Social Studies Scheme of Work

2022-2023
(for Schools Teaching in English)
Class 4
(In accordance with Single National Curriculum)
Term 1
Unit: 1 Weeks: 1& 2
Topic Student Learning Outcomes

• Define and differentiate between the terms citizen, global citizen, and
digital/cyber citizenship. Human rights
Citizenship
& • Define the term ‘Human Rights’.
Human Rights • Explain fundamental human rights.
• Differentiate between rights and responsibilities.

Weeks: 3
Citizenship

• Define the term diversity and identify the key characteristics of diverse
groups within a society.
Diversity
& • Relate how diversity aids society to prosper.
Tolerance • Define the term ‘Tolerance’.
• Describe the importance of living in harmony with each other by accepting
differences (social and cultural).
• Recognize the causes of disagreements at the personal and peer level,
household and neighborhood level.

Weeks: 4
 • Define the term peace and conflict.
Peace and • Explain that attitudes affect and create conflict and peace.
Conflict/People
& • Resolve conflicts through discussions. Common etiquettes
Common • Explain Civic Sense by giving examples (traffic rules, keep the
etiquettes
environment clean, WASH)
• Identify common etiquettes for example: good manners, politeness,
respect for elders, helping others, dignity of labor, and discipline.
 Unit : 3 Weeks: 5 & 6
Themes Topic Students’ Learning
Outcomes
• Define State and Government.
State
and • Differentiate between State and Government Constitution and Constitution
Government of Pakistan:
• Describe what is a Constitution?
State and Government

• Describe basic characteristics of the Constitution of Pakistan Rights and

responsibilities of a citizen

• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of citizens as defined by

Constitution. Organs of Government

Weeks: 7 & 8

Organs • Describe the organs of a government

of
• Legislature
Government
• Executive
• Judiciary
• Distinguish between rules and laws and how they help create a just and
healthy political environment in a country.

Week 9&10
 Formation • Describe the concept of democracy as the most popular system of
of
government and describe why it is the preferred form
democratic
government • Define the term Leader and their qualities
• Define the term General Elections
• Describe the formation and function of political parties, how do they
contest elections according to their Manifesto.
 Unit: 4 Weeks: 11 & 12
Themes Topics Students’ Learning
Outcomes

The beginning Define History.

of
civilization • Identify early settlements and their areas. • Identify ancient civilizations
along major rivers and coastal areas of the world (Mesopotamia, Nile
Valley (Egyptian)and Indus valley along with their timeline)
• Describe the advent, lifestyle and decline of (Mesopotamia, Egyptian and
Indus valley).
History

Weeks:13&14
Contribution of
Federating • Explain the region’s/province’s contribution in the creation of Pakistan.
Units in the • Describe the role of minorities in the creation of Pakistan.
making of
Pakistan

Weeks: 15

Historical
personalities of • Describe the role of Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal and Mohtarma Fatima
Pakistan Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan
 Term II
Unit :2 Weeks: 1

Themes Topics Students’ Learning

Outcomes

Components • Define culture and its components.

Of
Culture • Recognize diverse cultures of Pakistan.
• Describe the term “Interfaith Harmony” and how different minorities
(Culture and Society)

celebrate their festivals.

Weeks: 2
Diversity in • Demonstrate respect for diversity in cultures of Pakistan in different
Culture

cultures of regions.
Pakistan
Weeks: 3
The way we • Define the term nation and nationality
live together • Explain reasons for pride in being Pakistani and patriots
Weeks: 4
• Define the term ‘communication’.
Communication • Identify the forms of communication and their importance. (art, language,
letters, e-mail, postcard, TV, radio, internet, computers, cell phone).
 Unit:5 Weeks: 5
Themes Topics Students’ Learning
Outcomes

• Define the terms map and globe, and name the key elements of a map.
Globe and map
• Define and locate the major land masses /continents and oceans/seas
skills
• Recognize the concept of Direction by using the term “Cardinal Points”
and Compass Directions with the help of a diagram
• Explain the concept of BOLTS with the help of a map.

Week 6,7&8
Major Land • Identify major land forms and their types in Pakistan.
• Explain the effect of the physical environment on the lifestyle of people in
Forms of Pakistan
Geography

Pakistan.
• Explain how human activities have changed the natural environment (e.g.
Interaction
deforestation, building dams, industry etc. (Positive and negative impact)
between land and • Identify different occupations of people (agriculture, mining and industry)
people • Describe the concept and need for food security in Pakistan.
Week 9
Weather and • Define weather and climate.
• Identify the elements of climate (temperature, rainfall, wind).
Climate
• Identify the factors affecting climate.
Week 10
Natural • Explain how common natural disasters occur (Floods, Earthquakes,

disasters and Cyclones, Avalanches).

• Identify safety measures that can be taken in case of natural disasters,
safety
specifically in the case of Earthquake (before, during and after).
measures
Week 11&12

Population • Define the terms Population and Census.

• Explain the importance of Census.
• Describe the distribution of population in the region and give a map of the
region/province.
• Enlist the major problems caused by over population.
• Identify the importance and interconnectedness of Water Sanitation and
Hygiene (WASH
 Unit:6 Economics Weeks: 13

Themes Topics Students’ Learning

Outcomes

The choices we • Define the term “Economics and economy of a country”.

make • Make economic choices according to one’s personal needs and
resources.

Goods and
services • Define the terms Goods and Services and list some examples.

Week 14
Economics

• Differentiate between producers and consumers; and explain their

Consumers
interdependence
and Producers
• Define the term “Inflation” and how it effects purchasing power of people.
Trade • Define Trade and Business
• Identify the major imports and exports of Pakistan
Week 15
• Define and differentiate between different types of entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship • Apply economics and money management in personal life (pocket
Evolution of money, savings).
money • Define banking
• Identify services provided by banks
Bank