Primary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "4.5 Our Culture, Our Nation"

Subject: Primary Social Studies Year: 4
Strand 2: Culture and Society

Substrand: "4.5 Our Culture, Our Nation" (25 periods)

The cultural characteristics amongst groups of people give them a sense of belonging that upholds the rights, roles and responsibilities of individuals in a nation with diverse cultures.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

4.5.1 know the importance of being part of a group (k)

4.5.1.1 explain why many people feel it is important to be a member of a group (e.g. sports group, church group)

4.5.2 understand that roles and responsibilities are crucial for nation building in a diverse society (u)

4.5.2.1 identify the roles and responsibilities of individuals in the community (e.g. chief, pastor, nurse, teacher)
4.5.2.2 compare traditional roles with modern roles

4.5.3 recognise the value of looking after public properties (s)

4.5.3.1 do a role play on how to care for the community (e.g. people, property, environment)

4.5.4 appreciate the importance of individual’s rights (a/v)

4.5.4.1 give three examples of individual rights (e.g. speech, movement, work)

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