Civics Form 1

Contents

1. 1. Introduction to Civics

   1 tests 15 questions

   Topic lessons

   • What is Civics?
   • Scope and importance of Civics
   • Civics, other subjects and everyday life
   • Summary

   What is Civics? Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how people live together and govern themselves in a society. The word comes from the Latin word civis , which means 'citizen'. Civics helps you understand how your country is organised, how decisions are made, and what part you can play as…

2. 2. Our Nation

   1 tests 16 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Nation and state
   • How our nation was formed
   • National symbols
   • National festivals and national unity
   • Summary

   Nation and state A nation is a large group of people who share a common identity, such as history, territory, language, culture and a sense of belonging together. A state is a political organisation with four features: a defined territory , a permanent population , a government and sovereignty (independence from…

3. 3. Human Rights

   1 tests 16 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Meaning and characteristics of human rights
   • Classification of human rights
   • Sources and protection of human rights
   • Rights, duties and human rights abuses
   • Summary

   Meaning of human rights Human rights are basic freedoms and entitlements that every person has simply because he or she is a human being. They do not depend on age, sex, religion, tribe, colour or wealth. Human rights protect human dignity and allow people to live a full life. Characteristics of human rights Universal…

4. 4. Responsible Citizenship

   1 tests 15 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Citizens, citizenship and non-citizens
   • Acquiring and losing Tanzanian citizenship
   • Rights and duties of a citizen
   • Qualities of a responsible citizen
   • Summary

   Who is a citizen? A citizen is a person who is a full legal member of a country. Citizenship is the legal status of being a citizen, with the rights and duties that go with it. People living in Tanzania who are not citizens, such as foreign workers or refugees, are called non-citizens or aliens; they must obey the law…

5. 5. Life Skills

   1 tests 16 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Meaning, groups and importance of life skills
   • Skills of knowing and living with oneself
   • Skills of knowing and living with others
   • Skills of making effective decisions
   • Summary

   Meaning of life skills Life skills are abilities that help a person to behave in a positive way and to deal successfully with the demands and challenges of everyday life. They are not about a job; they are about how we think, feel and relate to other people. A student with good life skills can say 'no' to pressure,…

6. 6. Proper Behaviour and Responsible Decision Making

   1 tests 17 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Proper and improper behaviour
   • Factors that influence behaviour
   • Effects of improper behaviour and promoting proper behaviour
   • Responsible decision making
   • Summary

   Proper and improper behaviour Behaviour is the way a person acts or conducts himself or herself towards others and in different situations. Proper behaviour is conduct that is accepted by society because it follows good values, rules and laws. Examples are respecting elders and teachers, being punctual, honest, polite,…

7. 7. Road Safety

   1 tests 15 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Road safety and road users
   • Road signs, markings and traffic lights
   • Causes and effects of road accidents
   • Using the road safely
   • Summary

   Meaning of road safety Road safety refers to the measures and behaviour that reduce the risk of people being injured or killed on the road. Road accidents are a major cause of death and disability in Tanzania, especially among young people. Every road user has a part to play in preventing them. Road users Road users…

8. 8. Work

   1 tests 17 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Meaning and types of work
   • Importance of work and attitudes towards work
   • Workers' rights and duties
   • Child labour and preparing for work
   • Summary

   Meaning of work Work is any physical or mental activity done by a person to produce goods or provide services that satisfy human needs. A farmer growing maize, a nurse caring for patients, a teacher teaching and a mother cooking for her family are all doing work. The founding President, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, stressed…

9. 9. Family Life

   1 tests 16 questions

   Topic lessons

   • Meaning and types of family
   • Functions of the family and roles of its members
   • Marriage
   • Family problems and family stability
   • Summary

   Meaning of family A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage or adoption who usually live together and support one another. The family is the basic unit of society : it is where a child first learns language, values, manners and culture. Types of family Nuclear family : father, mother and their children.…