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SOCIAL STUDIES SYLLABUSGRADE 1 - 7
Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education
Republic of Zambia
Prepared and Published by Curriculum Development CentreP.O. Box 50092
Lusaka
© Curriculum Development Centre, Lusaka, 2012
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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.
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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
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 6
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GRADE 4
GRADE 5
GRADE 6
GRADE 7
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 9
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 11
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 15
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 18
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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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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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 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 TRANSPORT ANDCOMMUNICATION
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 AND KEY COMPETENCES
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
Identity, unity, happiness
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
Identity, unity, happiness
Initiation of Jesus (Luke2:41)
Identity, unity, happiness
Identificationof initiationceremonies
Appreciation ofinitiationceremonies.
3.7 TRANSPORT ANDCOMMUNICATION
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 AND KEY COMPETENCES
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
GRADE 5
GENERAL OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES
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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 TRANSPORT ANDCOMMUNICATION
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 AND KEY COMPETENCES
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 TRANSPORT ANDCOMMUNICATION
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 OUTCOMES AND KEY COMPETENCES
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 TRANSPORT ANDCOMMUNICATION
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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