🌍🙏 Primary 6 Courses: Social & Religious Studies (SRS)
🌍🙏 Primary 6 Courses: Social & Religious Studies (SRS)
Welcome to our Primary 6 Social and Religious Studies Program — where young learners explore the values, histories, and moral foundations that shape their communities and the world.
This course empowers students to become compassionate citizens and reflective thinkers, while deepening their understanding of Rwandan society, civic responsibility, global awareness, and spiritual development.
With topics ranging from geography and history to human rights, ethics, and interfaith respect, learners build the knowledge and character they need to lead with empathy and make a positive impact in their environment.
📘 What Learners Will Explore:
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Provinces and geographical features of Rwanda
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National identity, unity, and reconciliation
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Human rights, responsibilities, and citizenship
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Moral decision-making and religious values
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Peacebuilding, tolerance, and leadership
Weekly lessons are interactive, reflective, and grounded in both academic learning and real-world relevance — all aligned with national curriculum goals and exam readiness.
🧠 The 4Cs in Action:
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Critical Thinking: Understanding systems of governance, justice, and ethics
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Creativity: Expressing values through projects, debates, and storytelling
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Communication: Sharing viewpoints with clarity and respect
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Collaboration: Participating in discussions, role plays, and community-focused activities
🌟 Let’s raise informed, ethical, and empathetic young minds who will shape the future with wisdom and heart.
- 18 Sections
- 86 Lessons
- 4 Weeks
- PART 1: SOCIAL STUDIES0
- UNIT 1: Our CountryThis unit focuses on developing learners' geographical awareness of Rwanda. They will learn to identify and understand the administrative map of Rwanda, its location within East Africa in relation to neighboring countries, and its position on the map of Africa.7
- 2.1Lesson 0: Unit Goals
- 2.2Lesson 2: Administrative Map of Rwanda
- 2.3Lesson 3: Location of Rwanda on the Map of East Africa and its Neighbouring Countries
- 2.4Lesson 4: Location of Rwanda on the Map of Africa
- 2.5Lesson 6: Review and End of Unit Assessment
- 2.6Lesson 1: Introduction to Maps and Location
- 2.7Lesson 5: Advantages and Disadvantages of Rwanda’s Location
- UNIT 3: Rwandan Values and Risky Behaviours in SocietyThis unit aims to instill positive Rwandan values and citizenship while educating learners on identifying and avoiding risky behaviors. It covers the importance of Itorero, responsible citizenship, and the dangers of drug abuse, unprotected sex, and criminal behavior.5
- UNIT 2: Civics and GovernanceThis unit explores the principles of unity, cooperation, and governance. Learners will examine national unity, regional and international cooperation, the roles of government and non-governmental organizations, and the concepts of heroism and leadership in Rwanda.8
- 4.1Lesson 0: Introduction
- 4.2Lesson 1: Unity and Cooperation / National Unity and “Ndi Umunyarwanda”
- 4.3Lesson 2: Ways of Promoting Unity and Cooperation
- 4.4Lesson 3: Importance of National Unity / Regional Cooperation
- 4.5Lesson 4: International Cooperation / Government and Non-Governmental Organisations
- 4.6Lesson 5: Heroism
- 4.7Lesson 6: Leadership, Main Organs of Government and their Duties / Duties of Citizens
- 4.8Lesson 7: End of Unit Assessment
- UNIT 7: Economic ActivitiesThis unit provides an overview of the various economic activities within Rwanda, East Africa, and across the African continent. It emphasizes the importance of these activities for sustainable development.4
- UNIT 4: BudgetThis unit introduces learners to financial planning at both family and national levels. They will understand the importance of a budget, how it is created, and its role in fostering development and sustainable growth.4
- UNIT 10: The Peoples of East AfricaThis unit introduces the major ethnic groups of East Africa. It also explores the concepts of immigration and emigration, focusing on their causes and effects within the region.4
- UNIT 5: Direction and LocationThis unit expands learners' geographical skills by teaching them how to use latitudes and longitudes for precise location. It also covers the concept of time zones and their global significance.4
- UNIT 6: Physical Features and Effects of Climate ChangeLearners will study the main physical features of Rwanda, East Africa, and Africa, including their formation and importance. The unit also covers climate types, characteristics, and the critical issue of climate change and its impacts.6
- UNIT 8: Natural ResourcesLearners will explore the natural resources found in Rwanda, East Africa, and Africa. The unit focuses on the importance of these resources and the critical need for their preservation for future generations.4
- UNIT 11: Post-Independence RwandaThis unit covers a significant period in Rwandan history, from the First and Second Republics to the Liberation War and the establishment of the Government of National Unity. It may include visits to museums for deeper contextual learning.6
- UNIT 9: Transport and CommunicationThis unit examines the forms, types, and importance of transport and communication networks in East Africa. It also addresses the difficulties and dangers associated with these networks and measures to overcome them.5
- UNIT 15: Relationship and FriendshipThis unit guides learners in understanding the meaning and importance of healthy relationships and friendships. It teaches them to identify characteristics of both healthy and unhealthy relationships and provides strategies for coping with peer pressure.6
- UNIT 12: The 1994 Genocide Against the TutsiThis unit provides a solemn study of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, including its causes, planning, and execution. It also covers genocide ideology and denial, the achievements of the Government of National Unity, and connects this history to other genocides like the Holocaust.7
- 14.1Lesson 0: Introduction
- 14.2Lesson 1: Causes of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
- 14.3Lesson 2: Planning and Execution, and How it was Stopped
- 14.4Lesson 3: The Holocaust and Other Genocides
- 14.5Lesson 5: The Achievements and Challenges of the Government of National Unity
- 14.6Lesson 4: Genocide Ideology, Denial and Prevention
- 14.7Lesson 6: End of Unit Assessment
- PART 2: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION0
- UNIT 13: God’s RevelationThis unit explores the concept of how God reveals Himself to humanity. Learners will understand the meaning and types of God's revelation, both general and special, and reflect on how to respond to this revelation in their daily lives.4
- UNIT 14: Attributes of GodThis unit helps learners understand and appreciate the fundamental attributes of God. It covers concepts such as God's oneness, omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience, immutability, mercy, and love.7
- 17.1Lesson 0: Introduction
- 17.2Lesson 1: Meaning of the Attributes of God
- 17.3Lesson 2: Oneness and Uniqueness of God
- 17.4Lesson 3: Omnipresence and Omnipotence of GodLesson 3: Omnipresence and Omnipotence of God
- 17.5Lesson 4: Omniscience and Immutability of God
- 17.6Lesson 5: Mercy and Love of God
- 17.7Lesson 6: End of Unit Assessment
- UNIT 16: Conflict ResolutionThis unit equips learners with the skills to identify different types of conflict and to understand and apply peaceful methods for resolution. It emphasizes the positive impact of conflict resolution on society.5
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"Thanks to this course, my daughter now talks about fairness, rights, and helping others in ways that surprise me. She’s becoming more thoughtful, respectful, and confident in her values. It’s shaping her character beautifully."
— Celestin M., Parent of a Primary 6 Student
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