Civics, Citizenship, and Government: primary Social Studies lessons
Free primary Social Studies lessons on Civics, Citizenship, and Government: 80 lessons across the grades, each with practice questions and an answer key. Follow it from Grade 1 to Grade 6.
Grade 1 Social Studies
- Why we have rules Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Rules at home Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Rules at school Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Rules in public places Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Fairness Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Taking turns Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Respecting others Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Making good choices Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Solving simple problems Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
- Being responsible Rules, Fairness, and Responsibility
Grade 2 Social Studies
- Community organisation Community Leaders and Services
- Community leaders Community Leaders and Services
- Teachers and schools Community Leaders and Services
- Healthcare workers Community Leaders and Services
- Farmers and food providers Community Leaders and Services
- Traders and businesses Community Leaders and Services
- Public safety services Community Leaders and Services
- Community decision-making Community Leaders and Services
- Working together Community Leaders and Services
- Improving community services Community Leaders and Services
- What are rights? Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- What are responsibilities? Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Fair treatment Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Respect for others Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Helping people Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Working in groups Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Resolving conflicts peacefully Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Listening to different opinions Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Community rules Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
- Responsible participation Rights, Responsibilities, and Cooperation
Grade 3 Social Studies
- Community organisation Community Government and Leadership
- Leadership Community Government and Leadership
- Local authorities Community Government and Leadership
- Community rules Community Government and Leadership
- Public services Community Government and Leadership
- Community decision-making Community Government and Leadership
- Responsible citizenship Community Government and Leadership
- Community participation Community Government and Leadership
- Peaceful conflict resolution Community Government and Leadership
- Community improvement proposal Community Government and Leadership
Grade 4 Social Studies
- Why societies create rules Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Laws and their purposes Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Public institutions Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Local government Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- National government introduction Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Public services Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Leadership and accountability Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Citizen participation Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Fair decision-making Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
- Model community council Government, Laws, and Public Institutions
Grade 5 Social Studies
- Purposes of government Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Levels of government Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Government institutions Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Constitutions introduction Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Lawmaking Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Public administration Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Elections and representation Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Rights and responsibilities Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Accountability Government and Democratic Citizenship
- Responsible civic participation Government and Democratic Citizenship
Grade 6 Social Studies
- Purposes of government Government and Political Systems
- Forms of government Government and Political Systems
- Constitutions and laws Government and Political Systems
- Separation of powers introduction Government and Political Systems
- Legislatures Government and Political Systems
- Executives Government and Political Systems
- Courts and justice systems Government and Political Systems
- Elections and representation Government and Political Systems
- Accountability and rule of law Government and Political Systems
- Comparing government systems Government and Political Systems
- Human dignity Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Human rights introduction Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Children’s rights Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Rights and responsibilities Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Equality and fairness Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Discrimination and inclusion Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Peaceful conflict resolution Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Civic participation Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Public responsibility Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility
- Rights-based community enquiry Human Rights, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility