Author: Msomi Bora

  TOPIC 2: SAFETY IN OUR ENVIRONMENT First Aid First Aid is an immediate help which is given to a sick or injured person before sending him/her to the hospital for further treatment. FIRST AID KIT Importance of First Aid Saves life Reduces fear of death Brings hope and encouragement to the patient Relieves the victim’s pain Prevents the illness or injury from becoming worse Helps a person to recover from shock It shows spirit of helping each other. Components of the First Aid Kit and their Uses Identity components of the first aid kit and their uses First Aid…

TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY Biology is the science that deals with the study of living things. The word Biology is derived from two Greek words, Bios which means Life, and logos which means study of. Thus biology is a study of life and living organisms. Basic Concepts and Terminologies of Biology Biology Biology is derived from two Greek words, that is, bios which means life and logos or logia which means study or knowledge. So biology can be defined as a branch of science which deals with the study…

TOPIC 2: GLOBALIZATION The Concept and Aspects of Globalization Globalization is defined as the increasing process of interdependence and interconnectedness between different political, social and economic components of the world. It is the way in which the world in seen as the global village. Globalization becomes a worldwide system as it integrates people across national borders, making the world operate as a village and therefore enabling free movement of goods, capital and information. Globalization is a result of man’s progressive nature of change. It can be traced far back from the 16th C – the period when European traders and…

TOPIC 1: CULTURE Aspects and Elements of Culture Culture can be defined as all the behaviors, ways of life, arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed from generation to generation. Culture has been called “the way of life of an entire society”. As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, norms of behaviour – as law and morality – and systems of beliefs, as well as the arts. The Origin of Culture: As stated before, culture is the totality of people’s way of life, so it is compatible with human life. It is argued historically that, culture…

TOPIC 3: POVERTY Poverty refers to a situation where a person cannot attain the minimum level of well-being. The concept of well-being can be applied to different dimensions like consumption, income, education and other basic needs. – Poverty is characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. – Poverty is also characterized by lack of income and productive resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods, hunger and malnutrition, ill health, limited or lack of access to education and other basic services. Poverty also includes homelessness and inadequate housing, social discrimination…

TOPIC 2: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Economic development is the increase in economic growth and the distribution of the goods and services among the people. It also refers to an increase in production and quality. Meaning of Development Development is a process to improve the lives of people in a country. This involves not only raising living standards, for instance goods and services, but a promotion of self-esteem, dignity, respect and people’s freedom to choose and to take control of their own lives. Levels of Development There are two levels of development, namely individual and national development. 1. Individual or personal…

TOPIC 1: PROMOTION OF LIFE SKILLS Life skills are the means through which a person can live well in a society. They are the ways an individual can properly manage his/her life and that of other people. Promotion of life skills is of great importance in modern societies because of the prevailing socio-economic, political and cultural changes that have been accelerated by scientific and technological advancements. The undergoing changes require good leadership, teamwork, positive relationships, self-worth and self-confidence from members of societies or communities so as to survive in this competitive world. Good Leadership, Team Work, Positive Relationship, Self-Worth and…

KISWAHILI NOTES FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS According to Tanzania Education Syllabus Click the links below to view the notes: ORDINARY LEVEL ADVANCED LEVEL

TOPIC 6: UFAHAMU UFAHAMU WA KUSIKILIZA Ufahamu wa kusikiliza ni zaidi ya kusikiliza tu kile kilichosemwa; badala yake ni uwezo wa mtu kuelewa maana ya maneno anayoyasikia na kuweza kuhusiana nayo kwa namna fulani. Kwa mfano mwanafunzi anaposikiliza hadithi, ufahamu mzuri wa kusikiliza humsaidia kuielewa hadithi hiyo, kuikumbuka, kuijadili, na hata kuisimulia tena kwa maneno yake mwenyewe. Kujibu Maswali ya Habari Uliyosikiliza Ufahamu wa kusikiliza unahusisha michakato kadhaa katika kuelewa na kupata maana ya kile kinachozungumzwa. Michakato hii inahusisha: Kuelewa vizuri sarufi ya lugha ile inayozungumzwa Kuelewa vyema maana ya maneno ya mhusiaka anayezungumza Kuelewa sintaksia (muundo wa maneno) ya…

TOPIC 5: UANDISHI UANDISHI WA INSHA ZA KIADA Insha ni kifungu cha maandishi kilichoandikwa kutokana na mtazamo wa mwandishi katika kujadili juu ya mada fulani. Mwandishi anaweza kuandika kuipinga mada hiyo au kuishadidia mada hiyo. Kuna aina mbili za insha, insha za kaida (zisizo za kisanaa) na insha za kisanaa. Insha za kaida ni insha zinazotumia lugha ya kawaida kuelezea mambo mbalimbali katika jamii, mfano juu ya mazingira, uchumi, biashara, historia n.k. Muundo wa Insha za Kaida Katika uandishi wa insha, muundo wake unakuwa na vitu vifuatavyo: 1. Kichwa cha insha; kichwa cha insha hudokeza kile ulichokijadili katika insha yako.…