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SOCIAL STUDIES SYLLABUSGRADE 1 - 7

Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education

Republic of Zambia

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VISION

Quality, Life- long education for all which is accessible inclusive and relevant to individual, national and global needs and value systems.

SOCIAL STUDIES SYLLABUS - Grade 1-7

TABLE OF CONTENTSPreface ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ viAcknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ viiIntroduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... viii

Teaching Methodologies ............................................................................................................................................................................................ viiiTime Allocation .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... viiiAssessment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ix

Rationale......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... xGeneral Outcomes .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... x

GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 11.2 DIRECTION AND LOCATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 11.3 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11.4 RELIGION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11.5 CHRISTIAN LIVING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21.6 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 LIVING TOGETHER IN THE COMMUNITY............................................................................................................................................. 52.2 DIRECTION AND LOCATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 52.3 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 52.4 RELIGION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52.5 CHRISTIAN LIVING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 52.6 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 DIRECTION AND LOCATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 73.2 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 73.3 RELIGION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73.4 CHRISTIAN LIVING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 73.5 FESTIVALS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73.6 CEREMONIES ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 83.7 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 8

GRADE 1

GRADE 2

GRADE 3

GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 4


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GRADE 4

GRADE 5

GRADE 6

GRADE 7





4.1 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 104.2 RELIGION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 104.3 CHRISTIAN LIVING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 104.4 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 10

5.1 LIVING TOGETHER IN THE COMMUNITY............................................................................................................................................. 125.2 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 135.3 CHRISTIAN LIVING..................................................................................................................................................................................... 135.4 ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 145.5 ENTREPRENEURSHIP................................................................................................................................................................................. 145.6 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 14

6.1 LIVING TOGETHER IN THE COMMUNITY............................................................................................................................................. 166.2 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 166.3 RELIGION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 166.4 WEATHER AND CLIMATE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 176.5 ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 176.6 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION..................................................................................................................................................... 17

7.1 GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 197.2 THE WORLD ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 207.3 WORLD CHALLENGES............................................................................................................................................................................... 207.4 RELIGION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 217.5 FARMING....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

APPENDIX ONE: SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART............................................................................................................................................... 22

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PREFACE

This syllabus consists of the following themes: Living Together, Spiritual and Moral Values, Food, Environment, and Communicationand Transport. This syllabus has been developed against the background and needs of the education sector reform and the Vision 2030,which emphasises on Zambia being a Prosperous Middle Income Country by 2030.

The reforms were necessitated by the need to solve the long-standing challenges in the then existing curriculum such as beingoverloaded, compartmentalised, examination centred and inflexibility. The reforms were also an attempt by the Ministry of Educationto capture the latest technological, economic, political, and social developments in a fast changing world.

The syllabus has been reviewed to make it learner centred, outcomes based and continuous assessment oriented. Its focus is on whatthe learner will do after acquiring the knowledge, skills, values and positive attitudes offered in the learning area.It is hoped that the knowledge, skills and values acquired from this study area will go a long way in helping the learners in life and alsoassist them face the world with confidence.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The syllabus review workshop would not have been accomplished without the involvement, participation and commitment of many people. We wantto thank all of them.

Most importantly, we want to thank the Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education for funding the curriculumreview workshop.

We are greatly indebted to the people who carried out the actual revision and these are:

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INTRODUCTION

The term “Social Studies” is here used to identify a new study area that has been introduced at junior secondary school level (Grades 8 and 9). It does notdenote a political school of thought, a philosophy, a doctrine or a form of organisation. It only refers to this new learning area on human relationships andbehaviour. It is an inter-disciplinary programme with a contemporary orientation incorporating some aspects of Civic Education, Geography and Historythat were previously taught as separate subjects in the former curriculum.

Education in Zambia as well as elsewhere is deemed to be the vehicle through which a morally, democratic learner should be developed. Thus, SocialStudies is expected to be the mirror through which the Zambian society should see itself in its quest and dedication to promote and perpetuate its social skills,beliefs, values and traditions.

The teaching methodologies recommended should be learner centred. These include:

a Activity learning (individual/pair/group)

b Educational visits (visits to various relevant institutions and organisations)

c Role play

d Debate

e Demonstration

f Question and answer technique

g Teacher exposition

The learning area shall cover a period of seven years. From Grade 1 to 4, learners shall have six (06) periods of thirty (30) minutes duration each per week.Grades 5 to 7 learners shall have six (06) periods of forty (40) minutes duration each per week.

TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

TIMEALLOCATION

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ASSESSMENT

It is expected that learners will be assessed periodically to determine whether the intended outcomes have been internalised and competences mastered. Forthe sake of this, teachers are advised to conduct Continuous Assessments, whether weekly or fortnightly or monthly. A mid-term assessment would also beideal so that where deficiencies are observed some remedial measures are put in place. However, it is strongly recommended that an end-of-term assessmentbe conducted at each grade level.

It is the Ministry's intention to conduct aptitude examinations after completing the Lower Primary School Level for purposes of selection to Grade 5. Thoselearners who will not meet the cut-off point will be made to repeat but using remedial measures before they can proceed to Grade 5.At the same time, anotheraptitude examination will be conducted after completing Upper Primary School Level for selection to Grade 8. Those learners who shall not meet the cut-offpoint will be expected to repeat Grade 7.

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RATIONALE

GENERALOUTCOMES

This learning area aims at developing the ability to understand and appreciate the moral, social and cultural values as well as to interpret positively thepolitical, economic, environmental and civic issues as they relate to everyday life.

It aims at developing knowledge, skills and positive values of:

Political, Social, Economic, Cultural, Environmental, Religious and Civic Issues;

Entrepreneurial skills in the context of socio-economic changes and technological advances taking place in the world.

1.2.

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GRADE 1

GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES

GENERAL OUTCOME KEY COMPETENCES

Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural,Environmental and Civic Issues

Develop an Understanding of Spiritual and Moral Values

Show ability to work in a group Demonstrate ability to give four cardinal points of the compass Demonstrate safe ways of crossing the road and rail line Demonstrate ability to pray


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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES1.1 LIVING

TOGETHER IN THECOMMUNITY

1.1.1 Home andSchool

1.1.1.1 Identify important placesaround the home and school

1.1.1.2 Identify family members andrelationships to each other

1.1.1.3 State the roles played in thehome

1.1.1.4 Explain the need for rules athome and school

1.1.1.5 State ways in which the classcan work together

Shops, post office, market, church,clinic, police post

Father, mother, brothers, sisters,uncles, aunties, cousins,

Cooking, watering, washing,sweeping, raking

Peace and harmony

Sweeping, picking litter, watering,slashing

Identificationof placesaroundhome andschool

Analysis ofthe familyrelationships

Sense ofbelonging to afamily

Responsibilityin carryingout chores

Harmoniousliving

Cooperationin class

activities

1.2 DIRECTION ANDLOCATION

1.2.1 BasicCardinal Points

1.2.1.1 Mention the four basiccardinal points

South, north, east, west Patriotism tothe symbolsof nationalidentity

1.3 GOVERNANCE 1.3.1 NationalAnthem

1.3.1.1 Sing the National Anthem infamiliar language

National Anthem

1.4 RELIGION 1.4.1 Names ofGod

1.4.1.1 Mention the different namesof God in any language

Different names of God Classificationof differentnames forGod

Praying

Appreciationof importanceof prayer1.4.2 Importance

of God1.4.2.1 State the importance of God

in our lives Importance of God : Creator,

Provider, Sustainer, Healer1.4.3 Prayer 1.4.3.1 Mention the different ways

people talk to God.1.4.3.2 Explain why people pray.1.4.3.3 Mention different types of

prayers.1.4.3.4 Recite the Lord’s Prayer1.4.3.5 Mention different times when

people pray.1.4.3.6 State the different ways in

which God answers prayer.

Prayer

Help, thanksgiving, protection Private and public prayer

Matthew 5:9-13 Wake up, eating, go to sleep, afraid

Yes, No, Wait


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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES1.5 CHRISTIAN

LIVING1.5.1 Friendship

andLove1.5.1.1 State qualities of a good

friend

1.5.1.2 Tell stories of Jesus’friendship towards children

1.5.1.3 Mention good things Godgives to people

1.5.1.4 Demonstrate the story of theGood Samaritan

1.5.1.5 Mention different ways ofhelping others

Awareness ofappreciation ofimportance offriendship andlove

Honesty, trust, respect, care,faithfulness

Life, water, air, sunlight, food,parents, protection (Mark 10:13-16)

Love and friendship (Luke 10:25-37)

Caring for the sick and aged Giving food, money and clothes

1.6 TRANSPORT ANDCOMMUNICATION

1.6.1 Types ofTransport andCommunication

1.6.1.1 Mention types of transportand their role in movingpeople and goods move fromone place to another

1.6.1.2 Explain different ways ofcommunicating amongpeople

Transport: walking (feet), riding(scotch-cart, motor vehicle, train,wheel burrow), cycling (bicycle),flying (aeroplane), paddling (boat)

Communication: verbal, letter,drums, phone, non-verbal

Classificationof types oftransport and

communication

Roadcrossing

Awarenessof thedangers onthe road

1.6.2 Importanceof Transport andCommunication

1.6.2.1 Mention the importance oftransport and communication

Transport: easier and quickermovement from one point to another,facilitating movement of goods andservices

Communication: sharing information1.6.3 Safety 1.6.3.1 Demonstrate the correct side

of the road to walk along1.6.4 Demonstrate safe ways of

crossing the road and rail line

Right hand side of the road

Correct way of crossing theroad (‘Look right, look left and lookright again’)

Making use of ‘zebra crossing’ points

Classificationof differentforms offriendshipand love

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GRADE 2


GENERAL OUTCOME KEY COMPETENCES Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural, Environmental

and Civic Issues Develop an Understanding of Spiritual and Moral Values Develop an Understanding of Transport and Communication

Demonstrate patriotism Demonstrate ability to show direction Demonstrate understanding of children’s basic

rights


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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES2.1 LIVING

TOGETHER INTHE COMMUNITY

2.1.1 Neighbourhood 2.1.1.1 State the importanceof living together

Neighbourhood: security, helpingeach other

Interpretationof the colourson the ZambianNational Flag

Identification ofchildren’s basicrights

Sense ofbelonging toa family andcommunity

Securityconsciousness

Demonstrationof patriotismtowards thenation

Appreciationof children’sbasic rights

2.2 DIRECTIONAND LOCATION

2.2.1 Direction 2.2.1.1 Mention the directionof prominent featuresin your community

Prominent features (home, village,school, clinic, post office, market)

2.3 GOVERNANCE 2.3.1 Defence andSecurity

2.3.1.1 Identify institutionsthat provide securityin the community

Zambia police service, securityfirms, messengers, neighbourhoodwatch

2.3.2 The NationalFlag

2.3.2.1 Explain the meaningof the National Flag

Colours of the National Flag

2.3.3 Children’sRights

2.3.3.1 Mention children’sbasic rights at homeand school

Right to life, shelter, food, water,clothing, education

2.4 RELIGION2.4.1 Praise and

Worship2.4.1.1 Mention different

ways of praising God Identification of

different ways ofpraising God. Identification ofthings that makepeople happy

Awareness ofdifferent ways ofpraising God. Appreciation ofdifferent things thatmake people happy.

Songs, poems, worship, givingoffering, helping others

2.5 CHRISTIANLIVING

2.5.1 Happiness 2.5.1.1 List basic things thatmake people happy

Eating good food, new clothes,presents, parties, playing


2.6.1 Different RoadUsers

2.6.1.1 Identify different roadusers

Pedestrians, motorists, cyclists,animal handlers, animals

Classification ofdifferent roadusers

Interpretation ofbasic road signsand signals

Applicationofbasic road signsand signals

Awarenessof differentroad users

Appreciationof road signsand signals

2.6.2 Basic RoadSigns andSignals

2.6.2.1 Mention basic roadsigns

Road signs: stop, pedestriancrossing, boy and girl crossing,animal crossing, rail crossing,bridge

2.6.2.2 Identify different roadsignals

Traffic lights: red, green and amber Police hand signals: stop, proceed,

turn


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GRADE 3


GENERAL OUTCOMES KEY COMPETENCES Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural, Environmental and

Civic Issues Develop an Understanding of Spiritual, Cultural and Moral Values

Demonstrate ability to locate places on a map Demonstrate tolerance


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3.1 DIRECTION ANDLOCATION

3.1.1 Location on aMap

3.1.1.1 Identify the location ofhome, school and nearbyplaces on a map

Location of places Identificationof places on amap Sense of

Patriotism3.2 GOVERNANCE 3.2.1 The NationalAnthem

3.2.1.1 Sing the Zambian NationalAnthemin English

Zambian National Anthem inEnglish

3.3 RELIGION 3.3.1 DifferentReligions andPlaces ofWorship

3.3.1.1 Name different religions inZambia

3.3.1.2 Mention places wheremembers of differentreligions worship

Religions in Zambia: Traditionalreligion, Christianity, Islam,Hinduism

Places of worship: shrines,churches, mosques, temples

Identificationof differentreligions andplaces ofworship

Awareness ofdifferentreligions inZambia

Appreciationof otherpeople’sreligion

3.4 CHRISTIANLIVING

3.4.1Division andForgiveness

3.4.1.1 Identify causes of divisionamong people

3.4.1.2 Mention effects of division

3.4.1.3 State different ways ofshowing remorse

3.4.1.4 Describe the importance offorgiveness

Nepotism, favouritism, theft,greedy, unfairness, jealousy

Conflict, underdevelopment,hatred

Saying sorry, looking sad, crying

Unity, peace, love, happiness,good health

Identificationof causes ofdivision andways ofshowingremorse.

Appreciation ofvalues ofPatience

Responsibility Tolerance Reconciliation Cooperation Respect Remorsefulness

3.5 FESTIVALS 3.5.1CulturalCelebrationsand Festivals

3.5.1.1 Mention occasionscelebrated by localcommunities

3.5.1.2 Explain the importance ofcelebrations/festivals

Birth of a child, initiationceremonies, installation ofleaders, marriage

Identity, unity, happiness

Identificationof culturalcelebrations.

Awareness ofculturalcelebrations/festivals

3.5.2ReligiousCelebrationsand Festivals

3.5.2.1 Identify religious festivalsin the locality

3.5.2.2 Mention the significance ofreligious festivals

Christmas, Good Friday, Easter,Ramadan

Identification with God,thanksgiving

Identification Classification

Appreciation Awareness of

religious festivalsand celebrations.


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3.6 CEREMONIES 3.6.1 TraditionalCeremonies

3.6.1.1 Describe traditionalceremonies

3.6.1.2 State the significance oftraditional ceremonies

Local traditionalceremonies


Classificationof traditionalceremonies

Appreciation oftraditionalceremonies

Awareness3.6.2 Initiation

Ceremonies3.6.2.1 Describe local initiation

ceremonies3.6.2.2 State the significance of

local initiation ceremonies3.6.2.3 Describe the initiation of

Jesus3.6.2.4 Describe the relevance of

traditional teachings andpractices today

Local initiation ceremonies


Initiation of Jesus (Luke2:41)


Identificationof initiationceremonies

Appreciation ofinitiationceremonies.


3.7.1 SafetyPrecautions

3.7.1.1 Identify safety precautionsapplied on vehicles

3.7.1.2 Explain risky behaviour onthe road

Safety precautions: usingseat belts, no hanging onmoving vehicles, nojumping on and off movingvehicles, using roadworthymodes of transport

Risky behaviour: playingon the road, running backonto the road to pick anobject

Identificationof safetyprecautionsapplied onvehicles

Care on theroad

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GRADE 4


GENERAL OUTCOMES KEY COMPETENCES Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural, Environmental

and Civic Issues Develop an Understanding of Spiritual and Moral Values

Demonstrate ability in keeping the environment clean Demonstrate ability in protecting the environment Demonstrate ability to construct simple items


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4.1 GOVERNANCE4.1.1 The Coat of

Arms4.1.1.1 Explain the meaning of

the symbols on theCoat of Arms

Symbols: man and woman = Zambianfamily, zebra=wildlife, eagle = victory,mining shaft = minerals, pick and hoeand cob of maize = farming, wavy lines= VictoriaFalls

Interpretation ofsymbols on theCoat of Arms

Identification ofthe duties andobligations of acitizen

Appreciationof symbols onthe Coat ofArms

4.1.2 Obligations andDuties of aCitizen

4.1.2.1 State the obligationsand duties of a citizen

Obligations: defend the country, paytaxes, voting, keeping environmentclean

4.2 RELIGION4.2.1 Religious

Scriptures4.2.1.1 Mention the parts of the

Bible4.2.1.2 Identify books of the

Bible

4.2.1.3 State reasons forwriting the Bible indifferent languages

4.2.1.4 Identify holy writingsof other religions

Old and New Testaments

Books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus,Leviticus, Numbers, Matthew, Mark,Luke, John

Reasons: easy understanding, increasedreadership

Holy writings: Koran, Vedas,Bhagavadi-Gita

Identification ofreligiousscriptures

Appreciationreligiousscriptures

4.3 CHRISTIANLIVING

4.3.1 Suffering andDeath

4.3.1.1 Identify different typesof suffering

4.3.1.2 Explain peoples’reaction to suffering

4.3.1.3 Describe Jesus reactionto suffering and deathduring trial andcrucifixion

4.3.1.4 Mention traditional andreligious teachingsabout life after death

Classfication ofdifferent types ofsuffering.

Appreciation ofdifferent types ofsuffering.

Types of suffering: physical, mental,social, spiritual, economic, emotional

Complaining, crying, blaming God andother people, giving up, enduring, workhard, empathizing,

Acceptance, forgiveness, showed love,agonising

Life continues after death (ancestralspirits)

Translated to heaven or hell Waiting for judgement

4.4 TRANSPORTANDCOMMUNICATI

4.4.1 Transportand CommunicationChallenges

4.4.1.1 List common transportand communicationchallenges

Transport: non-availability, congestion,noise pollution, vandalism, cyber crimepollution from fumes, overloading,accidents, over-speeding

Awareness oftransport andcommunicatio


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GENERAL OUTCOMES KEY COMPETENCES Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural,

Environmental and Civic Issues Develop an Understanding of Spiritual and Moral Values

Demonstrate ability to relate conventional signs to physicalfeatures

Demonstrate ability to resist human rights violations

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5.1 LIVING TOGETHERIN THECOMMUNITY

5.1.1 District 5.1.1.1 Locate on the map ofZambia the position ofthe district

5.1.1.2 Identify the mainphysical features on amap of the district

5.1.1.3 Describe social,economic, cultural,political structures ofthe district in the past

5.1.1.4 Mention the culturalcomposition of thepeople in the district

5.1.1.5 Describe the economicactivities in the district

5.1.1.6 List names of historicaland cultural sites in thedistrict

5.1.1.7 State the significanceof eachhistorical/cultural site

Location of the district

Physical features:hills/mountains, rivers, plains,valleys

Structures: social, economic,cultural, political structures

Races, ethnic groups,chiefdoms

Farming, construction, trading,manufacturing, mining

Historical and cultural sites

Identity, tourist attraction

Identification ofof various ethnicgroups in thedistrict.

Map reading

Appreciation ofother people’sculture

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5.2 GOVERNANCE5.2.1 Sex and Gender

Roles5.2.1.1 Explain sex and gender

roles

5.2.1.2 Explain genderdiscrimination

5.2.1.3 Discuss effects ofgender discrimination

5.2.1.4 promote genderequality Identifyinstitutions that

Sex roles: women gettingpregnant, breast-feeding

Gender roles: cooking,watering, teaching, raking,washing, sweeping

Disadvantaging someone onthe basis of sex

conflict, Gender basedviolence etc

Ministry of Gender, HumanRights Commission, CivilSocieties Organisation etc

Identificationof gender andsex roles

Identificationof threats tohuman rights

Appreciation ofsex and genderroles

Respect forhuman rights5.2.2Threats to

Human Rights5.2.2.1 State factors that hinder

citizens from enjoyingtheir rights

5.2.2.2 Mention examples ofhuman rights violations

5.2.2.3 Identify organisationsprotecting human rights

Corruption, poverty, poorgovernance, conflicts,ignorance

Gender based violence, childabuse

Police service, Human RightsCommission, civil societyorganisations

5.3 CHRISTIAN LIVING5.3.1 Discipline and

Punishment5.3.1.1 Describe the

importance of childdiscipline

5.3.1.2 Identify ways ofdiscipline

5.3.1.3 Describe punishment5.3.1.4 Identify different types

of punishment

Moulding character

Counselling, confronting,scolding

Denying privileges Physical, emotional, economic,

social

Identify differentforms ofDiscipline andPunishment

Appreciation ofDisciplineResponsibilityRemorsefulness

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5.4 ENVIRONMENT5.4.1 Rural-urban

Migration5.4.1.1 Describe ‘migration’

5.4.1.2 Explain rural-urbanmigration and itseffects

5.4.1.3 Suggest possiblesolutions to rural-urbanmigration

Movement from one place toanother

Movement of people fromrural to urban areas

Reasons: search foremployment, social amenities,disputes

Effects on rural areas:depopulation,underdevelopment

Effects on urban areas:overpopulation, crime,prostitution, poor sanitation,shortage of social amenities

Solutions: improving socialand economic amenities inrural areas

Classificationof reasons forrural-urbanmigration

Awareness ofthe reasons formigration

Awareness ofthe effects ofrural-urbanmigration

5.5 ENTREPRE-NEURSHIP

5.5.1 WealthGeneration

5.5.1.1 Explainentrepreneurship

5.5.1.2 Explain how wealth canbe generated

Small scale business ventures(legal), government ventures,national and multi-nationalcorporation

Entrepreneurship Hard-work togenerate wealth


5.6.1 Transport andCommunicationin the District

5.6.1.1 Describe thedevelopment oftransport andcommunicationservices

Identification ofdifferent forms ofcommunication

Transport: from walking toscotch-carts to cycling toriding motor vehicles

Communication: frommessenger to drum to letter totelex to land phone to cell-phone

Appreciation ofthe developmentof transport inthe district


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GRADE 6


GENERAL OUTCOMES KEY COMPETENCES Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural, Environmental and Civic Issues Develop an Understanding of Spiritual and Moral Values

Demonstrate ability to engage in smallbusiness ventures


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6.1 LIVING TOGETHERIN THE COMMUNITY

6.1.1 Province 6.1.1.1 Locate on the map of Zambiathe position of the province

6.1.1.2 Identify the main physicalfeatures on a map of theprovince

6.1.1.3 Describe social, economic,cultural, political structuresof the province in the past

6.1.1.4 Mention the culturalcomposition of the people inthe province

6.1.1.5 Describe the economicactivities in the province

Location of the province

Hills/mountains, rivers,plains, valleys

Social, economic, cultural,political structures

Races, ethnic groups,villages, chiefdoms

Farming, construction,trading, manufacturing,mining

Map reading

Identification ofvarious ethnicgroups in theprovince

6.2 GOVERNANCE6.2.1 Leadership

6.2.2 LocalGovernment

6.2.1.1 identify leadership qualitiesthat promote development

6.2.2.1 Describe the functions oflocal government

Openness, integrity,honesty, accountability,fairness

Street lighting, watersupply, waste management,housing, land administration

Identification ofleadershipqualities

Appreciationof goodgovernance

6.3 RELIGION6.3.1 Religious

Faith(Martyrdom)

6.3.1.1 Identify Africans killed fortheir religious faith

6.3.1.2 Describe the encounterbetween David and Goliath

6.3.1.3 State the role of faith inhelping people to be brave

Charles Lwanga and Kizito

1 Samuel 17

Promotes courage to facesituations

Identification ofdifferent peoplewho died for theirfaiths.

Appreciationof religiousfaiths.


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6.4 WEATHER ANDCLIMATE

6.4.1Elements ofWeather andClimate

6.4.1.1 Outline elements of weatherand climate

Temperature, rainfall,pressure, sunshine, humidity

Protection of

Reading ofweatherinstruments

Appreciation ofdifferent typesweather andclimate

theenvironment

6.5 ENVIRONMENT6.5.1 Protection of

the Environment6.5.1.1 Identify ways of disposing

waste6.5.1.2 Identify communal places

that need protection fromwaste

6.5..1.3Describe the role of thecommunity in environmentalprotection and wastemanagement

Recycling, burying

Markets, schools, clinics,churches, bus stations,drainages

Community participation,sensitisation and advocacy


6.6.1 Road Safety 6.6.1.1 Explain factors that influenceroad safety

Factors: visibility of roadsigns, state of the road,availability road signs,vandalism, corruption

Identification ofroad signs

Appreciationof the factorsthat influenceroad safety




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GRADE 7


GENERAL OUTCOME Key Competences for Grade 7 Develop an Understanding of Political, Social, Economic, Cultural, Environmental and Civic Issues Develop an Understanding of Spiritual and Moral Values

Demonstrate ability to grow foodcrops and rear animals


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7.1 GOVERNANCE

7.1.1DemocraticGovernance

7.1.1.1 Describe democracy

7.1.1.2 Mention characteristics ofdemocracy

7.1.1.3 Explain how democracyprotects and promotes humanrights

7.1.1.4 Describe ways in which womenand girls are discriminatedagainst

7.1.1.5 Explain forms of child abuse

7.1.1.6 Describe types of child labour

Democracy: Rule of the people,by the people for the people.

Identification ofcharacteristicsof democracy

Appreciationof goodgovernance

Respect forhuman rights

Identificationof form ofchild abuse

Identificationof differentgovernmentorgans.

Promotion oftransparencyandaccountability

Rule of law, freedom, fairelections

Rule of law and respectinghuman rights

Decision making, jobopportunities, access toresources, access to education.

Defilement, rape, child labour,child neglect, humantrafficking.

Domestic servants, farm work,street vending

7.1.2Organs ofGovernment

7.1.2.1 Identify the organs ofgovernment

7.1.2.2 Explain the functions of theExecutive, Legislature, andJudiciary

Legislature, Executive andJudiciary

Legislature: making laws Executive: carrying out laws Judiciary: enforcing law

7.1.3 GovernmentMinistries

7.1.3.1 identify government ministries Education, Health, Defence,Home Affairs

7.1.4 Constitution7.1.4.1 State the importance of the

Constitution

Constitution: supreme law ofthe land

Safeguarding citizens’ rights


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7.2 THE WORLD

7.2.1Continents7.2.1.1 Identify the continents of the

world

Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia,North America, SouthAmerica, Antarctica

Location ofphysical featureson a world map

7.2.2 PhysicalFeatures

7.2.1.1 Locate on a world map majorphysical features

Rivers, lakes, mountains, seas,island oceans, deserts, valleys

7.3 WORLDCHALLENGES

7.3.1 PopulationGrowth

7.3.1.1 Identify the causes of rapidworld population growth

7.1.1.2 Mention the effects of rapidworld population growth

7.1.1.3 State possible solutions to rapidworld population growth

Poor family planning, earlymarriages, poverty, polygamy

Identification ofworld challenges

Awareness ofworldchallenges High mortality rate, illiteracy,

unemployment, crime, diseases

Family planning, education

7.3.2 Corruption7.3.1.1 State different forms of

corruption

Petty corruption, grandcorruption and politicalcorruption

7.3.3 Food Shortages

7.3.1.1 State causes of food shortages insome parts of the world

7.3.1.2 Explain the importance of foodsecurity

Droughts, floods, Wars, Pestsand Diseases, laziness,ignorance

Autonomy, good health, highproductivity

7.3.4 HIV and AIDS7.3.4.1 Explain the consequences of

HIV and AIDS on food security Low productivity

7.3.5 Pollution

7.3.5.1 Explain causes of pollution

7.3.5.2 Outline effects of pollution onthe environment

7.3.5.3 State possible solutions topollution

Mining, solid waste disposal,chemical processing, forestfires, combustion

Acid rain, land degradation,contamination of watersources, diseases

Waste management, protectionof water sources,environmental education

7.3.6 Other WorldChallenges

7.3.6.1 State other world challenges7.3.6.2 Suggest possible solutions to

these challenges

War, global warming , poverty Conflict resolution, education,

increased productivity




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7.4 RELIGION 7.4.1 The Family

7.4.1.1 State the importance ofbelonging to a family

7.4.1.2 Describe the relationshipbetween parents and children ina Zambian family

Security, protection, love,care

Acceptance, respect, love,tolerance, obedience

7.5 FARMING7.5.1 World Farming

Regions7.5.1.1 Locate on the world map major

farming regions Prairies, Pampas, Downs,

Steppes, Veldt


7.6.1 Transport andCommunicationservices amongSADC and

COMESA Countries

7.6.1.1 Mention the benefits ofimproved regionalcommunication services andtransport network to Zambia

Easy flow of information Increase in trade Easy movement of goods and

services Employment opportunities

Awareness

Appreciationor worldfarming

Appreciationof familyroles

Identificationof family roles

Map reading

Identificationof differentparts of thebicycle

of safecycling

Appreciation of thebenefits ofimprovedregionaltransportandcommunication services

7.6.2 Road Safety7.5.2.1 Identify parts of the bicycle

7.5.2.2 Demonstrate safe cycling

Parts of the bicycle and theiruse

Correct side of the road tocycle on




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APPENDIX ONE: SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART

GradeTheme

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

LivingTogether in theCommunity

Home and School Neighbourhood District Province

Direction andlocation

Basic cardinalpoints

Direction Location on aMap

Governance National Anthemin Familiarlanguage

Defence andSecurity

The NationalFlag

Children’sRights

NationalAnthem inEnglish

The Coat ofArms

Obligations andDuties of aCitizen

Sex and GenderRoles Threats to

Human Rights

DemocraticGovernance

Organs ofgovernment

GovernmentMinistries

ConstitutionReligion Names of God

Importance ofGod

Prayer

Praise andWorship

DifferentReligions andPlaces ofWorship

ReligiousScriptures

Religious Faith(Martyrdom)

The Family

ChristianLiving

Friendship andLove

Happiness Division andForgiveness

Suffering andDeath

Discipline andPunishment

Festivals Culturalcelebrationsand Festivals

Ceremonies TraditionalCeremonies

InitiationCeremonies


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GradeTheme

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Transport andCommunication

Types oftransport andcommunication

Importance ofTransport andCommunication

Safety

DifferentRoad Users

Basic RoadSigns andSignals

SafetyPrecautions

Transport andCommunicationChallenges

Transport andcommunication inthe District

Road Safety Road Safety

Weather andClimate

Elements ofWeather andClimate

Environment Rural-urbanMigration

Protection of theEnvironment

The World ContinentsPhysical

FeaturesWorld Farming

RegionsWorldChallenges

Populationgrowth

CorruptionFood ShortagesPollutionHIV and AIDSOther

Challenges


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