Social Environment

Term 2

Weeks 8–9: Government Responsibilities

Laws: Official rules made by Parliament or government to guide behaviour in society.

Regulations: Detailed rules used to implement laws (e.g. safety procedures, guidelines).

Rules: Guidelines that help maintain order in schools, homes, or communities.

National Government Responsibilities:

Make and amend laws that affect the whole country
Ensure citizens have access to services like water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and housing
Monitor and fund infrastructure such as clinics and schools

Key Departments:

Water Affairs: Provide clean drinking water and sanitation systems
Department of Labour: Protect workers’ rights and safety
Department of Health: Ensure access to healthcare services
Department of Women, Children & People with Disabilities: Promote equality and safety for vulnerable groups

Week 10: Educational and Intervention Programmes

Educational Programmes: Teach people about health, safety, and the environment.

Intervention Programmes: Take action to stop problems like crime or poor health.

Examples:

CHIPs: Community Health Initiatives to promote physical activity and healthy eating
Sports intervention: Use of sports to keep youth away from drugs and crime
NICRO Safety Ambassadors: Teach youth about gender-based violence and community involvement

Impact studies: Check if a programme worked. For example, did youth crime go down after sports were introduced?

Week 11: Vision and Mission Statements

Vision: Your big dream — who you want to be and what you want to achieve in life

Mission: Your personal values, lifestyle, and goals that help you achieve your vision

Example Vision: "To live in a world where every child has access to clean water and education."

Example Mission: "To study environmental science and use my skills to protect communities and educate others."

Why it matters: A mission keeps you focused and motivated to be responsible in your choices.

🌍 Visual Summary: Key Areas of Responsibility