About the book
The Civics 4 for primary schools is based on the new civics syllabus published in 2006. The book utilises participatory approach making the leaning process
exciting than has ever been before. Throughout the eight chapters, the pupil is carried along as a main character.
The contents of the book aim at ensuring imparting of skills and developing competence of the pupil through direct involvement. The brainstorming questions and activities build self study attitude that is key to the future academic success.
Complex concepts are simplified and made interesting to learn by use of memorable real life stories. Specially selected eye catching illustrations make learning easier and more enjoyable. This book shall guide you step by step in understanding the structure of the village / street governments; the National Symbols; defense and security at school level and principles of democracy, good governance and democratic political competition.
At the end, we believe you shall have grown as a good citizen through understanding the society expectations, the national values and the responsible behavior.
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Table of contents
1. LEADERSHIP AT A VILLAGE OR STREET LEVEL….............................................1
A. The Structure of the Village Government….….........................................….1
B. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the Village Assembly and Village Council………….………........................................................................….9
C. The Structure of the Street Government……...…...............................……..12
D. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of Village and Street Chairpersons and Executive Officers………….........................…......….......13
E. Community Participation in the Village or Street Government…......16
2. THE NATIONAL SYMBOLS….………..………………...............................................24
A. The National Anthem……………………………………...…...…................….......24
B. The Coat of Arms………………………...……………......................……….............26
C. The National Flag..............................................................................................31
D. The Presidential Flag........................................................................................32
E. The Freedom Torch………………...…………..............……………….....……..........33
3. TANZANIA NATIONAL FESTIVALS………….....……..................…………............34
A. Public Holidays...................................................................................................34
B. Activities Conducted During National Festivals…..…….............………...39
C. Participation of Pupils in Public Holidays..................................................43
D. The Importance of Pupils to Participate in Public Holidays……....…..44
4. THE NATIONAL BOUNDARIES…………......................………..…......…............…45
A. National Borders...........................................................................................…..45
B. Peace and Security of Our National Borders…....…..........…...........……..46
C. How Citizens Participate in Protecting National Boarders…..….........48
5. DEFENCE AND SECURITY AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL.....................................50
A. Defence and Security of the School Community and Property…...…50
B. Risky Situation at School.................................................................................51
C. Ensuring Safety of the School Community and Property.................….57
D. Advantages of Involving Neighbours in Maintaining School Security.................................................................................................................58
E. Disadvantages of Involving Neighbours in Maintaining School
Security.................................................................................................................59
F. Pupils’ Participation in Defence and Security of the School
Community..........................................................................................................59
6. PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY……..……............………….................……........…61
A. Democracy..........................................................................................................61
B. The Rights of Children………………………......…………...................….……….62
C. Responsibilities of Children……………………..…………….....................…….68
7. GOOD GOVERNANCE…….….…….......………..........................………………...…..76
A. Indicators of Good Governance……....…………………………............……….76
B. The Importance of Good Governance………....………………..…................78
C. Implementation of Human Rights in the Community……………........82
8. DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL COMPETITION…...............…….......................……86
A. Political Parties..................................................................................................86
B. Reasons for Establishment of Political Parties…....…………........………..90
C. Importance of Political Parties…………………………....................................91
9. GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................93
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