Solid Foundations Social Studies Grade 4 Teacher's Guide

Publisher Namibia Publishing House
Print Price N$ 120.00
Print ISBN 9789991629087
The Solid Foundations Social Studies Grade 4 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide 2023 Edition joins the Solid Foundations series of approved materials for Senior Primary Phase and thoroughly covers the requirements of the Social Studies Syllabus for Grades 4–7 developed by NIED for implementation in 2016. Updated with the most recent information and developments available in 2023, the Solid Foundations Grade 4 course reflects the realities of modern Namibia and equips learners with skills they need to become responsible citizens that cherish a sense of belonging to their community, country, continent and the world.

The Solid Foundations Social Studies Grade 4 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide 2023 Edition joins the Solid Foundations series of approved materials for Senior Primary Phase and thoroughly covers the requirements of the Social Studies Syllabus for Grades 4–7 developed by NIED for implementation in 2016.

The Solid Foundations Social Studies Grade 4 course 2023 Edition aims to develop learners’ essential knowledge of History, Geography, Economics and Sociology in order to help them understand the intricate relationships within social, civic, political, economic, cultural and natural environments. At the same time, the course builds the skills of research, decision-making and problem-solving, and attitudes of co-operation, tolerance, commitment to human values and sustainability.

Key components of the course include:
 Learner-centered education
 Promotion of inclusive education and gender equity throughout the course
 Cross-curricular issues as stated in the Social Studies Syllabus
 Careful integration of geographical, historical, economic and sociological themes within the course
 Support for muti-ability learning in the form of extension and remedial activities
 Support for learners with special needs and learning difficulties
 Ideas for the use of low cost/no cost materials for each unit
 Specially designed assessment activities for each unit in the form of topic tasks, practical investigations and self-assessment sections
 Additional content for the teacher in the form of online resources, examples of lesson plans, topic tests and end-of-term tests.

Updated with the most recent information and developments available in 2023, the Solid Foundations Grade 4 course reflects the realities of modern Namibia and equips learners with skills they need to become responsible citizens that cherish a sense of belonging to their community, country, continent and the world.