Citizenship

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 8 Social Studies | Strand 5.0 Political Developments and Governance | Sub-Strand 5.3 Citizenship (10 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

• Describe qualities of a global citizen in an interconnected society
• Explore ways in which Nobel Prize nominees responded to injustice situations in society
• Explain factors for harmonious coexistence among citizens in East Africa and Africa
• Exhibit social entrepreneurship and active participation in the community

Summary

Being a global citizen means recognising responsibilities that extend beyond one's own immediate community, in a world where actions and connections increasingly cross borders. Looking at how figures like Wangari Maathai and Mahatma Gandhi responded to injustice offers a real-world model of active, principled citizenship.