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stan. This study aims to provide relevant information of citizenship education and civic sensibility after the review of social studies textbook of grade 8th. Civic sensibility is composed of three layers: knowledge, skills and disposition. Civic knowledge is concerned with the context of what citizens ought to know. The second essential component is civic skills which allow citizens to think critically and to act rationally. Finally, civic disposition is a quality which brings a sense of moral responsibility, self discipline, respect for human dignity and civility.

The researcher believes that if social studies textbook is properly developed it can prepare knowledgeable, tolerant, democratic, and active citizens who can function efficiently in Pakistan and in today global world. In essence, citizenship education is about nation-building therefore Pakistani national social studies curriculum should provide guidelines to citizenship education of modern age. And through the model of citizenship education we can address the educational needs of children growing up in a complex global environment.

1.9 Delimitation of the study

This study is delimited in number of ways

This study is delimitated to capital city

This study is delimitated to urban area of Islamabad

This study is delimitated to Federal Government model schools.

This study is delimitated to 8th grade students (boys / girls).

1.10 Methodology

It is a descriptive research. The format of study is based on two methods:Content analysis and Survey method In this present research study two approaches qualitative and quantitative have been used.Qualitative approach will be used for outline and textbook / content analysis.Quantitative approach will be used to conduct survey among students and teachers

In the first part of this research, qualitative approach will be used; to examine the content and exercises of social studies text book. With the help of framework for textbook analysis) out line of textbook of grade 8th will analyze, it was given by the ministry of education. Therefore content analysis and document analysis is used as a method of research. According to L.R.Gay (2007) Qualitative research is used to gain understanding into individuals behaviour, actions, value systems, concerns, inspirations, ambitions, lifestyle or way of life. It’s used to inform business choices, policy development, interaction and research. Focus groups, in-depth discussions, content research, ethnography, assessment and semiotics are among the many official techniques that are used, but qualitative research also includes the research of any unstructured material, including reviews from customers forms, reports or media segments.

According to L.R. Gay (2007) Material research is a research tool used to determine the use of certain terms or ideas within sms messages or sets of sms messages. Scientists evaluate and evaluate the existence, definitions and relationships of such terms and ideas, then make implications about the messages within the sms messages, the writer(s), the viewers, and even the culture and time of which these are a part. Texts can be described generally as books, book sections, articles, discussions, conversations, paper statements and articles, traditional records, presentations, convers