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    Pakistan Studies                                            

 

 

 

Themes: Grade IX

1.                  Geography of Pakistan:

a.       Location of Pakistan

b.      Administrative areas and cities

c.       The natural topography of Pakistan

d.      Climate of Pakistan

 

2.                  History of Pakistan

a.       Ideology of Pakistan

b.      Struggle and creation of Pakistan

c.       1st decade of newly emergent state.

d.      Political development in Pakistan

 

3.                  Environment of Pakistan

a.       Forests and natural vegetation

b.      Environmental hazards and natural disasters

 

4.                  Resources and Economic development of Pakistan

a.       Water, mineral and power resources

b.      Population structure and growth

c.       Agriculture and fisheries

d.      Industry and employment

e.       Trade, transport and telecommunication

Themes: Grade X

5.                  Society and cultural diversity in Pakistan

a.       Society and Culture of Pakistan

b.      National integration and cohesion

c.       Recreation – Sports and tourism

 

 

           

6.         Constitution of Pakistan

a.   Constitutional development

b.   Constitutions of Pakistan 1956, 1962, and 1973

c.   Important Terminology of the Constitution

d.   Salient features of 1973 Constitution

e.   Rights and Responsibilities under the 1973 Constitution

 

7.            Citizenship                 

 

a.       Rights and Responsibilities

b.      Democratic process

c.       Justice and equality

d.      Rule of law

e.      Critical media literacy

f.        Human rights

g.      Globalization and digital citizenship

h.      Appreciation of diversity

i.        Conflict and peace

j.        Sustainable development

 

                        8.         Pakistan and International Affairs

a.       Foreign policies of Pakistan

b.     Pakistan and International organizations

c.      Pakistan’s efforts for world peace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme 1: Physical Geography of Pakistan

Standard A: Location of Pakistan

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Developing understanding about the location

of Pakistan and its importance in relation to bordering countries.

Benchmark: Developing understanding about the location

of Pakistan and its importance in relation to South and Central Asian countries.

       [SLO: PS-09-1A-01] Identify Tropic of Cancer 23.5°N, latitudes 30°N, 36°N, longitudes 64°E, 70°E, and 76°E on Pakistan’s map.

       [SLO: PS-09-1A-02] Annotate Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea on the map.

       [SLO: PS-09-1A-03] Annotate Pakistan’s neighboring countries on the map.

       [SLO: PS-09-1A-04] Identify the importance of Pakistan's cardinal position/location in relation to bordering countries.

       [SLO: PS-11-1A-01] Locating Pakistan on the world map and assessing the importance of Pakistan’s location

       [SLO: PS-11-1A-02] Identify and use Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), latitudes 30°N, 36°N, longitudes 64°E, 70°E, and 76°E highlighting the different areas of Pakistan on the ma

       [SLO: PS-11-1A-03] Annotate Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean with reference to its economic importance

       [SLO: PS-11-1A-04] The importance of Pakistan's location in relation to countries bordering Pakistan and other countries in South and Central Asia.

Standard B: Administrative areas and Cities

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Locate 5 main administrative divisions, provinces and major cities of Pakistan on map

: Locate provinces, districts and major cities of Pakistan on map

       [SLO: PS-09-1B-01] Annotate administrative divisions of Pakistan (All Provinces and 5 main Divisions of each province)

       [SLO: PS-09-1B-02] Annotate following cities: Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta on the map of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-1B-03] Identify the importance of Pakistan's major cities in relation to their location.

       [SLO: PS-09-1B-04] Understand the hierarchy of geographic administrative divisions of Pakistan.

       [SLO: 11-1B-01] Identify the following on a map.

       [SLO: PS-11-1B-02] Annotate administrative divisions of Pakistan (Provinces and Districts)

       [SLO: PS-11-1B-03] Annotate the following major cities on the map of Pakistan: Islamabad, Murree, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, Peshawar, Chitral, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Karachi, Quetta and Gwadar.

 

 

 

Standard C: The Natural Topography of Pakistan   

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Developing understanding about the Topographical division of Pakistan. Link the impact of natural topography of Pakistan with human activity.

Benchmark: Describe the Topographical division of Pakistan. Link natural topography of Pakistan with human activity with reference to causes and effects.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-01] Locate the important mountain ranges, deserts, plains and rivers of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-02] Annotate the important cities located in these areas and highlight the reason for their importance.

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-03] Compare and contrast weather, natural vegetation, economy, drainage, lifestyle and culture of people of these areas.

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-04] MOUNTAINS: Hindu Kush Mountains, Karakorum Mountains, Himalaya Mountains)

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-05] PLATEAUS: Potohar plateau (salt range) and Baluchistan Plateau

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-06] PLAINS: The Upper Indus Plain- and Lower Indus Plain

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-07] DESERTS: Thar, Thal, Karan

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-08] RIVERS: eastern and western tributaries of Indus River system.

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-09] COASTLINE: Development of Gawadar port

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-10] Use geographical vocabulary when describing the features of mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts1.

       [SLO: PS-09-1C-11] Understanding the impact of natural terrain on human activity: Steep slopes and flat land on the way that the land is used:  mountains and deserts on the road and rail networks, Culture, Food, Dresses, Economic activities, handicraft, transhumance and agriculture.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-01] Locate the important mountain ranges, deserts, plains and rivers of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-02] Annotate the important cities located in these areas and highlight the reason for their importance.

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-03] Compare and contrast weather, natural vegetation, economy, drainage, lifestyle and culture of people of these areas.

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-04] Identify name and describe the following major landforms of Pakistan on a map:

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-05] MOUNTAINS (Hindu Kush Mountains, Karakorum Mountains, Himalaya Mountains,  Kirthar,  Suleiman, Safed Koh, Waziristan hills)

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-06] PLATEAUS: Potohar plateau (salt range) and Balochistan Plateau

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-07] PLAINS: The Upper Indus Plain and Lower Indus Plain

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-08] DESERTS: Thar, Thal, Karan

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-09]RIVERS: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Dasht, Hab, Gomal, Kurram

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-10] Use geographical vocabulary when explaining the features of mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts.

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-11] Identify, name and describe the above features in photos or drawings.

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-12] Understanding the impact of natural terrain on human activity (causes and effects): Culture, Food, Dresses etc.

       [SLO: PS-11-1C-13] Economic activities, handicraft, transhumance, agriculture.

 

 

Standard D: Climate of Pakistan

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Develop understanding about the Climatic division and lifestyles within Pakistan 

Benchmark: Develop understanding about the seasonal and regional variations and their impact on human geography of Pakistan

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-01] Differentiate between weather and climate.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-02] Annotate the climatic zones of Pakistan on the outline map.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-03] Use Maps, GIS and Google maps to identify different climatic regions of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-04] Compare the weather conditions of different climatic zones.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-05] Identify the elements of climate.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-06] Analyze the factors affecting climate of a region.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-07] Analyze the distribution of temperature and precipitation, including monsoons, cyclones (Western Depressions) and convectional rain in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-08] Infer the effects of longitude and latitude on day length and temperature.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-09] Distinguish between seasonal and regional variations and factors such as recessions, thunderstorms, and hurricanes.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-10] Evaluate the effect of Latitudes and Longitudes on Temperature, Air Pressure and Rainfall in Pakistan

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-11] Identify the factors that cause rainfall in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-12] Analyze the characteristics of arid, semi-arid, humid, and highland climates, including seasonal changes.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-13] Discuss the climate of coastal zone of Pakistan and relate it with the economy of the people of coastal regions.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-14] Evaluate the effects of different climatic zones: highlands and lowlands of Pakistan on human activity.

       [SLO: PS-09-1D-15] Evaluate the effects of different climatic zones (coastal and deserts) of Pakistan on human activity.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-01] Students will be able to

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-02]Differentiate between weather and climate.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-03]Identify the Climatic variations/ zones within Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-04] Use Maps, GIS and Google maps to identify different climatic regions of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-05]Identify the variations in temperature and rainfall through maps and graphs.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-06]Analyze the effects of temperature and precipitation, including monsoons, cyclones (Western Depressions) and convectional rainfall on the lifestyle of people.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-07] Analyze the effect of arid, semi-arid, humid, and highland climates, on the lives of people in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-08]Evaluate the seasonal changes in Temperature, Pressure and wind patterns.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-09]Evaluate the impacts of climate on economy and livelihood:

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-10] Effects of cold, ice and snow on the lives of people on mountains.

       [SLO: PS-11-1D-11] Impact of storms, floods and droughts on agriculture, industry and communications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme 2: History of Pakistan

Standard A: Ideological Basis of Pakistan

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks: Promote an understanding of ideology of Pakistan and its relationship with creation of Pakistan.

Benchmarks: Developing understanding and importance about the ideological basis of Pakistan and establishing its relationship with guiding principles of Islam. 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-2A-01] Define the term ideology.

       [SLO: PS-09-2A-02] Identify the major sources of Pakistan Ideology.

       [SLO: PS-09-2A-03] Relate the basis of Pakistan’s ideology with particular reference to the basic values of Islam and economic deprivation of Muslims in India.

       [SLO: PS-09-2A-04] Explain and elaborate Two-nation Theory: Origin and Explications with reference to the economic and social deprivations of Muslims.

       [SLO: PS-09-2A-05] Evaluate Pakistan’s Ideology with reference to Quaid Azam and Allama Iqbal’s proclamations.

 

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-2A-01] Define and elaborate the ideology of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-2A-02] Recognize sources and signifies the importance of ideology.

       [SLO: PS-11-2A-03]Discuss the guiding principles of Islamic way of life (justice, equality and brotherhood) that form the basis of Pakistan ideology.

       [SLO: PS-11-2A-04] Relate the basis of Pakistan ideology with particular reference to deprivation of Muslims in India.

       [[SLO: PS-11-2A-05] Appreciate the basic components of ideology of Pakistan (sovereignty of Allah, equity and justice, democracy and equal rights for minorities).

       [SLO: PS-11-2A-06] Analyze the Two-nation Theory: Origin and Explications and relate it with the economic and social   deprivations.

       [SLO: PS-11-2A-07] Evaluate of Pakistan as a Modern Islamic state as delineated by Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal and Liaqat Ali Khan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard B: Struggle and Creation of Pakistan

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students should be able to delineate the struggle for a Muslim State in the subcontinent and familiarize themselves with the genesis and struggle for Pakistan. They should also be able to acquaint themselves with the various phases of political and constitutional developments and impediments in the smooth functioning of democracy from 1857 till Pakistan’s creation in 1947.

Benchmarks:

Students should be able to delineate the struggle for a Muslim State in the subcontinent and familiarize themselves with the genesis and struggle for Pakistan relating it from the downfall of Mughal Empire, role of religious and political leaders, era of British rule and finally with the various phases of political and constitutional developments and impediments in the smooth functioning of democracy

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-01] Identify the immediate and underlying causes of the war of independence in 1857.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-02] Assess the impacts of war on the Muslims in the subcontinent.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-03] Evaluate the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as a reformer (education, social and political)

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-04] Criticize his contributions and its impact of Muslims and western world.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-05] Highlight his relations with the British and ulama.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-06] Discuss the reason for the foundation of Aligarh college and the Aligarh Movement

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-07] Describe the origin, aims and main features of Khilafat Movement 1918

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-08] Analyze why the Khilafat movement failed.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-09] Trace the antecedents of the Pakistan Resolution 1940

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-10] Discuss the congress alternative to Pakistan: CR formula and Jinnah-Gandhi talks.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-11] Discuss the political conditions of the sub-continent which led to the formation of All India Muslim League (Partition of Bengal (1905) and Simla Deputation (1906)) 

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-12] Discuss Pakistan Resolution - 1940

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-13] State the key features of first Simla conference-1945.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-14] State the aims and objectives of All India Muslim League

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-15] Describe the impact of the General Election 1945 - 46 on the creation of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-16] Compare and contrast the Cripps’ offer and Cabinet Mission Plan.

       [SLO: PS-09-B-17] Discuss the Muslim League Legislator’s Convention in the light of Lahore Resolution and Madras Amendment.

 

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-18] Discuss the role of the interim Government in advancing the cause of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-19] Discuss the role of Muslim Leaders (Quaid-i-Azam, Allama Iqbal, and Ch. Rehmat Ali) in the making of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-2B-20] Define British colonialism and its impact on various aspects of life in the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-01] Describe the salient features of Muslim civilization in the subcontinent. And the spread of Islam in the 18th and 19th Century.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-02] Explain the causes of the downfall of the Muslim rule in the subcontinent.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-03] Discuss Religious reforms of Shah Waliullah

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-04]Critically analyze the War of independence - its origin, immediate impacts, its long-term impact, reasons for failure and the impacts of war on the Muslims in the subcontinent.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-05] Evaluate the role of the British with reference to major constitutional, educational and administrative reforms that followed war.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-06] Evaluate the role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as a reformer (education, social and political)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-07] Criticize his contributions and its impact of Muslims and western world.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-08] Highlight his relations with the British and ulama.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-09]Recognize the reason for the foundation of Aligarh College and the Aligarh Movement. Also evaluate the role of Aligarh Movement in the making of Pakistan

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-10] Discuss the origin, aims and main features of Khilafat Movement.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-11] Analyze the reasons for its rise, objectives, the conferences, and delegation to England and why did the Khilafat movement fail?

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-12] Recognize the role of Ali brothers in Khilafat Movement 

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-13] Analyze the causes, course, and reasons for the failure of Hijra Movement. (1920)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-14] Compare the impacts of Khilafat and Hijra Movements on Muslims in the subcontinent.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-15] State the aims and objectives of All India Muslim League and criticize the reasons for its establishment / creation in 1906.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-16] Outline and critically analyze the important political developments between 1906 - 1937:

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-17] Partition of Bengal controversy (1905 - 11).

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-18] The Simla Deputation (1906).

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-19] Morley-Minto Reforms (1909)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-20] Congress and Lucknow Pact (1916)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-21] The Rowlett Act (1918)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-22] Amritsar Massacre (1919)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-23] Delhi proposal (1927).

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-24] Simon Commission (1927 - 1930)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-25] Nehru Report (1928)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-26] Jinnah’s Fourteen Points (1929)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-27] Allama Iqbal’s Allahabad Address- 1930

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-28] Round Table Conferences (1930-32)

       [SLO: PS-12-2B-29] Communal Award (1932)

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-30] Government of India Act 1935

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-31] The second World War (1939 - 45) in relation to India and the Quit India Movement

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-32] Direct Action Day and June 3 plan

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-33] Independence Act of 1947

 

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-34] Critically analyze the reason why Quaid e Azam presented his famous 14 points in 1929.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-35] Evaluate the success of three round table conferences of 1930 – 32.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-36] Identify the reasons for the unpopularity of Congress Rule with Muslims majority.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-37] Comment on the significance of Congress rule (1937 - 39) for the Pakistan Movement and the Day of Deliverance

       [SLO: PS-11-B-38] Comment on Redcliffe Commission and Award, 1947

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-39] Outline the genesis and struggle for creation of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-40] Explain the role of Allama Mohammad Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah for the creation of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-2B-41]Appreciate the role of successful elections of Muslim League in 1945 - 46 that lead to the changes in British attempts to solve the problems of the subcontinent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard C: The first decade of a newly emergent state: Problems faced by the Pakistan in early years 

Grades 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students should be able to critically review the first decade of a newly emergent state in relation to the problems faced, efforts done to solve them, constitutional development, political development, and Jinnah’s role as well as his Vision for Pakistan.   

Benchmarks:

Students should be able to critically review how successful was the establishment of an independent state between 1947 to 1957 and particularly after the death of Jinnah. Also focus will be developed on Jinnah’s vision and achievements as Governor-General.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-01] Identify the early problems faced by the newly emerged state of Pakistan particularly with emphasis on economic, geo-political, refugee state, constitutional reforms and administrative problems. Focus will be on the following issues:

o   Unfair boundary division

o   Division of financial and military assets

o   Refugee problems

o   Administrative problems

o   Problem of national language

o   Kashmir issue

o   Canal water Dispute

o   Princely States (Hyderabad, Junagarh)

o   Lack of trained personnel.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-02] Discuss the outcomes of the Radcliffe Award and reactions of the Pakistan and Indian governments to it.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-03] Analyze its impact on Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. 

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-04] Discuss the major features of Boundary Commission, analyze its need and unjustness relating it to the impact on the young state.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-05] Identify and locate the areas that became the part of the Pakistan as well as neighboring states of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-06] Discuss the canal Water dispute and how it was dissolved / resolved.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-07] Suggest the difficulties which Pakistan might have faced if the problem of Canal Water Dispute would not have been solved.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-08] Criticize the implementation and outcomes of the Indus Water Basin Treaty

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-09] Explain how successful Pakistan was in overcoming the initial problems faced.

       [SLO: PS-09-2C-10] Discuss the vision of Quaid - e- Azam for Pakistan reviewing his different addresses carried out for people of different walks of life at different times.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-01] Identify the early problems faced by the newly emerged state of Pakistan particularly with emphasis on economic, geo-political, refugee state and administrative problems. Focus will be on the following issues:

o   Unfair boundary division

o   Division of financial and military assets

o   Refugee problems

o   Administrative problems

o   Problem of national language

o   Kashmir issue

o   Canal water Dispute

o   Princely States (Hyderabad, Junagarh)

o   Lack of trained personnel.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-02] Assess the economic challenges that confronted Pakistan at its birth.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-03] Discuss the main features, outcomes of the Radcliffe Award and reactions of the Pakistan and Indian governments to it.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-04] Analyze its impact on Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-05] Discuss the major features of Boundary Commission, analyze its need and unjustness relating it to the impact on the young state.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-06] Identify and locate the areas that became the part of the Pakistan as well as neighboring states of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-07] Discuss the canal Water dispute and how it was dissolved / resolved.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-08] Suggest the difficulties which Pakistan might have faced if the problem of Canal Water Dispute would not have been solved.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-09] Criticize the implementation and outcomes of the Indus Water Basin Treaty

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-10] Explain how successful Pakistan was in overcoming the initial problems faced.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-11] Discuss the role of Mohammad Ali Jinnah as

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-12] An advocate of Hindu- Muslim Unity.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-13] A member and later President of Muslim league.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-14] A negotiator with the British.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-15] A firm believer of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-16] A first Governor- General of Pakistan

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-17] Discuss the vision of Quaid-e-Azam for the future of Pakistan by reviewing the addresses made by him at different points in time with people of different walks of life.

       [SLO: PS-11-2C-18] Discuss the advice of Quaid-e-Azam to the government officials for national service

 

 

 

 

Standard D: Political Development of Pakistan

 

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmark:

Students should be able to understand the developments made by different leaders in different political regimes under Pakistani leadership and relate it to the future prospects of the country.

Benchmark:

Students should be able to trace the political and economic developments in the country after the first challenging decade of the county's birth. They will relate the economic development process in different eras with the political leaderships and analyze the impact on common people.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-2D-01] Appreciate the services of Quaid e Azam as the first Governor General and Liaqat Ali Khan as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-2D-02] Critically analyze the ruling periods of the following political parties and leaders:

       Democratic governments between 1947 to 1958

       Ayub Khan’s Era (1958 - 69)

       Yahya’s Regime (1969 - 71)

       Bhutto’s Era (1971 - 77)

       Zia’s rule (1977 - 88)

       Movement for Restoration of Democracy

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-2D-01]Critically analyze the ruling periods of the following political parties and leaders:

       Restoration of democracy (1988 - 99)

       Pakistan People’s Party Government (1st and 2nd)

       Pakistan Muslim League (N) governments (1st and 2nd)

       Pervez Musharraf’s Era. (1999 to 2007)

       Pakistan People’s Party government (2008 to 2013)

       Pakistan Muslim League (N) government (2013 to 2018)

       Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf. (2018 to 2022)

       Pakistan Democratic Movement (2022-23)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme 3: Environment of Pakistan

 

Standard A: Natural Vegetation and forests of Pakistan

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Identify the importance of natural vegetation and role of forests for sustainable healthy environment and improved climatic conditions.

Benchmark: Identify the importance of natural vegetation and role of forests for sustainable healthy environment and improved climatic conditions.

Students will:

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-01] Annotate the forests of Pakistan on map.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-02] Distinguish between the productive and protection forests of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-03] Identify different types of forests in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-04] Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of irrigated plantations in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-05] Identify the different factors affecting the different types of forests.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-06] Discuss the survival of Mangrove Trees in salt water.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-07] Differentiate between deforestation and afforestation.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-08] Critically analyze the causes for deforestation in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-09] Infer the effects of deforestation.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-10] Evaluate case studies to support your point of view.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-11] Suggest sustainable solutions to deforestation.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-12] Relate the aftereffects of deforestation with global warming, floods, weather changes and changing patterns of rains and storms.

       [SLO: PS-09-3A-13] Afforestation is the need of hour to meet the challenges. Comment.

 

Students will:

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-01 Annotate the forests of Pakistan on map.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-02] State advantages and disadvantages of productive and protection forests of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-03] Infer benefits and uses of different types of forests in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-04] Identify the different factors affecting the different types of forests.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-05] Relate the advantages and disadvantages of irrigated plantations in Pakistan with regards to sustainability and impacts on climate.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-06] Evaluate the effects of Mangrove forests on climate with reference to Pakistan’s coastal areas.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-07] Differentiate between deforestation and afforestation.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-08] Critically analyze the causes for deforestation in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-09] Infer the effects of deforestation on climate and social lives of people in country.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-10] Discuss case studies to support your point of view.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-11] Suggest sustainable solutions to deforestation.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-12]Relate the aftereffects of deforestation with global warming, floods, weather changes and changing patterns of rains and storms.

       [SLO: PS-11-3A-13] Afforestation is the need of hour to meet the challenges. Comment.

 

 

Standard B: Environmental Hazards and Natural Disasters

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Identify the impact of global warming, floods, earthquakes, climate change and natural disasters on health and social life of people.

Benchmark: Identify, discuss and analyze the impact of global warming, climate change and natural disasters on economy, health, social life and environment of Pakistan.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -01] Define and elaborate global warming.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -02] Identify causes and effects of global warming.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -03] Develop link between global warming and climate change.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -04] Suggest ways to reduce climate changes and global warming.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -05] Comment on the location of Pakistan with reference to the fault lines and earthquakes in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -06] Justify that global warming and erosion has resulted in floods in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -07] Identify natural and human reasons for floods.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -08] Suggest sustainable measures to reduce floods.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -09] Appreciate some of the benefits of floods.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -10] Carry out research on the case study regarding recent floods in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -11] Assess Pakistan as one of the countries severely affected by climate change, and natural disasters (Case Study- Floods due to Monsoon earthquakes due to the movement of tectonic plates)

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -12] Identify the scale and frequency of extreme weather spells in the past 20 years.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -13] Comment on the role of global warming in increasing drought conditions in many places of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -14] Distinguish between human and natural reasons for droughts in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -15] Elaborate the effects of droughts on physical as well as human environment.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -16] Suggest sustainable solutions to reduce droughts and manage the effects of droughts.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -17] Suggest ways to reduce climate changes and global warming.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -18] Water Shortage and Global warming is closely linked. Justify.

       [SLO: PS-09-3B -19] Agricultural and industrial development are main contributors in fresh water and ocean water pollution. Elaborate.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-01] Analyze the causes and effects of global warming.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-02] Understand the link between global warming, floods, climate change and natural disasters.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-03] Analyze the causes and effects of extreme and abrupt weather spells.

       [SLO: PS-11-B-04]Study the climate change in South Asia over 100 years.

         https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Numbers-of-extreme-weather-events-globally-by-year_fig4_283653329

 

         https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-gas.png

 

         https://www.thethirdpole.net/en/hub/climate-disasters/

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-05] Identify human activities responsible for natural disasters.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-06] Comment on the location of Pakistan with reference to the fault lines and earthquakes in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-07] Evaluate the impact of the use of fossil fuel on the environment.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-08] Suggest ways to minimize climate changes and global warming.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-09]Suggest solutions to curtail the effects of natural disasters and climate change. (Controlled burning method, tsunami warning system, deforestation, weather forecast etc.)

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-10] Examine and appraise the role of PDMA (Provincial Disaster Management Authority) in managing the disaster in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-11] Distinguish between human and natural reasons for droughts in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-12] Elaborate the effects of droughts on physical as well as human environment.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-13] Suggest sustainable solutions to reduce droughts and manage the effects of droughts.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-14]

       [SLO: PS-12-3B-14]Suggest ways to reduce climate changes and global warming.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-15] Water Shortage and Global warming is closely linked. Justify.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-16] Suggest sustainable solutions to the deal with water shortage and drought conditions. Case study: water shortage in deserts of Pakistan in past 5 years.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-17] Agricultural and industrial development are main contributors in fresh water and ocean water pollution. Elaborate.

       [SLO: PS-11-3B-18] Suggest measures to handle water pollution caused by the industries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme 4: Resources and Economic Development of Pakistan

Standard A: Water, Mineral and Power Resources

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Identify the resources present in Pakistan and its utilization on the economic development of a country.

Benchmark: Analyze the impact of resources and its utilization on the economic development of a country.

Students will be able to

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -01] Annotate the eastern and western tributaries of River Indus and rivers of Baluchistan on outline map of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -02] Appreciate the importance of river for the people of that country.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -03] Identify domestic and industrial uses of water.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -04] Discuss the irrigation system of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -05] Elaborate the need of irrigation system.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -06] Comment on the supportive factors that lead to the development of canal irrigation system in Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -07] Compare different conventional and modern irrigation systems.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -08] Enlist the dams of Pakistan and annotate them on the map.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -09] Justify smaller dams are more beneficial than large dams by commenting on their advantages and disadvantages.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -10] Siltation in dams has always been an issue to keep reservoirs functional to fullest capacity. Elaborate the causes, effects and ways of management of silt in dams.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -11] Discuss the barrages in Pakistan and their impact on agriculture of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -12] Suggest sustainable solutions to water resource management in order to deal with threatening issues of water pollution and water shortage.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -13] Discuss the scope of mining industry in economic development of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -14] Enlist the important minerals found in Pakistan and their uses for economic development.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -15] Elaborate the problems of mining industry and suggest solutions to deal them for better development of mining industry.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -16] Identify the effects of mining on the environment and measures for environmental protection.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -17] Classify the renewable and non-renewable energy resources of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -18] Identify the different types of coal present in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -19] Discuss the uses of coal as a source of power for Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -20] Compare the uses of coal and petroleum as source of power for industrial and economic development.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -21] Nuclear energy as a great alternative resource for power. Compare its advantages and disadvantages.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -22] Enlist all the alternative energy resources to deal with the energy crisis.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -23] Compare hydroelectric and solar power.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A 24] Elaborate the advantages and disadvantages of developing wind power.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -25] Discuss the potential of developing geothermal and tidal power in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4A -26] Compare the advantages and disadvantages of biogas and biomass as a power resource.

Students will be able to

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-01] Discuss the contribution of rivers in economy of Pakistan focusing on industries related to river.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-02] Prepare an inventory of surface water resources in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-03]

Analyze seasonal fluctuation in flow of surface water in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-04] Describe the distribution of ground water sources and quality of ground water.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-05] Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the extensive irrigation system of Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-06] Suggest sustainable solutions to water resource management in order to deal with threatening issues of water pollution and water shortage.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-07] Describe the nature and location of mineral resources in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-08] Outline the importance of minerals in national economy.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-09] Describe the uses and distribution of major metallic and nonmetallic minerals.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-10] Nuclear energy as a great alternative resource for power. Compare its advantages and disadvantages.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-11]Enlist all the alternative energy resources to deal with the energy crisis.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-12]Critically analyze the three types of electricity in the country and their comparative advantages and disadvantages.

       [SLO: PS-11-4A-13] Scrutinize non-conventional sources of energy including wind energy and solar energy.

 

 

Standard B: Population Structure and Growth

 

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Create awareness about the demographic structure of Pakistan. Interpret statistics about the demographics of Pakistan

Benchmark: Create awareness about the demographic structure of Pakistan. Identify, discuss and analyze the demographic statistics of Pakistan

Students will:

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -01] Define population, population structure, population growth and population density.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -02] Understand demographic changes (both age and gender) represented by demographic transition model and population pyramids in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -03] Assess the impact of current and projected population patterns on Pakistan's economy and development.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -04] Interpret statistics showing birth, death and natural population growth rates in Pakistan and identify trends in population growth.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -05] Recognize the social, religious, educational, economic and political factors that contribute to population growth over time.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -06] Explain the main causes of population movements, including rural-to- urban migration, seasonal migration, emigration and migration (including refugees), with reference to 'push' and 'pull' factors.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -07] Suggest some measures to control the ever-growing population rate.

       Analyze the development problems posed by population growth.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -08] Understand sustainable population growth and resources.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -09] Recommend sustainable population growth strategies which are helpful for the development of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -10] Analyze the development problems posed by population growth.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -11] Recognize differences in population distribution and density between provinces with reference to geographic and human factors.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -12] Identify and compare the population densities in different parts of Pakistan and relate factors regarding their distribution.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -13] Evaluate the efforts that have been made for sustainable population growth in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -14] Discuss the factors affecting distribution and density of population in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -15] Justify that migration plays an important role in population distribution.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -16] Elaborate the problems that rise form the rural-urban migrations.

       [SLO: PS-09-4B -17] Compare the causes of rural urban migrations and seasonal migrations.

 

Students will:

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-01] Describe and explain recent population, population structure, and population growth and population density of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-02] Identify birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-03] Analyze the demographic transition model to find out trends in population growth.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-04]Study the age pyramid to find trends in population growth.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-05] Interpret and explain statistics showing birth, death and natural population growth rates in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-06] Analyze population movements, push and pull factors including rural-to-urban migration, seasonal migration, emigration and immigration (including refugees), voluntary and forced migrations.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-07] Understand the impact of population displacement and assess actions that can be taken to address the problems, such as self-help programs, clean water provision, and other services.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-08] Inquire the problems of youth and dependent population.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-09] Suggest the ways to cope up with the problems of youth and dependent population.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-10] Evaluate and describe the role of Government and NGOs in their efforts to overcome the problem of population growth.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-11] Study the role of the Pakistan Bureau of statistics aiming for sustainable population development. (https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/population-census)

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-12] Explore in detail the concept of human development and its importance for economic growth.

       [SLO: PS-11-4B-13] Describe measures for human resource development in Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard C: Agriculture and Fisheries

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark: Understand the importance of agricultural development in Pakistan.

Recognize the importance of arable farming to achieve sustainability.

Highlight the importance of fisheries as an industry with potential to participate the economic growth.

 

Benchmark: Assessing the importance of agriculture in terms of Primary, Processing and Tertiary sector of Employment and development of Pakistan.

Recognize the importance of arable farming, animal husbandry, poultry and fish farming for sustainable development of Pakistan.

Students will:

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -01] Define agriculture and its types.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -02] Differentiating between Subsistence farming and Cash crop farming.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -03] Understand Agriculture as a system of Input, Process and Output.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -04] Classify the food and cash crops of Pakistan. (Wheat, rice, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco and oil seeds, millets, corn, pulses) (major and minor)

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -05] Classify the Food and cash crops of country and annotate the areas where they are cultivated mainly.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -06] Recognize the role of modern agricultural methods and technology.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -07] Study the reasons for the low productivity of agriculture produce in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -08] Importance and scope of Agriculture for the development of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -09] Discuss agriculture as the main occupations of Pakistan with reference to Primary, Processing and Tertiary sectors of Employment.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -10] Assess current situation of agriculture in Pakistan and its impact on economy of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -11] Identify the hurdles for developing Pakistan as a strong Agrarian Country.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -12] Suggest ways to improve agricultural output for the sustainable development of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -13] Study the modern agricultural techniques being used in the world.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -14] Evaluate the environmental damage caused by intensive agricultural techniques.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -15] Study the threat of the global food shortage.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -16] Evaluate the scope of organic farming in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -17] Elaborate the three types of subsistence livestock farming being practiced in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -18] Discuss subsistence livestock farming as a system of input-process -output.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -19] Evaluate commercial farming as a system of input-process and output farming.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -20] Highlight the importance of livestock farming for the economy of the country.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -21] Identify the main livestock resource in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -22] Identify the problems of livestock industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -23] Suggest some sustainable solutions for the development strategy of the livestock farming in Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -24] Evaluate fishing industry as one of the potential industries for the economic development of Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -25] Differentiate between subsistence fishing and commercial fishing.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -26] Compare and contrast the scope of economic growth of marine fishing, inland fishing and farm fishing.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -27] Identify the main types of fish catch in commercial marine fishing.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -28] Analyze the problems faced during the fish marketing.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -29] Highlight the expected socio-economic benefits of developing fish farming.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -30] Discuss the problems of the fishing industry.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -31]Suggest solutions for the sustainable fisheries in the

country.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -32] Comment on the role of CPEC in the development of fisheries.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -33] Case study: Development of Gawadar Port and fisheries.

       [SLO: PS-09-4C -34] Suggest ways to improve agricultural output for the sustainable development of Pakistan.

https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/agriculture-statistics

 

Students will:

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-01] Explain farming: Arable farming, animal husbandry poultry farming and fish farming.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-02] Explain the importance of subsistence farming and commercial farming.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-03] Describe farming (arable farming, animal husbandry, poultry and fish farming) as a system of Input, Process and Output.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-04] Study fish farming with reference to different aspects i.e., inland, marine, commercial and subsistence, modern and traditional methods of farming.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-05] Recognize the role of modern technology and methods of farming in the economic development of Pakistan. (Scope of farming)

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-06] Analyze patterns of food consumption, trends and challenges in the production of agricultural products since 2000.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-07] Analyze modern trends and other factors hindering the agricultural products leading to the threat of scarcity of food ( turning of arable land into housing societies)

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-08] Analyze the importance of agriculture with respect to the prosperity in Pakistan. (Micro and macro)

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-09] Suggest ways for sustainable agricultural development.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-10] Analyze the contribution of agricultural products in uplifting the economy of Pakistan (employment, processing industries and export)  

https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/agriculture-statistics

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-11] Elaborate the three types of subsistence livestock farming being practiced in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-12] Discuss subsistence livestock farming as a system of input-process -output.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-13] Evaluate commercial farming as a system of input-process and output farming.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-14] Highlight the importance of livestock farming for the economy of the country.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-15] Identify the main livestock resource in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-16] Identify the problems of livestock industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-17] Suggest some sustainable solutions for the development strategy of the livestock farming in Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-18] Evaluate fishing industry as one of the potential industries for the economic development of Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-19] Differentiate between subsistence fishing and commercial fishing.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-20] Compare and contrast the scope of economic growth of marine fishing, inland fishing and farm fishing.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-21] Identify the main types of fish catch in commercial marine fishing.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-22] Analyze the problems faced during the fish marketing.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-23] Highlight the expected socio-economic benefits of developing fish farming.

       [SLO: PS-11-C-24] Discuss the problems of the fishing industry.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-25] Suggest solutions for the sustainable fisheries in the country.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-26] Comment on the role of CPEC in the development of fisheries.

       [SLO: PS-11-4C-27] Case study: Development of Gawadar Port and fisheries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard D: Industry and Employment

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark:

Develop understanding about the Main occupations of Pakistan with reference to Primary, Processing and Tertiary sectors of Employment.

 

Benchmark:

Generate discussion about the Main occupations of Pakistan with reference to Primary, Processing and Tertiary sectors of Employment.

Generating discussion about use of nuclear energy and other alternatives for sustainable industrial development in Pakistan

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -01] Discuss the terms primary, secondary and tertiary industries.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -02] Elaborate the secondary industry as a system.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -03] Discuss the factors effecting the industrial locations.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -04] Identify the percentage of the workforce employed in each of the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors keeping the recent changes in view. (graphs)

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -05] Describe the causes of changes in these percentages that may have occurred or are likely to occur.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -06] Classify the industries based on the scale of production and scope.

       [SLO: PS-09-D -07] Identify the principal industries of Pakistan (sugar, cement, fertilizer and steel).

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -08] Evaluate cotton industry as one of the major industries of Pakistan and highlight its importance.

       [SLO: PS-09-D -09] Analyze the factors affecting the location of cotton industry.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -10] Recognize the problems faced by the cotton industry.

       [SLO: PS-09-D -11] Justify the location of steel Mills at Pipri near Karachi.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -12] Compare the advantages and disadvantages of steel industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -13] Discuss the benefits of establishing Industrial estates and zones by the government.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -14] Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of cottage, small- and large-scale industries in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -15] Discuss the problems faced by the small and cottage industries.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -16] Evaluate the role of government policies towards small scale and cottage industries.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -17] Study and evaluate CPEC for the development of employment and industry.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -18] Understand that unemployment and underemployment can be factors affecting GNP and GDP.

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -19] Evaluate the importance of literacy, education and training of men and women in rural and urban areas for the overall development (social, economic, infrastructure etc.) of Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-09-4D-20] Analyze impact of the development problems caused by underemployment and unemployment on a micro and macro level (personal and social scale Case Study).

       [SLO: PS-09-4D -21] Recognize the importance of manual laborers and skilled workforce (trading, administrative, technical, etc.) in generating GNP.

 

       https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/detail-tables

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-01] Identify the types of industries.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-02] Identify Primary, Secondary and Tertiary industries and their importance for the development of Pakistan. (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary occupations)

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-03] Describe the factors affecting the location of various industries.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-04] Relate the significance of industrial development with the economy of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-05] Analyze factors such as the energy crisis that pose a threat to industrial development.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-06] Generate discussion about use of nuclear energy and other alternatives (solar, wind, biogas etc.)  as a safe way for sustainable industrial development.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-07]Study the environmental hazards (Pollution) caused by industrial development.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-08]Suggest ways for the sustainable industrial development in Pakistan.

https://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/industry

       [SLO: PS-11-D-09] Case study of Sundar Industrial Estate to evaluate the impact of estate establishment on trade and industrial production.

       [SLO: PS-11-4D-10] Case study of CPEC to evaluate the estimated future prospects on industrial development and employment. 

Standard E: Trade, Transport and Telecommunication.

 

Grade 9 – 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

To understand trade of Pakistan and identify the status of transport and telecommunication in Pakistan and analyze the role of transport and telecommunication in trade and development of a country.

Benchmarks:

To relate the role of transport and telecommunication in trade and development of a country comparing it with international scenarios and evaluate the future prospects of development.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-01] Define trade and discuss its functions.

       [SLO: PS-094-E-02] Infer how do we benefit from trade.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-03] Enlist major exports and imports of the country.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-04] Define GNP and GDP and differentiate between them.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-05] Identify the trade routes for the trade of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-06] Differentiate between Balance of trade and Balance of payments.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-07] Justify that establishing new Export Processing Zones has affected trade in a positive direction.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-08] Discuss Gawadar’s EPZ as a case study for trade balance.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-09] Compare advantages and disadvantages of trade barriers.

       [SLO: PS-09-E-10] Identify the major means of transport in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-11] Interpret maps to describe the regional variations in the density and pattern of the road, rail and air transport networks within Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-12] Explain the factors which help and hinder the location, maintenance and development of roads, railways, and airports.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-13] Compare the advantages and disadvantages of road, rail and air transport within Pakistan for both goods and people.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-14] Explain what is meant by the term dry port, name an example of one and explain why they have been developed in many cities of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-15] Discuss the advantages of developing Dry ports.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-16] Comment on the importance of water transport for Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-17] Compare the three ports of Pakistan with reference to their location, economic importance, and geo-political position.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-18] Discuss the importance of telecommunication for the development of social and economic aspects of a country.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-19] Evaluate the benefits of telecom for business and industry.

       [SLO: PS-09-4E-20] Analyze the disadvantages of telecoms in social and political life of Pakistan.

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-01] Describe imports and exports highlighting the changing trade patterns over the years.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-02] Name and locate Pakistan’s main trading partners, and name the goods Pakistan exported to them or imported from them.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-03] Analyze how do changes in imports and exports effect the balance of trade.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-04] Understand the factors which may promote or hinder trade with other countries and explain why it is difficult for Pakistan as a developing country to maintain or increase its share of trade with other countries.

       [SLO: PS-114-E-05] Understand the factors that may promote and limit trade, including trading blocs, trade barriers and currency exchange rates.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-06] Infer why Pakistan has negative balance of payments.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-07] Suggest some solutions to correct the balance of payments.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-08] Comment on the role of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in improving trade of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-09] Explain the importance of radio, television, phones, fax machines, emails and the internet in the fields of education, industry, services and trade.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-10] Understand the problems of providing telecommunications in some parts of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-11] Evaluate the role of telecommunications in the development of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-12] Suggest the solutions to the barriers that hinder the development of rail, Road and air communication in different parts of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-13] Describe improvements that have taken place in telecommunication sector in past few years relating it with education sector in particular and comment on its future possibilities.

       [SLO: PS-11-4E-14] Evaluate the development of new transport scheme, including motorways and air transports.

       [SLO: PS-11-E-15] Justify that developing transport resource directly effects the political, economic and social life of people of country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme 5: Culture of Pakistan

Standard A: Society and Culture of Pakistan

Grade 9 – 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students should be able to understand the pluralistic nature of Pakistani society and culture, and the concept of unity in diverse society keeping in view various regions and provinces in Pakistan. It will also enable them to explore the components of society and the way they have developed over the period of time.

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to understand the pluralistic nature of Pakistani society and culture, and the concept of unity in diverse society keeping in view various regions and provinces in Pakistan. It will also enable the students to explore the components of society and the way they have developed over the period of time as well as have insight into the contribution made by the Sufi saints to forge social and cultural harmony in the plural society of Pakistan.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-01] Define the term Culture, society and cultural diversity.

       [SLO:PS-10-A-02] Identify different components of culture (language,5 dresses, art, craft, music and festivals)

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-03] Analyze the role of languages in developing national integration and unity.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-04] Discuss different provisional and local languages spoken across the country.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-05] Differentiate between language and dialect.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-06] Trace out the development of Urdu and other languages in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-07] Identify the major dialects in different areas of Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-08] Identify the various forms of Pakistani literature.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-09] State the salient features of Pakistani literature.

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-10] Discuss the importance of folklore in Pakistani literature.

 

       [SLO:PS-10-5A-11] Trace the origin and development of Drama in Pakistan society.

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-01] Elaborate the terms Culture, society and cultural diversity.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-02] Discuss different components of culture (language, dresses, art, craft, music and festivals)

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-03] Explain the salient features of Pakistani society and culture.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-04] Examine the concept of unity with reference to regional cultures leading to national integration.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-05] Examine the status and role of women in Pakistani society.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-06] Examine the impact of feudalism in Pakistani society.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-07] Explain various aspects of tribalism in Pakistani society.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-08] Analyze how globalization has affected Pakistani society and culture.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-09] Analyze the role of languages in developing national integration and unity.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-10]Discuss different provisional and local languages spoken across the country.

       [SLO:PS-12-5A-11] Differentiate between language and dialect.

       Trace out the development of Urdu and other languages in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-12] Identify the major dialects in different areas of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-13] Identify the various forms of Pakistani literature.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-14] State the salient features of Pakistani literature.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-15] Discuss the importance of folklore in Pakistani literature.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-16] Trace the origin and development of Drama in Pakistan society.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-17] Discuss the important mystical orders in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-01] Highlight the points of commonalities among different mystical Sufi orders in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-18] Discuss the contributions of following Sufis:

o   Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

o   Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai

o   Hazrat Ali bin Usman Hajveri

o   Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya

o   Hazrat Shaikh Gharib Shah

o   Hazrat Pir Dupasi

o   Hazrat Rahman Baba

o   Hazrat Shaikh Rahamkar (Kaka Sahib)

o   Hazrat Mian Mohammad Bakhsh

o   Hazrat Shah Hamadan

o   Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid

o   Hazrat Bulleh Shah

o   Hazrat Syed Ali Tirmizi (Pir Baba)

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-19] Analyze the contribution of Sufi saints in Pakistani areas.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-20] Recognize the impact of teachings of Sufi saints on moral and spiritual development of society.

       [SLO:PS-12-5A-21] Establish relationship between various Sufi saints in different regions and provinces.

       [SLO: PS-12-5A-22] Appreciate how the messages of various Sufis in different provinces and parts carried a lot of commonalities and have emerged as a unifying spiritual bond in the Pakistani society and culture

 

Standard B: National Integration and Cohesion. 

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to develop a sense of belonging to the land and commitment to democracy and human life. They will identify the factors important for developing national cohesion and realize its importance. Role of Minorities will also be discussed to acknowledge their contributions in development of country.

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to develop a sense of belonging to the land and commitment to democracy and human life. They will identify the factors important for developing national cohesion and realize its importance. Role of Minorities will also be discussed to acknowledge their contributions in development of country.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-01] Define the term nation, nationality and ummah.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-02] Differentiate between nation and nationality.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-03] Distinguish between nation and ummah.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-04] Analyze the value, behaviour and the pattern of society based on Islam.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-05] Evaluate the characteristics of society developed by Muslim Ummah.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-06] Define Society.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-07] Elaborate the relation between an individual and society and society and state.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-08] Analyze the role of an individual for the betterment of society.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-09] Define community.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-10] Explain the nature and significance of community.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-11] Discuss the role of a family in community.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-12] Analyze the role of an individual for the betterment of the community.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-13] Define national ‘cohesion’ and ‘integration’.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-14] Differentiate between national cohesion and national integration.

       [SLO:PS-10-B-15] Describe why national cohesion and national integration are important for the socio-economic development of the nation.

       [SLO:PS-10-B-16] Suggest ways to increase national integration and national cohesion in country.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-17] Suggest the role of an individual in increasing national cohesion and national integration in country.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-18] Discuss Quaid’s speech of 11th August 1947 with reference to role of minorities in development of country.

       [SLO:PS-10-5B-19] Religious freedom is an important human right, comment and evaluate in light of minorities in Pakistan.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-01] Trace the origin of state with reference to the theories of Divine Origin, Force and Social Contract (Hobbs, Lock, Rousseau).

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-02] Describe the elements of a state (sovereignty, population, territory, government)

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-03] Compare and distinguish the role of state, society and government.

       [SLO:PS-12-5B-04] Analyze how a welfare state guarantees the equity and justice on the issues of gender, religion and social classes.

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-05] Define national cohesion and integration.

       [SLO: PS-11/12-B-06]Differentiate between national cohesion and national integration.

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-07] Significance in Islamic Democratic State

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-08] Identify factors enhancing national cohesion and integration in the country.

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-09] Describe why national cohesion and national integration are important for the socio-economic development of the nation.

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-10] Problems in the way to National Cohesion and Integration in Pakistan

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-11] Identify the problems associated with building national cohesion in Pakistan

       [SLO: PS-12-5B-12] Suggest ways to increase national integration and national cohesion in country.

       [SLO: PS-12-B-13] Suggest the role of an individual in increasing national cohesion and national integration in a country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard C: Recreation - Sports and Tourism

 

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to develop an understanding of the importance of recreational activities particularly with reference to sports and tourism. Students will be able to identify the challenges faced by the tourism industry in Pakistan and give sustainable solutions for its development.

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to develop an understanding of the importance of recreational activities particularly with reference to sports and tourism. Students will be able to identify the challenges faced by the tourism industry in Pakistan and give sustainable solutions for its development. Moreover, international sports and traditional sports will be analyzed and compared with the global status.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-10-5C-01] Define Recreation

       [SLO:PS-10-C-02] Interpret its importance in society or common people.

       [SLO:PS-10-C-03] Enlist some common recreational activities in Pakistani society.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-04] Define and highlight the importance of sports in Pakistani society.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-05] Discuss the status of International Sports (Hockey, Cricket, Football, Lawn tennis and Polo)

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-06] Discuss importance of sports activities at international level.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-07] Identify the traditional games played in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-08] Discuss the status of traditional games at national and international level.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-09] Analyze the importance of Tourism as a tertiary industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-10] Analyze the factors involved in developing tourism industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-11] Critically review the status of tourism development in past decade and identify the barriers that hinder the growth.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-12] Differentiate between domestic tourism and international tourism.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-13] Categorize the types of international tourism. 

       [SLO:PS-10-C-14] Identify and mark the important historical, natural and other sites of tourist attraction in Pakistan on a map.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-15] Identify the problems faced by the tourism industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-16] Suggest sustainable ways and means to solve the problems and present solutions to promote tourism in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-5C-17] Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of tourism for economy of the country.

       [SLO:PS-10-C-18] Evaluate the recent steps taken by the government to promote tourism.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-01] Define recreation and interpret its importance in society or common people.

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-02] Enlist some common recreational activities in Pakistani society.

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-03] Define and highlight the importance of sports in Pakistani society.

       [SLO: PS-125-C-04]Discuss the status of International Sports (Hockey, Cricket, Football, Lawn tennis and Polo)

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-05] Sketch out the profile of Pakistan in world sports: Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Snooker, Football, Lawn tennis, Polo, Table tennis, Badminton and Basketball)

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-06] Explore the status of indigenous Games in Pakistan (Kabaddi, Malakhra, Gullidanda, Wrestling, Kite-flying)

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-07] Analyze the importance of Tourism as an industry in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-08] Identify and mark the important historical, natural, commercial and other sites of tourist attraction in Pakistan on a map.

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-09] Collect the data of revenue generation through the tourism industry.

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-10] Recognize the main problems in the development of Tourist Industry in Pakistan

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-11] Suggest sustainable ways and means to promote tourism in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-5C-12] Tourism plays a very important role in economic development of a region. Comment.

 

 

 

 

Theme 6: Constitutional Development of Pakistan

 

       Students will be able to understand the background, development and basic features of the Constitution of Pakistan

 

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmark:

Students will be able to understand the background, constitutional journey, and basic features of the Constitutions of Pakistan 1956, 1962 and 1973

Benchmark:

Students will be able to trace the constitutional developments in the country, with special emphasis on the 1973 Constitution, democratic process, rights and responsibilities of the citizens, and important amendments in the 1973 Constitution.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-01] Identify the salient features of Objective Resolution

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-02] Discuss the significance and impact of Objectives Resolution in the constitutional development of Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-03] Identify the reasons for the delay in the development process of the national constitution of Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-04] Draw a timeline to reflect the constitutional development in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-05] Outline the salient features of the Constitution of 1956, 1962, and 1973.

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-06] Compare and contrast the constitutions of 1956 and 1962, particularly with reference to the Islamic features included in both constitutions.

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-07] Comment on the reasons for the failure of the constitution of 1962. 

       [SLO:PS-10-6A-08] Identify the salient features of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12--6A01] Identify the key features of the Objectives Resolution.

       [SLO: PS-12-6A02] Discuss the salient features of 1973 Constitution.

       [SLO: PS-12-6A-03] Explain the features of Islamization incorporated in 1973 Constitution.

       [SLO: PS-12-6A-04] Explain fundamental rights of the citizens of Pakistan provided by 1973 Constitution.

       [SLO: PS-12-6A-05] Analyze the responsibilities of the citizens given under 1973 Constitution

       [SLO: PS-12-6A-06] Evaluate the state of women rights provided by the 1973 Constitution.

       [SLO: PS-12-6A-07] Appreciate the minority rights in the 1973 Constitution.

       [SLO: PS-12-6A-08] Explain the Federal structure of Pakistan and its functioning in the light of the Constitution of 1973.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theme 7: Citizenship

 

Standard A: Students will understand and demonstrate different aspects of citizenship such as voluntary work, democratic process, justice and equality, rule of law, appreciation of diversity, digital citizenship, critical media literacy, conflict resolution, peace and sustainable development. 

 

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to have cognizance of the conceptual understanding of citizenship, voluntary work, democratic process, justice and equality, and rule of law.

Benchmarks:

Students will critically analyze appreciation of diversity, digital citizenship, critical media literacy, conflict resolution, peace, and sustainable development. and demonstrate the qualities of a responsible citizen

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-01] Define the term citizen.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-02] Explain the role of citizenship.

        [SLO:PS-10-7A-03] Explain why it is important for a citizen to participate in community services and voluntary work.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-04] Analyze the traits of a good citizen.

       Determine the modes of acquiring and losing citizenship. (Immigration, emigration, marriages)

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-05] Understand the democratic process in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-06] Understand the basics of parliamentary democracy.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-07] Explain the power of government, the role of citizens and Parliament in holding government to account.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-08] Know about the different roles of the executive, legislature and judiciary.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-09] Understand the importance of free press.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-10] Understand the importance of justice and equality for a prosperous country.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-11] Explain that rule of law is the basic tenet of a democratic state.

       [SLO:PS-10-7A-12 ]Identify the ways to improve rule of law situation in Pakistan.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-01]Understand diverse regional, cultural, religious and ethnic identities in Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-02] Appreciate the diversity of Pakistani culture to demonstrate mutual respect and understanding.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-03] Explore what it means to be a savvy digital citizen in the age of social media, web-based information, and technology tools.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-04] Understand that media messages are produced within economic, social, political, historical, and aesthetic contexts.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-05] Analyze purpose, target audience, and credibility of a message.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-06] Demonstrate fact checking techniques for uncovering accurate information. 

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-07] Understand the importance of peace for a happy and healthy society.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-08] Explain different methods of conflict resolution.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-09] Analyze the importance of sustainable development.

       [SLO: PS-12-7A-10] Synthesize sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their importance for Pakistan.

 

Standard B: Rights and Responsibilities

 

Grade 9 - 10

Grade 11 -12

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to have cognizance of the conceptual understanding of human rights as well as its present state.

Benchmarks:

Students will be able to have cognizance of the conceptual understanding of human rights as well as its present state. They will also be able to develop a sense of belonging to the land and commitment to democracy and human life.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-01] Define the terms ‘rights’ and ‘duties.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-02] Explain the meaning of responsibilities.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-03] Differentiate between rights and duties.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-04] State how rights and responsibilities are interdepenent.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-05] Reflect on the 30 clauses of Human Rights in the UN declaration of 1948.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-06] Explore the clauses of the 1973 Constitution related to Basic Human Rights.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-07] Enlist the rights of a child according to the U.N Charter.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-08] Examine the state of child labor and suggest ways of improvement.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-09] Discuss the importance of women’s rights.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-10] Illustrate the impact of gender discrimination in society.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-11] Analyze the commonly practiced women rights with reference to Pakistani society.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-12] Explain the basic features of the concept of human rights.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-13] Examine the Islamic perspective of Human Rights. 

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-14] Examine the status of basic human rights in Pakistan focusing particularly on health sector.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-15] Examine the status of basic human rights in Pakistan focusing particularly on education sector.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-16] Critically evaluate the role of education in poverty alleviation.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-17] Analyze the importance of self-sufficiency in food as a basic human right as well as important for a development of state.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-18] Define the basic concept of animal rights.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-19] Evaluate the effectiveness of Pakistan’s Prevention of Cruelty Act -1890 in preventing animal cruelty in country.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-20] Highlight the importance of animal right policy.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-21] Comment on the Islamic perspective of animal rights or Islamic principles of animals’ care.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-22] Outline the basic animal rights as per law of Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-23] Identify some forms of abuse or neglect of animals in our society.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-24] Enlist organizations actively involved in protecting animal rights in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-25] Discuss the present state of animal rights in Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-7B-26] Suggest strategies/ measures to taken to ensure sustainable protection of animal rights in country.  

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-01] Compare between rights and responsibilities of common responsible citizen of a country. 

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-02] Explain the basic features of the concept of human rights.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-03] Examine the Islamic perspective of Human Rights.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-04] Enumerate the major clauses of UN declaration of Human Rights, 1948

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-05] Analyze the fundamental Rights in the 1973 Constitution.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-06] Compare and contrast the rights and obligations of citizens under the 1973 constitution with rights given to citizens under the UN Human Rights Declaration, 1948

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-07] Critically analyze the state of basic human rights in Pakistan. Particularly focusing on education, health and poverty.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-08] Develop an understanding of Human rights both at the national and international level with reference to the SDGs related to basic human rights.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-09] Compare state and awareness about women rights in Pakistan and on international level.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-10] Highlight the rights of women as given by Islamic Principles and laws.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-01] Identify the factors responsible for deteriorated conditions of women status in societal set up of Pakistan. 

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-1] Comment on child rights on international level.

       [SLO: PS-12-7B-12 Analyze the child Labor and underage employment in country particularly relating it to some specific industries.

       [SLO:PS-12-7B-13] Suggest solutions or measures to be taken up for the eradication of child labor.

       [SLO:PS-12-7B-14] Infer the relationship between an individual and society.

       [SLO:PS-12-7B-15] What is social stratification?

       [SLO:PS-12-7B-16] What are the main features of social inequality and how are these created?

 

Theme 8: Pakistan and International Affairs

Standard A: Foreign Policy of Pakistan

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark:

Study Foreign Policy and External Relations of Pakistan

Create awareness about the main characteristics of Pakistan’s Foreign policy

Benchmark:

Study the guiding principles of the Foreign Policy and External Relations of Pakistan. Generating discussion about the main characteristics of Pakistan’s Foreign policy and Pakistan’s international relations.

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-01] Define policy and foreign policy.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-02] Discuss the need and the importanceof foreign policy for a state.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-03] Define the principles of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-04] Describe the objectives of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

       [SLO:PS-10 8A-05] Analyze the geo-political importance of Pakistan with reference to its neighboring states.

       [SLO:PS-108A-06] Explain determining factors that are responsible for shaping Pakistan’s Foreign Policy.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-07] Identify the guiding principles of Pakistan’s foreign policy. https//www.pakistanembassy.gr/foreign-policy

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-08] Analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and China.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-09] Evaluate the strategic importance of Pak-China relationship.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-10] Evaluate the CPEC in context of foreign relations.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-11] Analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and India

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-12] Evaluate the future prospects of good neighborly relations with India.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-13] Analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and Iran.Evaluate the future prospects of good neighborly relations with Iran.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-14] Analyze the strength and issues of the relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-15] Explain the importance of peaceful Afghanistan for Pakistan.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-16] Analyze the strength and issues of Pakistan’s relations with USA.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-17] Analyze the Pak- US relation after the incident of 9/11.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-18] Discuss the importance of Pakistan in the international agenda of War against terror.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-19] Relate the impact of Kashmir Conflict (past, Present and Future prospects) with Pakistan’s relations with India.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-20] Highlight Pakistan’s stance for Palestine.

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-21] Analyze the strength and issues of Pakistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia

       [SLO:PS-10-8A-22] Evaluate the future prospects of good relations with Saudi Arabia for the betterment of the Muslim Ummah.

 

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-01] Study the guiding principles of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-02]Discuss significance and objectives of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

 https://www.pakistanembassy.gr/foreign-policy

https://mofa.gov.pk/foreign-policy-2/

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-03]Explain determining factors that are responsible for shaping Pakistan’s Foreign Policy.

https://www.jworldtimes.com/old-site/internationalaffairs/determinants-of-pakistans-foreign-policy/

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-04] Analyze relationships (opportunities and challenges) of Pakistan with neighboring states: China, India, Iran, and Afghanistan. (SDGs 16 goals)

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-05] Evaluate the future prospects of good neighborly relations with China, India, Iran, and Afghanistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-06] Evaluate the future pro-strategic importance of Pak-China relationship.

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-07] Analyze the significance of Pakistan’s Relationships with the Superpowers, Central Asian, SAARC, EU and OIC States.

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-08] Analyze Kashmir conflict and expected outcomes of the issue if solved as per desires of the Kashmiris.

       [SLO: PS-12-8A-09] Analyze Pak-US relations before and after 9/11 situation.

 

Standard B: Pakistan and International Organizations

 

Grade 9 and Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Benchmark:

Understand the role of Pakistan in global community of nations and how does it participate in the international matters of peace and harmony amongst nations.

Benchmark:

Understand the relations of Pakistan with international organizations and its importance and involvement with international issue of peace and conflicts.

Students will be able to:

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-01] Describe the role of Pakistan in United Nations.

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-02] Enlist the Major Organs of UNO and Their Objectives.

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-03] Discuss the role of Pakistan in developing positive relationship among countries of South Asia (SAARC)

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-04] Explain the role of Pakistan in solving the issues in the Muslim World from the platform of OIC. 

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-05] Discuss Pakistan’s relation with Britain and commonwealth countries.

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-06] Analyze Pakistan’s Role in World Peace Keeping particularly on occasions of natural Disasters and calamities.

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-07] Appreciate Pakistan’s role in UN Peace Keeping Force at internationally disturbed regions.

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-08] Analyze the difficulties faced by UNO in resolving the crisis in Kashmir, Afghanistan, and Palestine.

       [SLO:PS-10-8B-09] Discuss the future prospects of ECO as an active regional organization

Students will be able to:

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-01] Describe the status of country in United Nations Organization as a member country.

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-02] Analyze role of different committees and organs of UNO.

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-03] Analyze UN’s decisions taken on Kashmir issue and Palestine Issue.

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-04] Discuss the efforts of Pakistan in peacekeeping in collaboration with the UN.

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-05] Analyze the significance of Pakistan’s Relationships with the countries present in  SAARC, EU and OIC States

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-06] Discuss the role of Monetary institutions like WTO, World Bank and IMF for the development of Pakistan.

       [SLO: PS-12-8B-07] Evaluate the role of IMF in present status of Economic difficulties in country.