CIVCSYLBSF1

Civics1

1.    Our Nation

                                    i.            The Components of our Nation

§  To be able to analyse the components that make up our nation

                                  ii.            The National Symbols

§  Identify Tanzania's national symbols

§  Explain the significance of each national symbol

§  Identify Tanzania's national festivals and their significance

2.    Promotion Of Life Skills

                                    i.            Meaning and Types

§  Explain the meaning and types of life skills

§  Illustrate the importance of life skills

§  Demonstrate how to use social skills

§  Analyse the consequences of not applying social skills

3.    Human Rights

                                    i.            Aspects of Human Rights

§  Define human rights

§  Explain the various aspects of human rights

§  Explain the importance of human rights in our society

§  Relate human rights to the provision of basic needs

§  Evaluate the role of Government and different pressure groups in the promotion of human rights in Tanzania

                                  ii.            Limitations of Individual Human Rights

§  Explain the meaning and purpose of limitations of individual human rights

                               iii.            Human Rights Abuse

§  To be able to explain the meaning and effects of human rights abuse

4.    Responsible Citizenship

                                    i.            Concept of Citizenship

§  Explain the meaning of citizen and citizenship

§  Explain types and the importance of citizenship

                                  ii.            Citizenship Responsibilities

§  Explain the responsibilities of a citizen

§  Practice civic responsibilities

                               iii.            Responsibilities to Special Groups Including HIV/AIDS Victims

§  Define the term special groups

§  Identify special needs for each special group

§  Point out his/her responsibilities towards special group

5.    Work

                                    i.            The Concept of Work

§  Define Work

§  Name different work related activities done in the community

                                  ii.            Importance of Work

§  Explain the importance of work for self-development

§  Relate work to the development of the nation

6.    Family

                                    i.            Rights and Responsibilities of Family Members

§  Analyse the rights and responsibilities of each member in the family

§  Assess the consequences of failure by family members to carry out their responsibilities

                                  ii.            The Concept of Family

§  Define family

§  Identify types of families

§  Analyse the importance of family

§  Identify factors contributing to family stability

§  Identify foundations of a stable marriage

                               iii.            Elements of Proper Behaviour

§  Identify elements of indicators of proper behavior

§  Explain the importance of behaving properly

                                iv.            Responsible Decision Making

§  Explain the meaning and importance of responsible decision-making

§  Illustrate skills needed to make healthy decisions

7.    Road Safety Education

                                    i.            Importance of Road/Traffic Signs

§  Explain the meaning of road or traffic signs

§  Give correct interpretation of road or traffic signs

§  Explain the importance of obeying road or traffic signs

§  Explain the consequences of failure to observe road traffic signs

                                  ii.            Causes of Road Accidents

§  Identify causes of road accidents

§  Assess the magnitude of road accidents in Tanzania

                               iii.            Prevention of Road Accidents

§  Explain ways of preventing road accidents

§  Assess the magnitude of road accidents in Tanzania

§  Help the disabled, children and the elderly to cross roads