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AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

 inculcate and sustain Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu (societal norms and values) through interaction with the family, community
and society at large
 understand and appreciate Zimbabwe pre-colonial, colonial and post- colonial history
 develop an appreciation of the importance of Chimurenga/Umvukela/liberation war heroes and heroines, national heritage,
symbols, identity and events
 foster in learners a spirit of patriotism through involvement in national functions
 uphold Zimbabwe’s constitutional rights such as respect for self, others, the vulnerable and disadvantaged and property
 prepare learners to face rapid changes in their socio-economic environment without losing their identity and integrity
 develop attitudes and skills consistent with sustainable environmental management and global challenges
 prepare learners for life and work with respect to life skills such as team work and enterprise skills

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the four year secondary Heritage Studies course, learners should be able to:

o explain key events and the significance of the Anglo-Ndebele war, first and second Chimurenga/Umvukela/liberation
struggle
o describe the significance of national symbols, events and heritage sites
o identify norms and values appropriate for responsible behaviour
o describe the operations of various government structures and systems
o demonstrate skills and knowledge gained to improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities
o explain concepts and issues relating to heritage studies, gender, human rights and responsibilities
o examine various ways of managing the national environment for sustainable development

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o explain the production and marketing of goods and services

o state the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Zimbabwean Constitution

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

 National History: Sovereignty and Governance

 National Heritage : Heritage sites
 National Heritage : National schools pledge
 National Heritage : Natural Resources
 Constitution of Zimbabwe : Constitution of Zimbabwe
 Rights and responsibilities : Entitlements of Men and Women in the Indigenous society

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k BY THE END OF THE WEEK NCES ACTIVITIES EVALUATION EVAL
PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1
National History : -Define what local Defining Pictures -facilitator introduces -Min. Of Pry. &
Sovereignty and authorities and governance Assessing Chalkboard for topic to the pupils Sec. Edu. New
Governance illustration -learners discussion on Syllabus Page 35
is ? Evaluation the role of local -Teacher’s
Local List local authorities and Resource person
authorities Resource Notes
Government (local
government structures -Teacher further explains
Structures councillor)
-assess the role of local
authorities in governance

National History : -Defining what system of Defining Pictures -question and answer -Min. Of Pry. &
Sovereignty and governance is? Assessing Chalkboard for -class discussion system Sec. Edu. New
Governance illustration of governance Syllabus Page 35
-identify the different Identifying -teacher explanation Internet
Local systems of governance
Government -notes taking
Structures

National History : -Evaluate how these Evaluation Pictures -Question and answer -Min. Of Pry. &
Sovereignty and systems of governance Communic Chalkboard for -Group work Sec. Edu. New
Governance illustration -class discussions and Syllabus Page 35
operate? ation teacher exposition Internet
Local -classify the dissimilar Teamwork -Teacher further
Government
systems of governance in Classifying explanations
Structures
rural and urban areas

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Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETE MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUAL GE

2 BY THE END OF THE WEEK NCES ACTIVITIES EVALUATION EVAL
PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
National -Define the pillar of Defining Charts -Teacher introduces topic -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig government Identifying Pictures to the pupils Sec. Edu. New
nty and Text books -class discussion on the Syllabus Page 35
- identify the pillars of Stating pillars of government -internet
governance central government Assessing -Teacher further explains -Teacher’s
Structures and
-state why they are called Resource Notes
Functions of
Central
the pillar of government
Government
National -define the central Defining Pictures -question and answer -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig government and structure Communic Chalkboard for -class discussion on the Sec. Edu. New
nty and illustration central government Syllabus Page 35
-illustrate the structure of ation operation Internet
governance central government Illustrating -teacher explanation
Structures and
Functions of -note taking
Central
Government
National -define the arms of Communic -pictures -Question and answer -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig government and functions ation - touring the -Group work Sec. Edu. New
nty and forest around -class discussions and Syllabus Page 35
-discuss the functions of Teamwork teacher exposition Internet

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governance the arms of government Discussion for medicines -Teacher further

Structures and Defining explanations
Functions of
Central
Government
Revision test -answer all questions written -Answering -Past exam -teacher writes questions Past exam paper
National on the chalkboard -critical question papers on the chalkboard
History :Sovereig -show knowledge and thinking -Tr’s File -pupils write work in their
understanding of the topics books-teacher supervises
nty and as the pupils write work
they discussed
governance

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

3 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES EVALUATI
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: N
National -define social services and Defining -Articles -Teacher -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig government Listing -Chalkboard for illustrate the Sec. Edu. New
illustration some service Syllabus Page 35
nty and -identify social services provided Identifying -Teacher’s
by the government -textbook provider
governance Team work Resource Notes
-Resource person -class discussion
Government as a -listing social services provided
( local on other service

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social service by the government representatives ) provider they

provider knew or have
once studied
-resource person
explains
National -define importance and provider Defining -Articles -question and -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig -explain the importance of social Communication -Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -class discussion Syllabus Page 35
nty and services provided by the Explaining Internet
government -textbook on
governance
-Resource person theimportance
Government as a ( local of social service
social service representatives ) provider
provider -teacher
explanation
-note taking
National -define importance and provider Defining -Articles Resource Person -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig -explain the importance of social Communication -Chalkboard for -Question and Sec. Edu. New
illustration answer Syllabus Page 35
nty and services provided by the Explaining Internet
government -textbook -Group work
governance
-Resource person -class
Government as a ( local discussions and
social service representatives ) teacher
provider
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations
National -define member, regional , Communication -Pictures Resource Person Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig international and organization Defining -Resource person Question and Sec. Edu. New
Syllabus Page 35
-identify regional and
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nty and international organizations to Identifying answer Internet

governance which Zimbabwe is a member Teacher collects
Government as a the exercise
social service books
provider

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

4 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES EVALUATI
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: N
National -describe the importance of -Explain -Articles -Teacher -Min. Of Pry. &
History :Sovereig Zimbabwe`s membership in -identifying -Chalkboard for explanation Sec. Edu. New
illustration Syllabus Page 36
nty and regional organizationseg SADC -Communication -Group internet
-describe the importance of -textbook
governance -Describing discussions -Teacher’s
-Resource person
Zimbabwe as a Zimbabwe`s membership in -Question and Resource Notes
Member of international organizationseg answer
Regional and WHO -notes taking
International
organizations
National Heritage -define liberations war heritage -identifying -Articles -Teacher -Min. Of Pry. &
sites and neighbouring countries -Communication -Chalkboard for explanation Sec. Edu. New
illustration Syllabus Page 36
- identify liberations war heritage -listing -Group internet
sites in neighbouring countries -textbook
-defining discussions -Teacher’s
-Resource person
Heritage Sites -list liberations war heritage sites -Question and Resource Notes
in neighbouring countries answer
-notes taking
-define liberations war heritage -Explain -Articles -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Sec. Edu. New

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National Heritage sites and neighbouring countries -identifying -Chalkboard for answer Syllabus Page 36
- identify liberations war heritage Communication illustration -Group work Internet
-textbook -class -Teacher’s
sites in neighbouring countries Resource Notes
-list liberations war heritage sites -Resource person discussions and
teacher
Heritage Sites in neighbouring
exposition
countriesegChimoi , Nyadzonya -Teacher further
and Tembwe
explanations
Revision test -answer all questions written on the -Answering -Past exam question -teacher writes Past exam paper
National Heritage chalkboard -critical thinking papers questions on the
/ Sovereignty and -show knowledge and understanding -Tr’s File chalkboard
governance of the topics they discussed -pupils write
work in their
books
-teacher
supervises as the
pupils write
work

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

5 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES EVALUATI
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: N
National Heritage -define importance , heritage sites -Reading -Articles -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
and examine -Defining -Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -Group work Syllabus Page 36
-examine the importance of -examining -Teacher’s
liberation war heritage sites in -textbook -class
Resource Notes
-Resource person discussions and
Heritage Sites neighbouring countries - Internet

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teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations
National Heritage -define importance , heritage sites -Reading -Articles -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
and examine -Defining -Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -Group work Syllabus Page 36
-examine the importance of -examining -Teacher’s
liberation war heritage sites in -textbook -class
Resource Notes
-Resource person discussions and
Heritage Sites neighbouring countries - Internet
teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations
National Heritage -define world and heritage sites -defining -Articles -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
-state any world heritage sites -Stating -Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -Group work Syllabus Page 36
found in Zimbabwe -Communication -Teacher’s
-assess the importance of world -textbook -class
-assessing Resource Notes
-Resource person discussions and
Heritage Sites heritage sites - Internet
teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations

National Heritage -define world and heritage sites -defining -Articles -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
-state any world heritage sites -Stating -Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -Group work Syllabus Page 36
found in Zimbabwe -Communication -Teacher’s
-assess the importance of world -textbook -class
-assessing Resource Notes
-Resource person discussions and
heritage sites - Internet

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Heritage Sites teacher

exposition
-Teacher further
explanations

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

6 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES EVALUATI
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: N
National Heritage -Define National , Schools and -Reading Chart -Teacher reads -Min. Of Pry. &
Pledge -Rewriting Chalkboard for the Pledge to Sec. Edu. New
-Recite the National Schools illustration Syllabus Page 36
National schools learners -Internet
pledge Pledge
-learners will -Teacher’s
take notes of the Resource Notes
pledge
-class discussion
- each and every
one should
recite
National Heritage -Define importance -Defining Chart -Teacher reads -Min. Of Pry. &
-Discuss the importance of -Discussion Chalkboard for the Pledge to Sec. Edu. New
illustration Syllabus Page 36
National schools national schools pledge learners -Internet
pledge -learners will -Teacher’s
take notes of the Resource Notes
pledge
-class discussion
National Heritage -Debate the importance of -Debating Chart -Teacher reads -Min. Of Pry. &
national schools pledge -Discussion Chalkboard for the Pledge to Sec. Edu. New

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National schools illustration learners Syllabus Page 36

pledge -learners will -Internet
-Teacher’s
take notes of the Resource Notes
pledge
-class discussion
- each and every
one should
recite
Revision test -answer all questions written on the -Answering -Past exam question -teacher writes Past exam paper
National chalkboard -critical thinking papers questions on the
Resources / -show knowledge and understanding -Tr’s File chalkboard
National Schools of the topics they discussed -pupils write
work in their
Pledge
books
-teacher
supervises as the
pupils write
work
Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA
7 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES EVALUATIO
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: N
National Heritage -Define National flag and Anthem -Defining Chart -Teacher reads -Min. Of Pry. &
National schools -Relate the National Schools -Discussion Chalkboard for the Pledge to Sec. Edu. New
illustration Syllabus Page 36
pledge Pledge to the National flag and -relating learners -internet
Anthem -learners will -Teacher’s
take notes of the Resource Notes
pledge

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-class discussion
National Heritage -discussing the similarities and -Defining Chart -Teacher reads -Min. Of Pry. &
Natural differences between the National -Discussion Chalkboard for the Pledge to Sec. Edu. New
illustration Syllabus Page 36
resources Schools Pledge to the National -relating learners -internet
flag and Anthem -learners will -Teacher’s
-Relate the National Schools take notes of the Resource Notes
Pledge to the National flag and pledge
Anthem -class discussion

National Heritage -Describe government efforts to -Describing Chart -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Natural improve access to natural -Communication Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -Group work Syllabus Page 36
resources resources by the indigenous - Summarizing -internet
people since 1980 -class
-Teacher’s
discussions and
Resource Notes
teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations

National Heritage -Describe government efforts to -Describing Chart -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Natural improve access to natural -Communication Chalkboard for answer Sec. Edu. New
illustration -Group work Syllabus Page 36
resources resources by the indigenous - Summarizing -internet
people since 1980 -class
-Teacher’s
discussions and
Resource Notes
teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations

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Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

8 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES L
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: EVALUATIO
N
National Heritage -Assess the effectiveness of these -defining -Newspaper articles -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Natural efforts -identifying - Chart answer Sec. Edu. New
-Chalkboard for -Group work Syllabus Page 36
resources -Strategies for increasing access -Teacher’s
to natural resources: illustration -class
Resource Notes
-Textbook discussions and
-land reform
teacher
-indigenization programme exposition
-ZIM-ASSET -Teacher further
-Zimbabwean Constitution explanations

Constitution of -Define Lancaster House -defining -Newspaper articles Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Zimbabwe Constitutions -identifying - Chart answer Sec. Edu. New
-Chalkboard for Syllabus Page 36
-Define provisions -outlining Class discussion -Teacher’s
-Outline the major provisions of illustration
Teacher Resource Notes
-Textbook
the Lancaster House Constitutions explanation

Constitution of - Outline the minorr provisions of -Communication Lancaster House -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Zimbabwe the Lancaster House Constitutions -outlining Constitutions answer Sec. Edu. New
-Group work Syllabus Page 36
-Outline the major provisions of -Teacher’s
the Lancaster House Constitutions Constitution of -class
Resource Notes
Zimbabwe discussions and

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teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations
Revision test -answer all questions written on the -Answering Constitution of -teacher writes Past exam paper
Constitution of chalkboard -critical thinking Zimbabwe questions on the
Zimbabwe and -show knowledge and understanding -Past exam question chalkboard
Natural of the topics they discussed papers -pupils write
resources -Tr’s File work in their
books
-teacher
supervises as the
pupils write
work

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

9 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES L
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: EVALUATI
ON
Constitution of -define enactment and new -defining Constitution of Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Zimbabwe constitution -identifying Zimbabwe answer Sec. Edu. New
Syllabus Page 37
-explain the reasons for the -explaining Class discussion -Teacher’s
enactment of a new constitution Teacher Resource Notes
explanation

Constitution of -define enactment and new -defining Constitution of Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Zimbabwe constitution -identifying Zimbabwe answer Sec. Edu. New

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-explain the reasons for the -explaining Class discussion Syllabus Page 37
enactment of a new constitution Teacher -Teacher’s
Resource Notes
explanation

Constitution of -Define home grown constitution -Distinguishing -Constitution of Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Zimbabwe -assess the importance of a home -identifying Zimbabwe answer Sec. Edu. New
-Education Syllabus Page 37
grown constitution Class discussion -Teacher’s
-illustrate the difference of constitution
Teacher Resource Notes
Zimbabwe Constitution and explanation
Lancaster House constitution

Constitution of -Define home grown constitution -Distinguishing -Constitution of Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Zimbabwe -assess the importance of a home -identifying Zimbabwe answer Sec. Edu. New
-Education Syllabus Page 37
grown constitution Class -Teacher’s
-illustrate the difference of constitution
discussion Resource Notes
Zimbabwe Constitution and Teacher
Lancaster House constitution explanation

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

10 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES L
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: EVALUATI
ON

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Rights and -define men ,entitlements and -defining Pictures Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Responsibilities indigenous society -identifying Charts answer Sec. Edu. New
Entitlements of -Chalkboard for Syllabus Page 37
-outline the entitlements of men in -team work Class discussion -Teacher’s
Men and Women the indigenous society illustration
Teacher Resource Notes
in the Indigenous -Textbook
society explanation

Rights and -define women, entitlements and -describing -Pictures Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Responsibilities indigenous society -identifying -Charts answer Sec. Edu. New
Entitlements of -Chalkboard for Syllabus Page 37
-outline the entitlements of -analytical Class discussion -Teacher’s
Men and Women women in the indigenous society illustration
- Communication Teacher Resource Notes
in the Indigenous -Textbook
society explanation

Rights and -define significance -describing -Pictures -Question and -Min. Of Pry. &
Responsibilities -explain the significance of the -identifying -Charts answer Sec. Edu. New
Entitlements of -Chalkboard for -Group work Syllabus Page 37
entitlements to men and women in -analytical Internet
Men and Women the indigenous society illustration -class
- Communication
in the Indigenous -Textbook discussions and
society teacher
exposition
-Teacher further
explanations
Revision test -answer all questions written on the -Answering -Past exam question -teacher writes Exam paper
Rights and chalkboard -critical thinking papers questions on the
Responsibilities -show knowledge and understanding -Tr’s File chalkboard

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responsibilities of the topics they discussed -pupils write

work in their
books
-teacher
supervises as the
pupils write
work

Week TOPIC OBJECTIVES COMPETENCES MEDIA METHODS/ SOM/REFS INDIVIDUA

11-13 BY THE END OF THE WEEK PUPILS ACTIVITIES L
SHOULD BE ABLE TO: EVALUATI
ON
Mid of year -answer all questions given in the -Answering -Past exam question -teacher give -Past exam paper
examinations examination -critical thinking papers questions on - Tr’s resource file
-show knowledge and understanding -question - Locally set exams printed sheets -Syllabus
of the topics they discussed interpretation by the teacher -pupils write
-time -Tr’s File work in their
-manage time properly management answering
-pass the exams with at least 50%. sheets
-teacher
supervises as the
pupils write
work
- Teacher marks
the learners’
scripts
- recording of
marks

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-report filling

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