CHOITHRAM SCHOOL, MANIK BAGH, INDORE

ANNUAL CURRICULUM PLAN SESSION 2015-16

TARGET GROUP: VIII

SUBJECT AREAS: SOCIAL SCIENCE

Month/ Week Theme/ Sub-theme

Key Concepts/ Learning Objectives/

Skills/ Values

Resources/

Teaching Aids

Teaching

Methodology

Assessment Activities/ Processes

Life skill

JUNE History –chapter-1.

When where and how

*features of modern age.

*forces of changes.

*India in the modern age.

*sources of information

of modern Indian

history..

OBJECTIVES: *To study about the

historical changes in India during1650-

1950

* To know about modern sources

of information.

What is their utility?

Why they should be preserved

SKILL-Thinking skill

.

VALUES- Tolerance, innovative,

acceptance.

Secular out look. Harmony, openness.

*Text book

*Black board

*Map skill.

*Linking previous

knowledge with the

current knowledge.

*Using questioning

skill to develop interest

among the students.

As per responses to

questions asked

quality of work in

written

assignments

Scrap book activity.

5 memorials built by

British in India with

information.

FA I TASK Skit

presentation on

resources and its

utility

Thinking skill,

social and

emotional skill.,

JUNE History-chapter-2The

establishment

of company power

*voyages of discovery

*the formation of

European trading

companies in india.

OBJECTIVES:

*Unravel the story of trading company

becoming a political power Mark the

extent of map.

Learn to speak with fluency.

To know about weakness of Indian

rulers

To understand how they become

rulers..

SKILL: Thinking and emotional .

VALUES

*Black board

*Text book

*Map

Interactive and

questioning method

coordinating..

Level of attention

quality of

responses relevant

counter

questioning

*Scrap book

Map activity-pg 15 and

speech –reasons for

the success of Bruisers.

Social

skill.analytical

ability and

thinking. skils.

capability,awareness,acceptability .

*

JUNE CIVICS-Chapter-1

constitution and the need

for laws

*Indian constitution

*importance of

constitution

OBJECTIVES: *Develop an

understanding of the rule of law and

our involvement with the law.

*Understands the constitution as the

primary sources of all our laws.

SKILL- Social, curiosity

VALUES- self discipline.,civic sense,

belongingness.

*Text book

*Link book

*Library-

original

constitution

AVpresentation

Reading explanation,

and discussion.

Contribution to

GD,Relevant vaiue

addition counter

questioning

Make a list of five places

or situations where rules

should not be there and

where it should not be

there.

Social skill

,Thinking and

emotional .

JULY HISTORY-Chapter-3

The British

administration s structure

in India

*Act:-

*Pitts act

*the regulating act

*the charter act

OBJECTIVES: *Show how the

consolidation of British power was

linked to the formation of colonial

armies and administration structure.

*Administrative structure and working

style of British govt.

SKILL: Thinking and emotional

VALUES:

Secular outlook,public welfare, justice.

*Black board

*Text book

*Interactive and

explanation method

Level of

participation

*level of

imagination.

*Ability to draw

analogies/instances

in contemporary

times.

--- Representation

through chart-Army

,police, judiciary-

hierarchy

Collage making on

fundamental rights and

duties

Social

skill,thinking and

emotional skills

JULY HISTORY- Chapter-4

Rural life and society

*The land revenue policy

under the British.

*the impact of the

Revenue System on the

cultivator.

*Peasant Revolts

OBJECTIVES-* provide a broad view

of changes within rural society focusing

on two contrasting regions.

To create awareness about the role of

agriculture as backbone .

* discuss how growth of new crops

often disrupted the rhythms of peasant

life led to revolts.

*class

discussions

*work sheets

*illustration of

miserable condition of

Indian farmers after

the implementation

*comparing money

lenders and zamindars

of that time to the

banking system of

present time.

Quality of students

*responses level of

participation

Attentiveness

correctly

responding to

questions

Value addition

Picture reading-

Agriculture is the

backbone and how

indigo cultivation

affected Indian

agriculture

Social skill

thinking skill and

emotional.

Skills:- Thinking skill.

Values:

Reconcilation,stability in thought. and

outlook.adaptiveness to changing

situations.

JULY GEOGR

APHY-Chapter-1

Resources

*importance of resources

*classification of

resources.

Objectives:- know the meaning of

resources their variety , location and

distribution.

understand the importance of resources

in our life. To impart knowledge about types of land

available in different countries.

.

Skill:Thinking.

Value:- belongingness, sensitivity.

Care responsibility.

*black board

*video to be

shown about

resources.

*discussion about the

judicious use of

resources.

*explanation

Degree of

sensitivity shown

other relevant

inputs through

researcher.

Chart on resources

Pasting and information.

To make a pie chart with

the help of craft paper.

Thinking skill

JULY CIVICS--Chapter-2

Ideas and ideals of thee

Indian constitution

*Key feature of the

constitution

*Fundamental rights.

Objectives:-* to make them understand

about the importance of fundamental

rights and duties in one’s life. To create awareness about their rights

and duties.

To develop civics sense.

To understand the role of leaders.

Skills:- social

values:-respect , secularism self

awareness empathy

*book

*black board

*through different e.g.

explanation

*questioning and

discussion

Level of

participation

ability to draw

analogies/examples

in present times.

presentations

during FA task.

Paragraph writing, what

are your rights and duties Social skill and

emotional.

AUGUST CIVICS--Chapter-3The

union legislature

*Lok sabha

Objectives:-*gain a sense. of the nature

of decision making within state

governments

*text book

*newspaper

Through video

Discussion and

interactive method

Sharing of

knowledge and

information

Social and self

awareness

*Rajya sabha

*Functions of legislatures

*why Indian choose a parliamentary

system of govt.

Skills:-social, and thinking.

Values:- self discipline ,sincerity

towards work, hard work.

presentation. answering

questions

AUGUST Chapter-2 Land soil and

nature

*land resources

*classification

*soil, water and resources

Chaptyer-3 Natural

Vegetation

*Distribution of

natural resources

*deforestation

*conservation of

wild life and

forest

Objective:-*to develop awareness

towards resources conservation and the

initiative towards conservation process.

To impart knowledge about types of land

available in different countries.

Skills:-social, understanding problem

solving

Values:-belongingness, sensitivity

responsibility.

Objective-Learn about various types of

forests in different region.

To mark with accuracy

To learn about places that are famous as

reserves.

Role of govt etc.

Skills-Awareness, Knowledge,

*map, black

board, text

book

Blackboard,

Map and

Textbook.

*discussion and

explanation method

Explanation through

practical approach(soil

profile)

*Attentiveness

*level of

participation

*contribution

through sharing of

knowledge and

information

*As per the level

of discussion

during

p.p.t.through

questions and

answer

Thinking social

and emotional.

Dealing with stress.

Understanding.

Values- Belongingness,

Responsibilities, sensitivity and care

towards environment.

AUGUST HISTORY\Chapter-5

Colonization and Tribal

Society

*the tribal revolt of

Chhota Nagpur plateau

*tribal revolt in the north

east

*

Objectives- Discuss different forms of

Tribal Society

. To make them understand about the

struggle in tribal communities

.

Skills-Understanding, awareness, Sense

of Equality thinking

Knowledge.

Values-Respect, Character-building.

Courageous, Patriotism. sense of justice

Text-book,

Map,

Blackboard.

Discussion, FAQ, and

Brainstorming

questions. Related with

today’s situations.

Ability to link

historical facts and

events with recent

ones.

Write life sketch of

Birsa Munda and

compare it with kols

and Gonds.

Social and

character building.

SEPTEMBER GEOGRAPHY Chapter-

5 Agriculture

*factors inflecting

agriculture

*types of farming

*major crops

*agriculture development

Objective-Learn about various types of

farming and agriculture development in

different region To know about various methods of

agriculture in India and USA

To understand the reasons behind low

agriculture productivity.

Skills: social and thinking..

Values- Belongingness,

Responsibilities, sensitivity application

of knowledge for the benefit of

Text-book

,Blackboard,

Map

Practical approach will

be followed while

teaching.

Teachers will show the

different types of crops

like beverage, grains,

pulses etc.

Relevance of the

methodology used

,as judged by

students responses

P.p.t and map work.

Compare and contrast

methods of farming in

India and USA-scrapbook

activity.

Thinking and

social.

community. and country.

SEPTEMBER HISTORY

Chapter-6

Craft and industries

*the decline of Indian

industry

*industrialization in India

in the 19 century

*the beginning of modern

Indian industry

*result and growth

Objective-To understand important

forms of manufacturing industries.

To know how textile industries develop

in india.

To explain stages of making cloth.

Skill:-Thinking.

Values-

Belongingness,Responsibility,feeling of

patriotism.

Text book

Black board,

Map

Giving information

about the industries

develop during the

British Era and are still

existing

Explanation

Relevance of the

information given

,as judged by

students responses

Create your story of

making cloth pg 44

Social emotional

SEPTEMBER CIVICS

Chapter -4

The union Executive

*president

*prime minister

*vice president

*council of minister

Objective -To understand the way in

which the government and other group

respond.

To know who were our presidents and

prime ministers in the past.

To understand their achievements

Functions of parliament

Knowledge

Skill: Social and thinking. Values:acceptance, respect inter

dependence harmony.

Text book and

black board

Interactive and

questioning

Effectiveness of

the approach as

judged by students

responses

Chart of

President/Primeinisters

Years and Achievement

Social, problem

solving

OCTOBER

GEOGRAPHY chap-4

HISTORY—chap-7

The revolt of 1857

Objectives-Students will able to

understand from we are getting mineral

and how generate energy

Objective-Making them understand the role of freedom fighters.

TO understand that how people

sacrifice their lives for the country’s

struggle for independence

Role of leaders of 1857.

Their achievements.

.

SKILL-knowledge

curiosity.understanding.decision

making.

VALUE responsibility .tolerance. hard

work. patriotism

Text book

Through video

Presentation

*-Text book

*-Map of

India’

AV

presentation.

Interactive method

Discussion method

*-story telling

*Discussion/interactive

*flow chart

Taking initiative

Relevant questions

coming from the

students

*Relevant question

are they giving ans

*Question are

coming from their

side or not’

*check whether all

students’are

participating in

discussion, taking

initiative

FA III TASK I

Interdisciplinary

project

Through video

explanation

* AV presentation

*

Collage making of

leaders of 1857

FA III

Interdisciplinary

Minral and Power

Resources

Critical thinking

Thinking skill

social

OCTOBER HISTORY-chap-8

The education & British

& rule

Objective :- To know the importance

of education.

• Making them understand the

British rule & policy.

Skill – Understanding knowledge, Self

awareness.

Values – Patriotism character building,

Tolerance courageous.

Text book

Black Board

Questioning method

lecture cum discussion

St. are asking

about their queries

or not

are they giving

answers of

questions

* Post Poster making

on the topic-

Education –a key to

success./slogan

writing.er making

Social

OCTOBER Civics Ch- 5

The Judiciary

Objective :- Understand the

parliamentary form of govt. To analysis the importance of laws

without any discrimination.

To impart knowledge about different types

of justice and equality .

Skill- Creating awareness decision

making, problem solving

Values :- Discipline, responsibility

hard work

Text Book

Black Board

AV

presentation

Giving information

about the judiciary

system

Explanation method

Effectiveness of

the govt.

* St. are able to put

up view

confidently

* Flow chart

Poster on the topic-equal

justice for all

Thinking

+

Social

November Geography Ch- 6

Industries

Objectives – To know about different

types of industries along with

Text Book

Black Board

Discussion & Lecture

method will the help of

Check whether all

St. are

map skill

Debate- There cannot be

Thinking

importance

* Why in some areas are more

industries. To impart knowledge about

various types of industries,

To explain their interdepedence.,utility

and achievements etc.

Skill – Understanding knowledge

curiosity.

Values – Sensitivity care responsibility,

Innovative

Map map participating in

discussion &

taking initiative or

not

progress without

industrialisation.

P.P.T.

FA III TASK II

November History Ch-9 The

Woman + reforms

Objective :- * Making them understand

the condition of women in Indian

society

during that tim Role of women in the

society during the time of Britishers

.

To discuss about caste system.

To understand about changes that was

taking place.

e.

* Skill:-Problem Solving, Curiosity,

Empathy.

Text Book Discussion cum lecture

method through

various e.g.

* Their prior

knowledge about

this topic

* Are they

attentive &

critically analyzing

or not.

Debate on the topic—To

awaken the people, it is

the woman who must be

awakened.

Emotional /

Social

Values : Hard work care respect for

others tolerance.

November Civics Ch-6

The role of Police & that

of the courts

Objective :- * To understand the role

of police and to know the various types

of court & their working. To discuss

about the role of police in the state and

country.

To impart knowledge about their

duties.etc.

Skill:- Self awareness knowledge

understanding decision making.

Values :- Responsibility, Honesty,

Tolerance, Awareness

Text book

Guest speech

Questioning,

Interactive

* St. are able to put

their view

regarding police/

court

* St. are asking

about their queries

or not. Are they

giving answers of

questions

*

Speech and discussion

topic-

If i will be the traffic

police.

Social

December History Ch-10

Challenging Caste

system

Objective :- To know about different

caste system (Lifestyle, culture)

* The impact of caste system on the

society

Skill:- Awareness, understanding

knowledge problem solving

Text Book

Black Board

Explanation Questions are

coming from their

side or not. Are

they doing

discussion.

To discuss about new

challenges in caste

system .

To understand about the

role of reformer.

To get the knowledge

how it is affecting even in

modern time.

Social & Thinking

Values :- Values of others sensitivity,

care tolerance, Respect for others.

December History Ch-11

Colonialism and Urban

change

Objective :- * Provide a broad view of

colonialism & urban changes.

To create awareness about various place

of Delhi

Skill:- Knowledge, Awareness,

understanding

Values :- Hard work Innovative,

Patience

Text Book map Lecture cum

discussion method

As per responses to

questions asked

Description of places in

New Delhi –pasting and

explanation

Thinking

December Civics Ch-7

Social Justice and the

marginalised

Objective : To know the importance of

different work To develop a feeling of respect for the

people who fight for success.

To develop the habit of working hard to

achieve success.

To develop good civic sense.

Skill :- Awareness knowledge.

Value:- How work sensitivity, care

Text Book Discussion & lecture

method

St. are asking

about their queries

or not

Article writing

Where there is a will

there is a way. Collect

information about

person who has achieve

success with hard work

and dedication.

Thinking

January History Ch.-12

Changes in the arts

Objective :- The learn about art

printing press, Art, Architecture,

Music, Dance.

Skill:- Awareness

Values :- Knowledge, Creativity

Text Book Through how chart

explanation chapter

- Picture reading &

Puzzle work Project

learning

Social +

Thinking

January History Ch-13

The Nationalist

movement

Objective :- * To make St. aware of

the importance of nationalist

movement.

* To know about different incidence.

Skill:- Confidence, Knowledge,

Decision making, awareness.

Values–Patriotism, courageous, Hard

work character building.

Text Book map Discussion, Lecture

through flow chart

To check whether

all St. are

participating in

discussion and

taking any

initiative or not

* PPT

* Debate/ Panel

discussion

* Solve the puzzle

word / cross

FA IV PSA

Thinking

January History Ch-14 Objective :- * To understand that how Text Book Discussion St. are able to put PPT Thinking /

The Struggle for

independence

the struggle for independence fruitful

for the country.

* Sensitivity St. motivating your ones

to Join (To serve the nation)

Skill :- awareness, decision making,

communication.

Values :- Tolerance character building

patriotism, self discipline

belongingness, responsibility

AV

presentation

Lecture method

their views

regarding the

struggle for

independence

Are they aware

about the sacrifice

of leaders

Debate

Crossword

Social

January Geography Ch – 7

Distribution of Industries

Objective :- * Create awareness about

the importance of industries.

* To identify various factors which

supports the industries.

Skill :- Knowledge, understanding

accuracy, curiosity

Values:- Belongingness care

responsibility, Hard work

Text Book

World map

Lecture method Sharing of

knowledge and

information

Map work Thinking /

Social

February History Ch-15

India after independence

Objective :- * Making them aware

about the importance & struggle for

freedom

* To understand that how people can

work in team.

Skill : Problem solving Dealing with

stress, decision making.

Values :- Patriotism, Unity courageous,

responsibility, Tolerance

Text book Lecture cum

discussion method

St. are asking

about their queries

or not. Are they

giving answers of

questions.

Their Prior

knowledge about

this topic

* PPT

* Crossword Pannel

* Discussion / Debate

Thinking

February Civics Ch – 8

Role of Govt.

Objective :- * To understand Text

Book how govt. is formed.

Skill:- Awareness, problem solving, co-

operation.

Values – Discipline, responsibility, self

discipline, honest.

Text book Interactive method

Discussion

St. are able to put

up views

confidently.

Are they aware

about current

scenario.

- Social

+

Thinking skill

February Geography Ch-8

Human Resources

Objective:- To understand Text book

population, productivity, census, sex

Text book map Discussion cum lecture

method

Are you aware

about world

map work Thinking skill

ratio.

Skill:- Awareness, Knowledge &

curiosity

Values :- Control Self respect

population growth

March Geography Ch – 9

Disaster Management

Objective :- To make St. aware of the

harm effects of natural disaster.

* Why some areas are more prone to

natural disaster

Text book Explanation +

Discussion method

Are they aware

about the incident

related to natural

disaster & human

made disasters

PPT

Scrap book

Emotional

+

Social

Lesson Plan Format (For Teachers’ Diary)

Week ________________________________________________________________ Class & Section ___________________________________

Lesson/ Unit Topic/

Sub-topic

Specific Objectives &

Learning Outcomes

Values Teaching Methodology Class Work &

Activities

HW/Assignment/

Assessment

Reflection

Heads Details

Specific

Objective

What students learn at the end of the lesson?

(b) Specify all levels of thinking skills including higher order.

e.g.:The student will be able to critically analyse the topic taught.

Teaching

methodology

List the methods which will be used to deliver the lessons

i.e. tools/worksheets / computer / text book page / lab material /

charts / black board/ graphs etc.Methodology/Technique used i.e. interactive, contemporaryexamples,reading/questions/discussions

Mention the activity that you and your students will be undertakingduring the conduct of the lesson. These activities should beinterconnected.

Content Brief point-wise explanation of the way you will explain the lessonto students, with diagrams / illustrative graphs and pictures thatwill be used in the class.

Class work Related work / questions which will be done in the class

Home work State questions which will be given for revision of the lesson and

for recapitulation.

Conclusion Describe the concluding activity that will:

• Help student to summarize what they have learnt

• Help students anticipate problems and activity of future class

Formative

Assessment

Name of activity

• Tools and techniques used

• State type of assessment

• Explain how the assessment will be carried out

Learning

Outcomes

The outcome of the entire lesson from students prospective

e.g. the students are able to integrate concepts.

Reflection After the class jot your impression of the lesson in key words

including ideas to improve the lesson.