administration
- School routine should be as per the guidelines of the ministry of education.
- A school fourine is clearly indicated on the school timetable
Importances of a school routine
- It helps the school to run smoothly
- It ensures order and harmony in the school
- Helps in bringing up all round pupils
- Helps to train pupils to be responsibleHelps in proper time mangement
- Helps to strengthen discipline among pupils
- Ensures that all activities in the school are allocated time
The clan system
- A clan is a group of people who have a common ancestor or forefather
- Clan members are related by blood
- Clans were founded by males
- Communities trace their origin through the male ancestor
- Agikuyu clans bear the names ot the nine daughters of gikuyu and mumbi.
- A group of clans make an ethnic group or community
- Members of the same clan are not allowed to marry each other
Functions of a clan
- Clan elders settled disputes among clan members
- Clan owned land on behalf of its members
- Giving a sense of belonging e.g.identity
- Setting rules to govern its members
- Planning and conducting important ceremonies
- Negotiating and paying dowry
- Educating the youth
- Providing comfort to members during hard times
- Safeguarding the values of the clan
- Determining religious practises and beliefs of the clan
- Protecting its members from external attacks
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Social Relations And Cultural Activities - Class 8 Social Studies Revision Notes
The School
- A school is a centre where learning takes place both formally and informally.
- It is also a place where the learners acquire knowledge.
School Management
- The public schools are run by the government through the ministry of education.
- At the district level, the schools are managed by:
- the District Education Board. (D.E.B)
- The chairman of the district education board is the district commissioner.
- The secretary of the District education board is the district education officer (D.E.O)The D.E.O is in charge of all the education matters in the district. He/She:-
- Ensures there are teachers in the school.
- Inspects schools to ensure standards are set and maintained.
- Organizes co-curriculum activities.
- Assigns teachers responsibilities by posting and transferring them.
The Teacher
- He/She is the secretary to the school committee.
- He/She signs duties and responsibilities to all the teachers in the school
- Receive information from the ministry and pass them on to teachers.
- Ensures that the school is stable and runs smoothly.
- He supervises the work of teachers, pupils and school workers.
- He ensures that good academic standards are made and maintained.
- He writes minutes during school committee meetings.
- He maintains discipline among pupils.
The Deputy Headteacher
- He is the principal assistant of the head teacher.
- He attends to lessons by planning and teaching.
- He acts in the absence of head teacher.
- He is in charge of discipline.
The Senior Teacher
- Ensures all lessons are attended to.
- Acts in the absence of head teacher and the Deputy head teacher.
- Plans and teaches the pupils.
Head Prefects (head boy and head girl)
- They co-ordinate the activities of other prefects.
- Ensures the pupils are orderly.
- Prefects act as the eyes of teachers on other pupils.
Importance of School Administration.
- It promotes high academic standards.
- It promotes high standards of discipline.
- It helps in maintaining school facilities like chairs tables and desks.
- It co-ordinates the daily academic activities in the school.
- It maintains proper school records.
- It organizes and promotes co-curricular activities in the schools e.g. games, music, athletics, drama.
- It acts as the link between the community in school.
- It ensures that the school maintains cleanliness.
- It acts as a link between the school and the government education agents like:
- Assistant education officers (AEO)
- District Education Officers
- Provincial director of education
- It allocates teachers their teaching subjects and other duties.
The School Motto
- It is a phrase that expresses the beliefs of a school.
- It describes the goals that a school intends the school learners to achieve by the time they leave the school.
- School routine is the program of activities in the school either on daily or weekly basis.
- The school timetable forms a major part of the school routine.
The Family
- Family is a group of people who are related by blood or marriage.
Main Types of Family
- Nuclear family - father, mother and child/children
- Extended family - nuclear and other relatives.
- Single parent family - One parent and child/children
Needs of Family Members
- Needs are requirements that are necessary for people to live.
- Basic needs - things we cannot do without.
- Secondary needs - Things that add comfort to our lives but we can do without them.
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Resonsibilities of Family Members
- Roles and duties in a family are well defined.
EXAMPLES:
Responsibilities of Parents
- Providing basic needs for the family.
- Providing security in the family.
- Providing medical care for the family.
- Installing good morals in the children.
- Providing financial assistance.
- Teaching religious values.
- Providing love for the family members.
Marriage
- Marriage is a permanent union between adults.
- Marriage systems recognized in Kenya are:
- Religious marriage.
- Customary marriage.
- Civil marriage.
Religious Marriage
- It is usually conducted in a church , mosque , or a temple.
- A wedding ceremony is conducted.
- Christians and Asian marriages are monogamous (one man and one wife)while Muslim marriages are polygamous (more than one wife).
- Couple exchange marriage vows.
- A marriage certificate is issued.
Customary Marriage
- Conducted according to the African customs and beliefs.
- Polygamy is allowed.
- Bride wealth is given before the wedding ceremony.
- It is usually conducted by the clan elders.
Civil Marriage
- It is presided over by a magistrate or an authorized government officer.
- A couple intending to marry must issue a 21 day notice to the district commissioner or the district registrar of marriage.
- The marriage partners pay a marriage fee.
- A marriage certificate is issued.
- Divorce or separation is granted by a court of law.
Importance of Marriage
- It provides companionship.
- It ensures the continuity of the family name and culture.
- It unites different families hence promotes unity and harmony in the society.
- It ensures good upbringing of the children.
- It provides security and legal rights to the children, wife, and the husband.
- It helps to regulate social behavior of the couple.
- It helps to enrich culture especially when man and wife are responsible.
Rights and Responsibilities of Spouses in Marriage
- To be loyal and faithful to each other.
- To stand by each other as a source of comfort and strength.
- To love one another.
- To give each other emotional and physical security and protection.
- To earn an income to support the family.
- To promote the family’s standard of living.
- To discuss the decisions regarding the family matters.
- They should be caring to the children.
Succession and Inheritance
- Succession means taking over property after the owner dies or give up ownership.
- Inheritance is receiving property left behind when the owner dies.
- People succeed or inherit the estate (belonging of the deceased ) through:
- customary laws
- written wills
- parliamentary acts (law of succession).
- The property of the diseased is called an estate.
- A written document that shows how the property of the deceased should be shared out is known as the will.
- The person who inherits the estates of the deceased is known as an heir.
- The distribution of the estate of the deceased is done by:
- Court of law.
- The public trustee.
- The bearer of the letter of administration or the grant of probate.
- The authority to manage the estate is granted by a court of law.
- The following are entitled to the estate of the deceased :
- wife or wives
- former wife ( in case of a divorce in a court of law).
- sons
- daughters
- parents
- Any other person with proof that they depend on the deceased.
- Where both the parents have died, the adult first born child should apply to get a letter of administration, if the parent did not leave a will or a grant of probate, if the parent left a will.
NB: daughters of the deceased whether married or not have the right to benefit from the property of the deceased.
Resources and Economic Activities.
- Resources are the things that are useful to human beings e.g. Soil, water, money, land, forest, mineral, wildlife, domestic animals.
- Economic activities are the different ways that we use the resources to earn income.
- The main economic activities in Kenya include:
- Transport and communication.
- Livestock keeping.
- Wildlife and tourism.
- Fishing.
- Mining.
- Crop farming.
- Forestry.
- Manufacturing.
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