Lesson Plans

Civics

O-Level · Form I–IV · TIE / NECTA aligned

Form I · IDDR

Life Skills

Class: Form I
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Life Skills in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Life Skills and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Life Skills.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Life Skills.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Life Skills and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form I · IDDR

The Family

Class: Form I
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of The Family in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of The Family and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce The Family.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of The Family.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply The Family and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form II · IDDR

Culture

Class: Form II
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Culture in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Culture and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Culture.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Culture.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Culture and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form II · IDDR

Money & Banking

Class: Form II
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Money & Banking in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Money & Banking and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Money & Banking.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Money & Banking.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Money & Banking and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form III · IDDR

The Government of Tanzania

Class: Form III
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of The Government of Tanzania in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of The Government of Tanzania and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce The Government of Tanzania.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of The Government of Tanzania.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply The Government of Tanzania and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form III · IDDR

Democracy

Class: Form III
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Democracy in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Democracy and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Democracy.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Democracy.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Democracy and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form IV · IDDR

National Ethics & Integrity

Class: Form IV
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of National Ethics & Integrity in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of National Ethics & Integrity and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce National Ethics & Integrity.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of National Ethics & Integrity.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply National Ethics & Integrity and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Form IV · IDDR

Globalisation

Class: Form IV
Time: 80 minutes (double period)
Periods: 1
No. of Students: ……
Main Competence: Apply the principles of Globalisation in everyday life and further learning.
Specific Competence: Demonstrate understanding of Globalisation and apply it to real-life situations.
Sub-topic: Key concepts and applications
Teaching / Learning Resources: Chalkboard, textbook, charts, real objects and relevant digital content.
References: Civics syllabus (TIE); approved Civics textbook.

Stage (IDDR)	Time	Teacher’s Activities	Students’ Activities	Assessment
Introduction Utangulizi	10 min	Reviews the previous lesson and uses guiding questions and a real-life scenario to introduce Globalisation.	Respond to questions and relate the scenario to their experience.	Oral questions to gauge prior knowledge.
Competence Development Kuendeleza umahiri	30 min	Facilitates group activities and demonstrations through which learners build understanding of Globalisation.	Work in groups, investigate, take notes and discuss findings.	Observation of participation; checking group work.
Design / Application Kubuni	25 min	Sets a real-world task requiring learners to apply Globalisation and guides them as they work.	Apply the concept to solve the task and present their solutions.	Assessment of the task/product against criteria.
Realisation Kutathmini	15 min	Summarises key points, gives feedback and a short exercise/assignment.	Reflect, answer the exercise and note the assignment.	Written exercise; self- and peer-assessment.

Teacher's Self-Evaluation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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