CIVICS FULL NOTES ORDINARY LEVEL FORM 1 - 4 - TANZANIA
What is civics?
CIVICS: Refers to the study of human rights and responsibilities of the citizens.
THE MAJOR CONCERNS IN STUDYING CIVICS
1. The environment in which we live. This includes lands (soil), Water bodies (Rivers, Sea and Lakes) Vegetation (Trees and Grass) Air and animals.
2. Governance and governments. For example; the democratic process, election, rules of law and leadership.
3. Human rights and the responsibilities of citizens.
4. The social, cultural and economic development of society. For example industrial and technological development, demographic changes etc.
IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING CIVICS
We study civics in order to;
a) Understand human rights E.g. right to life, the freedom of association, freedom to worship etc.
b) Understand the duties and responsibilities of citizen such as work, protection of the environment, voting leaders, assisting people with disabilities etc.
c) Understand the environment in which we live.
d) Understand and uphold our culture. E.g. Values, norms, taboos and beliefs.
e) Understand and establish good relationships with other nations.
f) Understand the importance of love, unity and respect in society.
g) Understand population dynamics and its impacts on societies.
h) Understand road safety.
i) Understand the importance of economic integration in developing countries.
LESSON NOTES - ALL CLASS LEVELS
1. CIVICS FULL NOTES FORM ONE - ALL TOPICS
2. CIVICS FULL NOTES FORM TWO - ALL TOPICS
3. CIVICS FULL NOTES FORM THREE - ALL TOPICS
4. CIVICS FULL NOTES FORM FOUR - ALL TOPICS
