Quiz Topics
2.1 CONSTITUTION
Specific Competence: Understand what a Constitution is. Explain how Zambia's Constitution was made and its parts. Explain why the Constitution is important. Learning Activities: Talk about the Constitution. Describe what makes a Constitution good (clear rules, stable, protects people's rights). Look at different types of Constitutions (written, unwritten; flexible, rigid). Discuss the good and bad points of these types. Learn about Zambia's Constitution history (like the Chona and Mvunga Constitutions). Understand how Zambia's Constitution was approved (by Parliament, a public vote, or a special assembly). Look at the parts of Zambia's Constitution (20 main parts and 275 detailed rules). Explain why the Constitution is important (it makes sure laws are followed, protects rights, helps run the country fairly, and belongs to all citizens). Expected Standard: Student shows they understand the Constitution. Student clearly explains how Zambia's Constitution was made and approved. Student correctly describes the parts of Zambia's Constitution. Student correctly explains why the Constitution is important.
2.2 ELECTIONS
Specific Competence: Explain why choosing leaders is important. Understand what the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) does. Learn about different ways elections are run. Learning Activities: Discuss why it's important to choose leaders for groups. Explain what elections are. Explain why elections are important. Describe what makes an election fair and believable. List different kinds of elections (for President, for Parliament, for local councils). Look at different forms of elections (general elections and by-elections). Describe what the ECZ does (it plans, runs, and manages elections). Talk about how elections happen (making laws, setting voting areas, teaching voters, registering voters). Describe the rules for elections (Electoral Code of Conduct 2016). Discuss what rights voters have. Look at bad practices in Zambian elections. Examine different election systems (like 'Winner Takes All', 'More than 50% wins', 'Seats match votes', or a mix). Explain Zambia's election system (based on the 2016 Constitution and Electoral Process Act, where the person with the most votes wins). Expected Standard: Student correctly explains why choosing leaders is important. Student correctly explains what the ECZ does. Student clearly understands different election systems.
2.3 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Specific Competence: Find ways to solve everyday problems. Understand the role of small businesses and informal jobs in national growth. Learning Activities: Explore common problems people face in their economic and social lives. Explain what 'Economic and Social Development' means. Talk about basic human needs (food, shelter, clothes, water). Describe what is needed to make things (land, money, workers, business skills). Explain why standards are important (for trade, health, safety). Look at how the informal sector (small, unregistered businesses) helps the country (creates jobs, makes goods and services). Expected Standard: Student finds good solutions to problems. Student understands the role of the informal sector.
2.4.1 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Specific Competence: Tell the difference between buying and selling goods within a country and buying and selling goods with other countries. Learning Activities: Sort trade into different types (local/international; visible goods/invisible services). Identify problems with trade (like bad transport, illegal selling). Describe why trade is important. Talk about trade terms (like balance of trade, balance of payment, good/bad trade position). Look at what the World Trade Organization (WTO) does. Draw a picture showing how goods move from where they are made to the customer. Expected Standard: Student correctly tells the difference between local and international trade.
2.5 HUMAN RIGHTS
Specific Competence: Promote respect for all people. Understand different types of human rights. Learn about the Bill of Rights. Learning Activities: Talk about human rights (what people can claim and what they are allowed to have). Learn about the history of human rights (like Magna Carta 1215, Charter of Mande 1222, Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948). Explain why human dignity is important. Describe what makes rights special (they are natural, cannot be taken away, apply to everyone). Explain different types of rights (civil, political, economic, social, cultural). Act out situations where rights are broken (for example, the right to education). Explain what the Bill of Rights means and its main parts. Look at any limits on the Bill of Rights. Show how the Bill of Rights is put into action. Expected Standard: Student promotes human dignity. Student correctly understands different types of human rights. Student correctly understands the Bill of Rights.
2.6 PEACE AND CONFLICT
Specific Competence: Encourage peace and stop violence. Find ways to solve disagreements in society. Learning Activities: Identify things that stop peace. Discuss ways to make peace. Promote peace in families, at school, and in communities. Describe different levels of conflict (between individuals, in communities, in the country, between countries). Look at what causes conflicts (poverty, unfairness, searching for minerals). Talk about what happens because of conflict. Describe ways to solve conflicts (talking to someone for advice, discussing, reducing tension). Expected Standard: Student promotes peace and avoids violence. Student correctly solves conflicts.
2.7.1 REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Specific Competence: Understand what regional groups do. Learning Activities: Name regional groups (like SADC, COMESA, AU). Describe and assess how they are set up. Talk about the good things they bring (for example, trade). Expected Standard: Student understands regional groups.
2.8.1 INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Specific Competence: Explain why international groups exist. Learning Activities: Name international groups (like the Commonwealth, UN). Describe who belongs to them and how they are set up. Talk about what they do. Expected Standard: Student correctly explains why international groups exist.
2.10.1 THE CONCEPT OF TAXATION
Specific Competence: Learn to pay taxes. Learning Activities: Show why paying taxes is important. Find out about tax laws in Zambia. Explain what the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) does. Describe different types of taxes (like PAYE from salaries, and VAT on goods and services). Understand the good things that come from following tax rules. Expected Standard: Student learns to follow tax rules.
2.11 BANKING SERVICES
Specific Competence: Use banking and money services. Use online banking services. Learning Activities: Identify who regulates banks. Explain banking papers (like a deposit slip, invoice, withdrawal slip). Explain why banks are important. Use online banking (like transferring money, mobile banking, banking on the internet). Expected Standard: Student correctly uses banking services. Student correctly uses online banking.
2.12 BUSINESS PLAN AND STARTUP
Specific Competence: Look at different ways to invest money. Come up with business ideas. Create a marketing plan. Prepare a financial plan. Put together all parts of a business plan. Find money to start a business. Learning Activities: Identify and discuss business ideas. Do a SWOT analysis (looking at Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). Do market research. Make marketing and financial plans (like a profit plan, cash flow plan). Write a full business plan. Find and get money to start a business. Expected Standard: Student evaluates investment options. Student creates business ideas. Student develops a marketing plan. Student prepares a financial plan. Student puts together all business plan parts. Student finds money to start a business.