التربية المدنية للصف الرابع الابتدائي

• The textbook focuses on civic education for the fourth year of primary school, published by the National Office for School Publications for the academic year 2017-2018.

Authors' Introduction

• Strives to achieve the competencies specified in the curriculum for the fourth grade, aiming to develop students' ability to act positively towards themselves and others.
• Emphasizes commitment to health, consumption, safety, and preserving national heritage, based on three main areas: community life and civic life, democratic life, and institutions.
• Focuses on values and attitudes related to national identity, respect for symbols, knowledge of citizenship principles, and related rights and duties, while also promoting openness to the world.
• Considers curriculum resources and knowledge as tools for building competencies, presented in a coherent manner with balanced content sections.
• Aims to facilitate active learning by presenting rich and diverse content through engaging scenarios, simple problem-solving exercises, and opportunities for integration and assessment.
• Emphasizes the importance of grounding targeted resources and values in practical application.

Learning Situations

• The textbook covers a range of topics including personal heritage, monuments and historical sites, natural reserves, tradition, dialogue, conflict resolution, discrimination, and school and civil responsibility.

Chapter 1 : Our Rich Heritage

• The chapter stresses the importance of heritage for building responsible future citizens
• Focuses on exploring the cultural and historical heritage of Algeria.

National and Local Heritage

• An activity was organized where students shared picture representing national monuments and local traditions.
• Authentic traditions should be treasured because they represent the identity and ancestral history.

Discovering Monuments in Our Homeland

• Archaeological sites are vestiges of the past and are an invaluable element of our national identity.

Ancient Neighborhood of the Casbah

• The Casbah, in Algiers, is one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in north Africa and is considered part of the world heritage by UNESCO.

Material and Immaterial Heritage

• Material heritage includes tangible items, while immaterial heritage includes traditions and cultural practices.
• Celebrations of Amazigh New Year in the Aures region, as well as traditional clothes and dishes are part of that heritage.

Our Immaterial Heritage "Tiouiza"

• "Tiouiza" refers to mutual help in the community, specifically during difficult projects.

Natural Reserves

• Natural reserves allow protection of endangered plants and animals.
• El Kala natural park is one of the many national parks in Algeria.

Preserving National Heritage

• National heritage is invaluable, and needs to be treasured by future generations.

UNESCO and Our National Heritage

• 7 sites in Algeria are listed as cultural world heritage.

Chapter 2 : Dialogue and Respect

• The chapter focuses on developing effective communication, speaking, and listening skills.

Importance of Dialogue

• Dialogue is a valuable tool that enables exchange and growth
• Effective communication between people eliminates prejudices.

Etiquette of Speaking

• Good communication starts with using polite wording, and taking turns fairly.

Managing Communication

• Talking one at the time, with respect starts by listening to what is being said
• Teamwork allows to understand other points of view.

Dialogue Instead of Violence

• Discussing instead of fighting resolves conflict and helps to find solutions.

Contributing to find Solutions

• Empathy for other people's circumstances can help to come up with fair solutions.

Chapter 3 : Discriminating Behavior

• Highlights how discrimination is unfair and unacceptable.

Racism

• Treating everyone the same regardless their condition brings harmony in society.

Chapter 4 : Civil Responsibility

• Highlights the important role played by school and municipalities.

Elementary school

• School helps to build the future generation.

Middle School

• Introduces collaborative discussions for pupils.

High school

• Presents vocational orientation in colleges as new ways of further education.

Private Property

• Highlights personal objects and objects which ownership resides in the immediate family.

Public Domain

• Highlights government installations which must be kept in an orderly state for all citizens.

Keeping Schools Tidy

• Maintaining a healthy environment starts by keeping schools tidy.
• Order and cleanliness makes the community appreciate the younger generation.