Specific Competence: Understand what Civic Education means in different parts of life (social, political, economic, cultural, environmental). Learning Activities: Talk about what Civic Education means. Explain its goals (like good government, rights, duties, laws, taking part). Join in school activities like leadership or helping with school welfare. Expected Standard: Show you understand what Civic Education is and why it's important. Take part in school or community activities related to being a good citizen.
Specific Competence: Understand Zambia's journey to independence and how its government has changed since then. Know and respect national symbols. Learning Activities: Describe how Zambia became independent (before 1964 until 1964). Explain how the government developed after independence. Talk about why school uniforms and other symbols are important. Point out national symbols like the flag, coat of arms, national anthem, and Independence Day. Show respect for national symbols (by singing the anthem, saluting the flag). Expected Standard: Accurately explain Zambia's political history. Show respect for and understand what national identity symbols mean.
Specific Competence: Understand the difference between 'government' and 'governance' and different ways a country can be governed. Learning Activities: Tell the difference between government (the body of people in charge) and governance (how a country is run). Describe different systems of governance (like democracy where people vote, dictatorship where one person rules, monarchy where a king or queen rules). Use this knowledge in everyday situations (at home, school, or in the community). Point out what makes governance good or bad. Expected Standard: Show you know about different governance systems. Correctly tell the difference between good and bad governance.
Specific Competence: Understand what it means to be a citizen, including rights, duties, and responsibilities, and how to promote fairness for all groups. Learning Activities: Explain different ways to become a citizen (like being born in the country or becoming one later). Show patriotism (obeying laws, defending the country, paying taxes, taking care of public property). Describe how someone qualifies to be a Zambian citizen (by birth, by family, or according to the Constitution). Identify the duties, rights, and responsibilities of citizens (at home, school, and for the country). Look at things that stop people from being good citizens (like poverty, lack of knowledge, or weak law enforcement). Identify and sort out special groups in society (like children, women, older people, people with disabilities, and refugees). Expected Standard: Show you understand what citizenship means. Act in patriotic ways. Help make society fair (by being kind, understanding, and just).
Specific Competence: Understand what political parties are, how they work, and the different ways political parties can be organized in a country. Learning Activities: Describe what political parties are. Tell the difference between the party that is in charge (ruling party) and parties that are not (opposition parties). Explain the structure of a political party (like its main committee, provincial committee, and local groups). State what political parties do (educate people, offer other leaders, keep the government in check). Act out a political campaign. Identify different political party systems (like one-party, two-party, or many-party systems). Compare the good and bad points of these systems. Trace the history of political party systems in Zambia. Expected Standard: Explain how political parties are set up and organized. Judge the effectiveness of different political party systems.
Specific Competence: Understand how local and central governments work in Zambia and the role of traditional leaders. Learning Activities: Look at the history of local government (from old native authorities to modern councils). Explain the structure of local councils (city, municipal, town councils). Identify where local councils get their money (taxes, fees, development funds, rents). Explore how local government helps care for the environment and which groups are responsible. Talk about the role of traditional leaders and the House of Chiefs. Look at what the Central Government does and how it works with Local Government. Expected Standard: Show you understand the different levels of government. Show you know the roles of both traditional and modern government.
Specific Competence: Understand what money is, how to save it, and how to manage personal finances wisely. Learning Activities: Explain what money is, its worth, and what it's used for. Describe the features of money. Discuss problems like money laundering (making illegally gained money seem legal) and fraud (deception for financial gain). Talk about ways to save money (like in banks, using mobile money, or piggy banks). Explore why saving is important (for safety, for future investments). Show how to manage personal money (setting goals, deciding what's most important). Expected Standard: Show you understand why money is important. Practice saving money in real life. Show skills in managing your personal finances.
Specific Competence: Understand financial risks and how insurance helps manage these risks. Learning Activities: Explain what financial risks are (dangers of losing money). Identify different insurance companies (like ZISC, Madison). Show you know about different types of insurance policies (for cars, life, health). Expected Standard: Show you understand what insurance is and how to manage risks.
